RA Commemorative War Books for both the Great War and the 1939 – 1945 War

Published in 1920 by G. Bell & Sons Ltd. for the Royal Artillery Commemoration Fund, this large commemorative volume reflects the extraordinary breadth of the Royal Artillery’s service during the First World War. While it does not attempt to provide a full operational history, its many articles, illustrations, and first-hand accounts reveal the vast range of roles carried out by Gunners—and help explain the Regiment’s motto: Ubique (“Everywhere”).

Spanning over 400 pages, the book was predominantly written and illustrated by serving Artillerymen. It features a rich collection of maps, diagrams, line drawings, photographs, and reproductions of paintings, offering both technical insight and personal perspective.

The volume is dedicated to the 48,949 Gunners who lost their lives in the war. It includes a full list of the 3,507 officers who were killed, and concludes with vivid portraits and memoirs of 'representative artillerymen'—bringing to life the individual stories behind the statistics.

An important reference for those interested in the Royal Artillery or the wider British Army in the First World War, the Royal Artillery Commemoration Book remains a significant publication in the Regiment’s history.

The Royal Artillery Museum Library holds several copies of this volume, as well as its successor, published to commemorate the Second World War.