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Why were Chinese walls built so differently to European walls? What caused this divergence in wall construction?

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"No apartheid in the front line" - how true was this? What were race relations like in the South African Defence Forces during apartheid?

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How effective were European-style military units as raised in India in the 1800s?

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Where would a crossbowman carry his windlass?

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With reference to the Assize of Arms 1252, how much wealth is (for instance) 15 pounds worth of land?

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In the Early Middle Ages (400-1000), what was 30 gold solidi worth in Italy?

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What is the current consensus regarding Hellenistic and Roman warship oar arrangements?

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Is there any truth to the Buphonia?

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What was the food situation like for soldiers of the Red Army during WW2?

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What was the significance of Ancient Egypt's Great Royal Wife?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why were Chinese walls built so differently to European walls? What caused this divergence in wall construction?	2351
"No apartheid in the front line" - how true was this? What were race relations like in the South African Defence Forces during apartheid?	71
How effective were European-style military units as raised in India in the 1800s?	43
Where would a crossbowman carry his windlass?	20
With reference to the Assize of Arms 1252, how much wealth is (for instance) 15 pounds worth of land?	17
In the Early Middle Ages (400-1000), what was 30 gold solidi worth in Italy?	15
What is the current consensus regarding Hellenistic and Roman warship oar arrangements?	12
Is there any truth to the Buphonia?	10
What was the food situation like for soldiers of the Red Army during WW2?	10
What was the significance of Ancient Egypt's Great Royal Wife?	6