I was looking for war diaries of units and HQ in The National Archives in Kew. WO 170 should be here is the link War Office: Central Mediterranean Forces, (British Element): War Diaries, Second World War | The National Archives But this does not seem to include war diaries for most major units before before Jan 1944. The war diaries must have existed at some point because the CAB 44 series on Sicily refers to them. I couldn't find them nor could the research desk at Kew. Does anyone know where they are listed?
As an example - 10 Royal Berkshire Regiment: 10 Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) | The National Archives 10 Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Reference: WO 169/10177 Description: 10 Royal Berkshire Regiment (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Date: 1943 Jan.- Dec.
Sheldrake, if you do require a original copy of the Fighting Tenth a short History of the 10 Royal Berkshire Regiment then do say so.. Will send on if required? Stu.