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.