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Catrìona (talk) 17:42, 6 August 2018 (UTC)

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Great article, maybe you should do a DYK.

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Your submission at Articles for creation: German war crimes in Italy during World War II has been accepted

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Catrìona (talk) 13:18, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

Hello Turismond, thanks for your hard work on this article. I strongly suggest you do a DYK for it. Since you haven't made any DYK submissions yet, you won't need to do a review yourself. Edit: one suggestion for future articles. As per Identifying reliable sources, it's generally best practice to use scholarly sources, such as the encyclopedia that you cited on the Nazi war crimes in Italy article, in preference to journalistic sources or other sources not peer-reviewed and written by historians. Catrìona (talk) 13:19, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

@Catrìona: Thank you or having a look into the article and moving it into the main space. Turismond (talk) 21:28, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Murder of the family of Robert Einstein

On 26 August 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Murder of the family of Robert Einstein, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Robert Einstein, a cousin of Nobel Prize Laureate Albert Einstein, committed suicide less than a year after his family was murdered by German soldiers in World War II? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Murder of the family of Robert Einstein. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Murder of the family of Robert Einstein), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Your submission at Articles for creation: Borgo San Dalmazzo concentration camp has been accepted

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Catrìona (talk) 10:38, 28 August 2018 (UTC)

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Wilhelm Schmalz

Hi, nice work on the Axis war crimes in Italy article. I have a related question. The article on the general says that the charges against Schmalz were dropped, while the Axis war crimes article says that he was put on trial. Do you happen to know his fate? --K.e.coffman (talk) 06:28, 18 September 2018 (UTC)

@K.e.coffman: This source uses the word trial in regards to Schmalz: ...Vallucciole and Civitella della Chiana in the trial to lieutenant-general Wilhelm Schmalz. That is where I got the information from that he was placed on trial but it could of course be wrong. Turismond (talk) 06:34, 18 September 2018 (UTC)

Ah, he was acquitted as noted here: Italy and the Second World War: Alternative Perspectives. So "charges were dropped" is incorrect, as this implies there was no trial. --K.e.coffman (talk) 06:42, 18 September 2018 (UTC)

@K.e.coffman: This book source (in German) also states that there was a trial (Prozess). Turismond (talk) 06:44, 18 September 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Axis war crimes in Italy

On 19 September 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Axis war crimes in Italy, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that German soldiers and their Italian allies committed more than 5,000 war crimes in Italy during World War II? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Axis war crimes in Italy), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Alex Shih (talk) 00:02, 19 September 2018 (UTC)

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A year ago, you were recipient no. 2029 of Precious, a prize of QAI! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:31, 21 September 2019 (UTC)

USHMM encyclopedia on Italian camps

I now have access to the encyclopedia and am happy to share entries on specific camps if you would like to see them. Catrìona (talk) 01:11, 20 September 2018 (UTC)

@Catrìona: If you can, yes please. Turismond (talk) 01:14, 20 September 2018 (UTC)

I can't send the entire thing or post any copyrighted text to Wikipedia, but if you add your email address to your wikipedia account (see Wikipedia:Emailing users), I can send you individual entries. I suspect you're interested in Borgo san Dalmazzo and Fossoli, but are there any others that you'd like to see? Catrìona (talk) 01:35, 20 September 2018 (UTC)

@Catrìona: Now done. Turismond (talk) 07:46, 20 September 2018 (UTC)

@Catrìona: Thank you for the articles. The Borgo one included not much new stuff but the Fossoli one has some interesting information. Turismond (talk) 22:34, 20 September 2018 (UTC)

Waffen-SS veterans in post-war Germany

A nice sub-article to Waffen-SS, keep up the good work. Boves massacre may interest you and could use some more work and WP:RS citing. Kierzek (talk) 01:12, 24 September 2018 (UTC)

@Kierzek: Thank you. You are right, Boves could use some more work. Reliable sources aren't rare, I've seen it mentioned in lot's of places. I will put it next on the list of to do. In regards to the Waffen-SS article, I had hoped for more information for the commemoration section. There is a couple of images on commons on memorials, including a controversial destroyed and then relocated one, but the only sources I've come across are heavily right-wing tainted. Searching for current Waffen-SS commemorations leads to articles on Latvian and Estonian gatherings instead who recently sparked quite a bit of outrage. Turismond (talk) 02:15, 24 September 2018 (UTC)

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I second that. You are doing some great work. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 10:05, 26 September 2018 (UTC)

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Hello. Help improve the quality of the article Maureen Wroblewitz on B-Class articles. Thanks you. 113.160.130.156 (talk) 09:48, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

Sorry, can't help you there, not my area of expertise or interest. Turismond (talk) 10:11, 25 September 2018 (UTC)

That's a WP:SPA IP troll, since blocked. I was never pestered by that particular one, but have been by others who were similarly obsessed with obscure fashion models. They seem to try to recruit active good editors. If any other one canvasses you, I recommend checking their contributions; and, if you think it justified, as a public service both reverting their garbage on other users' Talk Pages, and posting at WP:ANI or one of its subpages. Unsurprisingly, IP users like that often set off experienced admins' sockpuppet alarms. Yrs (been there done that), Narky Blert (talk) 07:09, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

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Copyediting on The Holocaust in Italy

Thank you—I dropped the ball on that one! Catrìona (talk) 17:37, 4 October 2018 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Caiazzo massacre

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DYK nomination of Biblioteca della Comunità Israelitica

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DYK nomination of Raid of the Ghetto of Rome

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DYK for Caiazzo massacre

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Alex Shih (talk) 00:02, 13 October 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Biblioteca della Comunità Israelitica

On 14 October 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Biblioteca della Comunità Israelitica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the contents of the Biblioteca della Comunità Israelitica in Rome, with volumes dating back to the 16th century, were looted by Nazi Germany 75 years ago today, and never recovered? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Biblioteca della Comunità Israelitica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Biblioteca della Comunità Israelitica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Alex Shih (talk) 03:32, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

Schnez-Truppe

Hello: if you have time, maybe you could add some further detail (with RS sources) to this article. Your sub-section in Waffen-SS veterans in post-war Germany is more detailed than the linked article. Cheers, Kierzek (talk) 19:33, 14 October 2018 (UTC)

@Kierzek: Yes, I noticed that, too. The German Wikipedia article isn't all that much longer either. There is an article from the Sueddeutsche Zeitung that has a bit more detail then the others I saw. I will use it as a source when I have some time available. Turismond (talk) 04:46, 15 October 2018 (UTC)

@Kierzek: I have expanded the article now. A copy edit by you would be greatly appreciated. Turismond (talk) 04:34, 16 October 2018 (UTC)

Done. Keep up the fine work. It would make a nice DYK. Kierzek (talk) 10:46, 16 October 2018 (UTC)

@Kierzek: As far as DYK goes, it is already part of ALT 4 of Template:Did you know nominations/Waffen-SS veterans in post-war Germany which is the hook that has been approved. Turismond (talk) 22:43, 16 October 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Borgo San Dalmazzo concentration camp

On 15 October 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Borgo San Dalmazzo concentration camp, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Don Raimondo Viale was honoured as Righteous Among the Nations for assisting Jews who had escaped from the Borgo San Dalmazzo concentration camp? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Borgo San Dalmazzo concentration camp. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Borgo San Dalmazzo concentration camp), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Raid of the Ghetto of Rome

On 16 October 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Raid of the Ghetto of Rome, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Pope Pius XII did not condemn the roundup and deportation of more than a thousand Jews "under his very windows" 75 years ago today? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Raid of the Ghetto of Rome. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Raid of the Ghetto of Rome), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Alex Shih (talk) 00:02, 16 October 2018 (UTC)

9,599 hits! Congratulations for making our October statistics list! Yoninah (talk) 22:57, 18 October 2018 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Padule di Fucecchio massacre

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WP:RS sources

As I have said, keep up the good work. I do see that you like to use German sources and at times, websites for citing. Given this is English Wikipedia do try to use English RS sources when you can; also, be careful when using on-line sources or websites. As you may know, not all would be considered RS sources. They need to be one by a known historian (or historians), a mainline news source or respectable ones, which are shown to be objective with good editorial oversight. Just something to keep in mind. Cheers, Kierzek (talk) 13:54, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

Although it's important to use reliable sources, the reliability of a source is unrelated to the language that it's in. It is preferable to use English sources, which are more verifiable, but there's no requirement to do so and often there are benefits to using foreign-language sources (broader perspective, more detail, etc.). Catrìona (talk) 14:03, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

I agree there is no requirement and that is why I said, "when you can". It is preferred when available for readers benefit and cross-checking, but they are not always available or always the best source. Kierzek (talk) 14:14, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

I understand your concern about reliable sources and I do consider when adding information whether a source appears reliable or not. Two key problems I've come across are that I don't have the same access to good book sources you two have (I spend the majority of my time in remote locations with no access to books or a library at all). The second one is that, for subjects like Karl Brunner (SS general) or Max Troll, English language sources seem to be limited or none-existing. If I don't think a source quite qualifies as RS I generally only use it for non-controversial information (birth date & place, etc.), but if you think I have used a source that isn't really reliable or added something incorrect, please point it out and I will try to fix. More likely, in most cases, I have just misunderstood something or mis-translated and the fault is on my side rather than the source. Turismond (talk) 21:52, 22 October 2018 (UTC)

@Kierzek and Catrìona: Erich Isselhorst is a good example. There is little I could find on him in English sources (except the questionable Daily Mail article on the Nazi Hunter book, both by the same author), despite being sentenced to death for the murder of British POWs (most likely the up to 39 captured SAS members). Yad Vashem has a bit on him but nothing on the former events. The Bavarian State Library source is based on Joachim Lilla Staatsminister, leitende Verwaltungsbeamte und (NS-)Funktionsträger in Bayern 1918 bis 1945. The Gedenkorte Europa website, which I have only used for the Aktion Waldfest section but which I have used on other articles as well, belongs to the Studienkreis Deutscher Widerstand 1933–1945 and does state its sources on the relevant articles. Yad Vashem, I presume, automatically qualifies as RS source on the Holocaust. Lilla seems fine to me, also not exactly a historian, more of a collector of records (classified as an Archivist on the German Wikipedia). Gedenkorte Europa may fail the criteria but I haven't found anything there that doesn't state a source itself and I haven't found anything there that contradicts other RS sources. I would like to find a better source on the Aktion Waldfest as it may warrant an article but I haven't yet. Turismond (talk) 02:49, 23 October 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Roderick Stephen Hall

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Alex Shih (talk) 00:01, 23 October 2018 (UTC)

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The Holocaust in Italy

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@Twofingered Typist: Thank you for your great efforts on the article, it's much appreciated! Turismond (talk) 04:17, 24 October 2018 (UTC)

You're most welcome. Twofingered Typist (talk) 11:49, 24 October 2018 (UTC)

DYK nomination for List of Germans convicted of war crimes committed in Italy during World War II

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DYK for Padule di Fucecchio massacre

On 25 October 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Padule di Fucecchio massacre, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Padule di Fucecchio massacre, in which at least 174 Italian civilians were murdered, has been described as "one of the worst Nazi atrocities in Italy"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Padule di Fucecchio massacre. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Padule di Fucecchio massacre), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Karl Friedrich Titho

On 27 October 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Karl Friedrich Titho, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that SS-Untersturmführer Karl Friedrich Titho was dubbed the "Executioner of Fossoli" by the Italian media for his role in the execution of 67 prisoners at Fossoli di Carpi? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Karl Friedrich Titho. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Karl Friedrich Titho), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Max Troll

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Alex Shih (talk) 00:01, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

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	For your fine contributions to Wikipedia in the area of the history of Nazi Germany and World War II, I award you this barnstar. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Kierzek (talk) 20:53, 31 October 2018 (UTC)

DYK for List of Germans convicted of war crimes committed in Italy during World War II

On 3 November 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article List of Germans convicted of war crimes committed in Italy during World War II, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that most Germans who committed war crimes in Italy during World War II never faced justice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/List of Germans convicted of war crimes committed in Italy during World War II. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, List of Germans convicted of war crimes committed in Italy during World War II), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for The Holocaust in Italy

On 15 November 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Holocaust in Italy, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 694 Italians have been recognised as Righteous Among the Nations for risking their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust in Italy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Holocaust in Italy. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, The Holocaust in Italy), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for List of Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS divisions that committed war crimes in Italy

On 25 November 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article List of Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS divisions that committed war crimes in Italy, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS were thought to have committed war crimes against Italians during World War II in retaliation for Italy's surrender? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, List of Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS divisions that committed war crimes in Italy), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:12, 25 November 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Desk murderer

On 26 November 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Desk murderer, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that for his role in the Holocaust, Adolf Eichmann was described as a desk murderer by Hannah Arendt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Desk murderer. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Desk murderer), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 26 November 2018 (UTC)

A good article and hook, just slightly misleading ;) - It doesn't say she coined the word, but could make a superficially reading person think she did. Anyway, I always love to see "my name" - unfortunately not related. - Next time just code [[desk murderer]], no pipe neded for just the first letter lower case. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:09, 26 November 2018 (UTC)

Thanks for your feedback, Gerda. Sure she isn't related to you in any way? Just add yourself to the family tree at the bottom of the article. I won't tell! Turismond (talk) 04:28, 27 November 2018 (UTC)

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DYK for Waffen-SS veterans in post-war Germany

On 3 December 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Waffen-SS veterans in post-war Germany, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS veterans formed a 40,000-strong secret army in West Germany in 1949? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Waffen-SS veterans in post-war Germany. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Waffen-SS veterans in post-war Germany), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Schnez-Truppe

On 3 December 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Schnez-Truppe, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS veterans formed a 40,000-strong secret army in West Germany in 1949? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Schnez-Truppe), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Memoriale della Shoah

On 6 December 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Memoriale della Shoah, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 75 years ago today, the first Holocaust train from Milan left Platform 21 of the Milano Centrale railway station for Auschwitz carrying 169 Jews, of whom only 5 survived the Holocaust? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Memoriale della Shoah. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Memoriale della Shoah), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for National Zeitung

On 18 December 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article National Zeitung, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the far-right newspaper National Zeitung received funding from the West German government? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/National Zeitung. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, National Zeitung), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Befehlsnotstand

On 18 December 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Befehlsnotstand, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in German war crimes trials after World War II, Befehlsnotstand, the necessity to obey orders, was successfully used as a defence, but was rarely justified? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Befehlsnotstand. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Befehlsnotstand), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Roses for the Prosecutor

Hi, I just promoted your hook to prep, and also edited the article for grammar. In the Production section you had written that the production company had made some "critical films"; I changed that to "poorly received" films. If that's not correct, please fix it. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 19:53, 20 December 2018 (UTC)

@Yoninah: Sorry for the late reply. Looking at the German source again, the films were indeed poorly received because they were socially critical, targeting the church, press and, next, justice system. I will amend the article to make this clearer. Thanks for your copy edit. Turismond (talk) 02:44, 22 December 2018 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

Best wishes for this holiday season! Thank you for your Wiki contributions in 2018. May 2019 be prosperous and joyful. --K.e.coffman (talk) 22:40, 21 December 2018 (UTC) Noël ~ καλά Χριστούγεννα ~ З Калядамі ~ חנוכה שמח ~ Gott nytt år!

@K.e.coffman: Thank you and the same to you! Turismond (talk) 02:47, 22 December 2018 (UTC)

DYK for Roses for the Prosecutor

On 22 December 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Roses for the Prosecutor, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 1959 West German film Roses for the Prosecutor was one of the rare post-war German films that openly discussed the Nazi justice system? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Roses for the Prosecutor. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Roses for the Prosecutor), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Monrovia Church massacre

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Help needed

Hi Turismund. Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if you might be able to help out. Buidhe is within the checking of two cites of getting Escape of Viktor Pestek and Siegfried Lederer from Auschwitz to FA. She hasn't edited for over two weeks and her nomination, after a lot of work, is in danger of being timed out. To satisfy the source reviewer I, or they, need sight of pages 192 and 199 of Terezin by Ehrmann, published by the Council of Jewish Communities in the Czech Lands in 1965. Specifically Erich Kulka's "Terezin a Mask for Auschwitz". I don't suppose that you have access to a copy, or know of an editor who might? Thanks. Gog the Mild (talk) 16:45, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

@Gog the Mild: I'm sorry, I don't have access to the book and I don't know of anybody who does. You are right, Buidhe hasn't edited for a rather unusual length of time. Have you tried to find out whether everything is alright, by email for example? Turismond (talk) 23:46, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for checking. Re Buidhe, I dislike intruding on editors' privacy, but I think that in this case I will. Gog the Mild (talk) 23:52, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

@Gog the Mild: Did you succeed in contacting Buidhe and find out whether everything is ok? It has been almost 2 month and still no edit! Turismond (talk) 04:33, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

Hi Turismond. I got hold of the source needed to get Buidhe's FAC over the line and sent her an email on 4 March telling that it had passed, and that "There are a number of editors, including me, who are concerned about your sudden cessation of editing". I have heard nothing back. I do not take this to be a good sign, but cannot think of anything further I can do. Gog the Mild (talk) 22:21, 2 April 2019 (UTC)

@Gog the Mild: No, not much you can do, but indeed concerning. Buidhe (Catrìona) was a very dedicated editor and very helpful, always available for advice. Let's hope everything is ok! Thanks for letting me know. Turismond (talk) 00:09, 3 April 2019 (UTC)

Hi Turismond. It has been pointed out to me by User:Serial Number 54129 that Buidhe made a single, minor edit on 5 April. So my worst fears are unfounded. Gog the Mild (talk) 21:25, 11 April 2019 (UTC)

@Gog the Mild: Thank you, that is some positive news! Turismond (talk) 23:52, 12 April 2019 (UTC)

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Precious anniversary

Precious

Two years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:19, 21 September 2020 (UTC)