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What was life like for the average citizen of Berlin during the days, weeks, and months leading up to the catastrophic battle for the city in April 1945?

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Besides at Wake Island and during the Philippines Campaign of 1941-42, did the US Military ever issue the M1917 Pattern Brodie Helmet to units overseas during World War II

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Can anyone give me any information on the Rotfrontkämpferbund

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Were any of the soldiers of the original IRA (1919-21) uniformed? Did any still wear the old tunics of the Volunteers or Citizen Army, or were these universally ditched?

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I've been told that, before the outbreak of World War 1, several treaties between the Great Powers of Europe were signed that stated that European colonies were to be kept out of any upcoming European Conflict. What were these treaties? And why were they violated so quickly?

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What was the experience of early (1933-39) victims of the Nazi Concentration Camps, such as the German Communists? Did most of these victims die before the war, or were they killed when the mass killings were "ramped up"

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Can anyone recommend any good books about Political Prisoners and/or Spanish Republicans in the holocaust?

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Who was the first French Soldier Killed in Action in World War II?

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Could Someone explain what the differences between the Assault Guard and Civil Guard were in the Spanish Civil war, and how many of each were on which side?

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How did selling beer in packs of 6 or denominations of 6 become standard?

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What was life like for the average citizen of Berlin during the days, weeks, and months leading up to the catastrophic battle for the city in April 1945?	2
Besides at Wake Island and during the Philippines Campaign of 1941-42, did the US Military ever issue the M1917 Pattern Brodie Helmet to units overseas during World War II	2
Can anyone give me any information on the Rotfrontkämpferbund	2
Were any of the soldiers of the original IRA (1919-21) uniformed? Did any still wear the old tunics of the Volunteers or Citizen Army, or were these universally ditched?	2
I've been told that, before the outbreak of World War 1, several treaties between the Great Powers of Europe were signed that stated that European colonies were to be kept out of any upcoming European Conflict. What were these treaties? And why were they violated so quickly?	1
What was the experience of early (1933-39) victims of the Nazi Concentration Camps, such as the German Communists? Did most of these victims die before the war, or were they killed when the mass killings were "ramped up"	1
Can anyone recommend any good books about Political Prisoners and/or Spanish Republicans in the holocaust?	1
Who was the first French Soldier Killed in Action in World War II?	1
Could Someone explain what the differences between the Assault Guard and Civil Guard were in the Spanish Civil war, and how many of each were on which side?	1
How did selling beer in packs of 6 or denominations of 6 become standard?	1