Lest We Forget: Pomp, Circumstance, and Poppies By the end of the First World War, almost 25 percent of the British male population had served in the war effort and by the end of the Second World War, 12 percent of the male population had served and another seven million women had been involved in “war work.”1 As a result, every family in Britain was affected by the wars, even before considering the civilian and local impact of the wars, such as the German bombing of the U.K., known as the … [Read more...]
Genealogy For Your UK Ancestors In World War I
Image courtesy of National Army Museum Have you been curious about your UK ancestors in World War I? Have you found it difficult to find more information about them? In this article, we'll give you some genealogy research tips to help you discover more about your UK ancestors. How did WWI affect your UK ancestors? For many genealogists and family historians, the First World War was an integral part of research our ancestors’ lives especially if you have British ancestors. By the end of the … [Read more...]
World War II Genealogy Research in The UK
Are you working on World War II Genealogy Research in The UK? This article will help you get started as you create your research goals and strategy. How Did World War II Affect Your UK Ancestors? For many genealogists and family historians, the Second World War is an integral part of researching our ancestors’ lives, especially if you have British ancestors. By the end of the Second World War 12% of the male population had served and 7 million women had been involved in ‘war work.’ As a … [Read more...]