Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union. In response the Soviets assembled and dominated the Warsaw Pact in 1954. The mainstay of both alliances' ground forces were their main battle tanks (MBTs). Initially both sides relied on Second World War tanks; in NATO's case the Sherman medium tank and its successor the M26 Pershing together with the British Centurion and the heavy Conqueror. The Soviets originally fielded the T-34-85 medium tank and the IS-2 and IS-3 heavy tank replaced by the T-10. Next came the T-54 followed by the T-55 and 155mm armed T-63 (1965). The T-64, T-72 and T-80 all with 122mm main armament, were the last Soviet MBTs of the Cold War. By contrast, NATO nations increasingly deployed a range of MBTs; the widely used American Patton series (M46 through M48), British Chieftain (1963) and Challenger (1982), French AMX-13 (1950) and AMX-30. From 1963 the Bundeswehr was equipped with the homegrown Leopard 1, and later, 2 (1979) MBTs. The US M60 series, M1 Abrams (1980), and more MBTs and variants are covered in expert detail in this superbly illustrated book. Written by leading military equipment expert and much published author, Michael Green, NATO and Warsaw Pact Tanks of the Cold War covers all Cold War Soviet/Warsaw Pact, U.S., British, French and German main battle tanks. It is an authoritative text covering technical data and deployments involved, and will appeal to equipment buffs, modelers, and war gamers. Green describes numerous variants and fully captions the superb images portrayed in this book.

John Wenlock, first Lord Wenlock, was a leading diplomat, courtier and soldier during the Wars of the Roses whose remarkable career offers us a fascinating insight into one of the most turbulent periods in English medieval history.

Explores the full story of Hawkers' jet aircraft development programmes that ultimately led to the design of the Hawker Hunter.

Features an array of engaging black and white images from wartime archives, telling the story of the North American P-51 Mustang in words and pictures.

Through the words of the Medical Officers themselves, some of the detail of what really happened on the Death Railway, for good or ill, is revealed here.

In this alternate history exploring the end of the Second World War, Jim Mangi examines what might have happened if the atomic bombs had been ready earlier than they actually were.

The second part of a comprehensive history of British submarines. Contains all the sophisticated analysis for which the author is so well known.

The Viking Saint. Half-brother to Harald Hardrada, Olaf was himself a Viking of some repute.He led an attack on London destroying London bridge in the process and took part in many other raids. Converted to Christianity he returned to Norway intent on uniting it into a single Kingdom, which he succeeded in doing by 1016.He is credited with the Christianization of Norway, though this was not completed until after his deathHe was defeated by internal enemies at Helgea in 1026, exiled in 1029 as Cnut invaded, then killed in battle by Cnuts forces when trying to return.He was posthumously dubbed Norways Perpetual King and canonized

Then and Now.

A Weapon Fit to Kill a King. The most extensive history of the crossbow to be published in a hundred yearsFocuses in fascinating detail on the technical history of the crossbow and its developmentDescribes crossbow tactics and how they were deployed in medieval battles and siegesExamines the depiction of the crossbow in medieval art, myth and legend

Ships Strategy and Operations 1870 1918. The first complete overview of the French Navy of this period covering ships, weapons, organisation and building programmes Destined to become a classic reference work for this period lllustrated with a large number of rare photographs

Continues the successful Armies of the Past series.

Her Favourites and Her Fighting Men. Explores the later years of Elizabeth Is reign through the lives of her key favourites, who she surrounded herself with at court and elsewhere in a refined game of courtly love.These were ambitious men, who operated on uneven, even uncomfortable, ground of eroticised political standing and were played off one another with half promises of financial or political preferment.Walter Raleigh, Charles Blount, Robert Devereux, and Sir Francis Vere played crucial roles in the twilight years of the Virgin Queens reign.Notable figures, spies, explorers, great military leaders

of the Second World War. Summary of the historical background Full details of types, variations and modifications Colour reference for paint schemes Gallery of photographs of outstanding models Critical reviews of available kits Sources of further information from books to websites

The Crucial Years 194953. The Malayan Emergency was a unique military success against Communist insurgency. Fought over 12 years in most demanding terrain and climate. The Suffolks played a key role at the most critical period. Superb contemporary images and personal accounts of soldiers involved.

A Reference to the Men Aircraft Operational History. Includes Commanders, Aircraft, Orders of Battle, Group overviews, airfields, squadron histories, a reading list and a heritage trail.A unique approach containing all the fundamental information the aviation enthusiast or historian is likely to require.Over 200 illustrations and colour profiles of aircraft.

Slims Masterstroke at Meiktila. The Burma Campaign has a strong following.Describes Slims daring strategy to outflank the Japanese as they withdrew to Rangoon.To succeed Slim needed to maintain complete secrecy and overcome massive supply problems. The methods employed are described.The success of the plan brought about the early defeat of the Japanese in Burma. This is an overdue study of a major campaign with huge implications for the outcome of the War.

Vivid scenes of action that lead to the award of two Victory Crosses.

Merlyn Craw MMs War 19401945. Long Range Desert Group books have a strong following. The book benefits from numerous interviews with Merlyn Craw MM by the author. Craw saw action behind enemy lines in North Africa and Italy. Craw successfully escaped from captivity. Researched and written by much published author and leading LRDG expert Strong sales potential in New Zealand.

Learn the slow, calming art of needle felting with a few simple tools.

A Soldiers Mount Throughout History. A celebration of the horse and its role in warfareFeatures famous horses - and their riders - throughout historyLooks at the equipment and uniform used throughout the yearsWitten by a military historian who specializes in the history of the British cavalry