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Was Vichy France an enthusiastic, active ally of Nazi Germany? Or more of a "we'll do whatever you ask, just please don't kill us" type of ally?

278 upvotes • merteil2

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Historians, in polls, have consistently ranked Andrew Jackson as one of the top Presidents. Why?

278 upvotes • lazespud2

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It's 1896 and I am a rich Cuban (private citizen) visiting America who wants to purchase some Gatling guns to bring to my country to fight for its freedom. Is this possible? What sort of paperwork/permissions will I need?

278 upvotes • redstonerabbit

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I just read that Queen Victoria survived seven assassination attempts while in her carriage. This sounds like she had the worst security detail ever. How were so many assailants able to attack in such a similar manner?

278 upvotes • chikindiner

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Is there consensus on how Herman Göring obtained the cyanide capsule prior to his execution? Did any of the guards hold sympathy for the prisoners and gave it to him?

278 upvotes • Xecotcovach_13

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What did Italy get out of the Ethopian occupation?

278 upvotes • cozyduck

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How does /r/AskHistorians feel about Crash Course World History, created by John Green?

278 upvotes • Flowers818

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In Pompeii there are poltical slogans written on the walls. Does that mean democracy continued outside the capital even after the fall of the republic? If "yes" how long did it last?

278 upvotes • grapp

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US general Smedley Butler said: "In China in 1927 I helped see to it that Standard Oil went on its way unmolested." Was he referring to a specific favor?

278 upvotes • envatted_love

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When England won the World Cup in the 1960s all the fans waved the Union Jack but nowadays England fans use the Saint George's Cross (the flag of England). When/why did this change?

278 upvotes • MisterBadIdea2

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Was Vichy France an enthusiastic, active ally of Nazi Germany? Or more of a "we'll do whatever you ask, just please don't kill us" type of ally?	278	merteil2
Historians, in polls, have consistently ranked Andrew Jackson as one of the top Presidents. Why?	278	lazespud2
It's 1896 and I am a rich Cuban (private citizen) visiting America who wants to purchase some Gatling guns to bring to my country to fight for its freedom. Is this possible? What sort of paperwork/permissions will I need?	278	redstonerabbit
I just read that Queen Victoria survived seven assassination attempts while in her carriage. This sounds like she had the worst security detail ever. How were so many assailants able to attack in such a similar manner?	278	chikindiner
Is there consensus on how Herman Göring obtained the cyanide capsule prior to his execution? Did any of the guards hold sympathy for the prisoners and gave it to him?	278	Xecotcovach_13
What did Italy get out of the Ethopian occupation?	278	cozyduck
How does /r/AskHistorians feel about Crash Course World History, created by John Green?	278	Flowers818
In Pompeii there are poltical slogans written on the walls. Does that mean democracy continued outside the capital even after the fall of the republic? If "yes" how long did it last?	278	grapp
US general Smedley Butler said: "In China in 1927 I helped see to it that Standard Oil went on its way unmolested." Was he referring to a specific favor?	278	envatted_love
When England won the World Cup in the 1960s all the fans waved the Union Jack but nowadays England fans use the Saint George's Cross (the flag of England). When/why did this change?	278	MisterBadIdea2