"Previously there was no concise but comprehensive guide to help the family historian embark on the search for Australian military ancestors in World War Two 1939-45, much less one which also gives a simple overview of the conflict with detail of Australia's involvement. This small book sets out to remedy these failings. Herein are provided handy summaries of Australia's military history in the conflict; a glimpse of where to look and what to look for, all leavened with brief forays into how to understand and so get the most from military records"--Back cover.