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A popular conception made about World War 1 is that the use of antiquated tactics combined with modern technology resulted in the devastation the war was well known for. In the Western Front, were trenches the most effective strategy for fighting, or was it 'antiquated' given the technology?

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How did the style of combat differ between the American Civil War (1861-1865) and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870?

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According to Wikipedia, the Allies' total casualties in the Western Front were around 7 million killed & wounded, while the casualties for Germany in the Western Front were around 4.5 million killed & wounded. What caused the discrepancy in casualties between two sides fighting on the same front?

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Did the Ottoman Caliph actually hold power over the Muslim ummah, or was it just a ceremonious title?

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How similar, if at all, were ancient Roman political factions to our modern-day understanding of political parties? How did they organize and operate in the Senate and beyond?

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A popular conception made about World War 1 is that the use of antiquated tactics combined with modern technology resulted in the devastation the war was well known for. In the Western Front, were trenches the most effective strategy for fighting, or was it 'antiquated' given the technology?	1858
How did the style of combat differ between the American Civil War (1861-1865) and the Franco-Prussian War of 1870?	263
According to Wikipedia, the Allies' total casualties in the Western Front were around 7 million killed & wounded, while the casualties for Germany in the Western Front were around 4.5 million killed & wounded. What caused the discrepancy in casualties between two sides fighting on the same front?	99
Did the Ottoman Caliph actually hold power over the Muslim ummah, or was it just a ceremonious title?	4
How similar, if at all, were ancient Roman political factions to our modern-day understanding of political parties? How did they organize and operate in the Senate and beyond?	3