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Today in Military History

September 12

1918:

HINDENBURG LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 9 Oct 18)

1974:

Emperor Haile Selassie who had been crowned King

2001:

Following the Terrorist attacks on the USA President Geoge Bush authorizes actions in Iraq and Afghanstan

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