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

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While there are many causes for which a state goes to war, its fundamental object can be epitomized as that of ensuring the continuance of its policy -- in face of the determination of the opposing state to pursue a contrary policy. In the human will lies the source and mainspring of conflict.
- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart
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September 13
1759: Battle of the Plains of Abraham
1759: The Battle of Quebec
1942: HMCS OTTAWA is cut in two and sinks after being attacked by U-91 in the mid-atlantic. HMCS ST CROIX conducts depth charge attacks, while two corvettes pick up just 65 survivors from a crew of 179.
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