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

The Ruhr will not be a subject to a single bomb. If an enemy bomber reaches the Ruhr, my name is not Herman Goering; you can call me Meier!

- Reichsmarshal Herman Goering, 9 august 1939.

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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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