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How did so much misinformation about the Bombing of Dresden become common knowledge?

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From what I've read, the naginata is viewed today as a more feminine weapon than the katana. Is this correct? How did this idea emerge?

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To what extent did Roman conquest of regions result in cultural erasure? Did Roman actions against conquered peoples ever reach the level of what could be considered cultural genocide?

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How did American cavalry during the ACW compare to their contemporaries in Europe?

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How effective were the various Japanese "Special" (read: Suicide) Attack units during World War II?

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So far as I can tell, German HUMINT in WWII was an abject disaster, with, for example, the entire spy network in Britain being compromised by the end of the war. What caused this seeming failure in their intelligence efforts?

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How did so much disinformation about the bombing of Dresden end up becoming "common knowldge?"

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What did German wartime rationing for civilians during WWII look like?

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Historical lengths of katanas

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What is the best modern estimate for the death toll of the Mongol conquests?

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How did so much misinformation about the Bombing of Dresden become common knowledge?	5
From what I've read, the naginata is viewed today as a more feminine weapon than the katana. Is this correct? How did this idea emerge?	4
To what extent did Roman conquest of regions result in cultural erasure? Did Roman actions against conquered peoples ever reach the level of what could be considered cultural genocide?	4
How did American cavalry during the ACW compare to their contemporaries in Europe?	2
How effective were the various Japanese "Special" (read: Suicide) Attack units during World War II?	2
So far as I can tell, German HUMINT in WWII was an abject disaster, with, for example, the entire spy network in Britain being compromised by the end of the war. What caused this seeming failure in their intelligence efforts?	2
How did so much disinformation about the bombing of Dresden end up becoming "common knowldge?"	2
What did German wartime rationing for civilians during WWII look like?	2
Historical lengths of katanas	2
What is the best modern estimate for the death toll of the Mongol conquests?	2