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    Once we have a war there is only one thing to do. It must be won. For defeat brings worse things than any that can ever happen in war.

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    Le Hamel, July, 1918

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    The offensive at Le Hamel was planned by John Monash, commander of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on the Western Front. Launched on 4th July it was carried out by the Australian 4th Division and four companies of the United States Army. The offensive was a complete success and demonstrated the effectiveness of Monash's peaceful penetration tactics. The village of Le Hamel was secured within two hours and nearly 1,500 prisoners were taken.
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