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What ever happened to Christopher Columbus's ships? (Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria)

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How was the family of German soldiers during WW2 notified of their death? Did this service ever cease towards the end of the war?

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After WW2, what kind efforts were put forth in the repair of what once were battlefields?

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In the days,months,years following WW1, who filled in the Trenches? Was there a "cleanup" act?

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Why was the German M24 potato mashers concept of having a stick to throw the grenade not adapted by other armed forces?

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Did German soldiers during WW2 display ranks on their Winter Parkas?

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How were German troops informed of the sinking of Bismarck?

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How did fighter pilots of the second world war confirm their kills in a 1v1 dogfight?

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When was the last long distance heavy bomber raid for Germany during WW2?

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On the Eastern front during WW2, Was there a path of destruction left behind? Were battlefields of 1943 still covered in wreckage in 1945?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What ever happened to Christopher Columbus's ships? (Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria)	1463
How was the family of German soldiers during WW2 notified of their death? Did this service ever cease towards the end of the war?	163
After WW2, what kind efforts were put forth in the repair of what once were battlefields?	73
In the days,months,years following WW1, who filled in the Trenches? Was there a "cleanup" act?	34
Why was the German M24 potato mashers concept of having a stick to throw the grenade not adapted by other armed forces?	14
Did German soldiers during WW2 display ranks on their Winter Parkas?	10
How were German troops informed of the sinking of Bismarck?	7
How did fighter pilots of the second world war confirm their kills in a 1v1 dogfight?	7
When was the last long distance heavy bomber raid for Germany during WW2?	3
On the Eastern front during WW2, Was there a path of destruction left behind? Were battlefields of 1943 still covered in wreckage in 1945?	3