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I am surrounded by fearful odds that will overcome me and my valiant men; but I am pleased to die fighting for my beloved country.

- Gen. Gregorio H. Del Pilar(1875-1899), hero of Tirad Pass in the Philippine-American war.

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heavy mortar


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Today in Military History

September 13



1759:

Battle of the Plains of Abraham


1759:

The Battle of Quebec


1942:

HMCS OTTAWA is cut in two and sinks after being attacked by U-91 in the mid-atlantic. HMCS ST CROIX conducts depth charge attacks, while two corvettes pick up just 65 survivors from a crew of 179.




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