What is fascinating about this book is, not only the wealth of information and the useful websites it mentions, but it also the fact that it gives details of what the lives of the ordinary soldier were actually like…the food they ate, the conditions they endured, life in the barrack room and the rules and regulations to which soldiers were subject. Most of the records which have survived, for the First World War are now available on line (Findmypast). The book covers the period from the 1660s when the original permanent service was raised, to the present day.

Glasgow and West of Scotland FHS, September 2020

As referenced in 'Resources' part of Wellington's Army article

WDYTYA? Magazine, August 2019

Listed in resources part of 'A circus performer's passport, 1914' article

WDYTYA? Magazine, March 2019

A very useful guide to researching Army ancestors.

Essex Family History Society

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.

A splendid publication with a great deal of valuable information.

Kent Family History Society Journal Vol. 15 No.4

Referenced in Key Sources part of 'A Family Under Siege' feature article

WDYTYA? Magazine, September 2017

This is a third edition of this book reflecting the advances in available and updated information sources.

B&A FHS Journal No. 168

More superb advice on tracing your ancestors, this time covering British Army records. We hit a blank wall with many of our own researches, mainly because so many records were lost or destroyed during the second world war. This superb title helps you when the usual records come up short.

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