Jeremy Lyons

Jeremy Lyons is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Jeremy Lyons:

The Carrier Pigeon Corps of WWII – Operation Columba

When discussing World War II, the campaigns most often mentioned include Operation Barbarossa, Operation Drumbeat, Operation Overlord, etc. Rarely does Operation Columba enter the conversation.…

WWII Spy Awarded Congressional Medal of Honor 60 Years After Service

On June 25, 2018, 98-year-old Martin Gelb of Derry received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in World War II.  Gelb served in…

Over 30 Years Ago – U.S. Navy Destroyed an Airliner with 290 Civilians On Board

When Iraq invaded Iran in September of 1980 problems arose between the United States and Iran when the U.S. helped Iraq.  By 1988, the conflict…

From “Bat Bombs” to Bio-Terrorism – Project X-Ray in WWII

Military organizations all over the world are always on the lookout for new ways to wreak havoc on their enemies, and the animal kingdom has…