Ian Harvey

Ian Harvey is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Ian Harvey:

At 95 he Walked 23km for Charity, Prince Harry Sends Him a Letter

An African war veteran in his 90s marched to victory against Covid-19. And he’s received a special letter from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recognizing…

Royal Marine Commandos Announce New Uniforms

The Royal Marines Commandos are modernizing their operations in a program called the Future Commando Force. It is the biggest transformation and rebranding the Comamndos…

WWII Board Game Domination to be Released in 2021

A WWII themed board game published by Phalanx has hit its funding target on the Kickstarter website and is set for release next year. The…

Ride the Ducks Amphibious Vehicles For Sale in Auction

After a string of accidents that left 40 people dead, Ride the Ducks has gone out of business. Now, 19 of the famous tourist amphibious…

US Committee Tries to Stop the Retirement of A-10 Warthog

The A-10 Warthog is under threat: It is clear that the US Congress, in the form of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has laid down…

Senate Passes Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to US Army Rangers

Earlier this year, the US Senate unanimously passed a bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to US Army Rangers who served in World War…

Sinking of RMS Lancastria is Still a Secret Protected by a 100 Year D-Notice

The 17th June 1940 saw one of the most horrific events of World War II and the single worst maritime disaster in British history. This…

A “rare and unique” Opportunity: Radar Site for Sale in England

A “rare and unique” opportunity has arisen for those who wish to own a radar site with stunning views – if you have £500,000 ($620,000)…

US Air Force Delivers Sig Sauer M18 Pistols to Security Forces

The US Air Force is now supplying Sig Sauer M18 9mm pistols to its security force units. The new model of pistol replaces the 9mm…

Monument Defaced With a Hammer and Sickle

A World War II memorial in Charlotte, North Carolina, was defaced with a hammer and sickle and a message that seems to refer to the…

US Service Members Repatriated from South Korea

The remains of six US service members are on their way back to the United States after a repatriation ceremony at the Osan Air Base…

June 14 2019 Declared Donald R. Burgett Day as Post Office Renamed in his Honor

Donald R Burgett: The Screaming Eagles, the 101st Airborne Division, were amongst the first to arrive on the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy on June 6th,…