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What was the extent of Dutch trade in China?

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Say I'm a skilled auto mechanic or amateur radio operator and have received my draft notice into the US military (circa WW2 to Vietnam), would I likely wind up in a maintenance unit or as a radio operator?

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Why did the Soviets give up control over their post-war occupation zone in Austria?

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In WWII, what was the difference between joining the United States Navy vs the United States Naval Reserve?

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The Rolling Stones were heavily influenced by American R&B and related styles, but just how did a bunch of middle class white kids from exurban London have access to music that was to that point mostly developed by and associated with African-Americans?

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Its the 2nd World War, my army has just rolled over a hostile enemy and is ready to move on to the next objective, what steps do I take to solidify control and keep the peace in my newly occupied but hostile territory?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What was the extent of Dutch trade in China?	6
Say I'm a skilled auto mechanic or amateur radio operator and have received my draft notice into the US military (circa WW2 to Vietnam), would I likely wind up in a maintenance unit or as a radio operator?	5
Why did the Soviets give up control over their post-war occupation zone in Austria?	4
In WWII, what was the difference between joining the United States Navy vs the United States Naval Reserve?	2
The Rolling Stones were heavily influenced by American R&B and related styles, but just how did a bunch of middle class white kids from exurban London have access to music that was to that point mostly developed by and associated with African-Americans?	2
Its the 2nd World War, my army has just rolled over a hostile enemy and is ready to move on to the next objective, what steps do I take to solidify control and keep the peace in my newly occupied but hostile territory?	0