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To what extent did the Americans have white camoflague/winter uniforms during WWII?

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Are there any good books written by veterans that have fought AGAINST the US? Particularly NVA or Viet Cong veterans?

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I've heard that at one time the Prussian's had the best Army in the world. Is this true? What made their army so good?

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Why did infantry used to fight in lines during the mid 17th - 19th centuries?

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What are some things that people would be surprised to hear about your respective field?

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Where can one read English translations of Vasily Grossman's articles from the Eastern Front, WW2?

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What did the North Vietnamese (NVA, Viet Cong, and/or North Vietnamese public) think of the American people being so against the war?

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How can I learn more about the effect of geography on civilizations and modern times?

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Were the Waffen SS particularly feared by Allied soldiers? How were they different from regular Wehrmacht in battle?

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Was whaling really the mot dangerous occupation one could hold?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
To what extent did the Americans have white camoflague/winter uniforms during WWII?	19
Are there any good books written by veterans that have fought AGAINST the US? Particularly NVA or Viet Cong veterans?	18
I've heard that at one time the Prussian's had the best Army in the world. Is this true? What made their army so good?	12
Why did infantry used to fight in lines during the mid 17th - 19th centuries?	12
What are some things that people would be surprised to hear about your respective field?	11
Where can one read English translations of Vasily Grossman's articles from the Eastern Front, WW2?	9
What did the North Vietnamese (NVA, Viet Cong, and/or North Vietnamese public) think of the American people being so against the war?	8
How can I learn more about the effect of geography on civilizations and modern times?	8
Were the Waffen SS particularly feared by Allied soldiers? How were they different from regular Wehrmacht in battle?	8
Was whaling really the mot dangerous occupation one could hold?	7