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As I understand it, one of the explainations behind the industrial revolution largely originating in England was that wages there were relatively high. What was the reason for this?

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During the US Civil War what elements were necessary for successfully assaulting a fortified position?

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Were Boarding Axes actual weapons in the age of sail?

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How did the Dahlgren Gun compare to European guns at the time of the civil war? Was it really "the best smoothbore ever made"?

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What was the importance of the term "shield wall" in early medieval warfare? Did armies at the time also frequently make use of formations which specifically weren't described as shield walls, and if so how did they differ?

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What were the changes that occurred in western European dress during the early modern period?

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How common were amputations due to battlefield injury prior to the widespread use of gunpowder?

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Did shifting culture and fashion play a role in the decline of armor in Europe?

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Where and when did "buck and ball" shot originate? How widespread was its use during the 1700s?

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How successful were German intelligence efforts during WWII?

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As I understand it, one of the explainations behind the industrial revolution largely originating in England was that wages there were relatively high. What was the reason for this?	2
During the US Civil War what elements were necessary for successfully assaulting a fortified position?	2
Were Boarding Axes actual weapons in the age of sail?	2
How did the Dahlgren Gun compare to European guns at the time of the civil war? Was it really "the best smoothbore ever made"?	2
What was the importance of the term "shield wall" in early medieval warfare? Did armies at the time also frequently make use of formations which specifically weren't described as shield walls, and if so how did they differ?	2
What were the changes that occurred in western European dress during the early modern period?	2
How common were amputations due to battlefield injury prior to the widespread use of gunpowder?	2
Did shifting culture and fashion play a role in the decline of armor in Europe?	2
Where and when did "buck and ball" shot originate? How widespread was its use during the 1700s?	2
How successful were German intelligence efforts during WWII?	2