/u/lildebbiecreampie's posts in /r/askhistorians

Year:

Only show posts with narrations

After the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan correctly deduced that the bombs were atomic weapons, and that there would only be a few available. How did Japan figure this out so quick?

4180 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

In 1941, Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess flew alone into hostile England in an unauthorized attempt to broker peace, where he was immediately arrested and imprisoned. Was this the result of some manic/bipolar episode, or just terrible judgement?

635 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

How did the stereotype of incest in the American South become prevalent?

410 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

As the allies were advancing to Paris, Hitler ordered the Eiffel Tower to be demolished, but the Governor refused the order. How feasible would this be to accomplish?

132 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

When Italian General Balbo was killed in the African Front, the British dropped a wreath with a heartfelt condolence message on the Italian airstrip. Was this dangerous to carry out, and how was it received by the Italians?

71 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

How did the "standard" guitar tuning of Eadgbe come to be?

59 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

What's the context of this scene in Downfall involving Hitler being upset about artillary deployments?

25 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

When and how did Israel obtain nuclear weapons?

23 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

How were opposing embassies treated during WWII?

19 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

What's the consensus of Kato Kaelin's role in the OJ Simpson murder case?

17 upvotes

Mark as read: Add to a list

Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
After the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan correctly deduced that the bombs were atomic weapons, and that there would only be a few available. How did Japan figure this out so quick?	4180
In 1941, Deputy Fuhrer Rudolf Hess flew alone into hostile England in an unauthorized attempt to broker peace, where he was immediately arrested and imprisoned. Was this the result of some manic/bipolar episode, or just terrible judgement?	635
How did the stereotype of incest in the American South become prevalent?	410
As the allies were advancing to Paris, Hitler ordered the Eiffel Tower to be demolished, but the Governor refused the order. How feasible would this be to accomplish?	132
When Italian General Balbo was killed in the African Front, the British dropped a wreath with a heartfelt condolence message on the Italian airstrip. Was this dangerous to carry out, and how was it received by the Italians?	71
How did the "standard" guitar tuning of Eadgbe come to be?	59
What's the context of this scene in Downfall involving Hitler being upset about artillary deployments?	25
When and how did Israel obtain nuclear weapons?	23
How were opposing embassies treated during WWII?	19
What's the consensus of Kato Kaelin's role in the OJ Simpson murder case?	17