Midlands Historical Data News : 08/06/2004

• More about this project
• Latest CD Releases

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1. More about our project 

All of the releases in this Newsletter are histories of the local contribution to the War effort in the First World War (1914 -1919). Many are first hand accounts of the Batalions concerned written by officers who served. There is a superb history of the Worcester Regiment which was commissioned by the County Council as part of the War Memorial - very detailed, with 100+ maps and 50+ pages of photographs. All of these books are particularly relevant to any family historian whose ancestors served during the Great War in any of the Battalions featured.

Five of these relate to Birmingham, so as a special offer we have put all of them onto one CD at a special reduced price of £25 (inc. VAT) - bought separately they would cost £58.75.

We hope you find these additions to the collection useful, and plan to add further Regimental histories as we can obtain them.

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2. Latest CD releases 

To order any of these, please click the link (if it has arrived in your mailbox), or visit our web-site, where these titles are now available. 

Books

Birmingham in the Great War (1914 - 1919)

This book chronicles the War effort in Birmingham during the First World War. 3 chapters (out of 18) record Birmingham's military contribution, but the main thrust of the book is concerned with Municipal activities - Mobilisation of Labour, Munitions manufacture, Care of the Wounded, Fund Raising, and so on. Contains about a dozen photographs. Excellent background material. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

Military books

The 1st Birmingham Battalion in the Great War (1914 - 1919)

The "Great War" history of what was known as the 1st Birmingham battalion (the 14th Service Battalion of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment). In the foreword, Colonel Lewis stated "This book will receive a hearty welcome from all who have served in the 1st Birmingham Battalion. The need of a permanent record of the deeds of the Battalion in the Great War has been felt for some time ..." This excellent history contains many first hand anecdotes, as well as a clear history of events. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

The 15th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment in the Great War

"Great War" history of what was known as the 2nd Birmingham Battalion (the 15th Service Battalion of The Royal Warwickshire Regiment). Written by a serving officer, this book captures the spirit of the Battalion as it fought through appalling difficulties - as well as recording the actions. Nicely illustrated with a few photographs. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

History of the 2/6th Battalion The Royal Warwicks (1914 - 1919)

History of this Battalion of the Warwickshire Regiment in the Great War. Slightly formal in its style, but nevertheless a valuable account of events. Includes a Roll of Honour, and list of honours and awards. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

The Birmingham Territorial Units of the Royal Army Medical Corps (1914 -1919)

First hand account of the various Birmingham territorial Units of the Royal Army Medical Corps during the "Great War" (1914-1919). Each chapter was written by a serving Medical Officer, and is thus a first-hand account of the very significant contribution made by the Medical Corps. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

The11th Royal Warwicks in France (1915 - 1916)

History of this battalion from 1915-1916 based on the personal diary of its commanding officer. A fascinating and thorough first-hand account of events. Nicely illustrated. Kindly loaned to the project by the Birmingham and Midland Institute.

A History of the South Staffordshire Regiment (1705-1923)

Although this is a history of the South Staffordshire Regiment from its formation in 1705 up to 1923, more than half its text deals with the "Great War". Nicely illustrated with a number of plates and maps. It also has a section on the way that the uniforms and badges of the regiment have evolved. Kindly loaned to the project by the Brierley Hill Library.

The War History of the 6th Battalion The South Staffordshire Regiment

Written by a committee of officers who served with the Battalion, this is a first-hand account of the "Great War" history of this Battalion. Includes a number of photographs that do not appear to be published elsewhere. Kindly loaned to the project by the Brierley Hill Library.

The Worcester Regiment in the Great War

The definitive history of the Worcester Regiment in the Great War. It was commissioned by Worcester County Council as part of the County War Memorial. Illustrated with over 100 maps of engagements, and over 50 pages of photographs, this is a superbly detailed account of all the actions in which the various Battalions of the Regiment engaged. Kindly loaned to the project by the Brierley Hill Library.

Birmingham in World War I - Compendium set

Five books on one CD recording what happened in Birmingham, and to its people, during the Great War (1914-1919). Includes Birmingham Battalions Book of Honour, Birmingham in the Great War (1914 - 1919), The 1st Birmingham Battalion in the Great War (1914 - 1919), The 15th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment in the Great War, The Birmingham Territorial Units of the Royal Army Medical Corps (1914 -1919) all of which are described in some detail above. Excellent value.

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