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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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There is nothing inevitable about military victory, even for forces of apparently overwhelming strength. The Greeks at Marathon, Alexander against the Persian Empire, the success of the colonists against the British in the American Revolution, Napoleon over the Austrians in Italy... all offer dramatic evidence to the contrary. In the absence of inspired military leadership... the more powerful side wears down the weaker.
- Bevin Alexander
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May 22
1863: General Grant begins his siege on Vicksburg.
1944: ROME, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 4 June 44)
1982: Falklands Campaign - Landing at Ajax Bay - Commando Logistic Regiment RM
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