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

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They taught me that no man could be their leader except he ate the ranks' food, wore their clothes, lived level with them, and yet appeared better in himself.
- T.E. Lawrence, "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom
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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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