World Military History Archives - Page 10 of 10 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • June 15, 2023

    Misconceived Tanks of WWII

    Tank designs in World War II had their fair share of failures. Ferdinand Porsche’s Maus, an indestructible super tank weighing over 200 tons, suffered constant drivetrain problems and only two prototypes were built. Britain’s Covenanter Cruiser Tank lacked sufficient armament and armor protection, while engine cooling issues made it unusable in combat. These tanks were some of the biggest blunders in mechanized warfare.

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  • Misconceived Tanks of WWII
  • June 8, 2023

    The War of Mexican Independence

    The War of Mexican Independence was an armed conflict from 1810-1821. Mexicans revolted against Spanish rule, seeking independence and self-governance, led by figures like Hidalgo and Morelos.

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  • War of Mexican Independence
  • June 7, 2023

    Armistice Day

    Armistice Day was a celebration and ongoing commemoration of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918, honoring veterans and promoting peace.

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  • Armistice Day
  • April 28, 2023

    The Thirty Years’ War

    The Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) was a conflict in central Europe fought between Catholic and Protestant states, leading to significant political and social changes.

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  • Thirty Years' War
  • April 20, 2023

    March of the Ten Thousand

    The March of the Ten Thousand was a Greek mercenary army’s epic journey from Persia to the Black Sea, chronicled by Xenophon in his “Anabasis” around 401 BCE.

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  • March of the Ten Thousand
  • April 17, 2023

    The Battle of Amiens

    The Battle of Amiens, fought on August 8, 1918, was a decisive Allied victory that marked the beginning of the end of World War I on the Western Front.

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  • Battle of Amiens
  • March 21, 2023

    Queen Anne’s War

    Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713) was a conflict between Britain and France in North America, with Native American involvement. It ended with the Treaty of Utrecht.

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  • Queen Anne's War