Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War...

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Jonathan Gawne

Finding Your Father's War

A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army

Jonathan Gawne

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Casemate Publishers
15 November 2020

Genealogy, heraldry, names & honours; Second World War; Land forces & warfare; Family history, tracing ancestors

"A guide to all military divisions of the US army and how to conduct research to trace members.

In this fully revised edition of Finding Your Father's War, military historian Jonathan Gawne has written an easily accessible handbook for anyone seeking greater knowledge of their relatives' experience in World War II, or indeed anyone seeking a better understanding of the U.S. Army during World War II. With over 470 photographs, charts, and an engaging narrative with many rare insights into wartime service, this book is an invaluable tool for understanding our ""citizen soldiers,"" who once rose as a generation to fight the greatest war in American history."

By: Jonathan Gawne
Imprint: Casemate Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781612008950
ISBN 10: 161200895X
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 15 November 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jon Gawne is considered one of the leading experts on the history of American Army uniforms and equipment in both world wars. His numerous articles for Militaria Magazine have covered everything from the shortage of winter clothing during the Battle of the Bulge to the history of dog tags. His writings have been translated into many languages, including French, Italian and Czech, and are equally popular in both Europe and the US. He has been a technical consultant for films and museums. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife and a small spoiled dog, in a house overrun with books, documents and military memorabilia.

Reviews for Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army

Jonathan's Gawne's book is a 5-star blueprint, well-written and beautifully illustrated, to deciphering a loved one's WW2 US Army service. -- The Commander's Voice