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Request for comment: Merger

A formal request has been received to merge articles: American Forces Press Service into DoD News Channel; dated November 2015. Project members are asked to add comments >>>here<<<. Thanks, GenQuest ^{"Talk to Me"} 17:49, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

Invasion of Normandy

A new editor changed the first paragraph of the lead of Invasion of Normandy. I reverted the edit, restored it then re-wrote it. I think the version before the edits tried to say too much at once. Please review. Thanks, Jim in Georgia Contribs Talk 23:23, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

"The Invasion of Normandy was the invasion of Normandy by..." - sounds clunky, imho. - ^theWOLFchild 23:27, 17 February 2016 (UTC)

Hmm... There's no pride of authorship to defeat. Go for it.--Jim in Georgia Contribs Talk 00:01, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Try that. Regards Keith-264 (talk) 08:53, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Slight copyedit and correction made. - ^theWOLFchild 14:22, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Very nice.--Jim in Georgia Contribs Talk 14:14, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

I wouldn't start a sentence with "In addition...." Keith-264 (talk) 15:21, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

I made an attempt at a new lead. WP:BOLDTITLE gives good guidance here. Ed ^{[talk] [majestic titan]} 08:45, 19 February 2016 (UTC)

Battle of France Breton redoubt question

Does anyone remember an article in the Battle of France series mentioning the Breton Redoubt and that Spears wrote that he gave the idea to Churchill, who later thought it was his own? Regards Keith-264 (talk) 11:28, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

This? - ^theWOLFchild 13:48, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Thanks babe.Keith-264 (talk) 15:19, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

No problem, sweetie. - ^theWOLFchild 15:23, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Naming dispute

Please see Talk:HMS Ajax (S125). Thank you - ^theWOLFchild 15:31, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Is there any reason the article even needs to exist? If this sub had been ordered or was being constructed, I'd agree with it, but a proposed - and not even ordered - vessel (for which a much more suitable class article exists already), with very little article content, seems unnecessary. Ranger Steve ^Talk 16:14, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

I would suggest adding your remarks to that article's talk page under a new section. Meanwhile, if you have anything to add to the naming discussion, please do, as this dispute is affecting other established articles, such as Astute-class submarine and Future of the Royal Navy. Thanks - ^theWOLFchild 16:22, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

I agree Steve. Article shouldn't exist. If there's a naming dispute over a ship that hasn't been ordered yet, then delete the page and use both names as redirects. Llammakey (talk) 19:06, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

According to the table entry at Astute-class submarine, the order for the Ajax has been placed and "Confirmed, long-lead items ordered, steel cut", so it seems we're past the point of debating the article's existence. Anyways, I would think this would be discussion for the article talk page. If you have any comments to contribute to the naming dispute, that would be appreciated. Cheers. - ^theWOLFchild 19:20, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Dunno that we're past discussing the page's existence. Long-standing practice is to wait until the hull is ordered, at very least. How many of the second half-dozen of Darings ever saw the light of day? Parsecboy (talk) 19:53, 18 February 2016 (UTC)

Humour - I believe you all mean the HMS Francis (S125) ;p Doctor Crazy in Room 102 of The Mental Asylum 04:45, 19 February 2016 (UTC)

I think it's entirely appropriate to question the validity of keeping the article before getting bogged down in what it should be called. The name of the article is moot if the article should just be deleted. Here seems just as good a place to query that and get some open opinions as anywhere else. That is, of course, exactly the reason you've posted on this page yourself. It's just that the scope has become a bit wider. Ranger Steve ^Talk 08:37, 19 February 2016 (UTC)

"That is, of course, exactly the reason you've posted on this page yourself" - Actually, no... the reason I posted here was to direct people's attention to the issue on that page, in hope they would go to that page and comment there on it. That said, if you think the page should be deleted, then start an AfD on it. Doesn't matter to me either way. Deleting the page is another way to put a stop to the naming nonsense. - ^theWOLFchild 08:59, 19 February 2016 (UTC)

Or we could discuss the matter first. Which is what we're doing. Ranger Steve ^Talk 09:11, 19 February 2016 (UTC)

See also question

East African Campaign (World War II) See also's a bit crowded, is there a way to break the list into two columns? Regards Keith-264 (talk) 10:48, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

 Done - ^theWOLFchild 15:36, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

Thanks again babe. ;o)Keith-264 (talk) 20:48, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

You're welcome, again, honey. - ^theWOLFchild 20:51, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

A-Class review for Gordon Gollob needs attention

A few more editors are needed to complete the A-Class review for Gordon Gollob; please stop by and help review the article! Thanks! AustralianRupert (talk) 11:08, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

A-Class review for Theodore Komnenos Doukas needs attention

A few more editors are needed to complete the A-Class review for Theodore Komnenos Doukas; please stop by and help review the article! Thanks! AustralianRupert (talk) 11:08, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

Expert needed at Fog of war

WPVG is cleaning up its expert-needed queue and this one is tagged for both our projects but requests someone with military history experience. Could someone please look at Fog of war and either repair the necessary areas or remove the tag?  czar 21:15, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

Question about military units

I'm working on an upgrade for the 2nd West Virginia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment—doing general cleanup now at User:TwoScars/sandbox5. What is the standard procedure for identifying American Civil War units? For example: Third Division or 3rd Division? 2nd Brigade or Second Brigade? Thanks in advance for any help. I may have something ready for peer review in a few weeks. I have no idea if I am writing too much or too little. TwoScars (talk) 01:00, 21 February 2016 (UTC)

East Africa 1939-1941

Are there no articles about naval operations or am I looking in the wrong place? Keith-264 (talk) 13:55, 21 February 2016 (UTC)

Red Sea Flotilla has a bit of naval warfare. It also links to Attack on Convoy BN 7. Dead Mary (talk) 17:49, 21 February 2016 (UTC)

Thanks, I've found those, it seems to need an article.Keith-264 (talk) 17:54, 21 February 2016 (UTC)

Be WP:BOLD! - ^theWOLFchild 18:09, 21 February 2016 (UTC)

I want to finish off the Somme articles before 1 July and I'm procrastinating like mad. ;O))Keith-264 (talk) 07:27, 22 February 2016 (UTC)

Well, snap to it then! What are we paying you for? Oh wait... - ^theWOLFchild 11:41, 22 February 2016 (UTC)

What were the South Africans up to during that period? Roger (Dodger67) (talk) 08:08, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

They were waiting for me to look at the OH that's online at Hyperwar [1] and get on with it. Keith-264 (talk) 10:04, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

"Winkle" Brown

The article on Eric "Winkle" Brown was briefly on the Main Page in the Recent Deaths section but it has been pulled due to referencing issues. Assistance in fixing these is sought please. Mjroots (talk) 18:25, 22 February 2016 (UTC)

Merge proposal

There has been a proposal to merge 75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger) with 75th Ranger Regiment (United States). Also mentioned is the United States Army Rangers page as a factor. The proposal is on the latter, but having two articles is also questioned on the former.

• See: Talk:75th Ranger Regiment (United_States). - ^theWOLFchild 11:10, 23 February 2016 (UTC)

Captain Ralph.E. Goranson

Ralph was captain of able company of 2nd rangers. He and his company were first to land on normandy at H hours. His history is depicted notably under Popular film Saving private ryan as captain miller. We need to work on this article. Dr meetsingh  Talk  07:34, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

Hi, Before you start an article on him, please check that there are sufficient sources covering his life to meet the relevant notability policy, WP:BIO. Nick-D (talk) 08:05, 24 February 2016 (UTC)

Yes, i have gone through various notabilty guidelines and found the article on captain Goranson is possible in wikipedia.

1. He has recieved Distinguished Service Cross (United States) which is 2nd highest decoration and purple heart recipient [2].
2. He has comanded charlie company of 2nd rangers. His company along with other companies of rangers were first to land on Normandy during H-hours. Under his command rangers were able to make to the cliffs. Notability of the events can be searched on google.
3. His heroism is depicted under American film saving private ryan as captain miller. So we must take a initiative to create this article. Dr meetsingh  Talk  12:53, 24 February 2016 (UTC)