etically. There is also a name index which is very useful. Details given include name, Army number, Award (if any), Place of Birth, Place of Domicile, place of Death, Date of Death (possibly incomplete), Regt or Corps at September 1, 1939 (if applicable). 1st edition 1999, 316 pages.
The Thin Red Line: Uniforms of the British Army between 1751 & 1914. By D S V & B K Fosten. This 128 page book is a compilation of beautifully drawn pictures of British Army uniforms and a description alongside. A helpful reference book, which can also help researchers recognize uniforms from photographs and pictures. Hardback. Sixth impression 1995.
Discovering British Military Badges and Buttons by R J Wilkinson-Latham. This 88 page guide is designed to help researchers recognize badges and buttons of the army. Very helpful when trying to identify uniformed soldiers in photographs. Part of Shire books 'Discovering' series. 2nd edition 1994.
Military History Shire Publications. Shire Publications has introduced a series of books dealing with British Military History. The books cover a number of topics including airships, old police uniforms, and European swords.
Researching British Military Medals: A Practical Guide by Steve Dymond. This 144 page guide is designed to point researchers to the records available for tracing and researching medals and their recipients. Well illustrated with examples of documents, medals and photos. Includes case histories showing how the research process worked. 1st edition 1999.
Discovering British Regimental Traditions by Ian F W Beckett. This 136 page book charts the history of the British army through the development of its traditions. Describes traditions and customs as well as explaining monuments, dress and more. 1st edition 1999.
Hull Palls: 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th Battalions East Yorkshire Regiment by David Bilton. This 248 page book is an illustrated history of the Hull Palls' battalions, taken from newspaper cuttings and public documents. Appendices are filled with lists of officers and other ranks, gallantry awards, soldiers and officers deaths, court martials and more. 1st edition 1999.
Tracing Your Family Tree by Jean Cole and John Titford. In particular chapter 15.
Your English Ancestry, A Guide for North Americans - revised edition by Sherry Irvine. In particular, chapter 8.
Land Forces of Britain, the Empire and the Commonwealth by T. F. Mills:
http://www.regiments.org This website, is an extensive catalogue of links designed to make some sense of military history and help you navigate the web. Naval and air forces are not included, with the exception of their more notable land force elements (e.g. Royal Marines, RAF Regiment), and a link or two to main Ministry sites by way of explaining how land forces fit into the overall armed forces structure of each country. There are several thousand links on the site. The focus is generally on manifestations of the British regimental system throughout the world. This website is a must for those in search of an understanding of military records, military history, regiments and military events.
UK Ministry of Defence: British Army Service Records
The British Army : Official website.
Documents in Military History by Hillsdale College.
http://www.hillsdale.edu/academics/history/Documents/War/ Growing collection of primary sources for military history.
In Search of Your Soldier Ancestor
http://www.ffhs.org.uk/leaflets/soldier.htm Online leaflet from the Federation of Family History Societies. Online guide to help you begin a search of a soldier ancestor.
Orders, Decorations and Medals:
http://www.medal.net/ This site is invaluable for assisting researchers in understanding Orders, decorations and medals awarded primarily by British Commonwealth countries.
British Infantry Regiment Name Changes available from the Drake Software website:
http://www.tdrake.demon.co.uk/infantry.htm . This website is very important for understanding British Infantry Regiments following the major reform of the British Army which took place in 1881, masterminded by Edward Cardwell,