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This was the first time i had been in contact and killed anyone. I felt good, I felt hard. But the euphoria was nothing to do with ending another person's life. I felt good because i had not panicked, I had not let down my friends, I had reacted as a professional soldier trained by professional soldiers, and the excitement of the firefight was nothing short of fantastic. I've never taken drugs but I can't believe there is anything which can equal the thrill of battle. I loved it.

- Peter McAleese

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BTSU
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basic tactical sub-unit


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Today in Military History

April 24



1885:

The Battle of Fish Creek


1915:

VC won by Colour-Sergeant Frederick William Hall, 8th Battalion, CEF, Ypres, Belgium (posthumous)


1915:

VC won by Lt Edward Donald Bellew, 7th Battalion, CEF, Near Keerselaere, Belgium


1916:

Easter uprising Dublin, Ireland




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