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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
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While there are many causes for which a state goes to war, its fundamental object can be epitomized as that of ensuring the continuance of its policy -- in face of the determination of the opposing state to pursue a contrary policy. In the human will lies the source and mainspring of conflict.
- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart
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April 29
1769: Duke of Wellington born
1916: General Townsend surrenders Kut to the Turks, 3000 British and 6000 Indian troops taken prisoner following 143 day seige
1945: The German Army in Italy surrenders unconditionally to the Allies
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