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 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.
- ISBN13 9781781590867
- Publish Date 1 June 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 June 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English