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Why was the Nazi aryan race (blonde hair blue eyes) reinforced even though Hitler had black hair and eyes. Is the aryan concept one that was established before Hitler and the Nazi regime? Why was this implemented into Nazi propaganda and law?

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When, where and why was the typical military salute adopted?

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How effective was the use of crystal meth by soldiers during the Blitzkrieg (in order to maintain speed and fight fatigue and low morale)?

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How much did German military techniques, strategies, decisions from high up, methods (including mass extermination), POW systems, etc. influence the Japanese in WW2? Or was this already integrated into Japanese culture?

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Why wasn’t New Zealand invaded by the Japanese during ww2? Was it ever planned to be?

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i know that during the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, German Panzers didn't really appear/have an influence in the evacuation. Why werent there many or any German Panzers attacking the men on the beaches?

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Wondering why people today don’t know today’s military generals (unless I’m uneducated lol)

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Can anyone have an in-depth discussion with me on the historical accuracy (and inaccuracy) in the ww2 films Saving Private Ryan and Fury?

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How significant was Australia’s role in ww2 at Tobruk? What influence did the Australians have on the African campaign?

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How many spitfires and hurricanes are still in service or active to fly that are from ww2 era or a variant of a spitfire or hurricane that looks like a ww2 fighter plane?

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Why was the Nazi aryan race (blonde hair blue eyes) reinforced even though Hitler had black hair and eyes. Is the aryan concept one that was established before Hitler and the Nazi regime? Why was this implemented into Nazi propaganda and law?	590
When, where and why was the typical military salute adopted?	38
How effective was the use of crystal meth by soldiers during the Blitzkrieg (in order to maintain speed and fight fatigue and low morale)?	12
How much did German military techniques, strategies, decisions from high up, methods (including mass extermination), POW systems, etc. influence the Japanese in WW2? Or was this already integrated into Japanese culture?	8
Why wasn’t New Zealand invaded by the Japanese during ww2? Was it ever planned to be?	5
i know that during the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940, German Panzers didn't really appear/have an influence in the evacuation. Why werent there many or any German Panzers attacking the men on the beaches?	2
Wondering why people today don’t know today’s military generals (unless I’m uneducated lol)	2
Can anyone have an in-depth discussion with me on the historical accuracy (and inaccuracy) in the ww2 films Saving Private Ryan and Fury?	2
How significant was Australia’s role in ww2 at Tobruk? What influence did the Australians have on the African campaign?	2
How many spitfires and hurricanes are still in service or active to fly that are from ww2 era or a variant of a spitfire or hurricane that looks like a ww2 fighter plane?	2