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Its seems a common theme of the pacific war was that the Japanese military leadership would burry their heads in the sand and refuse to learn from their mistakes, whereas the US military would constantly evaluate what went wrong and where, even during victories. Is this perception accurate?

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Why was it so seemingly common for higher class males to take concubines and mistresses?

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What is the USS Repulsive referred to in this text?

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Why did the IJN seem so convinced that the USN would need to be tricked or coaxed into battle for Midway, despite the USN having engaged at Coral Sea and the Doolittle raids mere months earlier?

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I am trying to track down a war buddy of my grandfather, who served in Vietnam. What is the best way to go about this?

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When selecting biographies, articles, etc. on heavily mythologized figures such as George Washington, Macarthur, Yamomoto, etc, what is the best way to make sure what you're reading is actually accurate?

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Its seems a common theme of the pacific war was that the Japanese military leadership would burry their heads in the sand and refuse to learn from their mistakes, whereas the US military would constantly evaluate what went wrong and where, even during victories. Is this perception accurate?	94
Why was it so seemingly common for higher class males to take concubines and mistresses?	27
What is the USS Repulsive referred to in this text?	10
Why did the IJN seem so convinced that the USN would need to be tricked or coaxed into battle for Midway, despite the USN having engaged at Coral Sea and the Doolittle raids mere months earlier?	5
I am trying to track down a war buddy of my grandfather, who served in Vietnam. What is the best way to go about this?	3
When selecting biographies, articles, etc. on heavily mythologized figures such as George Washington, Macarthur, Yamomoto, etc, what is the best way to make sure what you're reading is actually accurate?	3