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During WWII, what kind of beef did Japan have with China and aside from expansionist policy is there any reason why the Japanese occupation was so brutal? Did the Japanese consider Chinese to be inferior like the Germans did with Jews?

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My history textbook claims that Mongol archers could hit a man-sized target from 350 yards (320m) away while on horseback. That seems unbelievable to me, what do we know about Mongol archers and the effective range of their bows?

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I recently visited the Yorktown Battlefield and was surprised to see so many of the earthen trenches mostly intact. What is the oldest known prepared fighting position(s) still in existence today?

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When was the last time a trebuchet was used in battle?

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When did "German Engineering" become a thing and how did it come about?

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How come the restrictions on Japan's military post-WWII were so much stricter compared to those on Germany?

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The Bible lists king Solomon as a very wise king and says that people from all over the world came to hear him teach and speak, is there any historical evidence to support this?

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How to argue with people who don't believe in the moon landing(s)?

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Were the professional British troops fighting at the beginning of WWI really THAT good?

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How aware of each other were the Han Dynasty and the Romans?

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During WWII, what kind of beef did Japan have with China and aside from expansionist policy is there any reason why the Japanese occupation was so brutal? Did the Japanese consider Chinese to be inferior like the Germans did with Jews?	159
My history textbook claims that Mongol archers could hit a man-sized target from 350 yards (320m) away while on horseback. That seems unbelievable to me, what do we know about Mongol archers and the effective range of their bows?	124
I recently visited the Yorktown Battlefield and was surprised to see so many of the earthen trenches mostly intact. What is the oldest known prepared fighting position(s) still in existence today?	110
When was the last time a trebuchet was used in battle?	82
When did "German Engineering" become a thing and how did it come about?	25
How come the restrictions on Japan's military post-WWII were so much stricter compared to those on Germany?	13
The Bible lists king Solomon as a very wise king and says that people from all over the world came to hear him teach and speak, is there any historical evidence to support this?	12
How to argue with people who don't believe in the moon landing(s)?	8
Were the professional British troops fighting at the beginning of WWI really THAT good?	6
How aware of each other were the Han Dynasty and the Romans?	4