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How did Mussolini overcome the Mafia in Italy?

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To what extent was the Bundeswehr a successor to the wehrmacht? What changes were made to the culture, structure and organization?

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Why Did the Americans push the Germans back instead of cutting them off in the battle of the Bulge?

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France and Poland both made major contributions to the 1944 invasion of France. How did they raise substantial forces when their homeland was overrun by the Germans?

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in Band of Brothers, the 101st seems to be far more competent than their German opponents. How realistic is this?

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Why was German intelligence so bad during WW2, compared to allied intelligence?

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When reading about WW2, i often see American soldiers described derisively by their German opponents. Was there any substance to the supposed inferiority of the American army during WW2?

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Did German heavy tanks, such as the Tiger and panther do more harm to the Nazi war effort than good?

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Was anyone ever prosecuted or punished in connection to MKUltra? Were there any changes made?

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Was there a real chance of a 'second explosion' at the Chernobyl plant, and were the consequences of such a second explosion as severe as described?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did Mussolini overcome the Mafia in Italy?	669
To what extent was the Bundeswehr a successor to the wehrmacht? What changes were made to the culture, structure and organization?	150
Why Did the Americans push the Germans back instead of cutting them off in the battle of the Bulge?	62
France and Poland both made major contributions to the 1944 invasion of France. How did they raise substantial forces when their homeland was overrun by the Germans?	27
in Band of Brothers, the 101st seems to be far more competent than their German opponents. How realistic is this?	26
Why was German intelligence so bad during WW2, compared to allied intelligence?	25
When reading about WW2, i often see American soldiers described derisively by their German opponents. Was there any substance to the supposed inferiority of the American army during WW2?	15
Did German heavy tanks, such as the Tiger and panther do more harm to the Nazi war effort than good?	15
Was anyone ever prosecuted or punished in connection to MKUltra? Were there any changes made?	12
Was there a real chance of a 'second explosion' at the Chernobyl plant, and were the consequences of such a second explosion as severe as described?	11