Ian Harvey

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

Articles by Ian Harvey:

Former British Soldier of Falklands War on his way to ‘beat his demons’

A former British soldier is tormented by the death of a 20 years old Argentine Marine whom he stabbed with his bayonet in the Falklands…

Remnants of World War Two put further chill on China-Japan relations

World War Two

Friction over the possession of islands in the East China Sea has been at the forefront of issues between China and Japan this year. But…

Phyllis Latour Doyle: Lady who dislike limelight

Phyllis Latour Doyle

93 years old Phyllis Latour Doyle, also known as Pippa among her friends had an opportunity to receive the award, Legion of Honour which is…

Bullet That Hit First Ever Pilot during War Turned Into Pendant

World War One

A former pilot and footballer turned the weapon that almost took his life into a piece of jewellery that he worn around his neck. Captain…

Digital Mosaic of Fallen World War One Private Beaney

World War One

A digital mosaic has been made of a fallen British World War One soldier using over 30,000 images. Private James Ernest Beaney who was killed…

The 1942 Holocaust

Holocaust

“It was very touching for me to be here and see Helena again. It’s something I couldn’t imagine until now – and it’s happening.” These…

Salida man twice survived the attacks of the Second World War

Second World War

91 years old Fred Rasmussen from Salida, Colorado, U.S. talks about his experiences in the military service at the time of the Second World War.…

Aviation club owner builds replica of the Red Baron’s Fokker

Red Baron’s Fokker

Paul Ford, co-owner of the Derby Aero Club in Egginton, South Derbyshire, has spent many hours and £180,000 to create a replica of the the…

Albania’s bunkers converted to Museums

bunkers

During the Cold War period Albania’s communist regime built an underground bunker to escape from the nuclear attacks of United States and Soviet Union. Now…

Dorothy Bohm – who captured time in her camera?

Dorothy Bohm

Dorothy Bohm on her 90th birthday recalls her life journey from leaving her family and moving to Britain to her marriage and her experiences during…

Animal casualties of war

War

It wasn’t only humans who experienced pain and suffering during WWI.  Animals, including dogs, horses, and other equines, became casualties as well. War Horse, a…

World War II machines from Brilliant to Bizarre

World War II machines

With the advent of new technologies during the Second World War, there was an increase in requirement of new war ammunitions and machines. There were…