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Read over and over again the campaigns of Alexander, Hannibal, Caesar, Gustavus, Turenne, Eugene and Frederic. ... This is the only way to become a great general and master the secrets of the art of war. ...

- Napoleon Bonaparte, "Military Maxims of Napoleon

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Today in Military History

January 23



1941:

Oberleutant Franz von Warrna escapes from a train near Smiths Falls, ON and returns to Europe: he is believed to be the only Axis prisoner of war from Canada to make it back across the Atlantic.


1943:

Tripoli taken by Eigth Army


1945:

The Attack on Montforterbeek. (45 Cdo RM)


1948:

The Royal Canadian Air Force takes delivery of its first De Havilland Vampire jet fighter (destined for No. 410 Squadron)




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