Army.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace

- Andre Gide

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Today in Military History

July 19

1940:

Hitler's final peace appeal - "a last appeal to reason" - in speach to Reichstag

1944:

ST. ANDRE-SUR-ORNE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 23 July 44)

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