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Why weren't Navajo code talkers used in Europe during World War II?

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Where did the "Hardboiled detective" genre come from, and why did they come to speak with such creative metaphors?

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Why did the Soviet Union walk out on talks regarding the reconstruction of Europe that became the Marshall Plan?

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Was it known or suspected that the Treaty of Versailles would lead to the economic collapse of post WWI Germany?

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Why do we call the German Empire during the Inter-war period the Weimar Republic?

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When did historical accuracy become important?

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Napoleon invaded Russia with 685,000 men, but by the Battle at Borodino he was only able to commit around 150,000. Was this expected by Napoleon?

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Why was the Axis intelligence network so weak?

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How did the HMS Challenger measure the incredible depths of the Marianas Trench in the 1870s?

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Why were the rifles in the American Civil War so poor compared to contemporary and even older European rifles?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why weren't Navajo code talkers used in Europe during World War II?	28
Where did the "Hardboiled detective" genre come from, and why did they come to speak with such creative metaphors?	26
Why did the Soviet Union walk out on talks regarding the reconstruction of Europe that became the Marshall Plan?	25
Was it known or suspected that the Treaty of Versailles would lead to the economic collapse of post WWI Germany?	21
Why do we call the German Empire during the Inter-war period the Weimar Republic?	20
When did historical accuracy become important?	19
Napoleon invaded Russia with 685,000 men, but by the Battle at Borodino he was only able to commit around 150,000. Was this expected by Napoleon?	18
Why was the Axis intelligence network so weak?	18
How did the HMS Challenger measure the incredible depths of the Marianas Trench in the 1870s?	17
Why were the rifles in the American Civil War so poor compared to contemporary and even older European rifles?	15