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- Douglas MacArthur, 1880 - 1964

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Today in Military History

October 31



1871:

2nd Battalion, The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton): Siol Na Fear Fearail (Breed of manly men)


1915:

Steel helmets being introduced on the British front




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