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Tracing Your Royal Marine Ancestors (Paperback) by Richard Brooks + Matthew Little
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Whether you're researching a specific Royal Marine or exploring the broader legacy of this elite force, Tracing Your Royal Marine Ancestors offers a clear and comprehensive guide to uncovering military history through family research. Written by Richard Brooks and Matthew Little, the book assumes no prior knowledge of the Royal Marines, making it an ideal starting point for both amateur genealogists and seasoned historians.
The authors walk readers through the evolution of the Royal Marines—from their modest beginnings in the seventeenth century to their modern role within the British armed forces—while providing practical advice on locating and interpreting surviving records. With vivid historical context and step-by-step research strategies, this book helps readers navigate service records, campaign histories, and archival sources to bring their ancestors’ military experiences to life. Whether your interest lies in a particular battle, campaign, or individual career, this guide is an invaluable tool for tracing the proud and complex heritage of the Royal Marines.
ISBN : 9781844158690