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To throw bombs from an airplane will do as much damage as throwing bags of flour. It will be my pleasure to stand on the bridge of any ship while it is attacked by airplanes.

- Newton Baker, US minister of defense (1921)

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ETA
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estimated time of arrival


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Today in Military History

October 19



1935:

League of Nations votes for partial sanctions against Italy after invasion of Ethiopia


1944:

MONTO SPADURO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 24 Oct 44)


1970:

The RCR is fully deployed under the War Measures Act




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