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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KC-46 Crew Flies Air Mobility Command’s Longest Flight Ever
By Oliver Parken / Published May 10, 2022
Russia Just Lost Its Most Advanced Operational Tank In Ukraine
By Joseph Trevithick / Published May 4, 2022
This Photo of a V-22 Osprey Hovering Over a Nuclear Submarine Is Nuts
By Oliver Parken / Published Apr 26, 2022
Destroyed Armored Vehicle In Ukraine Gets The “Wolverines!” From ‘Red Dawn’ Treatment
By Oliver Parken / Published Apr 8, 2022
The Use Of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Against Helicopters Didn’t Start In Ukraine
By Joseph Trevithick / Published Apr 6, 2022
Oklahoma Air National Guard F-16 Crashes In Louisiana (Updated)
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 23, 2022
Captured Russian AK-12 Rifles Appear To Be The Trophy Guns Of Choice For Ukrainians
By Oliver Parken / Published Mar 8, 2022