The weekly Feldgrau research contest

by **Jason Pipes** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:45 pm

Feldgrau is starting a contest to help generate new research on the topic of WWII German military history and to support and honor those who contribute to this area of study.

Starting on Janaury 1st, 2008 each week Feldgrau will pick one post (either an original message or a response to an existing thread) as the best research oriented posting. The winner of this weekly contest will be given access to some unique personalization options for their Feldgrau account in addition to being highlighted in a new section of the site. Every month all those who have been selected as winners each week will be eligible to win some more serious items such as Amazon.com gift certificates, copies of research books, free research time in the national archives, research cdroms, and much more!

All you need to do to be eligible for this contest is to post on Feldgrau and for your post to be regarded by the admin, moderators, and fellow forum members as a uniquely valuable contribution to this area of research.

This is a real contest open to each and every forum member. It will run for the next 52 weeks with a larger drawing every month so there are lots of rewards and prizes to be given away.

by **Jason Pipes** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:11 pm

Feldgrau.net research contest winners
(Will be updated as new winners are announced)

Week of Dec 31st-Jan 6th: tigre

Tigre routinely posts extensive research messages including primary source material, original photos, and combat accounts. Normally we would link to the post that a user made to win but Tigre has made so many in the past week the link above will take you to all of them. Congratulations Tigre!

Week of Jan 7th-Jan 13th: Piet Duits

Piet is a long time member of the forum having joined many years ago when the new forum first opened. He recently posted on the topic of the 2.Fallschirm-Sturmgesh.Brig and routinely posts detailed information on unit histories. Way to go Piet and thanks for all your excellent posts on Feldgrau!

Week of Jan 14th-Jan 20th: Martin Block

Martin has been a member of Feldgrau for many years and recently has responded to numerous requests for information by providing very helpful details, totally unique information, and quick responses in a friendly manner. Martin recently responded to a new member with detailed information on an obscure subunit of a German Luftwaffe division that proved to be very helpful. Thanks for your efforts on Feldgrau Martin and congratulations!

Week of Jan 21th-Jan 27th: Richard Hargreaves

Richard has been a long time member of Feldgrau and is currently a respected author and researcher. Aside from Richard's obvious contributions to this field of research he has contributed significantly to Feldgrau by posting extensive responses to questions and excellent messages regarding primary and secondary research materials. Richard recently posted on Feldgrau one of the most extensive bibliographic references regarding the Campaign in Poland ever to see publication anywhere! This is just one example of the sorts of contributions Richard provides to Feldgrau. Thanks and congratuations Richard!

Week of Jan 28th-Feb 3rd: ericv

Eric is a long time member of Feldgrau who has provided a significant amount of material for use on the main site. Eric has also taken the time and effort to post a great deal of very helpful responses to research questions asked on the forum, including one recently in which he detailed a significant amount of material on the 26.Infanterie-Division. Thanks for your efforts on the forum Eric, and congratulations!

Week of Feb 4th-Feb 10th: tixodioktis

Tixodioktis has been a member since 2005 and is especially interested in topics related to Greece, the Aegean, and the Mediterranean Sea. He recently provided an extensive series of messages regarding the Battle for Leros in 1943 and on the Metaxas Line in Greece in 1940, both of which included a significant amount of excellent research information. He has since provided similiar research material on other related topics as well. Thanks for your efforts on the forum tixodioktis, and congratulations!

Week of Feb 11th-Feb 17th: von Salza

Von Salza has been a member since 2005 and has a keen interest in armored operations. He recently took part in an excellent discussion regarding the 5.Panzer-Division and posted a very detailed response which took considerable effort to contribute. In addition he has provided detailed and helpful responses to many other questions on the forum as well. Thanks for your efforts von Salza, congratulations!

by **tigre** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:27 pm

I'm speechless, just thank you to all the feldgrauers. I hope to keep the pace in the future, this forum deserves all our efforts :up:

. Thanks again. Raúl M (known as Tigre)

by **Tom Houlihan** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:12 pm

Congratulations, Tigre!

Keep 'em coming!

by **Paulus II** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:27 pm

Felicidades Raúl!

Un honor muy merecido por tus esfuerzos. Bien hecho!!

Saludos,

Paul

by **Hans** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:44 am

Congrats Raul. A mighty effort well rewarded.

- Hans

by **Reb** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:10 am

Tigre's posts have all the necessary vitamins and minerals for a healthy diet of military history! :wink:

cheers
Michael (reb)

by **Mike Higgins** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:44 pm

Congragulations Tigre, well done. :up:

by **tigre** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:00 pm

Thanks again to all of you guys. All the best. Raúl M

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by **Commissar D, the Evil** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:03 pm

Ah, too late and too little, I suppose, but,

CONGRATULATIONS TIGRE!!!

Having spoken to you and listened to you, this does not surprise me at all!!!

Very Best,
David

by **tigre** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:34 am

Hello David; no problem, after all I'm glad to hear about you my friend. Regards. Raúl M

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by **Jason Pipes** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:53 am

I've updated the announcement above with the latest research contest winner.

The winner for the week of Jan 7th-13th is Piet Duits!

Piet is a long time member of the forum having joined many years ago when the new forum first opened. He recently posted on the topic of the 2.Fallschirm-Sturmgesh.Brig and routinely posts detailed information on unit histories. Way to go Piet and thanks for all your excellent posts on Feldgrau!

by **Piet Duits** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:23 am

* Blush *

My next step in taking over the world is taken :[]

Thank you guys,

Piet

by **tigre** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:42 pm

CONGRATULATIONS PIET. All the best. Raúl M

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by **Paulus II** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:39 pm

Oops, a little late but still:

Gefeliciteerd Piet! Goed gedaan!

groet,

Paul

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