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

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Nine-tenths of tactics are certain and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pond and that is the test of generals. It can only be ensured by instinct, sharpened by thought practicing the stroke so often at the crisis it is as natural as a reflex.
- T.E. Lawrence, "The Science of Guerrilla Warfare
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March 10
1915: Battle of Neuve-Chapelle begins
1944: HMC ships ST. LAURENT, SWANSEA and OWEN SOUND, in consort with HMS FORRESTOR, pool their resources to hunt down and sink U-845 in the North Atlantic.
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