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How accurate are the scenes in WWII movies (and other war movies) when soldiers approach a tank and drop grenades down the hatch? Did this happen as frequently as seen in the movies?

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We always hear about the significant ecological and natural differences in the United States today versus when European settlers first arrived. What did the east coast look like? What did the prairie look like? Are there any comprehensive books covering these questions?

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How accurate are the scenes in WWII movies (and other war movies) when soldiers approach a tank and drop grenades down the hatch? Did this happen as frequently as seen in the movies?	242
We always hear about the significant ecological and natural differences in the United States today versus when European settlers first arrived. What did the east coast look like? What did the prairie look like? Are there any comprehensive books covering these questions?	6