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How loud were late Roman Republic/Early Empire battles? It's hard to imagine taking commands and orders over the shouts of thousands of people.

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When did fighting in formations first become formalized? When was the point that a military leader realized that being grouped in a formation was more effective than rushing the enemy in a mob?

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How quickly could information be spread during the height of the Roman Empire?

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During the Napoleonic period (or any period forward), how did officers learn how to ride horses?

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How much of Stalin's regime was built off of Lenin's regime?

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What was the general mindset of late Middle Ages rulers? Were all kings expected to aggressively expand their lands or were many content to just rule what lands they already had?

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Approximately how many men in a pre-Marian Roman army would be veterans/well trained versus a poorly trained/poor soldier?

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When did Britain and France get on good terms before becoming allies in WWI?

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Would an average English speaker be able to read "English" text from the 15th and 16th century? What about a linguist?

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How loud were late Roman Republic/Early Empire battles? It's hard to imagine taking commands and orders over the shouts of thousands of people.	245
When did fighting in formations first become formalized? When was the point that a military leader realized that being grouped in a formation was more effective than rushing the enemy in a mob?	19
How quickly could information be spread during the height of the Roman Empire?	8
During the Napoleonic period (or any period forward), how did officers learn how to ride horses?	5
How much of Stalin's regime was built off of Lenin's regime?	4
What was the general mindset of late Middle Ages rulers? Were all kings expected to aggressively expand their lands or were many content to just rule what lands they already had?	4
Approximately how many men in a pre-Marian Roman army would be veterans/well trained versus a poorly trained/poor soldier?	3
When did Britain and France get on good terms before becoming allies in WWI?	1
Would an average English speaker be able to read "English" text from the 15th and 16th century? What about a linguist?	0