Life in Newburgh on Ythan

By Talpa

ils ne passeront pas!

They shall not pass, well not without first offering up a mince pie.

More seriously, "ils ne passeront pas" were the final words in an Order of the Day issued by General Nivelle during the attritional battle of Verdun (Feb 2 - 18 Dec 1916).

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