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In many mainstream movies depicting medieval or ancient battles, leaders of opposing armies meet and trade insults/discuss peace prior to fighting. Did leaders/commanders actually meet each other this way before major battles?

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In 1950, in the aftermath of the Arab-Israeli War, Jordan annexed the West Bank - the annexation was only recognized by 3 countries in the world, among them the United Kingdom. Why did the UK take such a controversial stand on the issue compared to rest of the world?

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How did frontline soldiers stay in line during ancient/medieval battles, knowing that they would almost certainly die during the battle?

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The war between the Medellin cartel and Cali cartel was about control of drug distribution in Los Angeles, but what about the other major American cities?

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In many mainstream movies depicting medieval or ancient battles, leaders of opposing armies meet and trade insults/discuss peace prior to fighting. Did leaders/commanders actually meet each other this way before major battles?	228
In 1950, in the aftermath of the Arab-Israeli War, Jordan annexed the West Bank - the annexation was only recognized by 3 countries in the world, among them the United Kingdom. Why did the UK take such a controversial stand on the issue compared to rest of the world?	43
How did frontline soldiers stay in line during ancient/medieval battles, knowing that they would almost certainly die during the battle?	15
The war between the Medellin cartel and Cali cartel was about control of drug distribution in Los Angeles, but what about the other major American cities?	2