Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2013/Project news

Welcome to the August 2013 edition of the Bugle!

Just when we'd highlighted that June's tally of Featured and A-Class articles was the highest this year, along comes July's list to break the record again...! This is a tribute not only to the editors and nominators of these quality articles, but to the reviewers who offer constructive criticism, and ultimately get behind the articles' promotion.

On that note, the MilHist reviewing awards for April–June were handed out last month. Dank, Nikkimaria, and AustralianRupert topped the list; you can see everyone's name here. Our thanks and congratulations to all of them.

Congratulations also to Cdtew and Tomobe03 on their inaugural A-Class medals, which we're sure will be only the first of many.

Among our regular departments this month, Nick-D's book review highlights a first-hand account of the special forces raid that led to the death of Osama bin Laden, and Sturmvogel_66's op-ed unveils his secrets to prolific contribution.

Don't forget that the Bugle is always looking for submissions in the form of news, book or other media reviews, and op-eds. You can leave draft contributions for a future issue at the newsroom, or ping the editors to review material in your user space.

Your editors, Ian Rose (talk) and Nick-D (talk)


 * The A-Class medal with Diamonds has been awarded to:
 * Hawkeye7: for Stanislaw Ulam, 509th Composite Group, and Operation Crossroads


 * The A-Class medal with Swords has been awarded to:
 * Ian Rose: for No. 84 Wing RAAF, Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Australian service, and William Hely
 * MisterBee1966: for List of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients (M), List of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients (P), and List of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients (R)


 * The A-Class medal has been awarded to:
 * Cdtew: for Fort Dobbs (North Carolina), James Moore (Continental Army officer), and Robert Howe (Continental Army officer)
 * Peacemaker67: for Artur Phleps, Helmuth Raithel, and Operation Southeast Croatia
 * Tomobe03: for Operation Storm, Operation Winter '94, and Minefields in Croatia


 * The contest department completed its 74th round of competition last month. A total of 40 articles were submitted by 7 editors. Parsecboy came first with 103 points from 12 entries to receive the Chevrons, followed by Tomobe03, who earned the Writer's Barnstar with 66 points from 11 entries. Honourable mentions go to Ian Rose (61 points) and Peacemaker67 (41 points). Abraham, B.S., Djmaschek and Zawed also fielded entries. Please submit any articles you are working on for this month's contest now.