Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Unique approach to explaining the ins and outs of rigging ship models. Beautifully illustrated, it follows on the heels of the author's bestselling Rigging Period Ship Models

Graphic account of the most famous episode in the Battle of the Bulge. Tells the story from German and American viewpoints. Full walking and driving tour of the area over which the battle was fought.

Highly illustrated in colour with photographs of rare toy soldier sets, figures and vehicles, this book documents the rise and fall of the 20th Century British Toy Industry reflected in the history of its most successful company.

Boeing's mighty B-52 Stratofortress has seen continuous operational service with the United States Air Force since the type was introduced in 1957. The aircraft has been upgraded several times and has assumed many different new roles since it was originally conceived and then provided the key airborne platform for America's strategic nuclear force. It is predicted that it will serve as a front-line aircraft until 2040.Apart from the formidable threat it provided during the long years of the 'Cold War', the aircraft has played a significant part in all US overseas operations since Vietnam. The more recent include Desert Storm in 1991, the Balkan conflict, Afghanistan and the liberation of Iraq. Over 700 were built and around 80 remain in service. This book includes chapters on Concept Requirement, Design and Development, Production, Evolution and Variant Models, Operational Tasking, Operational History (with first-hand accounts from crews), Weapons and Equipment Carried, Flying the Aircraft and Current Service Operations. It is highly illustrated with many original shots taken aboard B-52s, together with archive material and also colour profiles.

Natural dyes from the kitchen, eliminating the need for a garden of dye plants or the confidence/ability to go foraging for dye plants.

Tells the story of gin from the 17th century to the 21st centuryThe renaissance of gin in the 21st centuryHow gin distilleries helped in the global pandemic in 2020Famous names associated with gin, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Winston Churchill and Al Capone

A unique and detailed guide to walking Sherlock Holmes in London and to trips wider afield in the UK.

An introduction to period ship modelling beginning with readily available kits. Describes methods of improving kits, in preparation for building a model completely from scratch. 500 specially commissioned colour photos, illustrating every topic.

Rag-rug making is an ideal creative outlet for those aiming for a more sustainable lifestyle.

The first book-length treatment of the topic in English.

Fills a void in the histography of the Falklands Conflict between the tactical actions and strategic considerations.

Provides a fascinating account of the significant battles, sieges and rebellions of the Civil War in Wales.

A unique collection of items that between them reveal a fascinating insight into the life of King Henry VIII.

Comprehensive guide on Special Forces Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP). Delves into the finest of detail, from terrain and wildlife indicators to the numerous psychological requirements needed to be an effective team leader

Describes the Imperial Guard from its origins in the Consular Guard.

Experienced modeller and wargamer gives practical, achievable advice on making terrain for Western Front based games.

Few soldiers are deemed good enough to be selected and trained as snipers and even fewer qualify. As a result, snipers are regarded as the elite of their units and their skills command the ungrudging respect of their fellows - and the enemy. The Author is one such man who recently served a full tour of duty with 1st Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. James describes the highs and lows of almost daily front line action experienced by our soldiers deployed on active service in arguably the most dangerous area of the world. As part of the Battle Group’s crack Mobile Operations Group, James’s mission was to liquidate as many Taliban as possible. The reader experiences sniper tactics and actions, whether in ambush or quick pre-planned strikes, amid the ever present lethal danger of IEDs. His book, the first to be written by a trained sniper in Afghanistan, reveals the psychological pressures and awesome life-and-death responsibility of his role and, in particular, the deadly cat-and-mouse ‘games’ with the enemy snipers intent on their own kills. These involved the clinical killing of targets at ranges of 1,000 meters or greater. Sniper in Helmand is a thrilling action-packed, yet very human, account of both front line service in the intense Afghanistan war and first-hand sniper action. Andy McNab inspired James to join the army and has written a moving foreword.

The only comprehensive English language biography of Napoleon's finest marshal.

Highly illustrated history of infantry warfare during the Second World War.

Contains last words of staggering confessions, bravery, humility and even humour.

The only practical book available on modifying miniature models.

The Wild West is a period of myth-making cowboys, infamous gunslingers, not always law-abiding lawmen, and saloon madams, that is as much the product of fiction writers and film makers as reality. This book contains stories of just a few of the outlaws that terrorised the West in its formative years

Explores the introduction and development of law enforcement in the early days of the Wild West of the United States.

Unlock the secrets of Paris's charm with this handy visual guidebook.

First full English translation of a German account of life in an English prisoner-of-war camp in Skipton, Yorkshire during the First World War.