User talk:MisterBee1966/Archive 3

Helmut Lent
Probably have caught up with your changes now. Nothing major, just small tweaks and the occasional Germanism. Auntieruth55 (talk) 21:20, 11 October 2009 (UTC)
 * I'll catch up with you again this week. If you have time, could you look at a couple of my edits on the GA list Friedrich Freiherr von Hotze, Friedrich Wilhelm, Fürst zu Hohenlohe-Kirchberg, Battle of Ostrach, and/or Army of the Danube?  Auntieruth55 (talk) 22:00, 27 October 2009 (UTC)

Albert Graf von der Goltz
Hello. First of all, thank you for organizing the aricle. I thought we should have a photo in the infobox, so I searched for one. Unfortunately, it seems that only one exists (depicts the colonel after his Oak Leaves award, in color) but the website is selling photos and subsequently the one I found has a green mark at the middle. I don't know what should be done in this case. If you can help, please let me know. Sepp18 Discussion18:08, 19 October 2009 (UTC)

Commons Image
Hello again, I was browsing through the article about WWII and, of course, I noticed picture, and below it, "Licensing: All images [consisting this image] are in the public domain". But, the picture showing Kantaria raising the Soviet flag on the Reichstag (this) is a "faithful digitisation of a unique historic image"... etc etc. So how can the be in the public domain? Sepp18 (talk) 09:03, 24 October 2009 (UTC)


 * I accidentally found this picture (forgive me if I'm spamming with all my questions). Can this be used as non - free use image on the article "Albert Graf von der Goltz"? Sepp18 (talk) 12:35, 25 October 2009 (UTC)

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Blitzkrieg
Hi.

If I may, are you supporting motion A: having a German doctrinal article and Blitzkrieg article (as am I)? Or motion B: do you also suggesting Blitzkrieg be split into several articles, as the other guy is suggesting (historiography etc)?

Motion A makes sense, motion B doesn't. All the stuff on 'Blitzkrieg' should be in the same article.

Moreover, the other argument was about operational doctrine. The other editor has tried consistently to claim there was one in the German Army. He has failed to provide any concrete evidence. All the sources he has tried to use support the opposite conclusion, or regard his position as highly dubious. Dapi89 (talk) 13:00, 31 October 2009 (UTC)


 * Dapi89, I refer you to Canvassing. Dduff442 (talk) 14:18, 31 October 2009 (UTC)
 * This about the article, not you. Go away. Dapi89 (talk) 16:54, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

Under certain conditions it is acceptable to notify other editors of ongoing discussions, but messages that are written to influence the outcome rather than to improve the quality of a discussion compromise the consensus building process and may be considered disruptive. Dduff442 (talk) 17:35, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

I've crossed out the nonsense and insulting B.S. Dapi89 (talk) 13:23, 1 November 2009 (UTC)


 * It's nice to know that any dispute resolution process can only end one way. Dduff442 (talk) 14:31, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

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Talkback
and let me know when Lent gets to ACR Auntieruth55 (talk) 00:50, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Talkback
Auntieruth55 (talk) 20:40, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

WikiBirthday
I saw from here that it's been three years since you joined the project. Happy WikiBirthday! Keep up the good work, r ʨ anaɢ talk/contribs 16:42, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

Talkback
Auntieruth55 (talk) 23:11, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

Hello, welcome to Tuesday.
Thanks for the support. I see his strategy is to rritate and in doing so, bait me. I shall ignore him where possible and impossibly spiffing. Lets see where that gets me. To your post on the Blitzkrieg page: He hasn't sourced his edits, so he can be justifiably reverted anyway. It's good to see you are still around and keeping things ticking over (on the Hartmann and Marseille pages). Do you have the Tate book yet? One more thing: A while ago I promised some loss records for Allied fighter units in North Africa for September 1942. I don't have time to do them until August. The time I spend at the Archives goes by very quickly. Neverthless, I have not forgotten. It will probably be a while until I respond again, as I am up to my neck in stuff (that doesn't include sh1t!). Dapi89 (talk) 00:05, 1 December 2009 (UTC)

What makes you say that..... Dapi89 (talk) 17:25, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Battle of Villers-Bocage FAC
Hi MisterBee. I was wondering if you get the chance, if you'd mind dropping by to let us know how you feel about the responses to your comments on the above FAC. Thanks very much, EyeSerene talk 21:50, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

Talkback
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Karl Möbius
You may be intresting in this page Karl Möbius (SS officer); i left a message on the talk page earlier this year but no one has gotten back to me. I see you have made a few changes recently. Who ever start the page, do you think they have got him confused with Rolf?--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 11:12, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

V-B
Good catch; i dont have access to the source and google books does not provide a snippet/preview. I will be able to access the source next week; i have changed it for now for consistancy for the version most used: Wenke. I should be able to access this source next week, so i will flag it up on the talk page and check it out asap.--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 13:15, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

Joachim Helbig
You might be interested in page 19 of this PDF document. It comes from the Cabinet files "NAVAL, MILITARY AND AIR SITUATION from 12 noon May 8th, to 12 noon May 15 1941"(CAB 66/16/25) and identifies three vessels sunk in Piraeus Harbour that day. Air attack is clearly the stated cause of its demise. Its position was "Off Missolonghi". This might be useful. Dapi89 (talk) 14:23, 16 December 2009 (UTC)

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Marseille
the datas you put are not the same that Robert Tate writes, I did not mess anything I put the note so that you ( I imagined that you should operate change on my contributs) see from where my contributs came from, please do not consider Marseille article like your property :) regards, --Gian piero milanetti (talk) 12:38, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Marseille last victories

 * Hello I dont watn to start any fight but here in en wiki there are some contributors that are really brutal in deleting others contributs, even if with references and notes... Tate (do you have his book?) states that Marseille shot down 6 Spitfires and one hurricane... it is not just the time... why you dont le me write these informations? You regard them as not important? And If I decide that they are important? Who decides? the one that has mor barnstar and medals?

--Gian piero milanetti (talk) 13:28, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Stern von Afrika
I envy You that you saw his plane rudder... i would like to go to see the place of his last crash and the piramids that the Italian built up for him, anc in Tobruk his clay coffin... I know an Italian ace that met Joachim in Afrika... he showed them how he could hit a petrol bin with a cannon shell fron one km, he was very nice and kind... but Petrosellini told me as well that somebody said that Marseille did not had just an accident. His plane may have been hit by A/A fire... but the Germans put the thing to silence because it did not fit with the legend... I added the Stheinoff sentence as it seems interesting, showing the human side of Marseille, I am afraid it will last little...--Gian piero milanetti (talk) 13:56, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

jOACHEN
I would like you know that I am so interested in Marseille that I put it in a novel that I wrote about Italian pilot of world war two... He is one of main characters, the master of the protagonist, the main character, a young italian pilots... If you knew italian I would like you could read it... regards, --Gian piero milanetti (talk) 21:22, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

La stella d'Africa

 * Thanks for your kind words... I hope you will agree about the other adds I just wrote down. About the novel, If you are interested I should have some pages translated, I would like to have an opinion from such an experten as You... regards,

--Gian piero milanetti (talk) 06:25, 24 December 2009 (UTC)

Medaglie d'Oro al V.M.
I have a book about "Le medaglie d'oro al valor militare" from Ufficio storico dell'Aeronautica Militare... I can have a look... please give me some e mail where I could send you the extract as If I do it here I should lose the copyright... regards

Buon Natale
Merry Christmas from Roma! --Gian piero milanetti (talk) 19:48, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I hope You dont dislike my last contributs to Marseille...

--Gian piero milanetti (talk) 07:40, 25 December 2009 (UTC)

E mail
damn... I dont find where I can click you an e mail... where is it? --Gian piero milanetti (talk) 21:06, 25 December 2009 (UTC)

= Mail = I dont find the tool box and when i put http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EmailUser/MisterBee1966 link appears an error page... :(

Ok
I try, thanks...

Found it
Have You got it? :)

Great
Good... enjoy it ( I hope!) Sorry for my poor english! --Gian piero milanetti (talk) 21:34, 25 December 2009 (UTC)

Best wishes
From Happy new year I am in Thailand and access to internet is difficult... how is going the reading gian piero

Seile
Thanks for the appreciation even with a bad translation (mine)? Of course you should read more about their friendships in my novel... but I dont have a longer translation Thanks for what you said about Seile... I would use it in my novel if y0ou mind.... Really good year from Phi Phi islands... gian piero --Gian piero milanetti (talk) 14:19, 30 December 2009 (UTC)

Lent
a few tweaks in the English. Histories is plural, possessive is history's. A couple of other minor ones in the new prose. Oberfähnrich has no article, so I added the English after the word (in parens). First ensign. Suitable? Nice article. I added support on FAC page. Auntieruth55 (talk) 19:48, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

Photos
Many thanks for the message. I will be happy to help. Which pictures are you looking for in particular? I have a large collection of original Hoffmann cards and Hoffmann images that may be helpful. Best Mariaflores1955 (talk) 03:23, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

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Re: Max-Hellmuth Ostermann article
I am in agreement with you that the best way to proceed would be to use the German words in italics and the add the English translation in parenthesis behind the term. TomStar81 (Talk) 09:00, 8 January 2010 (UTC)
 * No, that cool. I'll take another look just as soon as finish up the Military historian of the year paperwork. I'm just about done with it; another five ro so minutes and I should be back to eyeball your article again. TomStar81 (Talk) 09:41, 8 January 2010 (UTC)

Karl Aloys von Furstenberg
took care of the problems of dates etc on Karl Aloys. Question: could you move the FA and GA emblems on your talk page to lower on the page, or to the left? It interferes with the Talkback dropdown menu. Auntieruth55 (talk) 19:03, 16 January 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
much better THANKS Auntieruth55 (talk) 20:35, 16 January 2010 (UTC)
 * will you review that article for GA? Auntieruth55 (talk) 18:50, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

thanks for your help and comments!
thanks for your help with Johann von Klenau, which was promoted to FA yesterday. Auntieruth55 (talk) 19:59, 26 January 2010 (UTC)

Lemelsen
Hi there, I checked and the File:JLemelsen.jpg is uploaded exactly the way it was published as Hoffmann postcard. The original postcard has a text confirming the name of subject in question. The picture seems narrow, but that is the way it was preserved in the Hoffmann Archive. Sorry. Mariaflores1955 (talk) 18:37, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
response on Lothringen Lambesc Auntieruth55 (talk) 20:29, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Luftwaffe eagle crest
Do you have a free image of one that won't get deleted for copyright purposes? I need one for the Luftwaffe History article and its beyond my artistic 'talent' and time to create one. Cheers. Dapi89 (talk) 16:07, 30 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Thankyou! Dapi89 (talk) 13:31, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Any opinions about the revamp on the Luftwaffe article. Dapi89 (talk) 23:14, 31 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, some of those points are raised in the oeprational history. The Defence of the Reich page has some on the lack of aerial defence. I will copy and add some to those bits and pieces. Dapi89 (talk) 14:17, 1 February 2010 (UTC)

Erich Hartmann
Can you please check the recent history of the article and note a deletion of a paragraph by an anon who has similarly deleted many passages in other articles showing the Russians in World War II and beyond in a bad light. FWiW Bzuk (talk) 16:17, 2 February 2010 (UTC).

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Günther von Kluge portrait photo
I stumbled upon a discussion from 2008 between you and user Psychonaut regarding his/her removal of a photo from the Günther von Kluge article that you had apparently uploaded. Even though Psychonaut's points about the quality of the image were valid, after studying his/her contributions history, user page and talk page, I've come to the conclusion that he/she is a useless, obnoxious deletionist twit. Instead of performing constructive work, he/she sees removal of material as a panacea. Regardless, I took a stab at retouching the image using GIMP on Linux, with some encouraging results. . More work could be done to remove the flash flare in the center of the image, but that could be rather difficult. Next time you visit a museum with your camera, I'd suggest bringing along a tripod and avoiding flash photography. Some museums prohibit tripods, probably because they present a trip hazard when the crowds are dense, so you might consider sneaking in a monopod instead, since lighting levels are low and it is practically impossible to hold the camera steady enough to get a unblurred image during the extended exposure times. To avoid the barrel distortion created with short focal lengths, one can step back from the subject and zoom in, i.e., use a longer focal length. To avoid perspective distortion, photographers have historically used a bellows-type view camera, impractical while traveling, or a stepladder, which almost certainly would be considered "over the top", unless prior arrangements have been made with the museum staff. Reflections from museum lights are a tough problem and probably can't be avoided, unfortunately &mdash;QuicksilverT @ 16:42, 6 February 2010 (UTC)

another A list!
Fraschka, Günther citation? The book is listed in the references, but you have no citation for it. Nice job. Congrats! Auntieruth55 (talk) 02:35, 11 February 2010 (UTC)


 * also message for you re Helbig here. Auntieruth55 (talk) 16:29, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

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Hi
Thanks. By my standards I'm checking my temper rather well. Of course I would never tar one group with the same brush; its a pity our friend doesn't seem to do the the same. Dapi89 (talk) 18:22, 15 February 2010 (UTC)
 * I am not criticising Frieser -I have cited him many times, but the way he is using him. This is not about the sources author, but anb editor. Dapi89 (talk) 13:13, 18 February 2010 (UTC)

frieser
er weiß ganz genau wer frieser ist, frieser werk über den blitzkrieg is das standart werk über diese thematik. er benutzt sein werk, schau den blitzkrieg artikl das ist komplett frieser und dapi hats geschrieben, er besitzt sein buch und verweißt extrem viel auf ihn. außerdem war friser nicht nur mitarbeiter des deutschen militärgeschichtlichen forschungsamtes das buch und seine artikel wurdem von selbigen in auftrag gegeben. das buch ist von 2007. das is einfach nur gesabbel von jemanden der null arguemente hat.... Blablaaa (talk) 23:39, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

Unsinn. I am criticising the way he is used, not Frieser himself. See your talk page. Dapi89 (talk) 13:16, 18 February 2010 (UTC)

HMS Jackal (F22)
Hi, you reverted my edit on the article. Note: I took the liberty to revert the revert. According to the source stated in the article it was Gerhard Brenner who struck Jackal. At least the Germans gave him the credit. MisterBee1966 (talk) 16:25, 18 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Hi there, I originally reverted your change because at that time the link was red - it didn't actually point to an article describing who/what Brenner was - it could have been a person, a destroyer or whatever... hence the link told us nothing, and actually looked like vandalism. Now the link correctly points to an article about a notable pilot... I would suggest that better wording might be something like "... was sunk by a JU-88 piloted by the notable shipping hunter Gerhard Brenner" to put the issue in context. (I'm not sure how anti-shipping aces were described).. regards, Rod. Rcbutcher (talk) 00:28, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

Walter Oesau Burial Site
First off, apologies for the delay. I'd like to stand by my sources. As a matter of fact, I do have access to an email from the Meldorf Museum director mentioning the same fact and having a rememberance in pictures of Oesau.

Having said that, there seems to be a recent block on the information on the concerned period. When recently a friend of mine drove by the museum, they were told that the museum does not wish to discuss this topic. Also, all the historical information from the museum website has been removed.

Lastly, in the article you have mentioned, I do not seem to find any references to Oesau. Would you please help me access the said references ? Thanks.Perseus71 (talk) 14:22, 21 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Ah! I see. If you notice, its marked as Tombstone not received. It could be possible that Oesau's remains were moved to this place recently ? Its hard to say either way. From what my secondary sources have, Since Oesau was born in the area of Meldorf (Farnewinkel), they had decided to bury him there and create a pictorial memorial for him in the museum. If there has been a recent change of policy, it will be little difficult for me to know or find out about the same. But I have been suspecting something of that sort for some time now. I will certainly check what I can. Perseus71 (talk) 17:03, 21 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Here's another theory. It is possible that the tomb in Berlin (if there indeed is one) is a memorial tomb, and doesn't contain any remains at all. For example - Manfred Von Richthofen is also no longer in Berlin, he was moved to Wiesbaden, where the rest of his family is buried (except his father and brother Lothar, whose remains are now under a soccer field in Poland.) Likewise Oesau's original remains are still at the Friedhof of Meldorf. Only a memorial may be present in Berlin. I do not have access to sufficient information or resources to confirm this. (Am in yankeeland). A German friend of mine who has done extensive work on Oesau (enough for a biography) gave this theory. Hope that helps. Perseus71 (talk) 02:04, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

P.S. Thanks for the Linkage on Luftwaffe Org Page. Perseus71 (talk) 02:08, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

Helbig
Fine. It just seemed odd a pilot undergoing very expesnive (time-wise) training would be allowed to participate in missions as a gunner. They must have been short of them. What about Belgium? Dapi89 (talk) 15:48, 22 February 2010 (UTC)

Two articles on same subject
Just wanted to see your thoughts. It seems that there are two separate articles that both talk about Luftflotte 1. There's the Luftflotte 1 by that name and also there's Luftwaffe North (Ostland) detachment (Luftflotte 1, Baltic Area). From what I can see, the second one was created perhaps as part of German Air Fleets in World War II ? Question is, are these two identical enough to initiate request for combining ? Please share your thoughts. Thanks. Perseus71 (talk) 12:11, 24 February 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks. You feel we don't need to initiate merger of the two since they are stubs? Perseus71 (talk) 13:32, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Appreciate it. I did left a message on the MILHIST talk page. Few responses. I have added Subst messages to all the contributor talk pages. Perseus71 (talk) 02:32, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Guernica
You should never apologize at least to me on these matters. I reiterate again that Your opinions are of great importance to me. I always value them so always feel free to express them whenever on whatever you want. I don't know if you saw rest of the thread. A friend of mine is working on unofficial biography of Walter Osau. we were discussing Oesau's involvement or opinion if one is known of the incident. I do know Like Mölders, he wasn't there at the time. Luftwaffe had thoroughly rejected the idea as counterproductive in the Strategy document during Wever era. I do not take any German bias in what you said. I had pretty much same thoughts from what I have read so far. Even if its not exactly official, I would still like to find out what people like Oesau thoughts or opinion. So my friend would be able to put it in the documentary. By the way I remember you did say something about Oesau's grandson ? Thanks Perseus71 (talk) 18:54, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

Defence of the Reich
Could I press you for your opinion on article quality? Dapi89 (talk) 13:27, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
Fuerstenberg question answered? I tweaked a bit on the article--see if that helps. Auntieruth55 (talk) 16:33, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
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Organization of Luftwaffe
Hi MisterBee,

Quick question. Is it necessary or mandatory that citations must be provided for the lists of Fliegerkorps or Fliegerdivisions in this article ? I guess for B Class review, it doesn't matter. But for GA review would it be mandatory ? Please do let me know. Thanks Perseus71 (talk) 00:20, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Cheek
I don't mean to be, but is it possible to do articles on these two: Johann-Joachim Stever and Viktor von Schwedler? Dapi89 (talk) 18:02, 9 March 2010 (UTC)
 * :) Dapi89 (talk) 18:23, 9 March 2010 (UTC)

Pictures and Article
No need to be sorry MisterBee1966, I just thought that the pictures in the articles were okay to use in the lists. Also thank you for defending/removing the deletion of the Alfred Eidel article. DocYako(talk) 11:26  11 March 2010

Talkback
I renamed the article, but now have lost the review page. Order of Saint Hubert (Bavarian) Auntieruth55 (talk) 17:25, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

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Talkback
what else needs to happen with this? Auntieruth55 (talk) 00:00, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

Do 217
Do we have any more Bundes photos for this article? I want to expand it, but pics are lacking. Can anything be done? I have asked two other editors. I had no luck trying before at wiki commons. Dapi89 (talk) 16:25, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
 * I have. But is it worth the effort? It would get questioned if I ever nominated it for GA. I had a job convincing the admin on the Ju 87 page. Dapi89 (talk) 23:37, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

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election
I'm glad you're taking this responsibility on! Auntieruth55 (talk) 15:19, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Are you sure this is your first time getting elected? :) Rin tin tin 1996 (talk) 16:09, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

No problemo :)--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 16:33, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

You're welcome - congratulations :) EyeSerene talk 16:40, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

As above, congratulations Ranger Steve (talk) 17:53, 29 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Agree well done --Jim Sweeney (talk) 19:11, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Congrats! Good Luck on your time as Coordinator! Lord Oliver  I Heard It Through The Olive Branch 21:52, 29 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Can I just echo all of the above? :-) — Ed  (talk  •  majestic titan)  02:00, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Hearty Congratulations! Long Deserved ! Glad you decided to take on that responsibility!!  Yes you are welcome. Perseus 71 ' talk 18:38, 30 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Way to go. Openskye (talk) 01:50, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Battle of Dürenstein
FAC could use some more eyes, if you have the time. Auntieruth55 (talk) 17:53, 30 March 2010 (UTC) & I responded to your comments re Saint Hubert Order. Auntieruth55 (talk) 22:27, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you very much for your support on the coordinator elections. I look forward to working with you for at least the next six months. – Joe   N  14:00, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Need Advice - Finger Four Formation
Hi MisterBee,

Hope you could share your thoughts. Although there is an article on Finger Four Formation, many countries developed it in parallel along with Germany during WWII. So do you think details of Luftwaffe's work should be in that article or in one of Luftwaffe Articles ? Thanks '  Perseus 71  talk 15:33, 31 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Molder's was one of the articles I had in mind. Since working on Organization of Luftwaffe, I am discovering more and more about Finger Four. My dilemma is, where should the new information go ? If I put it in Molder's Article, would it deviate from Core aim of a Biography ? The Official Finger Four article has become too generic so it really doesn't make sense. The Organization of Luftwaffe had some content, but it really doesn't belong there. (Core aim divergence) Please advice. '  Perseus 71  talk 19:03, 31 March 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks, I will consolidate the Content. 19:13, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

How do i create an new article if there is already one with the same name
I wanted to create an article for General Fritz Becker, but there is already an article about a German football player named Fritz Becker. User talk:DocYako 18:19, 31 March 2010 UTC

Talkback
Is your concern addressed? I don't think it will pass ACR if you still have a concern, so let me know what it is, and I'll deal with it. Auntieruth55 (talk) 18:38, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
see the citation and notes section Auntieruth55 (talk) 01:03, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

Admin?
Have you given any thought to becoming an admin? I've had a look through your contributions, and aside from the lack of edit summaries you appear to meet the qualifications for admin rights on wikipedia. I'd be happy to nominate or co-nominate you if you like. Just something to think about. TomStar81 (Talk) 10:59, 6 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Good afternoon. I saw that you have all 3 volumes of the Wehrmachtberichte 1939-1945. I was wondering - provided you have time, of course - if you could find the report for Oberstleutnant Albert Graf v.d. Goltz, on 3 October 1943 Jake V (talk) 17:46, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Thank you very much! I always forget using this template, even when writing in Greek WP. I'm going to add it to all of "my" articles. By the way, I always think that my articles are somehow negligent compared to your contributions and, needless to say, I'm quite short of sources (living in Greece, little knowledge of German language and no accessibility to such books) - so, can I rely on you when I need similar information? Jake V (talk) 18:39, 6 April 2010 (UTC)


 * All right. Thanks a lot again, and good luck if you decide to become an admin! Jake V (talk) 19:10, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Again, the Wehrmachtbericht reference for GenLt Heribert von Larisch on 12 September 1944 Jake V (talk) 11:52, 7 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks Jake V (talk) 15:02, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

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otheruses4 to about
Please do not use otheruses4. It redirects to about.174.3.123.220 (talk) 06:54, 10 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Hello. I'm not proud to say it, but if you find time, consider checking GenLt Hartwig von Ludwiger. I've significantly expanded it today, and I'm afraid there will be a lot of mistakes. I'm not asking for any extra information because I know it's chaotic, but any feedback about his awards (apart from the RK) would be appreciated. Jake V (talk) 21:22, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the advice. I re-organized sources and fixed references where appropriate (I thought though that it was somehow wise to keep the reference for hs full name in the middle of the sentence). Feel absolutely free to make radical changes, if needed, to those articles. You are far more experienced and I'm sure this will help a lot in enhancing their quality. Jake V (talk) 15:49, 11 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes check.svg Fixed date format. I'll keep it in mind for the future. Jake V (talk) 18:52, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

ga noms
will you review my students' article on the Effect of WWI on children in the US? I'll do the prince later today. Auntieruth55 (talk) 17:24, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
will you chime in on War of the Bavarian Succession now at FAC? Auntieruth55 (talk) 18:12, 16 April 2010 (UTC)

Talkback
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Wee Bit Odd Question
Hi MisterBee,

I am currently between articles, waiting on the GA review of JG 11 and Luftwaffe Organization. So if you have bandwidth constraints but have some article in mind that you wish expansion, let me know. I did go looking into. it does not seem to have any priority articles. I may still choose something there or the next one in my chronology, JG 2. Please share your thoughts. '  Perseus 71  talk 01:26, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

Umlauts
Hi MisterBee, just to let you know, I have left a query about umlauts on the talk page of the Knights Cross (G) article which might interest you. Regards RASAM (talk) 19:18, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

RE: Jagdgeschwader 11 Review
Hi MisterBee,

I agree with your point. However, I am not in a position to go hunt for the said book and Google Books does not offer any preview. I will try my luck on MILHISt Logistics Dept. If that does not work then I will have to wait till I could get access to this work. '  Perseus 71  talk 02:22, 19 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Have you been following this review? Am I being unreasonable in asking for more operational data, most likely from Prien's books?--Sturmvogel 66 (talk) 02:43, 26 April 2010 (UTC)

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GUNTHER SPECHT
Hi Misterebee,

As always thanks for letting me know. You are welcome to change any time you want. That's why I always use. Your tidbit does help. I have a sinking feeling that I am not going to get a whole lot of content on Specht. It will be a miracle if I could take it past B. I have to try though. I did notice you were making changes. I was going to stop mine, thinking you were in the middle of an expansion.

You wouldn't happen to have the page number in Zorner's book ? Any interesting bits he references from those two books ? Thanks in advance and no you are not stepping anywhere. You can make all the changes you want.'  Perseus 71  talk 03:17, 4 May 2010 (UTC)


 * You have changed Anton Dickfeld to Adolf Dickfeld. From this link, you can see that Caldwell & Muller P 91 talks about one Anton Dickfeld that started in JG 52 and ended leading Flieger-HitlerJugend in RLM. This guy would seem different from Adolf Dickfeld. What do you think ? '  Perseus 71  talk 02:38, 5 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Ok I am convinced. Especially by your [4] and [5]. Both of them successfully tie what's in the article on him as well as what I discovered on Hitler youth. Obviously Caldwell et. el have got it wrong. Thanks for making me more knowledgeable.
 * P.S. What's the page number for Zorner's book on the EJG/ZG 26 training and other facts?'  Perseus 71  talk 02:05, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks a lot for the page Numbers. I have started to incorporate this information. '  Perseus 71  talk 16:37, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

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Capitalization of German Terms
Hi Misterbee,

Good Catch. My intention is to make the German terms InitCap. I am very aware of how you feel on this topic. As you can see I am being haphazard in organizing content. I intended my own copy-ed after getting existing content sorted into correct section. Will make sure to keep the point in mind.

Ernst von Leyser
Hello. Unfortunately, not the Wehrmachtbericht this time :), but I'd want you to add reference(s) from Fellgiebel and/or Scherzer. I wasn't able to find any more awards neither in the usual sources nor in the image, so any additions would be, needless to say, appreciated. Keep up the good work! Grüße Jake V (talk) 17:29, 20 May 2010 (UTC)


 * Superb! Thank you! Jake V (talk) 07:50, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

Nice one! Of course, I'll need a lot of help in writing his biography; I'll start expanding it in my sandbox as soon as I receive the first information piece. Jake V (talk) 10:12, 21 May 2010 (UTC)

Crinius
Crinius. Looks like he ran for office. Auntieruth55 (talk) 18:36, 1 June 2010 (UTC)


 * Looks like.....Wilhelm Crinius       (50), bisher Direktor bei der Deutsche Philips GmbH,'ist zum Vorsitzenden der Geschäftsführung der Ernst Düllmann GmbH bestellt worden.       .here Auntieruth55 (talk) 01:05, 3 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh, and there might be something on him (perhaps his wife's name) in here ? Auntieruth55 (talk) 01:14, 3 June 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Ernst von Leyser
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Wehrmachtberichte for Alexander Löhr
Many thanks for the DYK, of course!

The WB are needed mainly for this one, but since the guy had 10 references, ignore the request unless you have the time. I've got those for 12 October 1941 and 30 (? - either LdW or ww2awards is wrong) May 1942 from LdW, so for those a page and volume reference is enough. The missing wordings are for 12 and 23 April 1941, 8 August 1941, 11 October 1941, 19 and 20 May 1942, 26 June 1944, 19 January and 9 May 1945. If you are too busy to translate them and place them in the article, just put them in bulk in my sandbox. Jake V (talk) 19:59, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

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Helmut Lent
Was Lent's wife's maiden name "Peterson" or "Petersen"? The text of the article uses both spellings and I could not get a clear answer from online sources. Thanks,  caknuck °  needs to be running more often  03:27, 6 June 2010 (UTC)

Wehrmachtbericht for J. Blaskowitz
A single one, for Johannes Blaskowitz (27 Sept. 1939), needless to say, still no need to rush it with Löhr Jake V (talk) 12:12, 8 June 2010 (UTC)


 * Please, take you time! Jake V (talk) 19:13, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

Indeed, I've noticed and I have just finished the translation in my language. It sure helps a lot. Danke schön --Jake V (talk) 08:47, 12 June 2010 (UTC)

Otto Pollmann
I notice you wrote a page on Otto Pollman and added this source; I’ve just had a glance at the back catalogue there; would you describe them as a reliable source? Xyl 54 (talk) 12:13, 9 June 2010 (UTC)


 * I’m OK with the notion he claimed 14 successes, or was credited with them; if Schaulen says he was credited with 14 then the statement is verifiable (I’ve put the reference back in BTW- I thought it was the source of that “most successful submarine hunter" comment)
 * what I’m querying is the (pretty fanciful) account at the "read-all-about-it" website which, apart from anything else, looks like the repository of a lot of (fairly nasty) fringe theories. I've put an explanation on the talk page.
 * My assumption about HMS Tigris is based on not finding any other losses attributable to Pollman; the list is here,but I've explained in detail on the talk page. Xyl 54 (talk) 01:03, 10 June 2010 (UTC)

GAs and oil
I've found some additional material that I'll add tomorrow and monday and will let you know. Regarding the oil, it's a political and environmental nightmare. Yes, he should take a stronger stance with BP, but it's going to be difficult since BP is a foreign company. I heard that this weekend he's having a conversation with the British PM, although I'm not sure where that will lead, since BP is a cultural icon in Britain. BP seems to have taken a bunch of shortcuts in drilling the well, including using a cheaper emergency shut off valve, and appears to have been understating also the amount of oil coming out of the valve. Clearly, at this point, they are trying to salvage the well, not necessarily salvage the Gulf, and this is infuriating. The oil will be in Europe at some point, probably later this summer. The amount of damage they have caused is unfathomable. I'm not sure what the president can actually do about it, now that it has happened. I would have hoped that the the requirements were made to use the right possible equipment, but apparently they did not drill the relief wells, which most other companies drill.

The last oyster harvest has finished and the oysters have left the warehouse; the industry is closed until further notice -- indefinitely-- which means thousands out of work.auntieruth (talk) 16:50, 12 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm going out of town tomorrow for the weekend, but will get to Klein, etc., when I get back. In the meantime, Gunther E. Rothenberg and Ramsay Weston Phipps are in GA awaiting some attention. These have a lot more info, although no pictures.  auntieruth (talk) 18:54, 16 June 2010 (UTC)

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question
I could use some help on something, and if you could email me, I'll fill you in on the details. auntieruth (talk) 21:39, 18 June 2010 (UTC)

Marseille
Now university is over I'm able to pay more attention to aces and aircraft again. I was reading in Tate that his medals were stolen from a Museum. Perhaps this should be mentioned? Do you have confirmation about this Bf 109 is the US that they claim Marseille flew? Is there a good chance of it being so? Dapi89 (talk) 11:01, 20 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Done. Dapi89 (talk) 10:28, 21 June 2010 (UTC)
 * I have no online reference for this Bf 109. I don't have the book either, although I seem to remember alerting you to its availablility a while back when we were discussing 'the crash 109'. Dapi89 (talk) 10:31, 21 June 2010 (UTC)

Tate might have made a mistake to include the Ds. I think he meant the OLs and Ss. The book is full of mistakes, particularly the dates - probably mostly printing errors. Dapi89 (talk) 20:16, 21 June 2010 (UTC)

Klein and Defrance ready
Louis Klein and Jean-Marie Defrance should be good to go now. I've got a couple of others in far better shape Ramsay Weston Phipps, Gunther E. Rothenberg, and Michel Ordener. I'll follow up on that email in a day or two as well. auntieruth (talk) 21:27, 24 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Louis Klein? Does it need more?  auntieruth (talk) 15:27, 27 June 2010 (UTC)

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List of Commando raids on the Atlantic wall
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Werner Kreipe
Hello. Do you have time to put together a basic article on Kreipe. I don't have the sources. Dapi89 (talk) 10:24, 11 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok. Thanks. Dapi89 (talk) 21:37, 11 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes. I had a mind to buy it. It might be a good view from the inside. Dapi89 (talk) 09:33, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Bodenplatte
I have nominated it for GA. What do you make of it? Are you able to review it? Dapi89 (talk) 10:54, 12 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Coningham was C-in-C RAF 2/TAC Air Force rseponsible for air superiority operations in the region. Ninth US Air Force was handed over to Conningham for the Bulge operation. Doolittle was C-in-C Eighth Air Force. It was present on the area, so I put him in the commanders box. Dapi89 (talk) 12:13, 12 August 2010 (UTC)
 * A recce mission = reconnaissance. Dapi89 (talk) 12:25, 12 August 2010 (UTC)
 * As far as I can see, he was only the co-ordinator of the Middle Rhine Fighter Sector (JG 2, 4, 11 and 53). JG Division 5 may have come under his command (Girbig says). He organised them and informed the GK about the mission, but the operation was under the co-ordination of Peltz. Dapi89 (talk) 15:24, 12 August 2010 (UTC)
 * He took part in the meeting of 5 December and met his GK. He told them the target and that Peltz was to lead the op. I am not sure how much he contributed to target selection, dates, orbat, forces etc. Dapi89 (talk) 15:38, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Unternehmen Paula
I've just about exhausted all the sources I have on this subject. Do have anything else? Do you think it might pass a GA? Dapi89 (talk) 17:05, 13 August 2010 (UTC)

Okay. I'll tie the two together. It was the only strategic operation launched by an air force during the campaign. It did not achieve its goals in a strategic sense and the ALA remained active and was not destroyed. Dapi89 (talk) 09:09, 14 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Forces involved: I am unsure which JG escorted which KG. So I have written it down rather than employed a table. Dapi89 (talk) 10:58, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

Adolf Galland
After our collaboration on Marseille, I was hoping we could get this one to Featured article status. Its about time he had a decent article. Cheers. Dapi89 (talk) 16:43, 14 August 2010 (UTC)
 * I think we're off to a decent start with the HC stuff. Hopefully it is detailed enough without being too long. I tried to stick to the key issues. Dapi89 (talk) 20:46, 15 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Do you think the High Command information is a fair reflection of the key issues? Dapi89 (talk) 14:24, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
 * No. I havn't read it. I have the First & the Last though. I wanted to save it for the personnal issues and perhaps use it in the HC sections. I was unsure though, if it was 100% objective (as it was written by Galland himself). If there is any problems with the edits I have made - they may be incomplete or semi-distorted by Caldwell, Baker and Kaplan - please go a head and ring the changes. And take your time. No rush. Dapi89 (talk) 13:54, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Can you check the award dates with your sources please. Dapi89 (talk) 16:12, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Can you check the details of Galland's post war private life? I remember you said you wanted to stick to his personal life. What do you make of things so far? I think I am going to use The First and the Last now to add some weight to the Baker book. Dapi89 (talk) 23:16, 6 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination for Walter Ohmsen
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Walter Ohmsen
I liked it. Dapi89 (talk) 19:10, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Walter Ohmsen
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Battle of the Heligoland Bight (1939) ‎
I can't seem to move the light dividing line further to the right. On my computer it looks far too far to the left. Dapi89 (talk) 17:01, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

GA/Walter Ohmsen
B, looks good. I've made some tweaks, etc. You had a few verb choices that seemed odd to me, and a couple other things. Read through and let me know if the meaning has remained the same. left a couple comments on the review page. auntieruth (talk) 18:50, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

Werner Mölders, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves in 1941?
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List of Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves recipients: 1943
I've dropped a few suggestions at the review page. Good luck with the articles. Buggie111 (talk) 14:31, 4 September 2010 (UTC)

Operation Donnerkeil
Yes. I believe this is in the article - he was promoted Jafu Schiff and took a Comms team on board Scharnhorst. Dapi89 (talk) 09:50, 12 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Cheers Bee. Dapi89 (talk) 12:13, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

Adolf Galland
Hello again. Are you able to contribute to the personal life now? I thought perhaps you would be far better off explaining his early life and post-war/later war career. My knowledge extends to the military parts. Dapi89 (talk) 19:50, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

Coordinator?
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Otto Kittel
I've made a start on this one. Do you have anything more on his early years? Once more I don't have the details! The Kurowski books say zip about him in this regard. Dapi89 (talk) 09:56, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

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dropping the ball
I really dropped the ball on your article. I apologize. I'm trying to finish my dissertation. Not an excuse, of course, but a reason for my absence. Am I forgiven? auntieruth (talk) 21:22, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

Otto Kittel
Can you add the Wehrmachtbericht, if any? What do you think? The date of birth for Manfred Kittel is not in the source, but it mentions he was 62 at the time of publishing in 2007 (Kurowski's book I mean) to it stands to reason it was sometime in 1945. Dapi89 (talk) 15:59, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * No problem. I'm sorry about the deletions, it was required by the GA. I didn't want to take them out and I don't agree with the policy. Nice changes. Dapi89 (talk) 11:22, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Nazi Germany versus German Reich or Greater German Reich
Since when has been technically correct meant much to Wikipedia! I agree the term GGR is the correct term, but arguing the case may not get you anywhere. I favour just "Germany" with the Swastika icon. Dapi89 (talk) 13:24, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I think that term may have been plagiarised by the Germans! I agree. I just tried it on the Kittel page, but I think now that a distinction needs to be made between just "Germany" (modern) and Nazi Germany (33-45). I think GGR is the better way to get this message across. Problem is the Germany link only goes to the modern nation, while N' Germ' goes to the Third Reich era and GGR is a mouthful. Dapi89 (talk) 13:35, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Douglas Bader
Could you add that please? Dapi89 (talk) 16:07, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Dunker :) Dapi89 (talk) 20:36, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Galland and Tuck
Thanks. Dapi89 (talk) 11:33, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Galland
Do you think it is ready for GA? I think I have covered everything in as much detail as I dare. Dapi89 (talk) 09:37, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Do you mind expanding on those parts, as you will understand better what you want? I take it you mean the points about his early gliding career and how that led to his interest in aviation. Dapi89 (talk)
 * I did it without waiting. Do you think it is enough. Dapi89 (talk) 18:02, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I've nominated it. As our resident expert on German personnel, both obscure and famous, hope you can help with the review. Dapi89 (talk) 11:48, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I'm crap with computer language and I don't know the icon for what you want. I tried it and failed. Sorry. Dapi89 (talk) 11:32, 13 October 2010 (UTC)

Ok. I changed the wording to make the article says this. You can put it back where it was if you like. No need for the note now. Dapi89 (talk) 09:48, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Do you think it is worth mentioning the Diamonds story - when Hitler gave him dud ones only for Goring to realise they were stones not diamonds. Dapi89 (talk) 18:23, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

Goltz
You're right, actually I thought the abbreviation would be more appropriate throughout the main part. Nevertheless feel free to change it, as I'm a bit short of time these days. All the best, --Jake V (talk) 18:08, 15 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Speaking of abbreviations, by the way, do you know what "z.V." stands for? I have encountered it mostly on officers with the rank of Generalmajor or Generalleutnant, usually aged individuals who were called back from retirement before the outbreak of WWII --Jake V (talk) 19:11, 15 October 2010 (UTC)

von Malapert
Seems okay. Dapi89 (talk) 18:10, 31 October 2010 (UTC)