The Complete Fold3 and NARA Catalog WWI & WWII Research Kit

Military research can quickly become overwhelming. There are thousands of records, publications, databases, catalogs, and online resources—and knowing where to look and how to search can make all the difference.

The Complete WWI & WWII Military Research Toolkit brings together five practical research tools designed to help genealogists, family historians, and military researchers uncover records and resources that are often overlooked.

Inside, you'll find Fold3 and NARA search techniques, curated WWI and WWII Fold3 publications, hard-to-find NARA Catalog sources, and a Research Roadmap to help you move through your research with greater purpose and confidence.

Inside the Toolkit

Toolkit #1 — Fold3 & NARA Catalog Search Techniques
Learn strategies for searching Fold3 and the NARA Catalog more effectively, including approaches that can help you move beyond basic name searches and discover additional records and resources.

Toolkit #2 — Fold3 WWI Publications
Explore WWI publications available on Fold3, organized by title with direct links to help you quickly locate potentially valuable sources.

Toolkit #3 — Fold3 WWII Publications
Find WWII publications on Fold3, organized by title with direct links, making it easier to identify unit histories, military publications, rosters, reports, and other resources that may provide important clues.

Toolkit #4 — NARA Catalog Military Research Sources
Discover NARA Catalog resources you may have never encountered in your military research. This curated collection points you toward lesser-known sources that can add depth, context, and new research possibilities to your WWI and WWII projects.

Toolkit #5 — The Research Roadmap
Not sure where to start—or what to search for next? The Research Roadmap provides a practical framework for organizing your research and moving from one record or clue to the next.

Research Beyond the Obvious

This isn't simply a collection of links. It's a research toolbox designed to help you discover more, search smarter, and follow the clues that can turn a basic military record into a much richer story.

Whether you're researching a WWI soldier, WWII veteran, military unit, or family member affected by wartime service, this toolkit gives you a structured starting point for exploring the records and resources available online.

Five toolkits. Hundreds of research possibilities. One comprehensive resource for WWI and WWII military research.