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- Mihaly Karolyi, Hungarian revolutionary leader, 1918-1919

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Military Word Of The Day
OPCOM
:
operational command


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Today in Military History

January 22



1879:

Six companies of the 24th Regiment are annihilated at Isandhlwana, following this defeat British Regiments no longer carry colours in the field. 8 VCs and 9 DCMs won at Rorke's Drift


1901:

Death of Queen Victoria


1944:

ANZIO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 22 May 44)




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