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Is there a crossbow equivalent of Crecy or Agincourt?

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Questions about shield construction

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What makes the High Middle Ages "High"? Or is the name only used because "Middle Middle Ages" sounds weird?

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Why was Machiavelli's "the Art of War" considered a failure? What was it about his ideas, strategies, and tactics that didn't work?

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How common was father-to-son succession in the middle ages?

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How common were pet monkeys in medieval Europe? Where did they come from and what species would they have been?

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During the US Revolution the practice of fighting from dense cover or using ambushes is sometimes called Indian style or Indian play. How much of an impact did Native American fighting tactics have on the tactics of US or European armies?

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In the ancient world, were heavy "skirmishers" ever used as a viable counter to light infantry?

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How did architecture and institutions in non-roman germany and surrounding areas change after the fall of the Roman empire?

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how many instances are there where a B-17 had to make a belly landing with a gunner stuck in the ball turret?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Is there a crossbow equivalent of Crecy or Agincourt?	5
Questions about shield construction	5
What makes the High Middle Ages "High"? Or is the name only used because "Middle Middle Ages" sounds weird?	5
Why was Machiavelli's "the Art of War" considered a failure? What was it about his ideas, strategies, and tactics that didn't work?	4
How common was father-to-son succession in the middle ages?	4
How common were pet monkeys in medieval Europe? Where did they come from and what species would they have been?	4
During the US Revolution the practice of fighting from dense cover or using ambushes is sometimes called Indian style or Indian play. How much of an impact did Native American fighting tactics have on the tactics of US or European armies?	4
In the ancient world, were heavy "skirmishers" ever used as a viable counter to light infantry?	4
How did architecture and institutions in non-roman germany and surrounding areas change after the fall of the Roman empire?	4
how many instances are there where a B-17 had to make a belly landing with a gunner stuck in the ball turret?	3