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In the movie Gallipolli, the ANZAC sent troops over the top to attack the enemy with just bayonets, no ammunition in the rifles. Did this actually happen? If so, why wouldn't they send them up with bullets? If not, why would the movie decide to portray it that way?

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Why did militaries favor bolt action rifles rather than lever-action rifles throughout history?

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How did they transport massive armies overseas in the Age of Sail?

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What does “pattern” mean in 18th century British military context?

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According to Gun Jesus, aka the dude from ForgottenWeapons, the Colt Walker remained the most powerful handgun since its invention in 1847 up until the invention of the .357 Magnum in the 1950s. Is there anything to back his claim?

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In the movie Gallipolli, the ANZAC sent troops over the top to attack the enemy with just bayonets, no ammunition in the rifles. Did this actually happen? If so, why wouldn't they send them up with bullets? If not, why would the movie decide to portray it that way?	86
Why did militaries favor bolt action rifles rather than lever-action rifles throughout history?	37
How did they transport massive armies overseas in the Age of Sail?	16
What does “pattern” mean in 18th century British military context?	2
According to Gun Jesus, aka the dude from ForgottenWeapons, the Colt Walker remained the most powerful handgun since its invention in 1847 up until the invention of the .357 Magnum in the 1950s. Is there anything to back his claim?	1