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In WWII, the Americans referred to German soldiers, derisively, as 'Krauts,' or 'Jerries.' What derisive nickname did the German soldiers have for the American soldiers?

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A sunken German U-Boat was recently discovered was near the NC coast. Are archaeologists allowed to dive on wrecks like that to gather historical information? (MIC)

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How were playing cards invented? Who came up with that idea?

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In the U.S. Civil War Battle, the Second Battle of Fort Wagner, the battle made famous by the movie Glory, it looks to me like it was incredibly poorly planned. Can anyone explain why the Union attacked the way they did?

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Did the widespread cigarette smoking in WWII have a noticeable impact on the stamina / endurance training of the infantry?

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Is there any evidence that King George VI pushed the scandal that led his brother, King Edward VIII into abdicating the throne?

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Was the First Lady of the Confederate States of America, Mrs. Jefferson Davis, African American? She sure looks like it to me (Photo in comments).

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How did Japan develop such advanced an advanced civilization when it is a relatively small island nation with limited natural resources?

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On D-Day, why were the bombing runs from Army Air Corps, and the barrage from Navy ships so appallingly ineffective?

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D-Day Question. How didn't know that the largest invasion fleet in history had launched and was heading for France? [MIC]

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In WWII, the Americans referred to German soldiers, derisively, as 'Krauts,' or 'Jerries.' What derisive nickname did the German soldiers have for the American soldiers?	1485
A sunken German U-Boat was recently discovered was near the NC coast. Are archaeologists allowed to dive on wrecks like that to gather historical information? (MIC)	622
How were playing cards invented? Who came up with that idea?	556
In the U.S. Civil War Battle, the Second Battle of Fort Wagner, the battle made famous by the movie Glory, it looks to me like it was incredibly poorly planned. Can anyone explain why the Union attacked the way they did?	291
Did the widespread cigarette smoking in WWII have a noticeable impact on the stamina / endurance training of the infantry?	144
Is there any evidence that King George VI pushed the scandal that led his brother, King Edward VIII into abdicating the throne?	82
Was the First Lady of the Confederate States of America, Mrs. Jefferson Davis, African American? She sure looks like it to me (Photo in comments).	38
How did Japan develop such advanced an advanced civilization when it is a relatively small island nation with limited natural resources?	22
On D-Day, why were the bombing runs from Army Air Corps, and the barrage from Navy ships so appallingly ineffective?	20
D-Day Question. How didn't know that the largest invasion fleet in history had launched and was heading for France? [MIC]	11