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The President of the United States ordered me to break through the Japanese lines and proceed from Corregidor to Australia for the purpose, as I understand it, of organizing the American offensive against Japan, a primary objective of which is the relief of the Philippines. I came through and I shall return.

- Gen Douglas MacArthur

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Military Word Of The Day
AB
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airborne


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Today in Military History

July 22



1940:

SOE (Special Operations Executive) created in London to aid European resistance


1944:

MALTOT, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 23 July 44)




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