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by baq 2 hours ago
> big construction/demolitions firm

Like, e.g. the USACE
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ben_w 2 hours ago
If the USACE was a private military company and local lords sometimes still did direct battle with each other without being told to stop by the king.
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baq 29 minutes ago
how do you think the states became united
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