Army.ca's Fallen Comrades

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



Victory belongs to the most persevering.

- Napoleon Bonaparte

Viewed 130976 times.
       


» Download the iPhone/iPad Military Quotes app! «


Military Word Of The Day
ALP
:
ambulance loading point


» Download the iPhone/iPad Military Terms app! «


Today in Military History

February 19



1690:

A French-Indian force of some 200 men attack the English settlement at Schenectady, New York. The assault begins at 11p.m., taking the garrison and inhabitants by surprise. After burning the settlement and massacring most of the settlers, the raider


1915:

British and French bombardment of the outer forts of the Dardanelles begun


1942:

Japanese carrier raid on Darwin, Australia


1945:

GOCH-CALCAR ROAD, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 21 Feb 45)


1945:

US troops land on Iwo Jima after 72 day bombardment




» Download the iPhone/iPad Military History app! «


Advertising