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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old

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Who rules Eastern Europe, commands the Heartland;
Who rules the Heartland, commands the World Island;
Who rules the World Island, commands the World.
- Harold MacKinder
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March 8
1940: HMCS ASSINIBOINE, and the cruiser HMS DUNEDIN capture the German merchantman Hanover in the Caribbean. Hanover will later be repaired and outfitted as the Royal Navy's first auxiliary aircraft carrier HMS AUDACITY.
1945: XANTEN, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 9 Mar 45)
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