Tracing Your Second World War Ancestors (Tracing your Ancestors) - Softcover

Tomaselli, Phil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848842880 ISBN 13: 9781848842885

Publisher: Pen and Sword Family History, 2011

Synopsis

The Second World War was the defining conflict of the twentieth century and it is one of the most popular and fascinating areas for historical research – and for family historians. More records than ever are available to researchers whose relatives served during the war. And this new book by Phil Tomaselli is the perfect guide to how to locate and understand these sources – and get the most out of them. He explains how, and from where, service records can be obtained, using real examples showing what they look like and how to interpret them. He also examines records of the military units relatives might have served in so their careers can be followed in graphic detail. The three armed services are covered, along with the merchant navy, the Home Guard, civilian services, prisoners of war, gallantry and campaign medals, casualties, women’s services and obscure wartime organizations. Also included are a glossary of service acronyms, information on useful websites, an introduction to the National Archives and details of other useful sources.

About this title

About the Author:

Phil Tomaselli has written extensively on military and family history and he has made a special study of the Western Front, in particular the decisive campaign of 1918. He has published many articles on aspects of army and air force history.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pen and Sword Family History
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1848842880
• ISBN 13: 9781848842885
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176