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How impactful was the shift from muzzle loaded weapons to full metal cartridges in the second half of the 19th century?

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In medieval Europe, what was the experience of war or being conquered, on the peasant folk outside of major towns?

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During the NZ land wars, Māori mans the bottom of their fortification's walls. Was this unusual for the time period, and why was it not more commonly used?

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What kinds of things (technologies, infrastructure, culture) survive through a civilization collapse?

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At what point did European Naval Artillery develop to the point that boarding actions were no longer viable?

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Do we have records or examples of when highly organised classical or medieval armies had to fight in rough and hindering terrain?

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In the large towns and cities of the 16th and 17th centuries, how prevalent was geographic social stratification?

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Do we have any information on the accuracy / ease of aiming siege weapons?

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How did transition from child hood to adulthood and home ownership work in cities between the years of say, 1000 and 1750?

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Did Naval Artillery produce contrails / were the shells visible when incoming?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How impactful was the shift from muzzle loaded weapons to full metal cartridges in the second half of the 19th century?	53
In medieval Europe, what was the experience of war or being conquered, on the peasant folk outside of major towns?	11
During the NZ land wars, Māori mans the bottom of their fortification's walls. Was this unusual for the time period, and why was it not more commonly used?	10
What kinds of things (technologies, infrastructure, culture) survive through a civilization collapse?	7
At what point did European Naval Artillery develop to the point that boarding actions were no longer viable?	6
Do we have records or examples of when highly organised classical or medieval armies had to fight in rough and hindering terrain?	5
In the large towns and cities of the 16th and 17th centuries, how prevalent was geographic social stratification?	4
Do we have any information on the accuracy / ease of aiming siege weapons?	3
How did transition from child hood to adulthood and home ownership work in cities between the years of say, 1000 and 1750?	3
Did Naval Artillery produce contrails / were the shells visible when incoming?	3