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You're planning to make a ship sail against wind and tide by lighting a fire below deck?? I don't have time to listen to that kind of nonsense!

- Napoleon, about Robert Fultons plans to make a Steamboat.

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Military Word Of The Day

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Today in Military History

October 9

1690:

Quebec withstands Admiral William Phips' armada consisting of 2,300 men.

1917:

POELCAPELLE

1918:

THE PURSUIT TO THE SELLE

1944:

SAVOJAARDS PLAAT, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 10 Oct 44)

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