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

Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the changes in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after they occur

- General Giulio Douhet, "Command of the Air" 1921.

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Military Word Of The Day

TAOR

tactical area of operational responsibility

Today in Military History

July 24

1704:

Capture of Gibraltar, the only Battle Honour on the Royal Marines Arms

1943:

AGIRA, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 28 July 43)

1953:

THE SAMICHON, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 26 July 53)

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