Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

A gold mine for those interested in history and technology and perfect for modellers.

For the first three years of the Second World War, the Dornier Do 17 was the Luftwaffe's principal light bomber and this book explores its role in the Battle of Britain.

Produced with the full cooperation of the Department of Ninja Studies at Mie University in Japan, where the author is Visiting Professor. This is the only academic institution in the world devoted to the study of ninja.

The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration released by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on 14 August 1941.

A pilot's-eye view of the Mediterranean naval air war

The inspirational memoir of a seriously wounded and blinded POW who was later repatriated in 1943.

A unique perspective on the resistance: focussing on five men, their accomplices, and their execution shortly before the liberation.

Napoleon's disastrous 1812 campaign in Russia seen through the eyes of Polish soldiers in his army.

This is the first-time telling of an extraordinary Second World War story about a mutiny among African American soldiers in Britain and the court martial that followed. Not only did the drama grip the United Kingdom and America - it just happened to involve soldiers from one of the battalion's that went on famously to face Omaha Beach on D-Day.

Includes 24 projects that build in difficulty so if you're a novice or a master, you will enjoy this! A fun, practical way to de-stress in this world obsessed with screens.

The first study of Sunderland during the Second World War. Large focus on the Home Front using source material drawn from local archives and contemporary newspapers.

This publication is the culmination of decades of correspondence with many of the Few, those individuals entitled to the immediate award of the Battle of Britain Clasp. Many of the letters contain unique stories, information or recollections that the writer has never previously revealed before.

Covers an early little known but hard fought Pacific War campaign. Classic amphibious operation.

A highly original treatment of The Troubles in Northern Ireland 1969-2000. Through the experiences of ten very different individuals, the momentous events in the Province are graphically described.

2nd Part in groundbreaking three-part history of Seleukid Empire. Narrates the heyday of the Seleukid empire, then the largest state in the world, and beginning of their decline.

The wars of the diadochoi (Alexander's successors) are a very popular subject area and Antigonus was foremost among them until his death. Clear narrative and analysis of Antigonus' role in those tumultuous events, with particular emphasis on the military aspects.

Enter into the wonderful world of the garden bees and put the buzz back into your garden and meet some of the fascinating and characterful creatures that feast on the pollen and nectar in your garden flowers.

First comprehensive technical and operational history of the snorkel-equipped U-boat fleet.

Set against the back-drop of the Cold War, Al Venter examines the Soviet-led guerrilla conflict in Portuguese Guinea which sought to expel the Portuguese colonials over a brutal 10-year war. Insight in to one of the African conflicts of the Cold War frontier.

A second remarkable work on the German armies of the First World War as seen through the experience of Saxon soldiers. Graphic insight into the thoughts and feelings of these men recorded in their own words.

The book consists of an introduction to the asylum, and case studies of several of Broadmoor's more infamous and criminally insane residents of the 19th century.

Over a hundred photographs showcase this side of the Luftwaffe, unique among Second World War airforces.

The most detailed study of these ships ever published, in English or French.