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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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Today in Military History

October 24

1903:

A Special General Order authorizes the formation of the Canadian Signaling Corps.

1943:

TORELLA, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 27 Oct 43)

1944:

SOUTH BEVELAND, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 31 Oct 44)

1951:

The 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment is heavily attacked near Hill 355 (Little Gibraltar) in Korea

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