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

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We cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass if we cannot destroy them
- General Robert E. Lee, September 1862, in a letter to President Jefferson Davies.
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May 26
1722: The Royal Artillery is formed. This day is observed in the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery as Artillery Day. (The origins of the RCA are too diverse for them to agree on one regimental birthday.)
1940: Operation Dynamo begins; evacuation of 338,226 allied troops at Dunkirk
1944: CEPRANO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 27 May 44)
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