Ian Harvey

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

Articles by Ian Harvey:

Last Remaining Lancaster Bombers Perform Tribute Flight

Lancaster bombers

Of the numerous Lancaster bombers that flew during the Second World War, two remain which are still capable of flight. These two aircraft recently flew…

Brittish War Hero Returns to Eindhoven

Eindhoven

Following the Allied invasion of Normandy, Joe Cattini was hailed as a war hero in the city of Eindhoven. He was met by a number…

WWI GIF Shows Spread of War

WWI GIF

A user on the popular website Reddit has posted a WWI GIF that may help to enlighten people as to the specific manner in which…

Luxury Homes Made from WWII Bunker

At the site of a former RAF base in Oxfordshire, a WWII bunker has been renovated in order to create two high-cost luxury homes. Each…

An Extraordinary Tale of Burmese Elephants in World War II Combat

World War II

Working as a forest manager for a British teak company in the Burmese colony, James Howard “Billy” Williams came into contact with the domesticated Burmese…

Ivybridge Man Makes Great Walk to Reflect on the Great War

Great War

Outfitted with hobnail boots, a canvas pack and WWI uniform, thirty-three year old Stephen Fletcher sets out on a walk he will always remember, and…

Second World War Memphis Belle Tries to Refurbish Other B-17s

Second World War

To raise funds to maintain and refurbish two other B-17s, Liberty Foundation organised a tour in which the Memphis Belle was flown to give passengers…

10 Most Significant Battles of the Second World War

Second World War

It was not named World War without a reason. It was the second of its kind to be fought on a very large scale that…

Refurbished World War Two Plane Takes Off From Robin Hood Airport

World War Two

Anoverhauled aircraft from World War Twobrought back nostalgic feelingsto onlookers as it took off for the skies as part of its first test flight. The…

Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla Attends Battle of Britain Memorial

Battle of Britain

Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla were some of the special guest in attendance of this year’s Battle of Britain Fighter Association service of thanksgiving and…

Sri Lanka Kwai River Bridge used in an Epic World War Two film to be rebuilt

World War Two

Sri Lanka has announced it plans to rebuild a bridge that was used in shooting an Oscar-winning film. The iconic bridge on the River Kwai…

British Family Shocked to Discover Valuables and Suspects dead cousin was Cold War Spy

Cold War

A British grandfather, Robin Maudsley(61) is in shockedto find out the sum of £13,000 was in the pyjamas of a dead cousin. Documents found on…