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With hindsight, was Admiral Scheer's retreat at the Battle of Jutland the correct decision?

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Why is Belarus?

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Was the so-called "Hundred Years War" considered as a single war by contemporaries, or is it a retroactive label covering what they would have considered a series of wars?

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How old is the concept of border controls in the Western world? How did it come about?

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Why weren't hand grenades widely used in the Napoleonic Wars?

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Why did David Lloyd George remain Prime Minister of a coalition government after the 1918 general election, despite the Conservatives having secured an overall majority?

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Was the Flammenschwert (flame-bladed sword) a battlefield weapon or purely decorative/ceremonial?

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Why was Yugoslavia formed after WW1, rather than re-establishing the Kingdom of Serbia?

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In classical times, sculpture was considered the most important form of art, whereas more recently painting has taken that role. How and why did this change come about?

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What is the history of relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and have there been significant conflicts/disagreements between them in the past?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
With hindsight, was Admiral Scheer's retreat at the Battle of Jutland the correct decision?	21
Why is Belarus?	16
Was the so-called "Hundred Years War" considered as a single war by contemporaries, or is it a retroactive label covering what they would have considered a series of wars?	14
How old is the concept of border controls in the Western world? How did it come about?	11
Why weren't hand grenades widely used in the Napoleonic Wars?	9
Why did David Lloyd George remain Prime Minister of a coalition government after the 1918 general election, despite the Conservatives having secured an overall majority?	6
Was the Flammenschwert (flame-bladed sword) a battlefield weapon or purely decorative/ceremonial?	5
Why was Yugoslavia formed after WW1, rather than re-establishing the Kingdom of Serbia?	3
In classical times, sculpture was considered the most important form of art, whereas more recently painting has taken that role. How and why did this change come about?	3
What is the history of relations between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and have there been significant conflicts/disagreements between them in the past?	2