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Why was the United Arab Republic, and the union between Syria and Egypt so short-lived? What were some of the factors that led to its disintegration?

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Did the Roman army ever have any "special forces" type units?

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During World War I, were there any active resistance movements operating behind the lines of the Central Powers?

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What factors led to the rise of ibn Saud in the Arabian peninsula over other Arab leaders in the same region at the time, most notably Sharif Hussein of Mecca and his children?

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Why was the United Arab Republic, and the union between Syria and Egypt so short-lived? What were some of the factors that led to its disintegration?	341
Did the Roman army ever have any "special forces" type units?	214
During World War I, were there any active resistance movements operating behind the lines of the Central Powers?	37
What factors led to the rise of ibn Saud in the Arabian peninsula over other Arab leaders in the same region at the time, most notably Sharif Hussein of Mecca and his children?	7