Tracing Your Army Ancestors [electronic resource] : A Guide for Family Historians
Fowler, Simon2013
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This well-known author has produced yet another excellent guide for researching ancestors who have served in the Army. The book is an ideal text for reference when investigating army personnel. Military Archive Research.comA splendid publication with a great deal of valuable information. Michael Brooker, Guild of Battlefield GuidesWhether 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 the reader has no prior knowledge of the British Army, its history or organization, Simon Fowler explains what records survive, where they are to be found and how they can help you in your research. He shows how to make the best use of the increasing number of related resources to be found online, and he pays particular attention to explaining the records and the reasons behind their creation, as this information can be very important in understanding how these documents can help your research.
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Author:
Fowler, Simon, Author
Edition:
2
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Pen & Sword Books, 2013
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1 online resource (1 text file)
Series:
Tracing Your Ancestors
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Simon Fowler is a professional writer, researcher and historian, specializing in family and military history. He has made a particular study of the First World War, and has long been interested in how Britain, and Europe, readjusted to post-war conditions. Daniel Weinbrens PhD concentrated on the impact of the First World War on British society. His historical publications include The Open University. A History and The Oddfellows 1810–2010. He has taught courses on war and society at several universities and currently teaches this subject at The Open University.
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9781844686681
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English
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2765061
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