Ian Harvey

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

Articles by Ian Harvey:

Untold story: The role of the statisticians during World War Two

statisticians

Most stories and reporting around World War II focus on the military engagement and battles that determined the outcome of the war. An interesting side…

Battle of Waterloo 200th anniversary to be commemorated with re-enactment and educational programme

Battle of Waterloo

At its 100th anniversary, the Battle of Waterloo was given little consideration given that it landed in the middle of World War I in June…

Nazi buildings legacy becomes an increasing concern in Germany

Nazi buildings

A huge tourist resort sponsored and built during Hitler’s leadership of Germany has highlighted growing concerns about what to do with Germany’s ailing Nazi buildings…

Florida Word War II museum fights for survival

World War II Museum

Carrabelle, a town in Franklin County, Florida, is home to the Camp Gordon Johnson Museum. After moving on several occasions, its current home isn’t adequate…

The Classic World War II Escape Story Reaches the Half Century

World War II Escape

The movie that almost wasn’t made has become one of the most watched World War II films of all time. The Great Escape didn’t excite many…

Smyrna veteran finally receives his medals from service

Smyrna veteran

Sgt. Benjamin Jones received a Bronze Star Medal, a European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Army Occupation Medal on Sunday after being out of the…

New research reveals World War II patrol boat destroyed German U-Boat

German U-Boat

A wronged US patrol boat captain, 72 years after the incident, has been honoured and commemorated for his role in sinking a German U-Boat of…

Calls to sell Nazi eagle from stern of Graf Spee in Uruguay

Nazi eagle

The Uruguay Government is currently in possession of a bronze Nazi eagle recovered from the wreckage of the Nazi battleship, the Graf Spee, located just…

Battle of the Bulge re-enacted in Clervaux on 70th anniversary

Battle of the Bulge

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, more than 40 people from all over the world came together to re-enact part…

New book tells the story behind Hitler’s Battle of the Bulge

Battle of the Bulge

A new book by British military historian Peter Caddick-Adams called “Snow and Steel: Battle of the Bulge 1944-5” reveals Hitler’s real thinking behind his Battle…

The Churchill Tommy Gun Surfaces After 74 Years

Tommy Gun

In 1940 the British nation and Commonwealth gained an inspirational leader in Winston Churchill. Churchill is famous for his speeches and visits to the troops, as well…

Korean War memorial to remain in Plymouth

Korean War

The British Korean Veterans Association (BKVA) is disbanding this year due to a decreasing number of members. The Association has been responsible for the upkeep…