Ian Harvey

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

Articles by Ian Harvey:

Marines at Both Iwo Jima Flag Raisings Misidentified

In a statement made Wednesday, the US Marine Corps said that it had misidentified two Marines that helped to raise one of the flags atop…

British WWII Submarine Wreck Discovered, Bodies Of Crew Still Onboard

It is always such a sad occasion when a mass grave is located – wherever it is and whoever lies within – but there is…

Intimate and Rare Diary of Brave WWI Nurse To Be Auctioned

The heart-rending and enthralling diary of a volunteer nurse named Katy Beaufoy, who showed great valor, tenderness, and resolve during her duties in World War…

90-Year-Old WWII Normandy Veteran Parachuting with The Red Devils

Over 70 years ago, Fred Glover’s glider was hit by anti-aircraft fire over the Merville Battery in northwest France. The British Airborne Division pilot fell…

Germany refuses to open negotiations on Greek WWII Reparations

The people of Greece suffered enormously from the Nazi occupation of their country in WWII.  Their industry was devastated, as was the civilian infrastructure such…

Russian Army Deserter Found Living in Forest for 10 Years

A soldier in the Russian Army who deserted ten years ago was found in the forests outside of Petropavlovsk, where he had been living in…

I Survived A Firing Squad

Can you imagine what it must be like to be marched out to face a firing squad, say goodbye to your closest friend who is…

Göring‘s gold plated gun for sale

“Possibly the most historic Walther factory engraved pistol that we ever offered for sale,” so says the blurb in the auction catalog from Rock Island…

Ernie Pyle Day – coming to the USA in 2017

In 1945, New Mexico’s Legislature took the unprecedented step of declaring 3rd August to be Ernie Pyle Day, and now his relatives are hoping that…

Edwin Glasberg – WWII Marine Extraordinaire

Edwin Glasberg, 92, has lived an extraordinary life and is known as a WWII hero for a number of reasons. He was born on the…

U.S. Warship First Visit in 30 Years To New Zealand for Anniversary Celebration

For the first time in thirty years, the U.S. will be sending a warship to New Zealand. In a joint news conference, New Zealand Prime…

Brave WWII Sniffer Dog Survived WWII Was Sadly Killed Off Before Being Honored With Medal

In hostile conditions, with bullets and bombs threatening his life, Rex calmly went about his business. He crept through the Reichswald Forest in World War…