Also, is it true that the russians later got the upper hand in air superiority not just through vast numbers, but through design and pilot training? Where the later era yaks and MIGs and laggs really a worthy opponent for the bf 109 and the fw 190?

I know that Cornwallis' army was unable to retreat to the sea due to the Battle of the Chesapeake, but why didn't the British send reinforcements from land?

I heard that most people wouldn't have really noticed a change in the standard of living before and after the fall of the Roman Empire. Is this true? I'm interested in answers that deal with people living in any of the areas the Roman Empire was in around 300-400 CE.

Pertaining to the time between around 1670 up until the Battle of Vienna. It was widely known that the Husaria was the favorite of Sobieski and arguably an extension of his deep patriotism of Poland. Much of what I have read mentions the steps Sobieski took in reforming the Polish army, namely the reforms he made to the artillery units to gear them for supporting the Hussars in combat to compensate for the weaknesses that had been exposed against the firepower of the Swedish that ultimately contributed to the decline of the Hussars.

I was wondering if there were any out there who knew more specifics on the steps Sobieski took beyond what I have mentioned. Are there known events that happened where Sobieski took measures to promote the military reformation? More specifically rebuilding the Hussars? Times where that was his point of emphasis? Did he ever organize tournaments or training sessions? Basically what were the public steps taken by Sobieski, if any, to stress the importance of returning the Hussars to former glory.

Secondly, I know the Hussars had a long training period and had to rise through the ranks before becoming bonafide Hussars. And that by this time it was more a title for decoration that nobles used, and often the Lieutenants were left to run the units. But did they have any ceremony? Like a knighting? Or a ritual which signified rising to the higher ranks?

Lastly, what does anybody know about Sobieski's involvement with the Order of the Dragon? I've read in a couple places that he was Grand Master of the order during his time.

Thanks in advance for the help.

For example, some claim that pork is not allowed to be eaten because the Jews at the time (or perhaps they were just Israelites then, my religious history is poor) didn't prepare pork properly, resulting in trichinosis.

I've heard alternative explanations, such as kosher laws being enacted to ensure that the Hebrews did not assimilate into local (Egyptian perhaps) society and remained a distinct people. Or that, specific to pork, pigs were just not a good animal for that area (high water requirements in a low water region). One place I read said that it might have to do with the time period when the Jews entered Palestine after the exodus, because there were celebrations for the god Ishtar than involved consuming pork, and treligious leaders weren't keen on intermixed rituals.

Is there any historical evidence for claims like these?

Primary sources would be helpful

I have always learned about the Japanese internment camps used during the war. Were German and Italian Americans mistreated as well?

Just trying to help my girlfriend,if I'm in the wrong subreddit for something like this then just send me to the right place. Right now I'm like a dog without a horse.

It seems that the British expected the German economy to heavily suffer under their blockade and the latter's exclusion from the global economy, yet not only could Germany finance its continued fight but their biggest issues were a shortage in manpower rather than other resources.

I've always been interested in Japan particularly its rich folklore and urban legends and would like to know more about them during the edo period. Any additional sources you can recommend would be much appreciated.

and as always, if this post is too vague or breaks the rules in some way I'm more than happy to fix it.

Hey reddit, casual history fan just looking for some clarity as to what a typical Japanese army during the Sengoku period. Like what percentage of the troops would have been considered Samurai? How would those Samurai have been equipped/would they have fought primarily on horseback, or did they have foot contingents in significant numbers? How much of the army was made of levied troops, what kind of training and equipment did they have, was there a professional fighting force of Japanese during this period that weren't considered Samurai, much like "men at arms" in medieval Europe? How common were unconventional units, like warrior monks/nuns or "ninjas," and how impactful and prevalent were matchlock armed units?

I'm kinda just spitballing at this point, but Japanese history is fascinating, yet also one of my weaker areas of historical expertise, so I'd love to learn more! Thanks in advance

I was curious if, during Mao's / Qing's Cultural Revolution where any Western music or artistry was banned, any form of significant youth resistance arose.

"I care not what puppet is placed upon the throne of England to rule the Empire on which the sun never sets. The man who controls Britain's money supply controls the British Empire, and I control the British money supply."

I've noticed in that seers and oracles are often portrayed having some kind of deformity, like in Vikings, The 300, even Greek mythology with the Stygian witches. Is there any historical evidence to back this up or reason why they are portrayed this way?

It's always mentioned how longships gave the vikings an advantage throughout the viking age, but what happened to them? Did they continue to be used after the viking age, or did other styles of ships replace them?

I love to learn about the Civil War, but I know there is more to it then what was taught in History class. What's the best book to give me the true story of the American Civil War?

Ill be completely honest with you, /r/AskHistorians. I posted my whole assignment as a question here a few days ago without really thinking it through. Didn't get any answers. I read the rules about homework, and I now feel like an idiot.

So, I am sorry. I have learned.

So, that being said, I would really appreciate if you could steer me in the right direction as to what I should focus on when writing this essay.

The assignment is as follows:

"What were the differences between the Byzantine Empire and the European monarchies between year 1000-1200?"

After reading up on it, I have come up with these main factors that I'm thinking of including:

• The weak feudal state vs the stronger Byzantine Emperor
• The East–West Schism
• A more defined Europe rising in power under a strong and centralized catholic church vs a declining Byzantine empire from outer influences
• Geographical differences, easier/stronger to hold territories
• Economic and cultural differences

Do you have anything I should add or remove? Its highly appreciated!