Air-Force.ca's Fallen Comrades

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

Hard pressed on my right; my left is in retreat. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking. Attaquez!

- General Ferdinand Foch (to General Joffre during Battle of the Marne)

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Military Word Of The Day

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Today in Military History

July 22

1940:

SOE (Special Operations Executive) created in London to aid European resistance

1944:

MALTOT, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 23 July 44)

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