Ian Harvey

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

Articles by Ian Harvey:

Restoring The B-17 Bomber in Urbana

The director of the Champaign Aviation Museum in Urbana, Ohio gets the same question everyday from visitors. They all want to know how much longer…

How The Work of the US ‘Monuments Men’ Was Undone By The Bavarian government

In World War II, a small unit of art historians served on the front line with American troops. They weren’t there to fight but to…

World War II RAAF Pilot Passes Away

Bob Cowper passed away just ahead of his 94th birthday in his home in Adelaide, Australia. A former squadron leader and fighter pilot in World…

US Navy Reconfiguring New Warships, Trades Speed for Firepower

The US Navy has spent hundreds of millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to create a fast new class of warship. Now, it’s trading some of…

U.S. and Norwegian Troops Benefit from Troop Exchange

The military arms of the U.S. and Norway have participated in a troop exchange for over forty years. It helps the troops to learn more…

These 3 British SOE Women Helped Win WWII – 2 Survived, 1 Was Cremated Alive

During WWII when the men were out fighting on the front line, women were performing some pretty heroic acts of their own. As March is…

Researchers Locate The Real Blackadder Namesakes in World War I Records

On the 100th anniversary of World War I, a military genealogy site has found an actual Captain Blackadder, a Private Baldrick, a Lieutenant George, and…

Last Uniform of Adolf Hitler Sold for £213,000 During Secret Nazi Auction

An Argentina-based buyer spent almost half a million pounds to purchase the uniform and some additional souvenirs. A leading Jewish group has voiced their upset…

Japanese Aircraft from World War II Found off Coast of Kuril Islands

The  Russian Geographical Society (RGO) and the Russian Defense Ministry found a Japanese World War II aircraft during a joint expedition to the Kuril Islands. The plane was…

Remains of Sailor Returned Home 74 Years After Pearl Harbor

The Defense Department announced last year that they are making another attempt to identify the remains of men killed aboard the USS Oklahoma when it…

A World War II Story That Still Sends Shivers Down My Spine

Throughout Russia, many people are taking the time to pay tribute to the victims of World War II. One June 22nd, it marked the 75th anniversary of…

The Tyrone Family Lost 3 Sons In WWI

The Lynn family was similar to so many families in that they suffered tremendous losses during the First World War. Three of their sons were…