Talk:Oberst

Plural of Oberst

Hi, wouldn't it make sense to use the German plural of Oberst, Oberste, rather than the English version Obersts? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.65.38.161 (talk) 22:56, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

American perceptions

Why is there an entire paragraph of this article devoted to American perceptions and stereotyping from cinema? That paragraph should be deleted - POV issue. --Erskine — Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.63.63.94 (talk) 15:02, 25 August 2005 (UTC)

I dont think its POV to state an image which is portrayed in American cinema. The paragraph even cites a reference, that being Colonel Klink. -Husnock 17:23, 7 September 2005 (UTC)

I agree, "Herr Oberst" has become a stock character in American cinema and TV, much like the Roman miles gloriosus and it is worth noting here. --Joe 18:40, 17 February 2006 (UTC)

Democracy

Hi, responding to your comment regarding the reversions on the Democracy entry: I would be happy to collaborate on a concensus version. As I have repeatedly tried to explain to Ultramarine (see the talk page of Democracy) "my" version of that entry attempts to make a clear, objective and uncontroversial definition. I have also recently tried to cut that entry to a reasonable size by deleting sections that were simply duplicating existing entries. Ultramarine seems to be policing some rigid ideological line - see for example his actions over at Freedom House. Best, --Drono 02:11, 25 May 2006 (UTC)

Drono-

What the heck are you talking about? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.152.95.130 (talk) 19:59, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

Redirecting

I restored the article form its redirect as I dont understand why this was done. The German equivalent is almost a separate rank from Colonel as this article has enourmous potential when/if sources are added. There was also no discussion on the redirect, it appears to have been done under the perception that oberst means Colonel, therefore it should be directed. However, in doing so, this wiped out a lot of work and material added by others. -OberRanks (talk) 21:41, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

"Oberst" in other countries

In The Netherlands, a Lt. Colonel is adressed as "overste", which literally translates to German as "Oberst". 82.176.202.53 (talk) 11:27, 23 October 2009 (UTC)