Gawne shares techniques used to research archives, libraries, veteran associations, and other sources for those researching a relative's experiences in the army in World War II. He provides a short history of the war and an introduction to army units, then outlines types of individual and organizational records and place to find them, including discharges, pay records, death records, maps, classified materials, reports, and army publications, as well as how to identify evidence of service (such as insignia, awards, decorations, and medals) and what it can reveal. Appendices include information on divisions, major army commands, campaigns, vehicle markings, abbreviations, and other details. This edition has been revised and updated. There is no index. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)