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Why did the Soviet t-34 tank have side and rear armour as thick as the front armour?

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The French army and its officers are often portrayed as being extremely conservative and opposed to the French Third Republic. What social factors led to such a conservative military in this democracy, and why was the republic unable to create a loyal officer corps over 70 years?

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How surprised was the world by Italy's lacklustre performance in WW2?

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After WW2, the Nationalist Chinese forces were more numerous, well-equipped, enjoyed extensive US support, and had most of China under their banner. What advantages did Mao's Communist forces have that allowed them to overcome such an enemy?

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How many resources did the Nazis extract from the occupied USSR?

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How many ex-Tsarist officers were there in the Red Army before the Great Purge? Did the purge lower their numbers in the Red Army, and were any pressed back into service in WW2?

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How did German socialists of WW1 react to Germany's continued war with the Soviet Union and the treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

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Did V-E Day cause a marked increase in alcohol-related hospitalisations? Were they sufficiently prepared for this?

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Was the USSR supplied with any penicillin through lend-lease in WW2? Did they, or the Germans for that matter, know of penicillin or have any plans for producing it during the war?

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How afraid was Switzerland of the axis encirclement and their economic dependence upon them in WW2?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why did the Soviet t-34 tank have side and rear armour as thick as the front armour?	391
The French army and its officers are often portrayed as being extremely conservative and opposed to the French Third Republic. What social factors led to such a conservative military in this democracy, and why was the republic unable to create a loyal officer corps over 70 years?	71
How surprised was the world by Italy's lacklustre performance in WW2?	49
After WW2, the Nationalist Chinese forces were more numerous, well-equipped, enjoyed extensive US support, and had most of China under their banner. What advantages did Mao's Communist forces have that allowed them to overcome such an enemy?	37
How many resources did the Nazis extract from the occupied USSR?	9
How many ex-Tsarist officers were there in the Red Army before the Great Purge? Did the purge lower their numbers in the Red Army, and were any pressed back into service in WW2?	7
How did German socialists of WW1 react to Germany's continued war with the Soviet Union and the treaty of Brest-Litovsk?	6
Did V-E Day cause a marked increase in alcohol-related hospitalisations? Were they sufficiently prepared for this?	3
Was the USSR supplied with any penicillin through lend-lease in WW2? Did they, or the Germans for that matter, know of penicillin or have any plans for producing it during the war?	2
How afraid was Switzerland of the axis encirclement and their economic dependence upon them in WW2?	2