Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The history of weapons and warfare is usually written from the point of view of the battles fought and the tactics used. In naval warfare, in particular, the story of how these weapons were invented, designed and supplied is seldom told. Chris Henry, in this pioneering study, sets the record straight. He describes how, to counter the extraordinary threat posed by the U-boats in the world wars, the Royal Navy responded with weapons that kept open the vital supply routes of the Atlantic Ocean.He also celebrates the remarkable achievements of the engineers and inventors whose inspired work was essential to Britain's survival.

Written by an acknowledged and world-renowned authority in the field, this is an unrivalled insider information on Soviet spying activities.

This biography of a remarkable airman and politician is written with the support of the Malan family.

Offers a full explanation of the wider situation to set each VC action within the bigger picture.

In-depth new history of the nineteenth-century wars fought between the British and the Asante people of West Africa.

Reveals the inside story of the little known terrorist campaign in 1939-1940.

Graphic, detailed history of US naval aviation from the early twentieth century to the end of the Second World War.

Detailed biographies of Henry and Joseph Rowntree.

Provides a unique personal insight into the Balkan Wars of the 1990s.

The life stories of Batman creators Bill Finger and Bob Kane together for the first time in a comprehensive and broad history using multiple sources to retell the story of these influential legends.

Comprehensive illustrated history of tank warfare from 1948 to 1991.

Reveals the key role that British talent played in establishing the genre.

Photographic history of the Second World War in Burma, fought between Allied forces and the Japanese.

The Greek historian Herodotus said the Thracian tribes could conquer the world if they could stop fighting each other long enough.

A history and guide to 'Tommy French', the British soldiers' slang developed in France on the Western Front during the First World War.

In-depth new study of Military Intelligence. An authoritative account of a little-known and often misunderstood organization and its contribution to the formation of the Auxiliary Units and SOE

Peek beneath the bedsheets of sixteenth-century England in this affectionate, informative and fascinating look at sex and sexuality during the reign of Elizabeth I.

From the first jungle forays, through the defeats, the victories, the war crimes and the final elements of the war in the jungle which led to ultimate victory over the Japanese, this volume is a unique attempt at telling the story from a fresh perspective, from all sides of the conflict.

Good Photographic Coverage, Informative Long Captions, New Factual Information, Useful to Modellers.

Explodes the myth that after Trafalgar, Martello towers and other coastal-defence infrastructure were unnecessary.

Good Photographic Coverage, Informative Long Captions, New Factual Information, Useful to Modellers.