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How widespread was the commission of brutality or atrocity (namely sexual violence, torture or the murder of civilians) in the European Western front of WWII?

33 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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The Civil War Battle of Antietam is often cited as having been the "bloodiest day in American history". Is that so?

29 upvotes • r/AskHistorians

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Among pirates, how common were peg legs, eye patches and other things we commonly associate with them?

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Just how common was 'buggery' among sailors and pirates?

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Did Hitler and Mussolini ever quarrel over claiming succession from the Holy Roman Empire?

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[WP] A man perceives the fourth dimension. (Too long; full prompt in 'text' field)

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Are there any benefits or detriments to playing music for children while they sleep?

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How did Kings rise to power?

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In terms of physique, would real gladiators have been more similar to Andy Whitfield of TV's 'Spartacus' or to Russell Crowe of the film 'Gladiator'?

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The North Korean narrative regarding the Korean War is that the conflict was begun when South Korean and American forces invaded the North, and that they merely defended themselves. Was this the same narrative that was taught throughout the Communist world?

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How widespread was the commission of brutality or atrocity (namely sexual violence, torture or the murder of civilians) in the European Western front of WWII?	33	AskHistorians
The Civil War Battle of Antietam is often cited as having been the "bloodiest day in American history". Is that so?	29	AskHistorians
Among pirates, how common were peg legs, eye patches and other things we commonly associate with them?	27	AskHistorians
Just how common was 'buggery' among sailors and pirates?	24	AskHistorians
Did Hitler and Mussolini ever quarrel over claiming succession from the Holy Roman Empire?	16	AskHistorians
[WP] A man perceives the fourth dimension. (Too long; full prompt in 'text' field)	15	WritingPrompts
Are there any benefits or detriments to playing music for children while they sleep?	14	askscience
How did Kings rise to power?	13	AskHistorians
In terms of physique, would real gladiators have been more similar to Andy Whitfield of TV's 'Spartacus' or to Russell Crowe of the film 'Gladiator'?	8	AskHistorians
The North Korean narrative regarding the Korean War is that the conflict was begun when South Korean and American forces invaded the North, and that they merely defended themselves. Was this the same narrative that was taught throughout the Communist world?	7	AskHistorians