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Why, why, why PM Meir did you not act on intelligence before the Egyptians and Syrians struck on Yom Kippur?

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It is often claimed that Mongolian horse archers could slide down the side of their horse and fire, while holding the bow under the horse's chin. Is there actually any evidence of this?

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Before the advent of Sonar, and radio, how did vessels navigate narrow, shallow, meandering, or crowded passages of water? In particular, in low visibility?

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What were reactions globally to the UN vote for, the declaration and war of independence of, and victory in said war of Israel as a new, Jewish state?

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The Hanseatic League controlled trade through the Baltic for over a century, even fighting wars against established states. But did they have a navy? How was their shipping built and managed for/in such times?

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Napoleon, you had many a fine Marshall but surely you saw that some were less effective by 1815? What led to you leaving Davout behind? Especially given his stunning victories in the past like at Auerstedt?

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After surviving the initial war of Independence the State of Israel wasn't thriving internally. How did the state build itself up to the economic strength it has today?

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To what extent were the British Government and rule in India responsible for the cause and the extent of the Bengal famine?

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Why was there such a heavy focus on interceptor aircraft (at the cost of fighters) during the Vietnam War, in spite of their clear failings in aerial combat and the poor state of missile tech?

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Although surrounded by larger economies (Including the island nation and former naval hegemon UK), Rotterdam is the centre of seaborne trade with multiple nations importing goods from around the world through it. How did it rise to such prominence?

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Why, why, why PM Meir did you not act on intelligence before the Egyptians and Syrians struck on Yom Kippur?	6	AskHistorians
It is often claimed that Mongolian horse archers could slide down the side of their horse and fire, while holding the bow under the horse's chin. Is there actually any evidence of this?	6	AskHistorians
Before the advent of Sonar, and radio, how did vessels navigate narrow, shallow, meandering, or crowded passages of water? In particular, in low visibility?	6	AskHistorians
What were reactions globally to the UN vote for, the declaration and war of independence of, and victory in said war of Israel as a new, Jewish state?	6	AskHistorians
The Hanseatic League controlled trade through the Baltic for over a century, even fighting wars against established states. But did they have a navy? How was their shipping built and managed for/in such times?	5	AskHistorians
Napoleon, you had many a fine Marshall but surely you saw that some were less effective by 1815? What led to you leaving Davout behind? Especially given his stunning victories in the past like at Auerstedt?	5	AskHistorians
After surviving the initial war of Independence the State of Israel wasn't thriving internally. How did the state build itself up to the economic strength it has today?	5	AskHistorians
To what extent were the British Government and rule in India responsible for the cause and the extent of the Bengal famine?	5	AskHistorians
Why was there such a heavy focus on interceptor aircraft (at the cost of fighters) during the Vietnam War, in spite of their clear failings in aerial combat and the poor state of missile tech?	5	AskHistorians
Although surrounded by larger economies (Including the island nation and former naval hegemon UK), Rotterdam is the centre of seaborne trade with multiple nations importing goods from around the world through it. How did it rise to such prominence?	5	AskHistorians