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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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A defensive war is apt to betray us into too frequent detachment. Those generals who have had but little experience attempt to protect every point, while those who are better acquainted w ith their profession, having only the capital object in view, guard against a decisive blow, and acquiesce in small misfortunes to avoid greater.
- Frederick the Great
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May 2
1885: Infantry School Corps in action, Cutknife Creek, Northwest Rebellion
1945: Berlin surrenders to the Allies
1952: POCHON-NI, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 3 May 53)
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