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

The Lord God is my Armour!

- Gustavus Adolphus, refusing the steel body armour offered by his aides.
At the Battle of Lützen (where he was killed), 16. September 1632.

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Military Word Of The Day

736 Comm Sqn

736 (Thunder Bay) Communication Squadron

Today in Military History

July 28

1917:

Royal Warrant authorize formation of the "Tank Corps"

1943:

REGALBUTO, effective dates for battle honour begin (29 July - 3 Aug 43)

1944:

First use of German Mel63 rocket fighter

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