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How independent were upper class young adults of Victorian/Edwardian Britain?

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Is it true that in XVIIth century some mercenaries hired by Sweden had a clause in their contract that they will not have to fight against Polish Winged Hussars?

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When travelling, have Roman Legions (late Republic/Imperial) really built a full military camp for the night, every night? What if resources were scarce, in rocky or arid terrain?

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Apparently British working class conscripts in WW1 were in mediocre physical condition (shorter than middle/upper class officers, teeth missing). What about conscripts from other nations in the conflict?

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How did the water rationing work for troops in North Africa campaign during WWII?

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During Vietnam War, what US troops did with trash (empty ration cans, wrappings, ammo cases, etc) while on a patrol?

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Apparently during Vietnam War US troops universally hated 'Ham and Lima Beans' combat ration. Why wasn't it simply removed from the ration menus?

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During WW2, how much of the equipment of dead and wounded was recovered and issued again?

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With stiff and formal clothes of XIX/XX century, how people managed to maintain proper hygiene?

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When two infantry squares deployed in the vicinity of each other, how common was unintended friendly fire?

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How independent were upper class young adults of Victorian/Edwardian Britain?	60	AskHistorians
Is it true that in XVIIth century some mercenaries hired by Sweden had a clause in their contract that they will not have to fight against Polish Winged Hussars?	38	AskHistorians
When travelling, have Roman Legions (late Republic/Imperial) really built a full military camp for the night, every night? What if resources were scarce, in rocky or arid terrain?	26	AskHistorians
Apparently British working class conscripts in WW1 were in mediocre physical condition (shorter than middle/upper class officers, teeth missing). What about conscripts from other nations in the conflict?	23	AskHistorians
How did the water rationing work for troops in North Africa campaign during WWII?	20	AskHistorians
During Vietnam War, what US troops did with trash (empty ration cans, wrappings, ammo cases, etc) while on a patrol?	18	AskHistorians
Apparently during Vietnam War US troops universally hated 'Ham and Lima Beans' combat ration. Why wasn't it simply removed from the ration menus?	18	AskHistorians
During WW2, how much of the equipment of dead and wounded was recovered and issued again?	17	AskHistorians
With stiff and formal clothes of XIX/XX century, how people managed to maintain proper hygiene?	12	AskHistorians
When two infantry squares deployed in the vicinity of each other, how common was unintended friendly fire?	8	AskHistorians