Talk:The Military Museums

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OpposeMichael Dorosh 00:16, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

The title "The Military Museums" is not clear enough and is too general for WP; many locations have military museums (e.g. Kingston, Ont. and dozens of other locations worldwide). Even "The Military Museums of Calgary" or "The Military Museums (Calgary)" would be better (if there is going to be more than one museum). I would suggest that to avoid confustion, the proper name for the new museum be used, whatever that will be (lets be specific rather than general). In the meantime, I would stick with "The Museum of the Regiments" with a paragraph or section explaining that the museum is being amalgamated with some other museums, that renovations are proceeding, and that the name will likely change. BrianC 21:51, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Umm...the name HAS changed, and had changed on 5 Jun when we both posted. ;-) Michael Dorosh 14:55, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

You are of course correct, the name did formally change in June. I also thought for some reason that the new name was going to be The Calgary Military Museum. BrianC 16:45, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

The new name has chutzpah that's for sure...sort of like the British Army amalgamating the Queen's Own Highlanders with the Gordons and calling them "The Highlanders", as if they were the only Highland regiment in the world. Go figure.Michael Dorosh 18:48, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

The new name "The Military Museums" was made by round table discussions from all groups involved. The Naval Museum of Alberta, The Air Force Gallery of Alberta, The Museum of the Regiments and the Calgary Military Museums Society. The name reflects the new stategy of the Tri-services to be seen as "Military" and not different factions of the same i.e. not Air Force, Navy, Army individually.

Is there a special reason why "The" is included at the start of the article name? My reading of Wikipedia:Naming conventions (definite and indefinite articles at beginning of name) is that this should be avoided where possible. There are also a lot of other Military Museums in the world & this title could be confusing.— Rod ^talk 19:22, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] contest bit

Someone will likely try to delete the section I added on the Vimy Ridge 90th Anniversary Contest. For that reason, I've provided my source, as well as personal experience (note the username) to make sure that it isn't deleted.

Cam 04:52, 13 May 2007 (UTC)