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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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To throw bombs from an airplane will do as much damage as throwing bags of flour. It will be my pleasure to stand on the bridge of any ship while it is attacked by airplanes.
- Newton Baker, US minister of defense (1921)
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January 22
1879: Six companies of the 24th Regiment are annihilated at Isandhlwana, following this defeat British Regiments no longer carry colours in the field. 8 VCs and 9 DCMs won at Rorke's Drift
1901: Death of Queen Victoria
1944: ANZIO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 May 44)
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