Air-Force.ca's Fallen Comrades

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



Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value.

- Marshal Ferdinand Foch [Professor of Strategy, Ecole Superieure de Guerre] (circa 1911)
He was Supreme Commander of Allied forces, 1918

Viewed 163785 times.
       


» Download the iPhone/iPad Military Quotes app! «


Military Word Of The Day
prelim
:
preliminary


» Download the iPhone/iPad Military Terms app! «


Today in Military History

June 9



1858:

VC won by Pte Timothy O'Hea, 1st Battalion, the Rifle Brigade, wins VC at Danville Station, Quebec for extinguishing a fire in an ammunition laden railway car (one of the few VCs awarded other than in the face of the enemy, and the only


1915:

Canada announces intention to raise a further 35,000 men




» Download the iPhone/iPad Military History app! «


Advertising