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How big or small a role did the Soviet heavy tanks such as the IS-2 or KV-1 play in the Eastern Front? How did they compare to the German Tiger-1 and Tiger-2?

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Why did the Tiger I not incorporate sloped armor?

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Was there any backlash in the Catholic Church to the first proclamation of saints in 993? Why was the role of devil's advocate created in 1587 (600 years later)? How much independence did the devil's advocate enjoy?

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What has typically happened in the embassy of a country immediately after a successful revolution or coup at home?

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Were any polygamous societies tolerant of group sex or did society frown on that sort of thing?

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Why did Soviet subs hunt in packs while American subs went it alone?

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In the Korean War, what proportion of the UN combatants and Communist Chinese were veterans of WWII?

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I'm a duke or king of a Medieval European nation. I've married off one of my daughters to another noble. What sort of benefits and support can I now expect to receive from him? What benefits and support can he expect of me?

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What were the Plains Indians like as a cavalry force?

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During WWII, which Red Army unit was considered "elite"? Which was its most successful, and why?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How big or small a role did the Soviet heavy tanks such as the IS-2 or KV-1 play in the Eastern Front? How did they compare to the German Tiger-1 and Tiger-2?	56
Why did the Tiger I not incorporate sloped armor?	54
Was there any backlash in the Catholic Church to the first proclamation of saints in 993? Why was the role of devil's advocate created in 1587 (600 years later)? How much independence did the devil's advocate enjoy?	52
What has typically happened in the embassy of a country immediately after a successful revolution or coup at home?	48
Were any polygamous societies tolerant of group sex or did society frown on that sort of thing?	45
Why did Soviet subs hunt in packs while American subs went it alone?	44
In the Korean War, what proportion of the UN combatants and Communist Chinese were veterans of WWII?	39
I'm a duke or king of a Medieval European nation. I've married off one of my daughters to another noble. What sort of benefits and support can I now expect to receive from him? What benefits and support can he expect of me?	39
What were the Plains Indians like as a cavalry force?	37
During WWII, which Red Army unit was considered "elite"? Which was its most successful, and why?	36