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While there are many causes for which a state goes to war, its fundamental object can be epitomized as that of ensuring the continuance of its policy -- in face of the determination of the opposing state to pursue a contrary policy. In the human will lies the source and mainspring of conflict.

- Sir Basil H. Liddel-Hart

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Today in Military History

January 11

1902:

Canadian Field Hospital concentrates at Halifax in preparation for departure to South Africa.

1942:

Soviet troops reopn narrow supply corridor to beseiged Leningrad

1957:

HMCS Magnificent arrives in Port Said with the main body of the Canadian contribution in troops and materiel to the United Nations Emergency Force controlling the Israeli-Egyptian border.

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