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What is the origin of the German WW2 tank superiority myth?

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How important was von Braun and other former Reich scientists to the US space program?

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How deadly was artillery shot cca 18th to early 19th century (American Revolution ~ Napoleonic Wars)?

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Just how much of the Wehrmacht was dirty?

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Was ever in history an avalanche of any form intentionally triggered to win a battle?

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Was Operation Barbarossa unwinable?

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Was the StG-44 actually the first assault rifle?

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Did WW2 gunners aim for weld seams or other weak spots in enemy armour?

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Was the hatch and the rear exhaust covers on the T-34-76 Model 1941 different from those on the Model 1940?

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Why was the 77mm HV more accurate than the 17pdr?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What is the origin of the German WW2 tank superiority myth?	38
How important was von Braun and other former Reich scientists to the US space program?	36
How deadly was artillery shot cca 18th to early 19th century (American Revolution ~ Napoleonic Wars)?	35
Just how much of the Wehrmacht was dirty?	32
Was ever in history an avalanche of any form intentionally triggered to win a battle?	27
Was Operation Barbarossa unwinable?	26
Was the StG-44 actually the first assault rifle?	24
Did WW2 gunners aim for weld seams or other weak spots in enemy armour?	21
Was the hatch and the rear exhaust covers on the T-34-76 Model 1941 different from those on the Model 1940?	21
Why was the 77mm HV more accurate than the 17pdr?	20