World Military History Archives - Daily Dose Documentary
  • October 28, 2024

    The Cold War In Depth

    Today’s Daily Dose short history film covers the Cold War, which began shortly after World War Two and persisted until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Chapters00:00 Intro to Cold War01:18 Post-World War Hostilities03:44 Berlin06:13 China & Korea08:31 Cuba11:29 Vietnam13:48 Reagan & Gorbachev17:15 Cold War Concludes Musical Credits: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tactical-approachLicense code: 5ZMNYHXCQS6MGNNW […]

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  • October 9, 2024

    Little Friends of WW2

    During World War II, small fighter aircraft played a crucial role in air combat, providing support for ground forces and engaging enemy fighters. These nimble planes, such as the P-51 Mustang and the Messerschmitt Bf 109, combined speed, maneuverability, and firepower to achieve air superiority. They significantly impacted battles and helped shape the outcome of the war.

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  • Fighters of WW2
  • October 3, 2024

    Adolf Hitler’s Third Empire

    Adolf Hitler’s Third Empire, known as the Third Reich, was a totalitarian regime in Germany from 1933 to 1945. It aimed to establish a fascist state based on Aryan supremacy, leading to aggressive expansionism, the persecution of Jews and others, and ultimately, World War II and the Holocaust.

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  • Hitler's Third Empire
  • September 30, 2024

    Churchill’s Favorite Spy — (Christine Granville AKA Krystyna Skarbek)

    Christine Granville, born Krystyna Skarbek, was a courageous Polish-British spy during World War II. Known for her resourcefulness and bravery, she worked for British intelligence and was highly valued by Winston Churchill. Her daring missions in Nazi-occupied Europe showcased her exceptional skills and unwavering determination in the fight against the Axis powers.

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  • Churchill's Favorite Female Spy
  • September 26, 2024

    History of Aerial Bombardment

    The history of aerial bombardment dates back to World War I, evolving significantly through World War II and beyond. Initially using simple aircraft and bombs, it transformed with advancements in technology, leading to strategic bombing campaigns. The impact has been profound, shaping military strategy and raising ethical concerns over civilian casualties.

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  • September 19, 2024

    The Battles of Megiddo

    Two battles were fought at Megiddo in the Middle East, first by Pharaoh Thutmose III in 1457 B.C. against local rebellious Canaanite chiefs, and later in 1918 during the First World War, when General Edmund Allenby employed the same tactics used by the Pharaoh, this time to defeat German and Turkish forces.

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  • Thutmose depicted in the first battle of Megiddo
  • September 10, 2024

    Operation Dynamo: The Little Ships of Dunkirk

    The Little Ships of Dunkirk refers to a fleet of over 800 civilian vessels that evacuated British and Allied soldiers from Dunkirk, France, during World War II in May and June 1940. This heroic operation, known as the Dunkirk evacuation or Operation Dynamo, saved thousands from imminent capture by German forces.

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  • Little Ships of Dunkirk