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For a strong adversary (corps) the opposition of twenty-four squadrons and twelve guns ought not to have appeared very serious, but in war the psychological factors are often decisive. An adversary who feels inferior is in reality so.

- Field Marshal Carl Gustav Baron Von Mannerheim, 1953

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Military Word Of The Day
To disrupt
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(Mission/task Verb) A tactical task or obstacle effect (that integrates fire planning and obstacle effort) that breaks apart an enemy's formation and tempo, interrupts the enemy's time table, causes premature commitment of forces, and/or splinters their attack.


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Today in Military History

June 22



1812:Napoleon Invades Russia


1941:

Germany invades the Soviet Union


1941:

Hitler invades Russia


1944:

Russian Operation BEGRATION begins the destruction of German Army Group Centre




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