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Why is total war considered a modern invention, when armies have looted and pillaged for time immemorial?

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How did historic militaries attack each other from so far away without modern technology?

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How common was the act of public spitting in Europe (post middle age), and how & why was it banned? Did people resist the change and was it difficult for their governments to enforce the change?

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Was There Any Native American Involvement In The American Civil War?

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When did humans started having marriages and monogamous relationships?

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How difficult was it to become a monk in 14th century Europe?

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How did Germany and Soviet Union justify Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact?

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Is use of irregular warfare (special operations/guerrilla tactics) a modern idea or was it used throughout history?

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Henry Kissinger said that "Military men are dumb, stupid animals to be used as pawns for foreign policy." Was that the typical mind set of Commissioned officers such as the British officers who were traditionally selected based on their social class status?

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How culpible was Prince Charles for the state of his marriage?

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Why is total war considered a modern invention, when armies have looted and pillaged for time immemorial?	6
How did historic militaries attack each other from so far away without modern technology?	6
How common was the act of public spitting in Europe (post middle age), and how & why was it banned? Did people resist the change and was it difficult for their governments to enforce the change?	6
Was There Any Native American Involvement In The American Civil War?	6
When did humans started having marriages and monogamous relationships?	6
How difficult was it to become a monk in 14th century Europe?	6
How did Germany and Soviet Union justify Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact?	6
Is use of irregular warfare (special operations/guerrilla tactics) a modern idea or was it used throughout history?	6
Henry Kissinger said that "Military men are dumb, stupid animals to be used as pawns for foreign policy." Was that the typical mind set of Commissioned officers such as the British officers who were traditionally selected based on their social class status?	6
How culpible was Prince Charles for the state of his marriage?	6