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Were the concept of a total global war involving all the great powerhouses of the world even discussed before the events of 1914 and 1939?

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I've already seen a lot of people call chess "The game of kings", but to which extent is that literal phrase true? Did ancient kings really play this game?

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When and how did we start using the system to count time that we use today?

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Everyone call Hitler a millitary genius, but if so, why did he use basically the same WW1 plan of invading France?

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Were the concept of a total global war involving all the great powerhouses of the world even discussed before the events of 1914 and 1939?	3
I've already seen a lot of people call chess "The game of kings", but to which extent is that literal phrase true? Did ancient kings really play this game?	3
When and how did we start using the system to count time that we use today?	2
Everyone call Hitler a millitary genius, but if so, why did he use basically the same WW1 plan of invading France?	0