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In WWI trench warfare, how was it decided who had to go "over the top" first and were there differences from army to army?

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Why did the allies decide to land at Gallipoli (WW1)? Looking at a map, there seem to be lots of more suitable spots for a large-scale amphibious landing.

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Why did the Nazi leadership stage the Gleiwitz incident? Were they hoping to avoid Britain declaring war or was it solely for internal propaganda purposes?

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Why were galleys used for naval combat in the mediterranean for much longer than anywhere else and why did nations suddenly stop using them?

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In WWI trench warfare, how was it decided who had to go "over the top" first and were there differences from army to army?	1681
Why did the allies decide to land at Gallipoli (WW1)? Looking at a map, there seem to be lots of more suitable spots for a large-scale amphibious landing.	61
Why did the Nazi leadership stage the Gleiwitz incident? Were they hoping to avoid Britain declaring war or was it solely for internal propaganda purposes?	19
Why were galleys used for naval combat in the mediterranean for much longer than anywhere else and why did nations suddenly stop using them?	8