Oli’s background is in the cultural and military history of twentieth-century Britain. Before joining The War Zone team in early in 2022, he was Assistant Lecturer at the University of Kent's Center for the History of War, Media and Society in the U.K., where he completed his PhD in 2021. Alongside his contributions to The War Zone's military history catalog, he also covers contemporary topics and breaking news.
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Ultra-Rare Russian Armored VIP Escape Vehicle Spotted In Ukraine
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 27, 2024
U.S. Coast Guard Leading Rescue Effort Following Baltimore Bridge Collapse (Updated)
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 26, 2024
TU-2S Dragon Lady Resurrected For The Twilight Of The Spy Plane’s Service
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 25, 2024
Boom’s XB-1 Supersonic Test Jet Takes To The Skies
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 23, 2024
Battleship New Jersey Leaves Her Pier For First Time In Over 30 Years
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 21, 2024
French Navy Helicopter Intercepting Houthi Drone Seen In New Video
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 20, 2024
Romanian Airfield’s Transformation Into A Giant NATO Base Is Underway
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 20, 2024
Limo Gifted From Putin Is Now Carting Kim Around North Korea
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 18, 2024
GPS Jamming Of U.K. Defense Secretary’s Jet Highlights Russia’s Regional EW Activities
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 17, 2024
New Images Of China’s J-35 Naval Stealth Fighter, Could Depict Third Example
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 13, 2024
Stratolaunch’s Hypersonic Talon-A Makes First Powered Flight
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 11, 2024
Tank Museum In U.K. Playing Big Role In Keeping Ukraine’s Armor On Track
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 8, 2024