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How did the United States respond to the murder of its Beirut CIA station chief, William Buckley, by Hezbollah in 1985?

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Why did Fabius advocate for Scipio to directly assault Hannibal’s army in Italy?

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It’s typically said that Gallic Calvary was better than Roman cavalry. Is this true? If so, why was this the case?

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Why did Gustavus Adolphus personally lead and participate in Calvary charges?

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What were the reasons behind Napoleon disbanding the French Balloon Corps?

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Why did John Lambert oppose making Oliver Cromwell King despite serving under him for so long and even making such a request to Cromwell previously?

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Is there any consensus among American Military Historians on Weigley’s theory?

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What did Helmuth Von Moltke (the elder) think about Wilhelm II?

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How accurate is the characterization of Nathaniel Greene as a poor tactician?

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How was the strategy of interior lines utilized by Frederick II during the Seven Years’ War?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
How did the United States respond to the murder of its Beirut CIA station chief, William Buckley, by Hezbollah in 1985?	11
Why did Fabius advocate for Scipio to directly assault Hannibal’s army in Italy?	11
It’s typically said that Gallic Calvary was better than Roman cavalry. Is this true? If so, why was this the case?	7
Why did Gustavus Adolphus personally lead and participate in Calvary charges?	5
What were the reasons behind Napoleon disbanding the French Balloon Corps?	5
Why did John Lambert oppose making Oliver Cromwell King despite serving under him for so long and even making such a request to Cromwell previously?	4
Is there any consensus among American Military Historians on Weigley’s theory?	4
What did Helmuth Von Moltke (the elder) think about Wilhelm II?	3
How accurate is the characterization of Nathaniel Greene as a poor tactician?	3
How was the strategy of interior lines utilized by Frederick II during the Seven Years’ War?	3