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Since WWI, are there any real accounts of calling in artillery strikes directly on top of your location?

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Did the American Mafia ever "go to the mattresses" as is commonly depicted in Mafia lore?

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Why did the age of consent increase so much throughout history?

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In the Civil War and similar wars, what would happen to unit if its officers and NCOS were killed during battle? On a related note, did Sgts. ever shoot cowards, as if suggested in the literature of the time?

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What's the history of vegetarism before the 20th century?

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What was life like in the Western U.S. in the early 20th century and when did the "Frontier Period" end?

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What plans did Lincoln have for Reconstruction, if any? Did Lincoln write any about his plans for the South after the war?

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Why did it take so long for the U.S. to pick a National Anthem and how was the Star-Spangled Banner regarded until 1931?

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After the Civil War many books were published by "Lost Cause" authors. Did most "Lost Cause" authors have the same perspective on the war?

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How effective were early matchlock weapons against armored soldiers?

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Title	Upvotes	Subreddit	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Since WWI, are there any real accounts of calling in artillery strikes directly on top of your location?	9	AskHistorians
Did the American Mafia ever "go to the mattresses" as is commonly depicted in Mafia lore?	8	AskHistorians
Why did the age of consent increase so much throughout history?	8	AskHistorians
In the Civil War and similar wars, what would happen to unit if its officers and NCOS were killed during battle? On a related note, did Sgts. ever shoot cowards, as if suggested in the literature of the time?	7	AskHistorians
What's the history of vegetarism before the 20th century?	7	AskHistorians
What was life like in the Western U.S. in the early 20th century and when did the "Frontier Period" end?	7	AskHistorians
What plans did Lincoln have for Reconstruction, if any? Did Lincoln write any about his plans for the South after the war?	5	AskHistorians
Why did it take so long for the U.S. to pick a National Anthem and how was the Star-Spangled Banner regarded until 1931?	5	AskHistorians
After the Civil War many books were published by "Lost Cause" authors. Did most "Lost Cause" authors have the same perspective on the war?	5	AskHistorians
How effective were early matchlock weapons against armored soldiers?	5	AskHistorians