World Military History Archives - Page 8 of 10 - Daily Dose Documentary
  • September 12, 2023

    Misconceived Weapons of World War Two

    Not all net new weapons during world war two had the intended effect. Bombs that rarely reached their target, guns that injured the person shooting, and many more failed weapons.

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  • A world war two weapon that bent the barrel of a gun around corners.
  • September 6, 2023

    Q Ships of World War One

    Q-ships were disguised merchant ships used by the British Navy during World War One to lure and destroy German submarines. They were armed with hidden weapons and would pretend to be defenseless before attacking the unsuspecting enemy.

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  • q ship decoys of wwi
  • August 29, 2023

    Battle of Rabaul

    Japanese forces overwhelmed Australian troops in the battle of Rabaul during World War II, resulting in the capture of over 1,000 soldiers, many of whom would go on to perish as POWs onboard the Japanese merchant ship Montevideo Maru that was torpedoed by Allied forces.

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  • August 24, 2023

    The Mach Loop

    The Mach Loop is a series of valleys in Wales where military aircraft conduct low-level training flights, providing a popular spot for aviation enthusiasts to watch and photograph the planes.

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  • The Mach Loop
  • August 8, 2023

    Operation Torch

    Operation Torch was a military operation during World War II in which Allied forces invaded North Africa, with the goal of securing the region and opening up a second front against the Axis powers.

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  • Operation Torch
  • August 2, 2023

    Sinking of the SS Athenia

    The SS Athenia was sunk, resulting in the loss of many lives.

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  • Sinking of the SS Athenia
  • July 31, 2023

    Friendly Fire Casualties at Pearl Harbor

    In all the commotion of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, friendly fire casualties were an unfortunate reality resulting in the unnecessary deaths of many Americans.

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  • Friendly Fire Casualties at Pearl Harbor