Tracing Your Army Ancestors

Whether you are interested in the career of an individual officer, researching medals awarded to a soldier or just want to know more about a particular battle or campaign, this book will point you in the right direction. Assuming that the reader has no prior knowledge of the British army, its history or organization, Simon Fowler explains which records survive, where they can be found and how they can help you in your research. He also describes resources available online as well as books and campaign histories.