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

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There is little to show that Napolean's idea of "absolute war" meant very much more than the exploitation of success (something that the Anglo-Saxon military mind is still apt to see as one stage more ungentlemanly than the achievement of success), the definition of an aim, and the relentless pursuit of that aim.
- Richard Simpkin
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September 17
1940: Operation Sea Lion postponed until further notice
1944: BOULOGNE, 1944, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 Sept 44)
1944: Operation Market Garden. Bridges at Veghel, Grave and Nijmegen are captured, but only temporarily at Arnhem
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