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Coordinator election
Thank you for your support MisterBee1966 (talk) 14:46, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
Likewise, Just a quick note to thank you for your support at the election, very much appreciated. See you around the Milhist pages! Ranger Steve (talk) 20:21, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
Thank you
Thank you very much for your support on the coordinator elections. – Joe N 13:54, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
Battle of Soltau
Jim - thanks for the help! I'm new to the Mil History project as this is really my first 'battle' article, mostly translated from de.wiki with a bit of help from other German sources! --Bermicourt (talk) 14:45, 7 April 2010 (UTC)
The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : XLIX (March 2010)
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I am pleased to report that the March coordinator elections have concluded, and that 15 members have been selected to serve as coordinators from April to September. Special congratulations go to AustralianRupert, Dank, MisterBee1966, NativeForeigner, Patar knight, and Ranger Steve, all of whom are newly elected coordinators. As we start this new tranche we welcome all returning coordinators, and wish those who decided not to stand for reelection luck as they move on to new things. In other election news, a motion made to extend the coordinator tranche from its current six-month term to one full year gained consensus from the election participants. This will take effect in September, during the next election cycle. For the IX Coordinator Tranche, TomStar81 (Talk) 05:02, 27 March 2010 (UTC) |
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I (Ed) am a college student in the United States, and as part of attaining my desired degree, I chose to take a course in Arab-Islamic history. We began in the early 600s and spent some time on the origins of the Islamic conquering of the Sassanid Empire and partial takeover of the Byzantine Empire (c. 634–750). From there, we have moved through the various ages of history, and the class recently began discussing the Ottoman Empire and other Islamic regions of more recent times. As we began discussing the Ottoman Empire's role in the First World War, our professor mentioned that they were blockading the Bosphorus, using it as a chokepoint to cut off needed supplies traveling to Russia's only warm-water port, Sevastopol. An astute classmate, realizing this meant the use of warships, wondered what naval technology was like during this time. The professor turned and asked me to answer the question, as he knew I had been studying naval history and believed that I knew more about the subject. The point of this anecdote is not to boast, but to provoke some thought. By virtue of the research Wikipedia writers must do to write complete, referenced articles, many of us are acquiring knowledge in specialized topics that can surpass even learned scholars. Wikipedia might even provoke some of us into becoming learned scholars through the subjects we find here. To profile one such case, take a look at Parsecboy. Beginning in May 2007, he came across a few essentially empty stubs on German battleship classes. Nearly 3 years later, he's written or collaborated on more than forty articles rated as good or higher, including over a dozen featured articles and a featured list; the majority relate to German warships. The work Parsecboy has done for Wikipedia has had a tremendous impact on his academic career: to complete his undergraduate degree, Parsecboy is currently writing an Honors Thesis that will analyze the British and German battlecruiser squadrons during the First World War. Parsecboy plans to attend graduate school and continue his research in the area, culminating in a dissertation. He comments that "without a doubt, I would not have had nearly as much knowledge and interest in the topic, nor would I have known where to begin researching if I had not become so involved with the topic here on Wikipedia." The knowledge you acquire through writing Wikipedia articles will remain with you for the rest of your life. Try to find a way to use it to your advantage. —Ed (talk • majestic titan) and Parsecboy (talk) | |||
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No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando
- Ian Dear (1987), Ten Commando 1942–45, London: Leo Cooper Ltd
should probably get a mention, perhaps under "Further reading"; it's supposed to be one of the most thorough works on the commando. Jheald (talk) 21:50, 22 April 2010 (UTC)
DYK for No.10 (Inter-Allied) Commando
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Equiptment tales for the british army
Name | Origin | Type | Number [1] | Photo | Notes | |
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Combat Vehicles | ||||||
Challenger 2 | United Kingdom | Main Battle Tank | 386 | The superb Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Army's Main Battle Tank. CR2 is based on the Challenger 1 that served with distinction on operations in the Gulf War and the Balkans. | ||
FV107 Scimitar | United Kingdom | Light Tank | 325 | Scimitar is a fast and agile light tank with a primary role to gather information. To be replaced by 600 new light tanks. | ||
Warrior | United Kingdom | IFV | 789 | The Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle has the speed and performance to keep up with Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks over the most difficult terrain, and the firepower and armour to support infantry in the assault. | ||
FV430 series and Bulldog | United Kingdom | APC/IFV | 1,487 | The FV 430 family of armoured vehicles entered service with the British Army in the 1960s, but regular maintenance and improvements including a new power train have enabled this old workhorse to remain in service into the 21st Century.
Being upgraded to mk3 standard. | ||
CVR(T)s | United Kingdom | APC and Recon | 1,200 | An Armoured Personnel Carrier, it can carry four men in addition to the crew of three. It is used to carry small specialised groups such as reconnaissance teams, air defence sections adn mortar fire controllers. | ||
Mastif Tempest MPV | United States United Kingdom |
IFV | 256 | Mastiff 2 is a heavily armoured, 6 x 6 wheel-drive patrol vehicle which carries eight people, plus two crew. It began operational duties in June 2009. | ||
Ridgback Tempest MPV | United States United Kingdom |
IFV | 139 | More agile than the Mastiff Armoured Fighting Vehicle, the Ridgback, though very similar, is nearly two metres shorter but, crucially, a metre slimmer than its big brother, allowing troops greater access and mobility within built-up environments | ||
Wolfhound Tempest MPV | United States United Kingdom |
IFV | 8 | The Wolfhound is a six-wheeled variant of the acclaimed Mastiff, which will give troops increased protection as they support missions in high-threat areas. | ||
TPz Fuchs | West Germany | APC and Biological warfare | 11 | The Fuchs vehicles were initially gifted to the UK for the first Gulf War, since when they have been upgraded to be one of the most technologically advanced vehicles of their type in the world. They are manned by a crew of four, Commander, Driver and two Operators. The Fuchs were the first British vehicles into Iraq of the main ground force during the first Gulf War. The vehicle is fully amphibious with a speed through water of 10 kts. The Fuchs forms part of the armoured arm of the CBRN Regiment which facilitates freedom of movement while the Land Forces advance. | ||
Viking BVS10 | United Kingdom | APC and IFV | 126 | The VIKING BVS10 All Terrain Vehicle (Protected) ATV(P) is the third generation of articulated vehicles produced by BAE Systems Hagglunds of Sweden. | ||
Land Rover Wolf Land Rover Snatch |
United Kingdom | Patrol | 12,000[2] 577 |
Land Rover Wolf is the British Army's light armoured and patrol combat vehicle. Some 12,000 are in service in the British Army.[3] The 577 Land Rover Snatch 2s in the British Army is a Protected Patrol Vehicle, based on the Land Rover Heavy Duty Chassis. This upgraded vehicle includes superior armour for troops on the frontline facing IEDs and Mines. | ||
Vector Pinzgauer | United Kingdom | Light APC and Patrol | 184 | Vector provides good protection and, importantly, increased mobility and capacity compared to Snatch Landrovers which makes it very suitable for the rugged terrain and long patrol distances in Afghanistan. | ||
Supacat "Jackal" MWMIK | United Kingdom | Tactical Support | 200 (70 Jackal 2 on order) | Used for reconnaissance, rapid assault, fire support and convoy protection the Jackal has the capacity to support itself and its crew over 800 km. It has a maximum speed of 80 mph (129 km/h) on roads and weighs seven tonnes. [4] | ||
Saxon APC | United Kingdom | APC | 147 | Saxon is a wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) capable of travelling across rough terrain and fording water obstacles up to 90 cm depth. The vehicle has excellent battlefield mobility and is extremely versatile | ||
Iveco "Panther" CLV. | Italy | Command and Liaison | 355 | The Army will receive the Panther Command and Liaison Vehicle by summer 09, replacing some of the in-service CVR(T)s, TUMs, Saxon and FV432 vehicles. | ||
Husky International MXT-MV | United States United Kingdom |
protected support combat vehicle | 86 | Husky is a protected support vehicle providing commanders with a highly mobile and flexible load carrying vehicle. It is also equipped with a machine gun. | ||
Total Combat Vehicles 6,029 Also 12,000 Land Rover Wolf |
Artillery and Air defence
Name | Origin | Type | Number [5][6] | Photo | Notes | |
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Artillery | ||||||
AS90 | United Kingdom | Self propelled 155mm howitzer | 116-134 | AS90 is a 155mm self-propelled gun that equips six Field Regiments of the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Artillery. | ||
L118 Light Gun | United Kingdom | Towed 105mm howitzer | 138 | The versatile 105 mm Light Gun is used by the Parachute and Commando Field Artillery Regiments of the British Army. | ||
MLRS | United States | Rocket artillery | 42 | The state of the art Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), nicknamed the '70 km Sniper', provides pinpoint accuracy delivering a 200 lb high explosive warhead to its target, with twice the range of other artillery systems used by the British Army. | ||
Rapier FSC Missile System | United Kingdom | Surface-to-air missile | 24 | Rapier Field Standard C is a technologically advanced Short Range Air Defence System (SHORAD) and is in service with the Royal Artillery | ||
Starstreak HVM | United Kingdom | High Velocity Missile | 229 | The Starstreak HVM (High Velocity Missile) is designed to counter threats from very high performance, low-flying aircraft and fast 'pop up' strikes by helicopter attacks. | ||
L16 81mm Mortar L9A1 51 mm Light Mortar |
United Kingdom | Mortar | 470 2,093 |
Mortar is a Battlegroup level indirect fire weapon which is capable of providing accurate High Explosive, smoke and illuminating rounds out to a maximum range of 5,650m | ||
Total Artillery pieces and Mortar 3,112 |
Engineering equipment
Name | Origin | Type | Number [7] | Photo | Notes | |
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Engineering equipment | ||||||
(CRARRV) Challenger 2 | United Kingdom | Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle | 81 | The Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV) is a highly evolved armoured vehicle designed to recover and repair damaged tanks on the battlefield. | ||
Titan AVLB Challenger 2 | United Kingdom | Armoured Vehicle Launcher Bridge | 33 | Titan is a new armoured engineer vehicle designed to enable troops and vehicles to cross gaps of up to 60 metres by laying a selection of close support bridges. Along with Trojan it gives a common heavy armour fleet based on the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank chassis. | ||
Trojan (vehicle) | United Kingdom | minefield breaching vehicle | 33 | Trojan is an armoured engineer vehicle designed to open routes through complex battlefield obstacles and clear a path through minefields. | ||
Shielder minelaying system | United Kingdom | Anti tank | 29 | The Shielder Anti-Tank System gives commanders the facility to create anti-tank barriers quickly and effectively. | ||
Python Minefield Breaching System | United Kingdom | Minefield Breaching System | 30? | Python is a highly effective minefield breaching system which has been successfully tested with the British Army. | ||
M3 Amphibious Bridge | Germany | propelled amphibious bridging vehicle | 50? | The M3 Amphibious Rig can be driven into a river and used as a ferry or, when a number are joined together from bank to bank, as a bridge, capable of taking vehicles as heavy as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. | ||
Total Engineer equipment 256 |
Aircraft
Name | Origin | Type | Number[8] | Photo | Notes | |
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Aircraft | ||||||
Westland Apache | United States United Kingdom |
Attack | 67 | Designed to hunt and destroy tanks, the Apache attack helicopter has significantly increased the operational capability of the British Army | ||
Britten-Norman Defender and Britten-Norman Islander | United Kingdom | Recon | 15 | The Defender is the latest version of the Islander twin turboprop aircraft and is used in a variety of roles. | ||
Westland Lynx | United Kingdom | Transport/Utility/Attack | 100 | Lynx is the British Army's primary battlefield utility helicopter. | ||
Eurocopter Squirrel | France | Trainier | 35 | A variant of the AS350 Ecureuil civil helicopter. The relatively modern Squirrel is the training helicopter of choice for both the Defence Helicopter Flying School and the Operational Training Phase of flying at Middle Wallop. This single engine aircraft makes the perfect platform for instructing all the differing flying techniques required of brand new pilots | ||
Westland Gazelle | France United Kingdom |
Recon | 27 (up to 98 in reserve) | The primary role of Gazelle is observation and reconnaissance. | ||
Bell 212HP | United States | Transport and Fire support | 8 | The Bell 212 is used by the Army Air Corps in the jungle areas of Belize and Brunei. | ||
Eurocopter AS365N3 Dauphin | France | Special Forces | 4 | |||
Agusta A109A/E | Italy | liaison/Special Forces | 6 | |||
Slingsby T-67M Firefly | United Kingdom | Basic Trainer | 5 | Trainer for the Army. | ||
Watchkeeper WK450 UAV | United States United Kingdom |
ISTAR UAV | 54 on Order | UAV will come into operational service in 2010. | ||
Total Aircraft 267 (54 UAV's on order) |
Feel free to remove the tables once you've seen them, I think they are valuable. Plus I could simular tables for small arms wepons like pistols and SA 80 assualt rifes etc. Note these tables arnt mine they belong to a editor who has been blocked, but it has been suggested they be used as they are quite valuable sont you think. Recon.Army (talk) 17:53, 27 April 2010 (UTC)
Forfarforce and Layforce II
Hi, Jim. Regarding your edit to the Commando template, I can assure you that these two forces existed. They are mentioned in Hilary St Gorge Saunders Chapter XVI pp. 186-197 (1959 version). Other sources are available on Google Books here: (Forfarforce):[1] (Layforce II): [2]. Forfarforce was formed in 1943 for raiding along the coast of France, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F.W Flynn, MC. The first raid was on 3/4 July, and another was undertaken in September. In November, however, they were disbanded and replaced by Layfoce II, under Maj P. Lacock, brother of Robert Laycock. When I created the template, I wasn't sure if these were notable enough to be included, however, they definately did exist and IMO they are as notable as Timberforce or Northforce, which now have articles. Anyway, I will leave it up to you to decide whether they should be added back in. BTW, good work on creating all these articles. I created a few last year, but ran out of enthusiasm for the subject after five or so. — AustralianRupert (talk) 08:36, 5 May 2010 (UTC)
- Hi again, Jim. I see that you've created Fofarforce. I think this might be spelt incorrectly. I think it should be 'Forfarforce', although I might be wrong, of course. (I think this was my fault, as the Commando template was spelt wrong when I created it). Can you please check and if necessary move the article to the correct name? Cheers. — AustralianRupert (talk) 08:35, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
- Cheers for that. Sorry about the confusion. Take care. — AustralianRupert (talk) 10:08, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : L (April 2010)
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It's been a month since the end of the coordinator elections, and I am proud to inform the project that the IX coordinator tranche is doing well. Our new coordinators are rapidly learning the ropes, and the last of the task forces under consideration for merging have been consolidated into a new task force which should increase productivity and improve quality article output. At the moment the coordinators are discussing preliminary plans for an improved version of The Bugle, and are working with editors from the American Civil War task force who are in the process of organizing a new special project relating to that conflict. It is our hope to see these changes implemented in the upcoming month. Lastly, as many of our members are also in school, we extend our best wishes to all who will be taking final exams both this month and next. For the IX coordinator tranche, TomStar81 (Talk) 22:36, 30 April 2010 (UTC) |
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This month we're taking a look at the Military history WikiProject's special projects. At present we have three—Operation Great War Centennial, Operation Majestic Titan, and Operation Normandy—with, as Tom mentions in his introduction, a fourth coming on line as this newsletter goes out.
Special projects are a great way of organising a long-term collaboration with a specific end-point in mind, and tend to be more goal-oriented and focused than the general task forces or informal working groups. Joining a special project is also a fantastic way to work alongside like-minded editors with whom you'll undoubtedly develop close working relationships; by your third or fourth FA submission you'll hopefully be operating as part of a well-oiled team. Editor roles are many and varied: content writers, source material providers, image- and map-makers, copy editors, reviewers, MoS gurus, wikignomes, specialists and generalists... you're sure to find a job that suits you and benefits the team. If you have an idea for a special project or are already undertaking a collaboration that you think fits in with the ethos of those above, and you'd like to benefit from Milhist's support and infrastructure, consider dropping the coordinators a note. Personally I've found the synergy and teamwork of contributing to a special project (Operation Normandy in my case) to be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable aspects of my time here. I hope you will too. EyeSerenetalk 14:16, 4 May 2010 (UTC) | |||
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Red Link Removal Barnstar | ||
For removing lots of redlinks in British Commandos articles, I hereby award Jim Sweeney the Red Link Removal Barnstar. AustralianRupert (talk) 22:35, 9 May 2010 (UTC) |
DYK for No. 2 Commando
On May 11, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article No. 2 Commando, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
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It did
What are you talking about? In Sep 2 1945, Vietnam declared independence and became the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. While the war started by mid-Sep 1945. So Vietnam already existed at that time. Also why did you remove my edit? I just replace with the inforbox, you got a problem with that? 207.233.69.56 (talk) 20:39, 18 May 2010 (UTC)
- You can google and find it yourself, why do you have to wait for me? Check this out, it says the 20th Indian Division. 207.233.69.56 (talk) 22:00, 18 May 2010 (UTC)
HAC
Dear Jim
Thanks for your message. It is extremely frustrating! I am in the HAC and also on the Court of Assistants and have been working to correct some of our own paperwork to fall inline with historically what is correct and been used for hundreds of years. It might make me sound like a pedant but I feel strongly about it.
I don't know what 'unknown ip address' problem is - it's not as if it's a contentious issue like we are disagreeing on the date of a battle or something!istorical
To be honest I don't care whether the Queen's Regulations have got it wrong and refer to "The HAC" nor whether the British Army website has, similarly got it wrong. It's easy to make typos and I don't think the people who write the Queen's Regulations or the website really care what the correct form is.
However, on our Colours, Drums, shoulder flashes, the huge brass plaque on the gate, all say "Honourable Artillery Company" what makes all those wrong and some entry in Queen's Regs right?!
Best wishes
Sods Opera (talk) 10:39, 22 May 2010 (UTC)
- ^ http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100310/text/100310w0010.htm
- ^ http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/l0146.html
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- ^ http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/EquipmentAndLogistics/MinisterReaffirmsCommitmentToEquippingArmedForcesBetter.htm
- ^ http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100310/text/100310w0010.htm
- ^ http://www.armedforces.co.uk/army/listings/l0002.html
- ^ http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100310/text/100310w0010.htm
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