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What happened to the KGB during the events of the collapse of the Soviet Union?

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How much of the American population actually participated in the "decade-defining trends" of the 1960s (hippies/free love/etc.), '70s (disco), etc?

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How were the "rules of war" enforced in both world wars? What was really the punishment if a country's military broke the rules?

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Did the use of flamethrowers in WWI advance fire protection strategies? What sorts of gear did these troops have to protect themselves from their weapons?

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Has the United States ever been close to a military coup? If so, when?

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How did invading militaries effectively communicate with the homeland when they were attacking a distant opponent? Example: How were strategic orders given from across a sea or ocean that did not render them uselessly out of date? (Pre-modern communication. Examples inside)

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What was the reaction from Northern command/Lincoln to Sherman's March to the Sea?

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What innovations to flame retardant clothing/gear were made for soldiers wielding flamethrowers in WW1?

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What is the most accepted theory of post-WWI if the Central Powers had won?

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At their heights, did the Allies or the Axis have the more efficient logistical arm during WWII?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What happened to the KGB during the events of the collapse of the Soviet Union?	604
How much of the American population actually participated in the "decade-defining trends" of the 1960s (hippies/free love/etc.), '70s (disco), etc?	327
How were the "rules of war" enforced in both world wars? What was really the punishment if a country's military broke the rules?	29
Did the use of flamethrowers in WWI advance fire protection strategies? What sorts of gear did these troops have to protect themselves from their weapons?	12
Has the United States ever been close to a military coup? If so, when?	5
How did invading militaries effectively communicate with the homeland when they were attacking a distant opponent? Example: How were strategic orders given from across a sea or ocean that did not render them uselessly out of date? (Pre-modern communication. Examples inside)	4
What was the reaction from Northern command/Lincoln to Sherman's March to the Sea?	3
What innovations to flame retardant clothing/gear were made for soldiers wielding flamethrowers in WW1?	3
What is the most accepted theory of post-WWI if the Central Powers had won?	2
At their heights, did the Allies or the Axis have the more efficient logistical arm during WWII?	2