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This high proportion of history's decisive campaigns, the significance of which is enhanced by the comparative rarity of the direct approach, enforces the conclusion that the indirect is by far the most hopeful and economic form of strategy.

- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart

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Today in Military History

July 3

1868:

Stromont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders: Dileas Gu Bas (Faithful unto death)

1905:

The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment: Inter Pericula Intrepedi (Fearless in the face of danger)

1905:

The Royal Regina Rifles: Celler et Audax (Swift and bold)

1905:

The Saskatchewan Dragoons: Esprit d'Initiative

1905:

The South Alberta Light Horse: Semper Alacer

1941:

Stalin orders "scorched earth" policy

1976:

Operation Thunderbolt - the Israel Defence Force raid on Entebbe to liberate hi-jack hostages

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