How to Research your Second World War Ancestors

As the last veterans of the Second World War pass on, more people than ever are researching their stories and seeing what their family did during the Second World War, whether it was just four years peeling potatoes or landing on the D-Day beaches. This comprehensive and easy to use book will set you on the right road.

Auteur

Since taking early retirement from The National Archives, Simon Fowler has been a professional researcher specialising in military history of the two world wars and the records of central government since 1800. He has written two dozen books, mainly for Pen & Sword. Simon teaches a course on military archives at Dundee University, and teaches family history courses, including several on military genealogy, for Pharos. He is a very experienced lecturer and has done many radio interviews.