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Was there any controversy over the naming of the US M3 and M4 tanks "Lee" and "Sherman" respectively?
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Are there any records of objections by Germans to the reintroduction by both Germanies of the Black-Red-Gold colours?
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In the 18th Century/Napoleonic period, I often see references to armies attacking "in Echelon", i.e. a staggered line with each regiment (etc) slightly further advanced than the one next to it. What tactical advantage did this bring over a straightforward line?
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Are there any recorded instances of Hurricanes in Soviet service fighting engagements with Finnish or Romanian Hurricanes?
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It's 1625 and I've just got my hands on a brand new First Folio. Could I assemble a group of friends and perform the plays for a paying public? Or a non-paying public?
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How prevalent actually was inbreeding and associated mental and physical disorders among medieval European royalty?
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What became of the relics looted from Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, and do we have any information as to their provenance and authenticity?
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When and why did Rock & Roll change from being a "Black" style of music to being dominated by whites?
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