Evette Champion

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

Articles by Evette Champion:

Rudolph Hess, Hitler’s Deputy, On a Secret Peace Mission

It’s been over 70 years since Rudolf Hess, Hitler’s deputy, parachuted into Scotland on an ill-fated peace mission to Britain. It is believed that this…

B-17 Flying Fortress Successfully Completed Milestone Flight in 1938

The B-17 Flying Fortress was a few years away from becoming the iconic warplane of the American air force in WWII, when six planes took…

WWI Dog Tags Found in Sefton Park in Liverpool

A man in Liverpool has the hopes to reunite a soldier’s ID from the First World War to their descendants—almost a century after the tags…

Rules of Engagement Members Recreate WWII Bi-Plane For Memorial

A group of aircraft fans have created a memorial that marks one of the most important moments in the past century. The staff and members…

WWII Mines Discovered Deep in the Waters off of New Zealand

Upon the discovery of four unexploded WWII mines in the waters off the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Naval divers are tasked with trying to deactivate them. Japanese…

Now Putin says it will build bridge first planned by HITLER to links Russia direct to its naval base in Crimea

During the Second World War, Nazi’s planned to build a bridge that connected the Crimea region of Ukraine to Russia, but the plans never came…

Runners Pay Tribute to Veteran Mid-Race

Runners in San Jose, California participated in an annual race that benefits military veterans were already working for the cause and giving back to their…

The Discovery of a WWII-era Bunker Used by the Japanese

Heritage Sabah has said they have rediscovered the remnants of a Second World War bunker and tunnel that was hidden in the heart of Kota…

Goering’s Daughter’s Christening Gown Adorned with Embroidered Swastikas to be Sold at Auction

A Nazi christening gown embroidered with swastikas is set to be sold at auction. The gown was worn by Hermann Goering’s daughter. It is believed…

Jesus Statue Stolen From Village WWI Memorial

Villagers are outraged after a 40 inch high bronze figure of a crucified Jesus has been stolen from the memorial in the run up to…

Is an old Civial War fortress hiding beneath Beneath Alcatraz?

Texas A&M researchers have made an amazing discovery under the infamous American prison, Alcatraz. Using ground-penetrating radar, the researchers were able to discover the remains…

Computer Game Uses Japanese War Criminals as Targets

An official Chinese news outlet that has revealed an online game on Thursday, February 27, 2014, which requires the players to shoot Japanese war criminals.…