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There is nothing inevitable about military victory, even for forces of apparently overwhelming strength. The Greeks at Marathon, Alexander against the Persian Empire, the success of the colonists against the British in the American Revolution, Napoleon over the Austrians in Italy... all offer dramatic evidence to the contrary. In the absence of inspired military leadership... the more powerful side wears down the weaker.

- Bevin Alexander

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Military Word Of The Day

TSC

Transformation Steering Committee

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Today in Military History

April 1

1908:

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry): Fears no foe

1908:

The Rocky Mountain Rangers: Kloshe Nanitch (Keep a good lookout or Ever watchful)

1910:

14 (Calgary) Service Battalion - Dleasdanach Os Cionn Gagh Ni (Duty Above All)

1910:

Les Fusiliers de Sherbrooke: Droit au But (To the point)

1910:

The Calgary Highlanders: Onward

1910:

The Kings Own Calgary Regiment: Onward

1910:

The Royal Westminster Regiment: Pro Rege et Patria (For king and country)

1911:

The British Columbia Dragoons: Quansem Hep

1912:

The Fort Garry Horse

1919:

The regular component of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals is authorized: Velox - Versutus - Vigilans

1984:

539 Assault Squadron Royal Marines formed

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