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Did the Austrian Empire segregate their armies based on nationality?

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When people hear the word "Knight" the first thing that often comes to their minds are English, French and German Knights in Plate armour. But how did the "Knight" look like and act in other regions in the world like Northern Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle east?

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How did Sweden/Scandinavia switch to the feudal system?

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Why did the germanic and celtic barbarians during antiquity not wear shirts and tunics into battle?

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How well did medieval armors protect?

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How prevalent were Greatswords such as: Zweihänders, Claymores, Bastardswords etc. during the battlefields of the Middle ages?

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Tanks, Panzers and Battlewagons - Question about Tank Warfare in WW2.

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Were there any notable differences between Warfare and Equipment of West European and Scandinavian Armies during the 13th Century?

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How come the armies of Karl XII was able to win and inflict so many casualties, while taking so few in return, against proportionally massive armies through out the war?

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Game Developer Crytek just announced a new game called Ryse - Son of Rome. How historically accurate does it look to you?

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Did the Austrian Empire segregate their armies based on nationality?	89
When people hear the word "Knight" the first thing that often comes to their minds are English, French and German Knights in Plate armour. But how did the "Knight" look like and act in other regions in the world like Northern Europe, Eastern Europe and the Middle east?	37
How did Sweden/Scandinavia switch to the feudal system?	37
Why did the germanic and celtic barbarians during antiquity not wear shirts and tunics into battle?	33
How well did medieval armors protect?	24
How prevalent were Greatswords such as: Zweihänders, Claymores, Bastardswords etc. during the battlefields of the Middle ages?	23
Tanks, Panzers and Battlewagons - Question about Tank Warfare in WW2.	18
Were there any notable differences between Warfare and Equipment of West European and Scandinavian Armies during the 13th Century?	18
How come the armies of Karl XII was able to win and inflict so many casualties, while taking so few in return, against proportionally massive armies through out the war?	16
Game Developer Crytek just announced a new game called Ryse - Son of Rome. How historically accurate does it look to you?	10