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Was Stalin justified in his paranoia about the Soviet army before the purges?

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What motivated African and Japanese-Americans to fight during WW2 given their poor treatment back in the U.S.?

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Was World War 2 in Europe already decided before the U.S. actually began to make a significant difference?

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Why did ww2 U.S. army replacements get KIA or WIA so quickly?

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Is the idea of perpetual Union something the founding fathers believed in, or something that came out of the civil war?

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How habitable was southern Florida before the 20th century?

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Why did people/anti war protesters blame the soldiers during the Vietnam War?

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Was there ever a plan for an Anglo-British invasion of Norway after 1942? Why was an invasion never attempted?

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Nazi Soldiers used 'pervitin' and other drugs during World War 2. What was the extent of their usage and what was the effect of it on the Wehrmacht?

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I've heard rumors that white folks would use black children/slaves as 'alligator bait'. Is there any historical truth behind these allegations?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Was Stalin justified in his paranoia about the Soviet army before the purges?	6
What motivated African and Japanese-Americans to fight during WW2 given their poor treatment back in the U.S.?	6
Was World War 2 in Europe already decided before the U.S. actually began to make a significant difference?	5
Why did ww2 U.S. army replacements get KIA or WIA so quickly?	5
Is the idea of perpetual Union something the founding fathers believed in, or something that came out of the civil war?	4
How habitable was southern Florida before the 20th century?	4
Why did people/anti war protesters blame the soldiers during the Vietnam War?	3
Was there ever a plan for an Anglo-British invasion of Norway after 1942? Why was an invasion never attempted?	3
Nazi Soldiers used 'pervitin' and other drugs during World War 2. What was the extent of their usage and what was the effect of it on the Wehrmacht?	3
I've heard rumors that white folks would use black children/slaves as 'alligator bait'. Is there any historical truth behind these allegations?	3