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In the movie Enemy At The Gates (2001) a German tank is seen moving through the rubble of Stalingrad with a siren broadcasting to the Russian soldiers to join their forces. How accurate is this during the Russian campaign and in general? Would the Germans actually accept Russian deserters?

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How did Hannibal feed his army and keep provisions in stock as they marched from Spain to Italy?

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How did soldiers deal with sun exposure during the United States Pacific campaign in World War 2?

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How often or under what circumstances did USA soldiers get promoted in the field during World War 2?

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What was the Soviet Union's reaction to the Three Mile Island accident?

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What is the first instance of a jump scare in media?

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In the movie Enemy At The Gates (2001) a German tank is seen moving through the rubble of Stalingrad with a siren broadcasting to the Russian soldiers to join their forces. How accurate is this during the Russian campaign and in general? Would the Germans actually accept Russian deserters?	376
How did Hannibal feed his army and keep provisions in stock as they marched from Spain to Italy?	7
How did soldiers deal with sun exposure during the United States Pacific campaign in World War 2?	5
How often or under what circumstances did USA soldiers get promoted in the field during World War 2?	2
What was the Soviet Union's reaction to the Three Mile Island accident?	1
What is the first instance of a jump scare in media?	1