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For a strong adversary (corps) the opposition of twenty-four squadrons and twelve guns ought not to have appeared very serious, but in war the psychological factors are often decisive. An adversary who feels inferior is in reality so.

- Field Marshal Carl Gustav Baron Von Mannerheim, 1953

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Military Word Of The Day
FSCC
:
fire support coordination centre


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Today in Military History

May 4



1471:

Battle of Tewksbury


1910:

Canadian Navy was created by the Naval Service Act


1942:

Battle of Coral Sea (to 8 May 42); first naval battle fought entirely with aircraft from carriers out of each others sight


1982:

"HMS Sheffield hit by Argentinian Exocet Missile"




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