Talk:Franz von Hipper

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The contention that Hipper perfomed flawlessly at Jutland needs to be sourced. There are several sources who write that Hipper led the High Seas Fleet forward into a trap and failed in his duty to scout for the fleet.

Hipper's part in the German plan was to lead the British battlecruisers south onto the High Seas Fleet, not keeping pressing north like an imbecile and wind up stuck between Beatty and the Grand Fleet.

Bearing in mind the Hipper himself was trying to lead the Grand Fleet into a trap, your analysis of his performance is incomplete to say the least. For starters, you've neglected the fact that the battlecruiser action at the beginning of Jutland is generally known as "the run to the South" because Hipper was leading Beatty south towards the High Seas fleet, not "pressing north like an imbecile." Hipper only turned northwards after linking up with the main body of the fleet. Also, your statement is based on the benefit of hindsight, neither side was truely aware of what was going on at any particular point of the battle due to the flakyness of contempory signaling technology so. Hipper did exactly what he was supposed to at Jutland and a great deal more besides Getztashida 15:12, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

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Though the first introductory sentence is accurate and concise, it is too short, in my personal opinion. I much prefer introductory sentences/paragraphs to include at least a tiny bit more about what the person is significant for, or which events/wars they took part in. Otherwise a fine start. Is further expansion possible? LordAmeth 02:04, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

I've expanded the Introduction somewhat. Is that more to your liking? 84.92.80.169 11:43, 8 January 2007 (UTC)