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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

I do not mean that we should build our country in the past but rather on the past. If we forget or ignore the traditions for which Canada has stood as a mighty bulwark against all the shock of time, then the splendour will fade and our usefulness will be no more.

- General Sir Arthur Currie

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Today in Military History

February 18

1900:

Battle of Paardeburn begins, Boer war

1915:

German submarine blockade of Britain begins

1944:

HMC Ships ATHABASKAN, HAIDA & HURON join in Operation Neptune, the Naval Phase of Operation Overlord

1945:

Canadians attack German defenders in Moyland Wood. Using self-propelled flame-throwers ("Wasps"), they gain a foothold in the forest, but advance no further.

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