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[WW2] What were the German and Soviet military's review of the American M1 Garand semi automatic in comparison to their bolt action rifles?

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How effective was "Buttoning" a WW2 tank, either with infantry or another tanks machine guns?

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How was Star Wars and the prequel movies viewed in the Soviet Union? What would have been the average Soviet citizens reaction?

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Were there ever any accounts of Mounted Crossbowmen capable of firing from a horse during Medieval times?

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What were the Nazi's thoughts on non german/non aryan people's who were allies or "neutral" in Ww2?

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How viable was it for a Fort or Castle to grow its own food to sustain itself during a siege?

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Did any nations from the 18th-early 20th century predict the rise of the United States?

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Did Ancient Rome or Medieval Europe have some form of "Special Forces"?

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What was the Soviet goal for Afghanistan prior and during its invasion?

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During the roman era and Medieval eras how common were axe and shield combinations compared to sword and shield?

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[WW2] What were the German and Soviet military's review of the American M1 Garand semi automatic in comparison to their bolt action rifles?	72
How effective was "Buttoning" a WW2 tank, either with infantry or another tanks machine guns?	59
How was Star Wars and the prequel movies viewed in the Soviet Union? What would have been the average Soviet citizens reaction?	55
Were there ever any accounts of Mounted Crossbowmen capable of firing from a horse during Medieval times?	53
What were the Nazi's thoughts on non german/non aryan people's who were allies or "neutral" in Ww2?	51
How viable was it for a Fort or Castle to grow its own food to sustain itself during a siege?	47
Did any nations from the 18th-early 20th century predict the rise of the United States?	46
Did Ancient Rome or Medieval Europe have some form of "Special Forces"?	46
What was the Soviet goal for Afghanistan prior and during its invasion?	43
During the roman era and Medieval eras how common were axe and shield combinations compared to sword and shield?	42