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How can I ask better questions?

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When Europe was at the height of empire building, did the powers have secret police/CIA equivalents that operated heavily in rival nations? (i.e. sabotage, assassination attempts, rebel assistance)

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Why was North Vietnam able to field such a massive army that easily over-ran the south when the Americans left? Why did the south not have a more capable or large enough army to hold them off?

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How Accurate Is This Comment Made In r/TIL?

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Why was Australia not fought over the same way as Africa?

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What were the biggest lessons learned, if any, when East and West Germany re-united?

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Why did the British not conquer China the way they did India?

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How did Monarchs or similar heads of states govern in absentee during the crusades?

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Did Carthage(Hannibal) encounter any non-Roman resistance while marching his army towards the Alps?

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Was there large amounts of "patriotism" or pride in being part of the Roman Empire in provinces, by local inhabitants?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How can I ask better questions?	458
When Europe was at the height of empire building, did the powers have secret police/CIA equivalents that operated heavily in rival nations? (i.e. sabotage, assassination attempts, rebel assistance)	347
Why was North Vietnam able to field such a massive army that easily over-ran the south when the Americans left? Why did the south not have a more capable or large enough army to hold them off?	105
How Accurate Is This Comment Made In r/TIL?	45
Why was Australia not fought over the same way as Africa?	45
What were the biggest lessons learned, if any, when East and West Germany re-united?	28
Why did the British not conquer China the way they did India?	19
How did Monarchs or similar heads of states govern in absentee during the crusades?	11
Did Carthage(Hannibal) encounter any non-Roman resistance while marching his army towards the Alps?	11
Was there large amounts of "patriotism" or pride in being part of the Roman Empire in provinces, by local inhabitants?	11