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Why is the Vietnam War so vilified in American culture, but the Korean War not?

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You hear so much about how amazing the Enigma machine was for its time, but what kind of codes were the Allies using that they were so much more secure? Why didn't the Nazis just use the same?

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How did Vichy France react to the success of the Normandy invasions? Was there a point where they actively started helping the Allies?

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How is it that Russia was ever able to get so large? How were they able to control such a large area with a military that, until the 40's, wasn't really any stronger than its contemporaries?

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What are some good books on the life of Robespierre?

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How are we so sure that Ancient Roman emperors like Tiberius and Caligula were as depraved and deviant as they're said to be? It seems like exactly the accusation an enemy would make.

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How did Republicans (both the party members and just the people in general who voted for them) react to President Nixon's impeachment? Did they fight it, or were they just as angry about Watergate?

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What is it about the American Revolution that allowed it to"work" when there are so many other revolutions (the French and Russian Revolutions come to mind) that end up horribly?

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Who was the worst president in Us history? Why?

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Why did Medieval kings ever ride into battle? It seems like an awfully big risk to have your head-of-state vulnerable. I certainly can't picture Obama at the front of a tank column today.

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Why is the Vietnam War so vilified in American culture, but the Korean War not?	1745
You hear so much about how amazing the Enigma machine was for its time, but what kind of codes were the Allies using that they were so much more secure? Why didn't the Nazis just use the same?	239
How did Vichy France react to the success of the Normandy invasions? Was there a point where they actively started helping the Allies?	40
How is it that Russia was ever able to get so large? How were they able to control such a large area with a military that, until the 40's, wasn't really any stronger than its contemporaries?	14
What are some good books on the life of Robespierre?	12
How are we so sure that Ancient Roman emperors like Tiberius and Caligula were as depraved and deviant as they're said to be? It seems like exactly the accusation an enemy would make.	11
How did Republicans (both the party members and just the people in general who voted for them) react to President Nixon's impeachment? Did they fight it, or were they just as angry about Watergate?	9
What is it about the American Revolution that allowed it to"work" when there are so many other revolutions (the French and Russian Revolutions come to mind) that end up horribly?	5
Who was the worst president in Us history? Why?	1
Why did Medieval kings ever ride into battle? It seems like an awfully big risk to have your head-of-state vulnerable. I certainly can't picture Obama at the front of a tank column today.	1