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. Military Archive Research.com 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. AUTHOR: Simon Fowler is professional researcher, writer and tutor specializing in military history and the two world wars. This interest dates from the time when he worked at The National Archives. As well as publishing many articles in magazines and journals, he has written several well-known books on military and family history, including: Tracing Your Ancestors, Tracing Your Naval Ancestors, Tracing Your Great War Ancestors: Ypres, Tracing Your Great War Ancestors: The Gallipoli Campaign and Tracing Your Great War Ancestors: The Somme. Find out more at www.history-man.co.uk.