Ian Harvey

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

Articles by Ian Harvey:

Television Host Honors the Avro Lancaster

Avro Lancaster

John Sergeant, a British television host, has starred in a new documentary honoring the Avro Lancaster. The aircraft in question was an important bomber model…

Thirteen Villages Survived Both World Wars

world wars

The two world wars wreaked havoc across several nations, especially in Europe. With new military technologies, complex political backdrops, and a few questionable decisions by…

Should Royal Family Showcase WWI Uniform?

WWI uniform

With the centenary of the First World War approaching, many are recognizing their heritage. It is in this spirit that many are insisting the Royal…

Children from Kent Locate WWII Bunker

WWII bunker

A group of school children from Kent have located an old WWII bunker that was used as shelter from bombardments during the war. Known as…

Man Attends D-Day Anniversary Despite Infirmity

D-Day anniversary

A man who suffers from infirmity due to advanced age elected to attend the most recent D-Day anniversary ceremonies despite his condition. Although a resident…

Restored Photographs Add Color to WWI

restored photographs

The production of restored photographs is on the rise as advances in technology make the process easier. With the centenary of WWI approaching, this has…

German Weather Station Discovered in Canada

weather station

A German weather station that was used during the Second World War has recently been discovered in the most unlikely of places. It has not…

Imperial War Museum Opens Doors

Imperial War Museum

The Imperial War Museum in London has been undergoing millions of dollars in renovations, but is now gearing up to receive visitors once again after…

Double-Decker Bus Used as WWI Transport Returning to France

double-decker bus

A double-decker bus that was used for troop transport during the First World War is now returning to France at the dawn of the centenary.…

Live Ordnance is Discovered Left Over from WWI

live ordnance

A slew of live ordnance that has been left over from the First World War is currently being discovered in France. These deadly explosives, which…

Photography Shows Interior of WWI Tunnels

WWI tunnels

Relatively speaking, not many WWI tunnels have been photographed. Although it is commonly known that soldiers often sought safety underground in the midst of shelling…

Shinzo Abe Speaks on Battle of Okinawa’s Anniversary

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is often the subject of some debate when it comes to his speeches. He has a tendency to glorify Japan’s…