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

The American forces have suffered terrible losses. The losses are far more than what Eisenhower has admitted, and worse is ahead. Tunis is only a foretaste of what is waiting for us in Europe.

- Roane Waring, Commander of the American Legion (after the victory at North Africa)

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Military Word Of The Day

RAP

Regimental Aid Post. Former term for UMS Unit Medical Station

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Today in Military History

November 7

1900:

VC won by Lt Hampden Zane Churchill Cockburn, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River

1900:

VC won by Lt Richard Ernest Turner, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River

1900:

VC won by Sgt Edward James Gibson Holland, The Royal Canadian Dragoons, Leliefontien, Komati River

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