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

We cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass if we cannot destroy them

- General Robert E. Lee, September 1862, in a letter to President Jefferson Davies.

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Today in Military History

October 3

1917:

Sir Wilfred Laurier resigns

1918:

Battle of BEAUREVOIR LINE, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 5 Oct 18)

1944:

MONTE CECO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 17 Oct 44)

1951:

KOWANG-SAN, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 12 Oct 51)

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