Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

A practical manual for those looking to move on from small scale kits.

The Invasion and capture of Okinawa was one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific War. The Story of this historic campaign is told in words and well captioned, graphic contemporary images.

Through looking at the history of names, we can explore the history of Great Britain itself - from iconic names like Wellington, Cromwell and De Montfort, and innumerable others. Fascinating guide for genealogists and budding family historians wanting to learn more about their name and its history.

The seventh in a series of ten compelling books covering every army VC won on the Western Front.

Explores the contradictions between the literary evidence and archaeology of the Roman invasion of Britain.

Mary Ellis was one of the first pilots and one of only three women to take the controls of the new Meteor fast jet.

The inside story of the elite Flying Squad from 1919 to 1978\. Crammed with thrilling real-life investigations and dramatic action against the most hardened criminals and gangs. Written by former Flying Squad officer now a top crime writer.

Graphic first-hand account of armoured warfare in the Western Desert during the Second World War, written by a tank commander who served throughout the campaign.

A fascinating story of how one of the most important ship designs of World War II originated on the banks of the River Wear in NE England.

A classic WW2 POW memoir of capture and escape.

A new, definitive and highly readable account of this famous ship.

First ever comprehensive guide to US Marine Corps uniforms and equipment in the Second World War.

The M36 combined the proven chassis of the M10A1 Gun Motor Carriage, itself based on the reliable Sherman automotive components, with the potent 90mm cannon that would arm the M26 Pershing, creating a capable tank destroyer fit to engage the legendary Panther and Tiger tanks of Nazi Germany.

Detailed history of the M2/M3 series of armoured half-tracks during the Second World War.

Covers the Second World War Jeeps produced by Willys and Ford.

Overdue biography of key SAS figure.

An essential handbook for anyone searching for an ancestor who worked in the docks.

Practical but expert guide to researching insolvent debtor and bankrupt ancestors.

The first ever comprehensive history of British submarines before 1945, illustrated with superb photographs and many original plans.

Traces the evolution of castles and fortified sites during the later medieval period, from the twelfth to the fifteenth centuries.

Photographic history of one of the most famous airborne assaults of the Second World War .

A comprehensive study of the full range of US Army MBTs, AFVs and APCs in service during the Cold War years.