Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Carol Mather had a remarkable war. After joining a ski battalion which never made it to Finland, he was sent to Scotland for Commando training before being posted to North Africa, where he met such colorful characters as Randolph Churchill, Evelyn Waugh, David Stirling and Shimi Lovat.As an early member of Stirling's newly formed Special Air Service, he was involved in thrilling exploits in the Western Desert before becoming a liaison officer on Monty's personal staff. In this role he had a front-seat view of the Battle of El Alamein.After the battle, he returned to the SAS, was captured on a daredevil raid and sent to a POW camp in Northern Italy from where he escaped, making it back hundreds of miles to Allied lines. Sent home, he rejoined Monty's personal staff where he served from before D-Day and for most of the North West Europe campaign. His account of the desperate Battle of the Bulge is particularly revealing.This exceptional wartime memoir is studded with legendary characters. The unique combination of behind enemy lines action and personal insights into how the war was conducted at the highest command level makes for utterly compulsive reading.

Easy to follow DIY beauty recipes and get creative with beauty recipes made from natural ingredients that are as effective as expensive commercial products.

Uniquely insightful study of the key decisions taken for the conduct of the RAF's offensive during the middle period of the Second World War.

Full details of types, variations and modifications.

First in-depth study into the troubled mind of this flawed genius who at the time was one of the best-known men of his era.

Beginners guide to painting and making your own craft projects. Seasonally inspired with a range of modern crafts for all occasions from decorations for the home, seasonal celebrations and gifts for friends and family.

New fully updated and expanded 5th edition

Provides an insight into one of the mightiest fighting organisations of all time.

The story of the largest operation the Luftwaffe undertook on the Eastern Front - in support of the Kursk offensive.

First book of 3-book series showing how maritime trade shaped the world from the Ice Age to modernity.

Gordian III was the youngest sole emperor of Rome; this is the first English biography of him.

The dazzling and brave story of Herti Bryan's experiences of supporting British prisoners of war during the Second World War.

This book presents a remarkable picture of the men and machines that played such an important part in the early history of flight.

This book explores the design and deployment of American airborne tanks from the earliest concepts to their actual use.

A unique collection of photographs that explores the life and military career of this famous airman until his death in April 1918.

A history of the women in Hitler's life, a fascinating account of his relationships with them.

A previously unpublished wartime SOE autobiography - the author wrote the manuscript before he was killed whilst serving in the SAS.

Comprehensive illustrated history of Soviet tank forces from the mid-1930s to 1945.

Across the planet, nearly one in three people now regularly play video games - this is an indispensable guide to how we got there.

An exploration of our love affair with the Victorian vampire.

This latest study of the Welsh wars of Edward I will draw upon previously untranslated archive material, allowing a fresh insight into military and political events.

Features accounts of the T-26 Pershing tank and its first use in combat

Comprehensive Photographic Coverage.