Military & Warfare

Sandino's Raid and Early Dive-Bombing Attack

Augusto César Sandino led a raid against U.S. Marines and the Nicaraguan Guardia Nacional in Ocotal, where he attempted to thwart their efforts to capture him. The confrontation marked one of the first instances of dive-bombing in military operations. Although Sandino's forces initially aimed to gain ground, they faced significant resistance and were eventually repulsed by the aerial assault.

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