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Hoping to get some help interpreting a Wordsworth passage about warfare in the American War of Independence.

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How likely is it that the flail or ball and chain never existed as a battlefield weapon?

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How reliable is Antony Beevor?

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Is there any historical precedent for two weapon fighting, either with melee weapons or firearms, or is it entirely a creation of the fantasy/ action genre?

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During the second world war, where the Australian, Indian, New Zealand and Sri Lankan regiments all ready and willing to basically go and fight Britain's war for them, or were they forced in some way?

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Throughout history, how common was the use of assassination?

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How did Tudor rebellions fight?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Hoping to get some help interpreting a Wordsworth passage about warfare in the American War of Independence.	6
How likely is it that the flail or ball and chain never existed as a battlefield weapon?	6
How reliable is Antony Beevor?	6
Is there any historical precedent for two weapon fighting, either with melee weapons or firearms, or is it entirely a creation of the fantasy/ action genre?	4
During the second world war, where the Australian, Indian, New Zealand and Sri Lankan regiments all ready and willing to basically go and fight Britain's war for them, or were they forced in some way?	2
Throughout history, how common was the use of assassination?	1
How did Tudor rebellions fight?	1