Oliver Parken

Associate Editor

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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Composite image of the exterior and interior of a nuclear communications bunker

Cold War Bunker Turned Mansion In Missouri Can Be Yours

By Oliver Parken / Published Jan 19, 2024

WWII U-boats pictured amid the ruins of the Elbe II U-boat shelter

How Entombed U-boats Were Re-discovered Decades After WWII

By Oliver Parken / Published Jan 17, 2024

M1 with ERA in Ukraine

Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tank Seen With Explosive Reactive Armor

By Oliver Parken / Published Jan 15, 2024

Patriot missiles will be built in Europe

Patriot Missile Production Is Headed To Europe

By Oliver Parken / Published Jan 3, 2024

Boeing's Orca extra-large unmanned undersea vehicle delivered to the U.S. Navy

Orca Drone Submarine Delivered To Navy

By Oliver Parken / Published Dec 20, 2023

A local government member in Ukraine conducts a grenade attack during a financial meeting

Man Throws Grenades Into Ukrainian Town Council Meeting

By Oliver Parken / Published Dec 15, 2023

Mojave drone landing on HMS Prince of Wales

Mojave Drone’s Carrier Debut Shown In Greater Detail In Video

By Joseph Trevithick / Published Dec 12, 2023