Army.ca's Fallen Comrades

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



Nine-tenths of tactics are certain and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pond and that is the test of generals. It can only be ensured by instinct, sharpened by thought practicing the stroke so often at the crisis it is as natural as a reflex.

- T.E. Lawrence, "The Science of Guerrilla Warfare

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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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