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Article promoted by Ian Rose (talk) via MilHistBot (talk) 10:07, 9 July 2015 (UTC) « Return to A-Class review list[reply]

List of United States Army campaigns during World War II[edit]

Nominator(s): Tomandjerry211 (Let's have a chat) & Hawkeye7 (talk) & Gecko G (talk)

List of United States Army campaigns during World War II (edit | talk | history | links | watch | logs)

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I am nominating this article for A-Class review because... I think it meets all criteria. Just a list of campaigns that the U.S. Army served in, with a introduction to the U.S. army's campaigns in WWII. Found this about a week ago in a wrecked state (little more than a stub). Improved quickly, while Gecko G and Hawkeye7 helped me with formatting and prose. Passed a BL review several days ago. I hope this passes. Thanks, Tomandjerry211 (Let's have a chat) 21:01, 11 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

SupportComment: G'day, good work. I only have a couple quick questions at this stage: AustralianRupert (talk) 21:34, 22 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

  • in the References, the Center of Military History and Drea works appear to be missing years of publication. Would it be possible to add these in?
  • Worldcat.org provides 1992 and 1993 as the years of publication. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 23:03, 22 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • the Dandocollins work appears to be missing a place of publication. Regards, AustralianRupert (talk) 21:34, 22 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Perhaps the "blanket campaigns" could be explained a bit more in the lead; it probably wouldn't need much more than a brief clarifying sentence;
  • The American Theater doesn’t seem to get a mention in the Overview. AustralianRupert (talk) 20:29, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Comments by Dudley Miles[edit]

  • I know very little about modern war but in view of the shortage of comments I will have a go.
  • It does not bother me but starting a list article "This is a list" is forbidden at FLC. removed
  • I am showing my ignorance but I do not understand the 2nd paragraph. "In all, 46 World War II campaigns were designated:" Designated by who? Done For medals? Done What is a blanket campaign - one in several theatres? Could the term be linked? – Unfortunately, but no.--Tomandjerry211 (Let's have a chat) 23:30, 14 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • "Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor,[4] and the Japanese invasion" Repetition of Japanese. Done
  • "While U.S. support for China was a reason for the war," No change needed, just my ignorance - did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbour in revenge for US support of China?
    • No, I'm pretty sure that they bombed Pearl Harbor because of the U.S.-imposed oil embargo and several other issues.
  • partook - my dictionary says this word is old fashioned or humourous. I suggest "took part". Done
  • Images. It would be helpful to give the date photos were taken in the caption. Done
  • "Stalemate; Germans conduct a fighting withdraw to the Gustav Line." I would say withdrawal. Done
  • A fine article. Dudley Miles (talk) 14:08, 11 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support. Dudley Miles (talk) 10:22, 17 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • CommentsSupport
    • No dab links (no action req'd).
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    • Captions mostly look fine, one possible issue:
      • The caption for File:117th Infantry North Carolina NG at St. Vith 1945.jpg is contradictory. Specifically "... during the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945. Taken on 31 December 1944..." How can it have been taken before the battle it depicts? (Or am I reading this incorrectly some how?)
    • The Citation Check Tool reveals no issues with ref consolidation (no action req'd).
    • This sentence is a bit repetitive: "Although many campaigns were fought in Asia and the Pacific, the major focus of the U.S. Army was always on the European Theater, where most of the U.S. Army was ultimately deployed." Specifically "U.S. Army" twice in close proximity. Perhaps consider rewording? To me something like "Although many campaigns were fought in Asia and the Pacific, the major focus of the U.S. Army was always on the European Theater, where most of its strength was ultimately deployed..." might work.
    • Otherwise this looks to a very good addition to the encyclopedia to me. Will glady support once the points above are addressed. Anotherclown (talk) 10:04, 1 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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