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... the basic principles of the military services are unchangeable. Courage and candor, obedience and comradeship, love of fatherland and loyalty to the State: these are ever the distinguishing characteristics of the soldier and sailor. Building character through intelligent training and education is always the first and greatest goal.

- Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, Commander in Chief of the German Navy

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hy mor
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heavy mortar


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Today in Military History

September 13



1759:

Battle of the Plains of Abraham


1759:

The Battle of Quebec


1942:

HMCS OTTAWA is cut in two and sinks after being attacked by U-91 in the mid-atlantic. HMCS ST CROIX conducts depth charge attacks, while two corvettes pick up just 65 survivors from a crew of 179.




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