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I've read that Roman soldiers were often involved in building major infrastructure projects (aqueducts, roads, etc.) when they weren't actively on campaign. Is this a tradition specific to the Romans? If so, why would other armies not do this?

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In 'Going Solo', Roald Dahl says that he saw a ship ferrying a large number of women to Africa for the Italian Army. Is this something that actually happened? What was life like for the Italian soldier in Libya?

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What was the purpose of the strategic bombing campaign of WW2? Wouldn't it be more efficient to bomb the frontline troops directly as well as being able to avoid the hazardous trips deep into Germany?

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I've read that Roman soldiers were often involved in building major infrastructure projects (aqueducts, roads, etc.) when they weren't actively on campaign. Is this a tradition specific to the Romans? If so, why would other armies not do this?	281
In 'Going Solo', Roald Dahl says that he saw a ship ferrying a large number of women to Africa for the Italian Army. Is this something that actually happened? What was life like for the Italian soldier in Libya?	13
What was the purpose of the strategic bombing campaign of WW2? Wouldn't it be more efficient to bomb the frontline troops directly as well as being able to avoid the hazardous trips deep into Germany?	3