Ian Harvey

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

Articles by Ian Harvey:

Alabama World War Two Veteran Treated To Free Lunch Every Day

An Alabama World War Two veteran is being treated to his daily lunch by thankful and appreciative locals in North Alabama. Mr Gilbert who is…

“Looks Who’s Back” Hitler Receives Warm Welcome in Middle Class Germany

Even though Hitler is one of the most hated leaders of all time there is still a contingent of society who seem to revere the…

600 years since Battle of Agincourt

This year is the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. An exhibition in Paris is due to open a new exhibition commemorating the battle…

Tale of World War Two Pacific survival surfaces

The story of World War Two Pacific survival by a veteran who was presumed dead and lost at sea, but in fact survived, has been…

Most Famous Military Manhunts Of All Time

There have been many military manhunts in history, most directed at one leader or man who has caused destruction, chaos and devastation to people around…

The Legacy of Unrecognized Patriots – The Filmmakers who filmed the Atomic Explosions

With the release of previously classified footage from the early Cold War period, a new debate about the role and fate of ‘unrecognized patriots’ of…

The Panda onboard Dambusters Raids is ‘Priceless’

The state of the War is such that those involved cling to every little thing that reminds them of the peaceful life ahead. In the…

The Carrier Pigeons – Unsung Heroes of the Second World War

The communication and information transfer has always been a vital part of empires throughout human history. The accuracy and reliability of Ravens as portrayed in…

German First World War U-Boat: U-110

World War One was the first time German U-Boats really began to rule the seas. The Germans had a fleet of 351 U-Boats or Unterseeboote…

Sid Phillips, The Pacific Fame, World War Two veteran dies aged 91

An Alabama World War Two veteran and US Marine from Mobile, Alabama has died aged 91 years old. Doctor Sidney Phillips passed away this week…

‘White Feather’ – America’s Vietnam War Sniper

America’s Vietnam War Sniper

Carlos Hathcock wore a white feather in his bush hat as he “wormed” his way through the jungle, following North Vietnam Army personnel during the…

WWII’s ‘D-Day Doll’ Takes to the Skies in All its Glory

‘Mayday! Mayday!’ screamed the Pilot of a World War 2 Skytrooper during a flight last week, the plane was almost on a nose dive seemingly…