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16th century Portugal was a powerhouse; what happened over the following centuries that lead it to become the weak (militarily) country that it is today?

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What happened to the Japanese ambassadors who were sent to Washington to "negotiate a possible withdrawal from French Indo-China as a decoy a little while before Pearl Harbor?

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Why didn't the Luftwaffe destroy the Royal Navy to ensure Operation Sea-lion's success?

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How "easy" was It to become a fighter pilot in WWII? What about WWI? Could the soldier choose their specific job when enlisting back then?

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16th century Portugal was a powerhouse; what happened over the following centuries that lead it to become the weak (militarily) country that it is today?	2218
What happened to the Japanese ambassadors who were sent to Washington to "negotiate a possible withdrawal from French Indo-China as a decoy a little while before Pearl Harbor?	25
Why didn't the Luftwaffe destroy the Royal Navy to ensure Operation Sea-lion's success?	3
How "easy" was It to become a fighter pilot in WWII? What about WWI? Could the soldier choose their specific job when enlisting back then?	2