User talk:MisterBee1966

Your GA nomination of Walter Nowotny

The article Walter Nowotny you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . It hasn't failed because it's basically a good article, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needed to be addressed. If these are fixed within seven days, the article will pass, otherwise it will fail. See Talk:Walter Nowotny for things needed to be addressed. Abraham, B.S. (talk) 23:38, 16 February 2009 (UTC)

Well done; an easy pass. Cheers, Abraham, B.S. (talk) 21:17, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Heinrich Bar

I don't know what to tell you. Usually at this point in an FAC candidacy, somebody will have either supported or opposed, even if there isn't much activity. Unfortunately, there are way too many articles at FAC right now, meaning that everybody is stretched too thin. It's possible that Sandy or Raul may restart this if nothing happens, but that's looking ahead. Another possibility is that the candidacy will be archived to reduce the number of active reviews. I hope it doesn't fail because of inactivity, but you should be aware of that possibility. For now it's probably best to stay patient, because it's on the feedback needed template, which can be seen here. Assuming it doesn't get archived, someone will eventually pay it some more attention. Giants2008 (17-14) 02:08, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Help required please

Hi Looks like the AFD for Karl Brommann is going well -- I am having a problem with a translation its for Spräher Staffel somthing to do with Radio or Signals I believe. Could you please assist ?--Jim Sweeney (talk) 11:34, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Thanks that makes more sense, no wonder it would not translate !--Jim Sweeney (talk) 12:10, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Heer infantry template

Hey there,

been watching your progress with this template, one question though. The side bar is called "numbered divisions"; was there any infantry divisions within the Heer that had names (excluding panzergrenadier units)?--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 09:36, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

Cheers :)--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 10:41, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

Ju 87

It got there. Thanks for the help. Dapi89 (talk) 20:09, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

I've put it up for peer review and requested opinions for FA status. The reviewing editor suggested I should push for FA. Dapi89 (talk) 22:15, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

I have put it forward for A-Class. Dapi89 (talk) 20:04, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

Cheers. On a personal note, is it possible that I could contact you via your e-mail? I have some questions about the German archives. I am currently doing some research into the relationship between the Luftwaffe and the Kriegsmarine. Dapi89 (talk) 22:47, 22 February 2009 (UTC)

SS Divisions

Yes I agree - I found something similar on the French Wiki which looked better then our version - I am trying to work on articles for smaller formations [Brigade] size that could be included. These are the ones that I have managed to find:-

• 1 SS Infantry Brigade (mot)
• 2 SS Infantry Brigade (mot)

• 4th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Brigade Nederland
• 5th SS Volunteer Sturmbrigade Wallonien
• 6th SS Volunteer Sturmbrigade Langemarck
• SS Cavalry Brigade
• Sturmbrigade Reichsführer SS
• SS Brigade Westfalen
• 8th SS Volunteer Sturmbrigade Frankreich
• 3rd Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade
• Schutzmannschaft-Brigade Siegling

Some of the above redirect to the Divisions they eventually become later in the war, which will need work on

I would suggest a suitable layout of the template would be;

• Panzer
• Panergrenadier
• Mountain
• Cavalry
• Waffen Division like 19th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (2nd Latvian)

--Jim Sweeney (talk) 09:18, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Looks a lot better - I moved 27th and 28th see if you agree --Jim Sweeney (talk) 10:39, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Question regarding "Waffen" divisions. Waffen means armed, and the information provided within one of the articles i looked at makes these look like infantry divisions. If that is the case i would suggest changing the name of the "Waffen" section to "Infantry".--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 13:24, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Another one, wernt the "police" divisions actually combat formations and not police units; shouldnt those two formations be transferred to one of the other areas: Panzer, Panzergrenadier, mountain, Cavalry, Waffen/Infantry etc?--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 13:27, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Yes I can see the point - Waffen / Panzergrenadier / Mountain are all Infantry Divisions of different types. We could also use Grenadier as the name as they were all Waffen Grenadier Divisions. The 4 SS were formed from the Orpo (not sure about the other) and were used in a policing role for much of the war until changed to Panzergrenadier. We would have to agree at what time period they are put onto the template as the older ones 1 SS 2 SS 3 SS wpould fit most of the sections. Infantry - Panzergrenadier - Panzer Jim Sweeney (talk) 13:45, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

I dont think there is a problem splitting the infantry divisions up by type like has been done, i.e. Mountain, Cav etc I would keep that.

If my understanding is correct all landser in the Heer were redesignated "Grenadiers" to "boost morale". I believe the same was applied to divisional names hence grenadier divisions. I dont want to be perdantic about this but i think infantry would be the better name for the section rather than Waffen or grenadier.

The 4th SS - that is a good point you have raised regarding there role that i was unaware of. If thats how they operated for a good deal of the time prehaps they should be left were they are?--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 13:50, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Okay, lets go for Infantry then MisterBee1966 (talk) 13:54, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Coolio--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 13:55, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

Agree Infantry Jim Sweeney (talk) 13:56, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

I have made some changes to Template:SS Divisions if you want to check thanks Jim Sweeney (talk) 10:25, 21 February 2009 (UTC)

Defense of the Reich

Cheers. On another note have you heard of this? The Finnish Secret service recorded Hitler without his knowledge during his visit to Finland on 4 June 1942. He was talking to Mannerheim about the state of the war effort. It has been released (sometime in 2004) and remains the only known recording of Hitler in a non-public tone. He is very frank about the situation. The link enclosed provides you with the recording itslef, just click on the top right. Dapi89 (talk) 16:00, 20 February 2009 (UTC)

re: Notability of Knight's Cross recipients

Ping! --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 01:51, 22 February 2009 (UTC)

Congratulations!

		The WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves
		By order of the coordinators of the Military history WikiProject, you are hereby awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of your contributions to seven featured lists on German military awards during the Second World War, and for contributing to four good articles and being instrumental in promoting three of them to A-Class status. For the coordinators, Kirill [pf] 04:26, 26 February 2009 (UTC)