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



In the first six to twelve months of a war with the United States and Great Britain I will run wild and win victory upon victory. But then, if the war continues after that, I have no expectation of success.

- Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander in Chief of the Japanese Navy (1940)

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Today in Military History

November 8



1935:

The League of Nations imposes sanctions against Itlay for actions in Ethiopia, but is incapable of enforcing them


1942:

Operation Torch: Allied landings in Morocco and Algeria


1942:

VC won by Capt Frederick Thornton Peters, Royal Navy, Oran, North Africa




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