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- Lord Byron (1788-1824),

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Today in Military History

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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