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Is it true that when asked for military aid by a neighboring state, Sparta would send one man?

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What would a US President actually have to do to use a nuclear weapon?

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How did military training for different types of American soldiers compare during World War II? I'm especially interested in paratroopers versus special forces.

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In 1943, two identical men join the Army. One is a Ranger, the other a paratrooper. Which is the better combat soldier?

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Is it true that when asked for military aid by a neighboring state, Sparta would send one man?	2404
What would a US President actually have to do to use a nuclear weapon?	10
How did military training for different types of American soldiers compare during World War II? I'm especially interested in paratroopers versus special forces.	4
In 1943, two identical men join the Army. One is a Ranger, the other a paratrooper. Which is the better combat soldier?	0