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I would ask these doubters to consider whether an "open" society whose "free" citizens cannot be trusted to hold arms and ammunition at home represent an entity that should be defended in moral terms or that can be defended in military ones.

- Richard Simpkin

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Today in Military History

October 24



1903:

A Special General Order authorizes the formation of the Canadian Signaling Corps.


1943:

TORELLA, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 27 Oct 43)


1944:

SOUTH BEVELAND, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 31 Oct 44)


1951:

The 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment is heavily attacked near Hill 355 (Little Gibraltar) in Korea




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