Military History Archives - Page 4 of 16 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • October 10, 2022

    Brusilov Offensive

    The Brusilov Offensive was led by Russian General Aleksei Brusilov and was intended to divert Germany’s troops from Verdun. Beginning on June 4th, 1916, the summer offensive would cost nearly 2 million lives, one of the deadliest military events in history.

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  • The Brusilov Offensive of 1916
  • October 6, 2022

    Ho Chi Minh Trail

    During the Vietnam War, The Ho Chi Minh Trail was a network of roads that ran from Communist North Vietnam to American-backed South Vietnam, transecting the kingdoms of Laos and Cambodia in a sparsely populated mountainous region of dense tropical rainforests.

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  • North Vietnamese trucks along the ho chi minh trail
  • September 26, 2022

    Battle of Inchon (Inch’ŏn) of the Korean War

    The battle of Inchon, or Inch’on, was a decisive engagement during the Korean War where allied forces led by General Douglas MacArthur successfully neutralized North Korean troops and liberated Seoul, South Korea.

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  • General Douglas MacArthur surveys Inch'on Landing strategy during the Korean War
  • September 19, 2022

    Battle of Fort Sumter: First Engagement of the American Civil War

    Fort Sumter was the first military engagement of the American Civil War when South Carolina rebels made the fall of the fort a priority in their push for sovereignty and independence.

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  • Fort sumter on fire during first engagement of the American civil war
  • September 15, 2022

    Battle of Tannenberg: Germany vs. Russia in WWI

    The Battle of Tannenberg was one of the earliest battles of WWI between German and Russian forces. Russians attempted to outflank the Germans but endured three days of punishing assaults before retreating into a victory for Germany.

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  • battle of tannenberg where russian forces swelter in heat
  • September 7, 2022

    Battle of Osan

    The Battle of Osan was in defense of South Korea from the 89,000 troops from the North Korean People’s Army that captured the Capital city of Seoul. The battle exposed the poor training and preparedness on behalf of the U.S. troops who were defeated by North Koreans.

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  • Soldiers on a hillside outside of Osan Korea
  • September 1, 2022

    Agent Orange Used in Vietnam War

    Agent Orange was a chemical warfare herbicide intended to destroy Vietnam’s dense forest coverage and food supply but resulted in deadly toxins, disease and death for U.S. soldiers and Vietnamese citizens alike.

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  • helicopter in Vietnam war delivers agent orange