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"Prussian discipline" is a term that comes up quite a bit. In what ways was Prussian society more disciplinarian than other European cultures of the age?

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How was it that the Red Cross was so deceived by the Concentration Camps?

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What are the roots of the Germans' "respect for authority"?

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After WW2, were all German patents up for grabs by the Allies?

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Is it true that during the 18th and 19th centuries both Prussia and France used "blue" extensively in their military uniforms? How did this not cause confusion?

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What was law and human rights like under Imperial rule in Germany before 1918?

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How did coinage in Renaissance Europe work?

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In 1939 Georg Elser tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The official story is that he worked alone, but there seems to be evidence to the contrary. What do you think?

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What was the purchasing power of Thalers in Prussia around 1700?

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What is the reason given that there are no pictures of the Soviets finding Hitler?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
"Prussian discipline" is a term that comes up quite a bit. In what ways was Prussian society more disciplinarian than other European cultures of the age?	147
How was it that the Red Cross was so deceived by the Concentration Camps?	71
What are the roots of the Germans' "respect for authority"?	63
After WW2, were all German patents up for grabs by the Allies?	21
Is it true that during the 18th and 19th centuries both Prussia and France used "blue" extensively in their military uniforms? How did this not cause confusion?	16
What was law and human rights like under Imperial rule in Germany before 1918?	9
How did coinage in Renaissance Europe work?	8
In 1939 Georg Elser tried to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The official story is that he worked alone, but there seems to be evidence to the contrary. What do you think?	4
What was the purchasing power of Thalers in Prussia around 1700?	4
What is the reason given that there are no pictures of the Soviets finding Hitler?	3