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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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January 11
1902: Canadian Field Hospital concentrates at Halifax in preparation for departure to South Africa.
1942: Soviet troops reopn narrow supply corridor to beseiged Leningrad
1957: HMCS Magnificent arrives in Port Said with the main body of the Canadian contribution in troops and materiel to the United Nations Emergency Force controlling the Israeli-Egyptian border.
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