# Talk:Hans Karl von Winterfeldt

My boyfriend's surname is Winterfeldt.  He claims to be from a family of German generals, and the article seems to confirm that. However, he is Jewish, and there is no mention in the article of General Winterfeldt's being Jewish, which, if true, seems worthy of remark considering Jewish persecution in European history.  Any ideas on this?

I found nothing to substantiate this in my research.  auntieruth (talk) 20:44, 18 February 2017 (UTC)

The article states:
his [Winterfeldt's] main vision was a united German Empire under a protestant Emperor.
I think this statement is nothing more than a doubtful conjecture. Neither Frederick the Great nor any of his Generals intended to become "protestant Emperors" of any empire. They were Prussian nobles to whom the Prussian reason of state was far more important than any notion of nationality. Moreover, questions of religion were of second importance to them, too. Consequently, I think the mentioned statement is nonsense, regardless of whether it stems from some edition of Encyclopædia Britannica, or not.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.149.12.163 (talk) 10:14, 19 December 2007 (UTC) 

I found nothing to substantiate this in my research.   auntieruth (talk) 15:34, 24 February 2017 (UTC)

This review is transcluded from Talk:Hans Karl von Winterfeldt/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.
Reviewer: Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (talk · contribs) 05:58, 20 February 2017 (UTC)

Will take this one. Regards, Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (talk • mail) 05:58, 20 February 2017 (UTC)

Lead and infobox;
He negotiated the Convention of Westminster and received the Order of the Black Eagle and the Order Pour le Mérite; did he receive the honours for the negotiations? Please make it clear fixed
Please check the "Allegiance" parameter in infobox. The country's name is missing.  fixed
I am sure you're well aware that "Service/branch" is for "Army, navy or the air force"    Frederick moved him around as needed
General of Infantry; any link or modern equivalent   done
No need of references in the infobox, because they reflect the prose  ok
Section 1;
lord of several estates; by birth?  not clear, removed
His education was imperfect; any specific reason?  none given
Section 2;
Major-General; remove hyphen and also link  done
modern equivalent for "cornet", I think it is sub-lieutenant   it is in the British Army, but in the German armies, the ranks are different.  I could link to Fahnrich, but that isn't right either.
Link grand-duchess, maid-of-honor, Count and major  done
Frederick William is over linked   done
More later ... Regards, Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (talk • mail) 10:18, 26 February 2017 (UTC)
Section 2.1;
battle of Mollwitz; initial capitals  done
defeated the Austrians (17 May 1741) -> defeated the Austrians on 17 May 1741  done
One month from this day -> A month later done
second war; mention in full  done
promoted him (1745) major-general, to date from January 1743 -> was promoted to major general in 1745, with effect from January 1743 done
Section 3;
Development of military intelligence program; I think the title isn't apt, because nothing much about the program is mentioned. Better name it "Later years"  it's really 7 years war....I've reworked it
put quotes on the saying of the king, perhaps {{quote}} would be the best option  I couldn't get it to work right, simplified (took out the German)
any reason for transfer of the grave?  none given  probably Frederick William IV wanted to create grand monuments.
What are the copyright statuses of the designs of the memorials?  GDFL etc free use posted by users
Do any of the references have ISBNs?  2 do, added
0% confidence, violation unlikely.
Regards, Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (talk • mail) 11:22, 26 February 2017 (UTC)

GA review (see here for what the criteria are, and here for what they are not)
It is reasonably well written.
a (prose, spelling, and grammar):  b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists): 

It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (reference section):  b (citations to reliable sources):  c (OR):  d (copyvio and plagiarism): 

It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects):  b (focused): 

It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias: 

It is stable.
No edit wars, etc.: 

It is illustrated by images and other media, where possible and appropriate.
a (images are tagged and non-free content have fair use rationales):  b (appropriate use with suitable captions): 

Overall:
Pass/Fail: 
Regards, Krishna Chaitanya Velaga (talk • mail) 13:40, 1 March 2017 (UTC)