Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

A fresh and unusual perspective on the conflict, revealing the devastating impact on British mental health, how it was viewed by the public and presented in the post-war press.

Analysis of a crucial battle in British naval historyRe-examines a neglected moment in naval warfareGripping account of this daring attack on the French FleetPlaces the battle in the wider context of the Seven Years war, particularly upon the war in North America.

Hitherto overlooked aspect of both world wars. Spectacular collection of rare photos. Strong aviation interest.

Dramatic narrative combining big personalities (Cicero, Cato, Marius, Sulla and Pompey), political intrigue, assassination and full-scale warfare.

Insights into important historical events never told before

The first biography of the man who was Commander of the British Second Army at D-Day.

Find out what really happened with the expert investigation into the only crash that Concorde had. This and other detective stories that puzzled investigators are analysed by the author and presented in a highly readable form.

The first detailed book by a military historian on the Heavy Cavalry Brigade in the Crimea.

Describes a centuries old salmon netting practice.

Vivid, scholarly account of the Battle of Vitoria and the 1813 campaign of the Peninsular War.

Graphic history of the Royal Navys fight against African pirates in the nineteenth century.

Reveals new hitherto unknown stories and adds many more unseen images about the twelve boys caught up in a national wave of patriotism and, in huge numbers, volunteered to serve their country.

Clear chronological history of the many complex variations of the Midland 4-4-0 classes.

Unique diaries of a decorated British Gurkha officer covering two significant periods of active service.

Good Photographic CoverageNew Factual InformationInformative Long CaptionsUseful to ModellersGood Technical Information

First book dealing exclusively with the British Railways Eastern Region diesel-electric Bo-Bo Type 1 locomotives.

Good Historical TextInteresting New InformationUseful to ModellersInformative Long Captions

First biography of the first king known to be anointed in the Britian.

Offers a concise overview of the lives of 46 trailblazing women in STEM.

A celebration of the contribution that birds made in the Second World War.

A new biography of Alfred Raworth, the engineer for the Southern Electric.

A menu of weird and wonderful delicacies from British culinary history - from the gruesome history behind everyday staples to food that has fallen from culinary grace.

This books gives an overview of the history of cosplay and how it started at the turn of the 20th century.