Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2019/Project news

Welcome to the sixth Bugle edition for 2019!

This edition features a bumper book review section. discusses three recent books -- one covering the largest operation of the World War II New Guinea Campaign, another on Australian and American code-breakers and the other a myth-busting work on Australia in the Vietnam War. assesses a slightly elderly, but very worthwhile, account of the "Dambusters" raid of World War II. The section also includes links to reviews of five new works on a wide range of topics published elsewhere.

As usual, the article news section covers a diverse range of new featured and A-class content, many of which are part of long-running series reflecting the dedication of their nominators. Speaking of that, recently passed the milestone of 75 featured articles, which puts him in sixth place across the whole of Wikipedia -- well done for consistent output of high-quality content over more than nine years! has kindly gone through the archives of images promoted to featured picture status over the last few months, and included several not previously highlighted here.

Last, but far from least, has provided an op-ed discussing the Treaty of Versailles which ended World War I, but contributed to the outbreak of World War II.

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


 * The A-Class medal with Swords has been awarded to:
 * Cplakidas for Battle of Hulao, Battle of Petroe, and Battle of Andrassos.


 * The A-Class medal with Diamonds has been awarded to:
 * Peacemaker67 for James Park Woods, Yugoslav torpedo boat T8, and Roy Inwood.

The contest department completed its 142nd round of competition in May. In a bumper month, a total of 85 articles were submitted by nine editors. Sturmvogel 66 took out the competition with an incredible 180 points from 34 articles, while Parsecboy came second with 158 points from 24 articles. Sturmvogel 66 has been awarded the Chevrons for his achievement, and Parsecboy has received the Writer's Barnstar. Peacemaker67, Gog the Mild, Zawed, PlanespotterA230, AustralianRupert, Auntieruth55 and Djmaschek also contributed entries. Points will go towards the 2019 Military History Writers' Contest Cup, which will be decided at the end of the December contest. Please submit any articles you are working on for the next round of the competition now.