The CD-ROM's in this section contain thousands of digital images taken from contemporary documents, books, photographs, magazines etc... The collection features pictures of aircraft, artillerty, battleships, submarines, troops and the Navy List of August 1914.

The image to the left is the cover of the first issue of the Illustrated War News, dated August 12th, 1914.

Berkshire and the War is a unique record of a county's contribution to the First World War. Compiled between 1915 and 1919 it includes photographs and articles first published in the Reading Standard as well as retrospective accounts written especially for this publication. Around 9000 men are recorded, mainly from the Royal Berkshire Regiment and the Berkshire Yeomanry. However, men from Berkshire served in almost every unit of the British military and so almost all the regiments and corps of the army are represented as are units of the Royal Marines and ships of the Royal Navy. The contribution of civilians to the war effort is not ignored. There are images of civic functions in aid of the war effort, details of nurses and hospitals and of the ambulance services, and summaries of their achievements during the war. The original publication was not indexed. This series of five CD-ROM's is indexed by name, regiment and place. It is an essential source of information for family and military historians and for those who want to study the conflict with an emphasis on Berkshire. Each CD-ROM contains an index of all five volumes in the series.

The above image is the cover of the Transport Section, 1/4th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment.

Upon the outbreak of the first World War the magazine "Illustrated London News" began to publish illustrated reports related entirely to the war and entitled it "The Illustrated War News". This weekly magazine was reputed to have the largest number of Artist-correspondents reporting on the progress of the war. These CD-ROM's currently cover the opening two months of the war when the confidence that Allied superiority would overcome all threats was at its height. Photographs and drawings of the preparation for the conflict, as well as actual action, are shown along with details of the commanding officers and articles by the military thinkers of the day. A vivid portrayal of a time when the Cavalry Horse was considered a vital weapon of war.

The above image is the cover of the first issue, dated August 12th, 1914.

The CD-ROM's in this section contain digital images taken from contemporary documents, glass plate negatives, glass lantern slides, photographs, newspapers etc... World War One Aviators can be found in Berkshire and The war listed alphabetically under Royal Flying Corps.

The image on the left is the Farman Experimental 2 Seater Biplane FE2b and can be found on the Early Army Flying CD-ROM.

Originally produced in 1927, this brief history of the Royal Sussex Regiment was compiled for the purpose of placing before young soldiers, the glorious history of the Royal Sussex Regiment. From the raising in Belfast of the 35th Regiment of Foot in 1701 by the 3rd Earl of Donnegal, to the Great War and beyond, numerous details of historic events are included, along with details of the Regimental Colours, Badges, and Uniforms.

ISBN190312983X List price: £9.95

Of great use to historians and genealogists alike, this CD-ROM lists Portsmouth residents and their roll in The First World War. Over seven thousand residents are listed, with a brief history of their service and their contribution to the war. As well as people serving in the Armed Forces, Special War Workers are also listed such as people employed in the Dockyard. The following is the first entry; “Abbey. A., Private, 8th Norfolk Regiment. He volunteered in October 1914, and in the following year was sent to France, and was in actionat Albert. In 1916 he was transferred to Egypt, and thence to Palestine and was engaged in transport duties. Later he returned to France where he took part in the Retreat and Advance of 1918. He was demobilised in March 1918, and holds the 1914-15 Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 27 Henrietta Street, Southsea.”

ISBN1903129860 List price: £11.95

Published as Britain prepared for war in August 1914, this Admiralty publication gives a full listing of British & Commonwealth Naval and Marine officers, both on board ship or land based. Details are given of ancillary support establishments such as Training Stations, Coast Guards, Airfields, Hospitals, Colleges and Orphanages

ISBN1903129168 List price: £11.95

This CD reproduces the now out of print book by Michael Mann, which details the activities of the regiment from its formation over 300 years ago to the Gulf war of 1992. The regimental roots were begun in 1685 when King James II, wishing to put down the Duke of Monmouth rebellion, formed six new regiments of cavalry & infantry, the former including the "Queen's Regiment of Horse". Details of the personnel and the campaigns they fought throughout the world are given in detail, with maps, paintings and photographs. Written with great scholarship and detail, this CD is a tribute to a regiment that prides itself on being "First & Foremost"

ISBN190312946X List price: £11.95