User:Jim Sweeney/DYK

List of Jim Sweeney's Did You Know articles, also see Wikipedia:List of Wikipedians by number of DYKs.

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Douglas Alexander Graham edit

On 7 April, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Douglas Alexander Graham, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 21:36, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars edit

On 2 June, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 17:13, 2 June 2008 (UTC)

1st Canadian Parachute Battalion edit

On 19 July, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Daniel Case (talk) 15:05, 19 July 2008 (UTC)

Henri Josef Fenet edit

On 11 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Henri Joseph Fenet, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 09:31, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Eugene Vaulot edit

On 11 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Eugene Vaulot, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 03:02, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

1 SS Infantry Brigade edit

On February 28, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1 SS Infantry Brigade, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Shubinator (talk) 22:50, 28 February 2009 (UTC)

Paul Egger edit

On February 26, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Paul Egger, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Dravecky (talk) 20:21, 26 February 2009 (UTC)

The United Kingdom in World War I edit

On May 18, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The United Kingdom in World War I, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Shubinator 10:01, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

Indian Army during World War II edit

On October 10, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Indian Army during World War II, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (see the pageview stats^(?)) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

So Why 13:26, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

Robert Peverell Hichens edit

On December 3, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Robert Peverell Hichens, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page _{(here's how)} and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 11:41, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance Tracked edit

On January 29, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 18:00, 29 January 2010 (UTC)

No.10 (Inter-Allied) Commando edit

On April 25, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article No.10 (Inter-Allied) Commando, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 25 April 2010 (UTC)

No. 2 Commando edit

On May 11, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article No. 2 Commando, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 11 May 2010 (UTC)

Operation Aquatint edit

On June 13, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Aquatint, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 18:02, 13 June 2010 (UTC)

Bardia raid edit

On June 21, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bardia raid, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 00:03, 21 June 2010 (UTC)

Operation Postmaster edit

On June 24, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Postmaster, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 00:03, 24 June 2010 (UTC)

Battle of Hill 170 edit

On June 28, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Battle of Hill 170, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 12:03, 28 June 2010 (UTC)

Operation Loyton edit

On July 4, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Loyton, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Courcelles (talk) 06:03, 4 July 2010 (UTC)

Operation Houndsworth edit

On July 7, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Houndsworth, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:04, 7 July 2010 (UTC)

Operation Checkmate (commando raid) edit

On July 11, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Checkmate (commando raid), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 12:04, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

Operation Collar (commando raid) edit

On July 13, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Collar (commando raid), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:03, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

Operation Anglo edit

On July 23, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Anglo, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

-- Cirt (talk) 18:03, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

Kidnap of General Kreipe edit

On July 27, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kidnap of General Kreipe, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:03, 27 July 2010 (UTC)

Operation Anklet edit

On August 1, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Anklet, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 06:05, 1 August 2010 (UTC)

Operation Titanic edit

On August 6, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Titanic, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Operation Archway edit

On August 6, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Archway, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

Invasion of Elba edit

On 13 August, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Invasion of Elba, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:04, 13 August 2010 (UTC)

Twin Pimples raid edit

On 17 August 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Twin Pimples raid, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

No. 4 Commando edit

On 2 September 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article No. 4 Commando, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

Operation Musketoon edit

On 16 September 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Musketoon, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:03, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

HMS Avenger (D14) edit

On 10 October 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article HMS Avenger (D14), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 12:03, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

Attacker class escort carrier edit

On 12 October 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Attacker class escort carrier, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 00:03, 12 October 2010 (UTC)

HMS Vindex (D15) edit

On 20 October 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article HMS Vindex (D15), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 12:05, 20 October 2010 (UTC)

Nairana class escort carrier edit

On 23 October 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nairana class escort carrier, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 12:04, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

HMS Nairana (D05) edit

On 23 October 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article HMS Nairana (D05), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 18:02, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

Stanley Gordon Orr edit

On 28 October 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stanley Gordon Orr, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Rlevse • Talk • 06:03, 28 October 2010 (UTC)

Ronald Cuthbert Hay edit

On 5 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ronald Cuthbert Hay, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

-- Cirt (talk) 18:05, 5 November 2010 (UTC)

Francis Dawson-Paul edit

On 6 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Francis Dawson-Paul, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 18:04, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

William Henry Atkinson edit

On 7 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Henry Atkinson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that World War II aviator William Atkinson is the highest scoring fighter ace of the Royal Canadian Navy and the last ace from The Commonwealth? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

-- Cirt (talk) 00:05, 7 November 2010 (UTC)

Richard John Cork edit

On 7 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Richard John Cork, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Battle of Britain fighter ace Richard Dickie Cork was the only Fleet Air Arm pilot to shoot down five aircraft in a day? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 18:06, 7 November 2010 (UTC)

List of Second World War British airborne battalions edit

On 5 April 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article List of Second World War British airborne battalions, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the emblem of Bellerophon riding the flying horse Pegasus was designed for British airborne forces during the Second World War? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:04, 5 April 2011 (UTC)

Operation Deadstick edit

On 14 April 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Deadstick, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the first Allied soldier killed during the Normandy landings was part of Operation Deadstick? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

1st Airlanding Brigade (United Kingdom) edit

On 26 April 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1st Airlanding Brigade (United Kingdom), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that around 252 glider infantry of the 1st Airlanding Brigade were drowned during the Allied invasion of Sicily? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

Philip Hugh Whitby Hicks edit

On 30 April 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Philip Hugh Whitby Hicks, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Brigadier Philip Hicks, the commander of an airborne brigade, had to swim ashore during the Allied invasion of Sicily? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

4th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom) edit

On 6 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 4th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during the Battle of Arnhem the 4th Parachute Brigade suffered 78 per cent casualties? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

156th Parachute Battalion (United Kingdom) edit

On 9 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 156th Parachute Battalion (United Kingdom), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after the Battle of Arnhem, the British 156th Parachute Battalion was reduced to only 68 men? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 06:04, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

Operation Mallard edit

On 11 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Mallard, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that on 6 June 1944 during Operation Mallard, Tetrarchs became the first tanks to be flown into battle? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

11th Parachute Battalion (United Kingdom) edit

On 11 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 11th Parachute Battalion (United Kingdom), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during the Battle of Kos a British Parachute Company captured the airfield, despite there being 4,000 defenders? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

8th (Midlands) Parachute Battalion edit

On 22 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 8th (Midlands) Parachute Battalion, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after World War II the 8th (Midlands) Parachute Battalion had to deal with riots in Tel Aviv? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 22 May 2011 (UTC)

9th (Eastern and Home Counties) Parachute Battalion edit

On 24 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 9th (Eastern and Home Counties) Parachute Battalion, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Paratroop dog Glen of the 9th Parachute Battalion was killed during the Normandy Landings and is buried in a British war cemetery? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion edit

On 28 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after World War II, 252 men of the 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion were charged with mutiny? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion edit

On 2 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the 5th Parachute Battalion wore a Hunting Stewart tartan patch behind their cap badges? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

16th (Parachute) Field Ambulance edit

On 11 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 16th (Parachute) Field Ambulance, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that on 20 November 1943, a wounded surgeon from the 16th (Parachute) Field Ambulance carried out over 150 operations? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

127th (Parachute) Field Ambulance edit

On 12 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 127th (Parachute) Field Ambulance, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that between October 1944 and January 1945 the 127th (Parachute) Field Ambulance (badge pictured) treated 628 casualties and carried out 214 surgical operations? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 06:03, 12 June 2011 (UTC)

1st Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom) edit

On 15 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1st Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the 1st Parachute Brigade earned their nickname Red Devils during the Tunisian Campaign? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 12:03, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

10th Parachute Battalion (United Kingdom) edit

On 16 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 10th Parachute Battalion (United Kingdom), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Captain Lionel Queripel of the 10th Parachute Battalion was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Arnhem? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Operation Fustian edit

On 18 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Fustian, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that it was during Operation Fustian in 1943, that artillery was first flown into combat? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

6th (Royal Welch) Parachute Battalion edit

On 24 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 6th (Royal Welch) Parachute Battalion, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the only casualties during Operation Slapstick were from the 6th (Royal Welch) Parachute Battalion? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

181st (Airlanding) Field Ambulance edit

On 26 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 181st (Airlanding) Field Ambulance, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that only ten men of the 181st (Airlanding) Field Ambulance returned from the Battle of Arnhem? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

195th (Airlanding) Field Ambulance edit

On 2 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 195th (Airlanding) Field Ambulance, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during World War II, an officer from a British airborne forces unit recommended a German NCO for the Iron Cross? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:02, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Operation Turkey Buzzard edit

On 3 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Turkey Buzzard, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1943, Horsa gliders were towed 3,200 miles (5,100 km) from England to Tunisia during Operation Turkey Buzzard without knowing whether this would be possible? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Calmer Waters 16:03, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

225th (Parachute) Field Ambulance edit

On 6 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 225th (Parachute) Field Ambulance, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the 225th (Parachute) Field Ambulance a British airborne forces unit, became responsible for the medical welfare of German U-boat crews? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:02, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

Battle of Breville edit

On 6 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Battle of Breville, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that on 12 June 1944, during the Battle of Breville, friendly fire killed the commander of the attacking force and wounded two British brigadiers? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

Operation Slapstick edit

On 19 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Slapstick, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Operation Slapstick, part of the Allied invasion of Italy, was only planned after the Italians had offered to let them land unopposed? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:06, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

133rd (Parachute) Field Ambulance edit

On 24 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 133rd (Parachute) Field Ambulance, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that at the end of World War II, the British 133rd (Parachute) Field Ambulance were responsible for the medical care of 4,500 Russian prisoners of war? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 08:03, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

1st Airlanding Light Regiment edit

On 27 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1st Airlanding Light Regiment, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the British 1st Airlanding Light Regiment used the American 75 mm pack howitzer during the Battle of Arnhem? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 21:11, 25 July 2011 (UTC) 13:43, 27 July 2011 (UTC)

224th (Parachute) Field Ambulance edit

On 3 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 224th (Parachute) Field Ambulance, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in Normandy on 7 June 1944, the surgeons of the 224th (Parachute) Field Ambulance kept on operating, despite being surrounded on three sides by German forces, the nearest being only 300 yards (270 m) away? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/224th (Parachute) Field Ambulance.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 3 August 2011 (UTC)

Battle of Merville Gun Battery edit

On 30 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Battle of Merville Gun Battery, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that despite being captured on D-Day, 6 June 1944 by British paratroops, the Merville Gun Battery remained in German hands until 17 August? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Merville Gun Battery.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 07:03, 30 August 2011 (UTC)

Operation Hasty edit

On 18 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Operation Hasty, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during Operation Hasty in Italy, a German division was kept in reserve because of the presence of 60 British parachutists? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Operation Hasty.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

3rd Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom) edit

On 21 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 3rd Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that while preparing for the air assault over the River Rhine, the commanders of the 3rd Parachute Brigade were told to expect almost a third of their strength to become casualties? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/3rd Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:03, 21 September 2011 (UTC)

5th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom) edit

On 25 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 5th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1945 a Japanese battalion was rearmed to serve alongside the British 5th Parachute Brigade in the Far East? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/5th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 22:23, 25 September 2011 (UTC)

6th Airborne Division in Palestine edit

On 23 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 6th Airborne Division in Palestine, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in July 1946, the 6th Airborne Division placed a cordon around Tel Aviv and searched every building looking for those responsible for the King David Hotel bombing? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/6th Airborne Division in Palestine.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:02, 23 October 2011 (UTC)

2nd Parachute Brigade in Southern France edit

On 11 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 2nd Parachute Brigade in Southern France, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in August 1944, eighty Germans were taken prisoner by a British sergeant of the 2nd Parachute Brigade? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2nd Parachute Brigade in Southern France.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:04, 11 November 2011 (UTC)

6th Airborne Division advance to the River Seine edit

On 30 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 6th Airborne Division advance to the River Seine, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in nine days in August 1944, the 6th Airborne Division liberated 400 square miles (1,000 km²) of France and captured over 1,000 German prisoners? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/6th Airborne Division advance to the River Seine.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:02, 30 October 2011 (UTC)

British cavalry during the First World War edit

On 19 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article British cavalry during the First World War, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that on 22 August 1914, a British cavalryman in the Great War fired in anger during combat, the first time that had happened on mainland Europe since the Battle of Waterloo 99 years earlier? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/British cavalry during the First World War. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

Battle for No.3 Post edit

On 25 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Battle for No.3 Post, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade suffered 42 dead in the Battle for No.3 Post, but had to abandon it as untenable less than two days after capturing it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Battle for No.3 Post. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:13, 25 January 2014 (UTC)

Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment edit

On 28 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment suffered 127 men killed during 7 months at Gallipoli, and then exactly the same number in 2 years fighting in Sinai and Palestine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:12, 28 January 2014 (UTC)

Third attack on Anzac Cove edit

On 4 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Third attack on Anzac Cove, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Third attack on Anzac Cove. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Allen3 ^talk 01:20, 4 February 2014 (UTC)

Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment edit

On 15 February 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment (gun team pictured) had an establishment of 549 men, but suffered 640 casualties in the fighting at Gallipoli? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wellington Mounted Rifles Regiment. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks from the DYK project and me Victuallers (talk) 15:58, 15 February 2014 (UTC)

Landing at Anzac Cove edit

On 25 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Landing at Anzac Cove, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the 1915 landing at Anzac Cove on Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula is marked on 25 April each year by a dawn service at the cove (pictured), attended by 50,000 people in 2013? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Landing at Anzac Cove. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 06:37, 25 April 2014 (UTC)