/u/Dios5's posts in /r/askhistorians
In fantasy literature, travelling groups are often described as "taking watch" in turns throughout the night. Did travellers in medieval europe have a similar practice? Did travelling habits differ in ancient times?
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At what point where the various parties involved in WW2 sure of the eventual outcome of the war? Did this affect their policy?
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Covert infiltrations of military bases by one person sneaking around or taking out guards is a staple of movies and especially video games. Has anything like that ever happened in real life?
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Did the german high command prior to WW1 ever consider trying to knock out Russia first instead of going for France as per the Schlieffen-Plan?
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At least several decades lie between the invention of tin cans and can openers. How did people generally open their cans in the meantime?
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The levée en masse seems to have been a major factor in the success of the post-revolutionary french army. What led to the adoption of this policy? How similar was it to previous conscription practices?
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