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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 8
1915: FREZENBURG, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 13 May 15)
1945: German unconditional surrender
1945: Marked th official V.E. day for Allied countries
1954: The French are defeated at Dien Bien Phu
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