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[WW2] How exactly did Germany and Japan communicate during WW2 while being geographically cut off? How vulnerable were these communications?

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How come most former Spanish colonies in South America and the Caribbean end up speaking Spanish but the colony of the Philippines ended up with its native language?

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Why did Pakistan launch a geonocidal campaign against the Bangladeshis? Wernt they West Pakistan at the time? their "people", as well as being majority Muslim.

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How did creditors collect money from royalty in premodern history? such as the medieval age to the renaissance?

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In times of modern war, 1900-today, How effective were the civilian police force when being sent into battle or defending a city? How were they viewed and armed?

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In WW1 Germany sent a Telegram to Mexico which was eventually intercepted, How did Germany plan to "support" Mexico with its war against the USA?

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During world war 2, What was the Japanese Infantry's reaction to arguably superior weapons of US infantry? (M1 garands, Thompsons, Bazookas)

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Whats the history behind the beginnings of Liberia and the ideal of returning to africa?

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Why did the Roman Legions stick with the Gladius for centuries? Was there ever an attempt to get a different sword?

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Were there any "Slingshots" or slingshot like weapons during ancient, roman or medieval times? How widespread and effective was its use?

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[WW2] How exactly did Germany and Japan communicate during WW2 while being geographically cut off? How vulnerable were these communications?	27
How come most former Spanish colonies in South America and the Caribbean end up speaking Spanish but the colony of the Philippines ended up with its native language?	25
Why did Pakistan launch a geonocidal campaign against the Bangladeshis? Wernt they West Pakistan at the time? their "people", as well as being majority Muslim.	24
How did creditors collect money from royalty in premodern history? such as the medieval age to the renaissance?	24
In times of modern war, 1900-today, How effective were the civilian police force when being sent into battle or defending a city? How were they viewed and armed?	23
In WW1 Germany sent a Telegram to Mexico which was eventually intercepted, How did Germany plan to "support" Mexico with its war against the USA?	20
During world war 2, What was the Japanese Infantry's reaction to arguably superior weapons of US infantry? (M1 garands, Thompsons, Bazookas)	20
Whats the history behind the beginnings of Liberia and the ideal of returning to africa?	19
Why did the Roman Legions stick with the Gladius for centuries? Was there ever an attempt to get a different sword?	19
Were there any "Slingshots" or slingshot like weapons during ancient, roman or medieval times? How widespread and effective was its use?	17