MediaWiki:Uploadtext

Want to upload a file to The Great War wiki?

The source file

Choose the source file from your device. Various file extensions are permitted (see below). Whenever possible upload the image with the highest possible resolution.
Edit the destination filename. Use a concise but descriptive filename, e.g. Tank on the Somme Battlefields.jpg instead of IMG_0086273.jpg. The only way to change the title of the filename is to move the page.

The file description

In the file description box, there is the summary field. This is the place to add details about the file you want to upload.

Description: Write a descriptive and concise caption of your image.
Source: Use "Own work" if you are the author. You can also link to an external site here.
Author: This is used for attribution purposes. Add the name of the person who created the work. If you do not know the author, put unknown.
Date: The creation date, or publication date if creation date is unknown.
Published: The name of the publisher.

Consider including the {{Infobox file}} template by copying the text below and pasting it in the summary box.

{{Infobox file
 |description      =
 |source           = 
 |catalogue_number = <!--optional-->
 |database_number  = <!--optional-->
 |author           =
 |date             =
 |published        =
 |permission       = <!--optional-->
 |part_of          = <!--optional-->
 |subject          = <!--optional-->
 |type             = <!--optional-->
}}

Add a licence and categories

Select one of licences from the drop-down licence options, preferably {{PD-UK70}} if it’s in the public domain in the UK– Why should I include this?
Include any appropriate categories.

See also

Please add one of the licences from the drop-down list you wish to include your image under.
It is important file upload has a licence associated with it. This lets the reader know if the image is in the public domain in a particular country or not. If you do not provide suitable licence and source information, your upload will be a candidate for deletion after one week. Thank you for your understanding.