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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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Today in Military History

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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