Evette Champion

Evette Champion is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Evette Champion:

Official Diaries from WWI Army Officers are being Posted Online

On January 14, 2014, the Malay Mail Online reports that the British diaries from World War One are to be posted online. The paper states…

Remembering Aborigines who fought for Australia in WWI

January 20, 2014, France 24 shares a story that highlights the plight the Aborigines faced during WWI. In the wake of the 100 year anniversary…

1962: The B-52 Bombers Crash That Ended a Cold War Programme

The World Magazine reported on January 20th, 2014, a story of a crash that ended a Cold War defense program. In the western part of…

It is Necessary to Continue Nazi Hunting?

On January 10, 2014, there was a post on the New York Times Editorial Board about why Nazi hunting remains crucial. Time is running out…

The Royal Mint Releases a Coin of Lord Kitchener to Mark 100th Anniversary of WWI

The Herald Scotland recently reported the Royal Mint’s newly issued commemorative £2 coin that shows an image of Lord Kitchener and the words “Your country…

Wife of WWII Veteran Claims a Salt Habit from WWII is to Blame for Death

The Brisbane Times reports the story of a widow of a World War Two veteran and her request to receive war widow’s pension. She successfully…

Ramsgate WWII Tunnels Aren’t a Secret Anymore

The BBC reported on January 12, 2014 the story of Ramsgate and the underground tunnels. Many people think that Dover was the most important town…

D-Day squadron leader, John Fisher’s Medals Auctioned In Hull

The Hull Daily Mail reported on January 3, 2014 a story of D-Day squadron leader, John Fisher’s DFC medal has been auctioned off in Hull.…

The Family of Eric Cordingley Releases His Memoirs on Life in a Japanese POW Camp

January 3rd, 2014, the Gloustershire Echo shares the story of Eric Cordingley. Cordingley was a POW and held captive in a camp in Singapore. The…

Australia Harbored WWII War Criminals

Nine News National reported on December 31, 2013 the story of WWII criminals were relocated to Australia. The country had become a safe haven of…

St Mere Eglise Airborne Museum Director May Face Jail Time

On January 15th, 2014, the RFI English reports a story of a museum boss who found himself in court for allegedly trading WWII weaponry. The…

Code-Breaker, Alan Turing, FINALLY Gets a Royal Pardon

The MKWeb reported on January 8, 2014 a story about David Cameron giving praise to Alan Turing and other workers at Bletchley Park. Bletchley Park…