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Today's featured articles
- 20 Jun 2024 – Japanese aircraft carrier Hiyō (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
- 13 Jun 2024 – Battle of Villers-Bocage (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
- 11 Jun 2024 – Ronald Reagan (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
- 08 Jun 2024 – Bill Newton (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
Did you know
- 07 Jun 2024 – Ernest J. King (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Hawkeye7 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – LACE (satellite) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by SpacePod9 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jun 2024 – Ștefan Tita (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Dahn (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2024 – Chenqiao Mutiny (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lyn1644 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 May 2024 – Command information newspaper (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cielquiparle (t · c); see discussion
- 27 May 2024 – Battle of Dollar (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by CSJJ104 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 May 2024 – Battle of Stainmore (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by CSJJ104 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 May 2024 – William Henry Harrison Seeley (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by CommissarDoggo (t · c); see discussion
- 21 May 2024 – Voluntary war (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Davidbena (t · c); see discussion
- 19 May 2024 – Siege of Durham (1006) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by CSJJ104 (t · c); see discussion
- (2 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 07 Jun 2024 – Reactions to the Israel–Hamas war (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Josethewikier (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 05 Jun 2024 – List of battles in Penghu (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Toweli (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 05 Jun 2024 – Prehistoric Irish battles (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 05 Jun 2024 – List of conflicts in Canada (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 04 Jun 2024 – Campaign desk (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Orangemike (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 03 Jun 2024 – Conquest of Hadoti (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Based Kashmiri (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 03 Jun 2024 – Conquest of Mandaran (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Based Kashmiri (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 01 Jun 2024 – Polish raid on Kievan Rus' (1136) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 01 Jun 2024 – Battle of Doljești and Orbic (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Cocobb8 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 01 Jun 2024 – Campaigns of Nader Shah (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Based Kashmiri (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- (30 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 06 Jun 2024 – 2024 F-35 crash (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by MKFI (t · c): concern
- 03 Jun 2024 – Cable 1971 (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by GB fan (t · c): concern
- 03 Jun 2024 – Charles Pitt (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Cielquiparle (t · c): concern
- 01 Jun 2024 – Battle of Wan (1726) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Southasianhistorian8 (t · c): concern
- 01 Jun 2024 – Battle of Ghanaur (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Southasianhistorian8 (t · c): concern
- 01 Jun 2024 – Battle of Anandpur (1703) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Southasianhistorian8 (t · c): concern
- 03 Jun 2024 – Henschel Projekt P.75 (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by ZLEA (t · c) was deproded by Rlandmann (t · c) on 04 Jun 2024
- 26 May 2024 – Hua Qing minigun (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by MSG17 (t · c) was deleted
- 24 May 2024 – 731 Signal Squadron (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Jlwoodwa (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in the United States (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in Wisconsin (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in Virginia (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in Ohio (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in New York (state) (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in Missouri (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in Michigan (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in Maryland (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in Maine (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Category:Battles of the War of 1812 in Iowa (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nederlandse Leeuw (t · c); see discussion
- (50 more...)
Templates for discussion
- 06 Jun 2024 – Template:Chinese conflicts (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Walsh90210 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jun 2024 – Template:Tamandaré-class frigate weapons and sensors fit (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Gonnym (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 04 Jun 2024 – Sweartgar II of Sweden (talk · edit · hist) →Sverker II of Sweden was RfDed by Rosguill (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jun 2024 – Sweartgar II (talk · edit · hist) →Sverker II of Sweden was RfDed by Rosguill (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2024 – British intelligence services (talk · edit · hist) →MI6 was RfDed by UndercoverClassicist (t · c); see discussion
- 30 May 2024 – Oh, do not cry. Be good children and we will all meet in Heaven. (talk · edit · hist) →Andrew Jackson was RfDed by Bungle (t · c); see discussion
- 22 May 2024 – Islamic Insurgency in Somalia (2007-Present) (talk · edit · hist) →2007 timeline of the War in Somalia was RfDed by CycloneYoris (t · c); see discussion
- 21 May 2024 – Battles of Bohorodychne and Krasnopillia (talk · edit · hist) →Battle of Donbas (2022) was RfDed by SaintPaulOfTarsus (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Apr 2024 – Islamist insurgency in Somalia (2007-present) (talk · edit · hist) →2007 timeline of the War in Somalia was RfDed by Pppery (alt) (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Apr 2024 – Islamist insurgency in Somalia (2007–present) (talk · edit · hist) →War in Somalia (2006–2009) was RfDed by Pppery (alt) (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Apr 2024 – DZHH-AM (talk · edit · hist) →Philippine Air Force was RfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Apr 2024 – USS Pueblo (AGER-2 (talk · edit · hist) →USS Pueblo (AGER-2) was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- (2 more...)
Files for discussion
- 29 May 2024 – File:Rafah displacement camp airstrike.webp (talk · edit · hist) (on Tel al-Sultan massacre) was FfDed by Wcam (t · c); see discussion
- 25 May 2024 – File:Seal of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF).svg (talk · edit · hist) (on Bangladesh Air Force) FfDed by Kys5g (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 05 Jun 2024 – Jozo Tomasevich (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Peacemaker67 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Jun 2024 – Battle of Plum Point Bend (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Hog Farm (t · c); see discussion
- 24 May 2024 – Tetricus I (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Iazyges (t · c); see discussion
- 18 May 2024 – John Savage (soldier) (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Grosseteste (t · c); see discussion
- 09 May 2024 – Shigi Qutuqu (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Feb 2024 – Turabay dynasty (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Al Ameer son (t · c); see discussion
- 25 May 2024 – Sam Manekshaw (talk · edit · hist) FA nominated by Matarisvan (t · c) was not promoted; see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – Fort Corcoran (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – Boot Monument (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – Battle of Saipan (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – Henry Macandrew (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – CSS General Earl Van Dorn (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – Battle of Tinian (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – Battle of La Haye-du-Puits (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – Henry Biard (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – HMS Sardonyx (1919) (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- undated – Sihanouk Trail (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
- (1 more...)
Good article nominees
- 07 Jun 2024 – Sentient (intelligence analysis system) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Very Polite Person (t · c); start discussion
- 02 Jun 2024 – British nuclear weapons and the Falklands War (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Nick-D (t · c); start discussion
- 01 Jun 2024 – HMS Glenmore (1796) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ykraps (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2024 – Bill Crawford-Compton (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Zawed (t · c); see discussion
- 31 May 2024 – Battle of Lewisburg (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TwoScars (t · c); start discussion
- 29 May 2024 – CSS General Polk (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Hog Farm (t · c); see discussion
- 26 May 2024 – Japanese destroyer Natsuzuki (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (t · c); start discussion
- 25 May 2024 – HMS Menace (1915) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Simongraham (t · c); see discussion
- 23 May 2024 – First Hunnic War (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Jonharojjashi (t · c); start discussion
- 20 May 2024 – Constantine II (emperor) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Snowsoftime (t · c); start discussion
- (26 more...)
Featured article reviews
- 20 May 2024 – Northrop YF-23 (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Steve7c8 (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Feb 2024 – Edward I of England (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by JimKillock (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Nov 2023 – Battle of Red Cliffs (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by A455bcd9 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Oct 2023 – Byzantine Empire (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by SandyGeorgia (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 22 May 2024 – Galatian War (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Iazyges (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 06 Jun 2024 – Leonid Brezhnev (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Emiya1980 (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jun 2024 – Black War (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by KlayCax (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jun 2024 – Alexander the Great (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by 142.186.63.204 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 May 2024 – Frederick the Great (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Emiya1980 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 May 2024 – Emir Abdelkader (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by 808 AD (t · c); see discussion
- 27 May 2024 – Benito Mussolini (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Emiya1980 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 May 2024 – Deep state in the United States (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Philomathes2357 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 May 2024 – Russian Civil War (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by WhatamIdoing (t · c); see discussion
- 19 May 2024 – Russo-Ukrainian War (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Pofka (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Apr 2024 – Israel–Hamas war (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by BilledMammal (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 14 May 2024 – Wolfgang Larrazábal (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by McPhail (t · c); see discussion
- 04 May 2024 – Regency of Algiers (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Scope creep (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2024 – Nezak Huns (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by TrangaBellam (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Mar 2024 – Muckrach Castle (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Kj cheetham (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 06 Jun 2024 – Chang Hsueh-liang (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Zhang Xueliang by SilverStar54 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jun 2024 – Sexual and gender-based violence in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Sexual violence in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel by TRCRF22 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jun 2024 – 444th Air Expeditionary Squadron (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 444th Bombardment Squadron by Lineagegeek (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jun 2024 – Srebrenica massacre (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Srebrenica genocide by Njamu (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2024 – Muhammad Ayub Khan (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Ayub Khan by Schwede66 (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2024 – KMW+Nexter Defense Systems (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to KNDS by Cremastra (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Jun 2024 – Nir Oz massacre (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Nir Oz attack by Vice regent (t · c); see discussion
- 31 May 2024 – Watergate (architecture) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Water gate by Mia Mahey (t · c); see discussion
- 31 May 2024 – Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (2023–present) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip by Vice regent (t · c); see discussion
- 31 May 2024 – Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (disambiguation) by Vice regent (t · c); see discussion
- (14 more...)
Articles to be merged
- 05 Jun 2024 – Philippine Navy HDP-2200 Future Offshore Patrol Vessel (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Wonhoe-class offshore patrol vessel by Ominae (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jun 2024 – Wonhoe-class offshore patrol vessel (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Philippine Navy HDP-2200 Future Offshore Patrol Vessel by Ominae (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jun 2024 – Skoda houfnice vz 14 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 10 cm M. 14 Feldhaubitze by Denniss (t · c); see discussion
- 31 May 2024 – Tamil genocide (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to War crimes during the final stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War by Kalanishashika (t · c); see discussion
- 30 May 2024 – Nuer massacre (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Juba Nuer Massacre by JustBeCool (t · c); see discussion
- 26 May 2024 – Conflict resolution research (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Conflict resolution by HudecEmil (t · c); see discussion
- 26 May 2024 – Good-bye France (You'll Never Be Forgotten by the U.S.A.) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Goodbye, France by Samoasambia (t · c); see discussion
- 22 May 2024 – Beylerbey (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Beglerbegi by Aintabli (t · c); see discussion
- 22 May 2024 – Battle of Konotop (2022) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Northern Ukraine campaign by SaintPaulOfTarsus (t · c); see discussion
- 21 May 2024 – Battle of Enerhodar (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Southern Ukraine campaign by SaintPaulOfTarsus (t · c); see discussion
- (57 more...)
Articles to be split
- 06 Jun 2024 – Xiongnu (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kepler-1229b (t · c); see discussion
- 31 May 2024 – 2024 Kharkiv offensive (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Super Dromaeosaurus (t · c); see discussion
- 13 May 2024 – Mercedes-Benz G-Class (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by A75 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Apr 2024 – MRAP (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Whyme943 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Apr 2024 – Al-Shifa Hospital siege (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dylanvt (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Space marine (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Yodin (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2024 – Submarine (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jan 2024 – Belarusian and Russian partisan movement (2022–present) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Charles Essie (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jan 2024 – Anti-Peruvian sentiment (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Jdcooper (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Dec 2023 – Breton Revolutionary Army (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Jaztie não é árabe (t · c); see discussion
- (32 more...)
Articles for creation
- 04 Jun 2024 – Draft:Maribeth O. Ferrer (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Gradye80 (t · c)
- 04 Jun 2024 – Draft:1986 Miran Shah incident (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 2001:448A:2050:6E49:29A8:C721:2FA7:AE4F (t · c)
- 03 Jun 2024 – Draft:Byian Phyu massacre (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by TheTechie (t · c)
- 03 Jun 2024 – Draft:Crossing the Gulf of Bothnia (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Dushnilkin (t · c)
- 02 Jun 2024 – Draft:Hyperbola-1 (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Puck1737172 (t · c)
- 31 May 2024 – Draft:Lieutenant Colonel Robert Anwyll (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Sheckles384 (t · c)
- 31 May 2024 – Draft:128th Field Artillery Regiment (United States) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by The howling cow (t · c)
- 30 May 2024 – Draft:Myrtle the Parachick (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by WillSlams (t · c)
- 26 May 2024 – Draft:Elbit Crossbow (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Admiralis-generalis-Aladeen (t · c)
- 25 May 2024 – Draft:War in Gotland (1524) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Gvssy (t · c)
- (60 more...)
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IRC cloak request
Hi there. We had an IRC cloak request from a user called WikiCopter; I presume it was you. If it was not, please ignore this message! Unfortunately you filled out a request to change your cloak, and therefore some steps were not followed. We have your memo, but we just need to confirm that you were the one to file the request. An quick note on on my Meta-Wiki talk page would be best. Many thanks, PeterSymonds (talk) 18:17, 15 January 2013 (UTC)