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Why did the Imperial German Army adopt such a haphazard system of rank insignia, particularly for other ranks? Did it ever cause problems in practice, and were there any attempts to change it?

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How did WW2 Japanese soldiers view the Kempeitai?

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What were the award criteria for WW2 British figher pilots?

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What was the military rank and promotion system of the French Army of the late Ancien Régime like?

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Why did the Imperial German Army adopt such a haphazard system of rank insignia, particularly for other ranks? Did it ever cause problems in practice, and were there any attempts to change it?	309
How did WW2 Japanese soldiers view the Kempeitai?	30
What were the award criteria for WW2 British figher pilots?	7
What was the military rank and promotion system of the French Army of the late Ancien Régime like?	6