Talk:Battle of Castle Itter

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Did you know... that what has been called the strangest battle of World War II was fought at a medieval castle (pictured), and was the only battle of the war in which American and German soldiers fought as allies?

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Sabaton's "The Last Battle"[edit]

The song "The Last Battle" from the new Album "The Last Stand" by the Swedish Metal band Sabaton is about the Battle for Castle Itter. Is this notable enough to add? JackStonePGD (talk) 17:28, 28 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I think so. I've added a section called "In popular culture", in line with what many other articles have, referencing the music piece. Laanders (talk) 12:19, 29 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

In popular culture - The Valhalla Exchange[edit]

I don't have any sources to support it, but I strongly believe this battle inspired the novel "The Valhalla Exchange" by Harry Patterson/Jack Higgins. Does anyone have such sources? Asgrrr (talk) 16:54, 11 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Writing quality?[edit]

I'm not a Wiki editor, but just a humble reader of WW2 history, books and articles inclusive. Compared to many other Wiki articles describing battles or small operations, the clarity of this writing seems very poor to me. If I knew more about this battle, I'd take the time to edit. For example, the article is written very much like a "then this happened and then this happened..." sequence, like an observer would describe a schoolyard fight between combatants that were unfamiliar to them. Considering that this battle involved a novel alliance, SS against SS, and prisoners defending their former prison, readers who bring a standard knowledge of WW2 factions will be interested in WHY this situation developed, and what the motivations of the factions were.

It could be that I'm just being cranky, but that summary of events was just painful to read. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:406:8201:2384:CC4F:8E36:FC3:E4F8 (talk) 22:35, 16 July 2018 (UTC)[reply]

What is the other one?[edit]

The article reads "It was [...] one of only two battles where Americans and Germans fought alongside each other".

What is the other one? Thanks for the information in advance!

George Rodney Maruri Game (talk) 04:24, 6 May 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Adykens said that Cossack troops fighting for Germany assisted in the rescue of horses during Operation Cowboy in April 1945.

Wqan2 (talk) 08:19, 18 June 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Lee's rank[edit]

John C. "Jack" Lee, Jr. was a first lieutenant at the time of the battle. He was only promoted to captain in the aftermath when he was also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 176.61.72.209 (talk) 17:10, 10 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]