Army.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

Those far distant, storm-beaten ships, upon which the Grand Army never looked, stood between it and the dominion of the world.

- Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914): The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution and Empire, 1793-1812 (1892)

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Today in Military History

September 12

1918:

HINDENBURG LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 9 Oct 18)

1974:

Emperor Haile Selassie who had been crowned King

2001:

Following the Terrorist attacks on the USA President Geoge Bush authorizes actions in Iraq and Afghanstan

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