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Whats the reasoning behind the color choice for allied and axis troops in Europe during WW2? Why did Russian infantry have an olive color as opposed to german gray?

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How was a young United States viewed after its revolutionary war? Was there "hope" or "dread" for this young nation from the leaders of the other great powers?

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How effective was strafing tanks during WW2? What weapons could penetrate what tanks and where?

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In the recent Video game of Rome 2 total war, many units, from roman, to celtic, germanic, and even greek "front line" infantry carry javelins and missiles to hurl at the enemy, how accurate is this depiction and how effective were they in warfare?

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What were Ww2 German Military's thoughts on American Made weapons?

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How common were sidearms like pistols for the common WW1/WW2 soldier? Were they ever allowed to bring their own from home?

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How lethal were arrows and arrow wounds in ancient and medieval warfare?

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What was a "baggage train" consisted of? How important was it to an army?

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How and why did France "Abandon" NATO during the cold war? What was up with De Gaulle at the time?

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Did roman/greek/medieval soldiers get PTSD? what kind of support did they have available?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Whats the reasoning behind the color choice for allied and axis troops in Europe during WW2? Why did Russian infantry have an olive color as opposed to german gray?	40
How was a young United States viewed after its revolutionary war? Was there "hope" or "dread" for this young nation from the leaders of the other great powers?	36
How effective was strafing tanks during WW2? What weapons could penetrate what tanks and where?	36
In the recent Video game of Rome 2 total war, many units, from roman, to celtic, germanic, and even greek "front line" infantry carry javelins and missiles to hurl at the enemy, how accurate is this depiction and how effective were they in warfare?	36
What were Ww2 German Military's thoughts on American Made weapons?	33
How common were sidearms like pistols for the common WW1/WW2 soldier? Were they ever allowed to bring their own from home?	32
How lethal were arrows and arrow wounds in ancient and medieval warfare?	32
What was a "baggage train" consisted of? How important was it to an army?	31
How and why did France "Abandon" NATO during the cold war? What was up with De Gaulle at the time?	30
Did roman/greek/medieval soldiers get PTSD? what kind of support did they have available?	28