Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Simply the best reference book on the design and development of coastal forces craft. Contains an unparalleled collection of 700 detailed drawings.

Using superb colour and B &W images, the book describes the contribution of US forces in Operation OVERLORD.

Detailed design and operational history of the Tiger I and Tiger II tanks operated by the German army during the last battles on the Western Front.

Concise account of the design, development and battlefield performance of the T-54/55.

Unique examination of this famous artefact. Challenges many of the accepted interpretations. Highly illustrated throughout, including images of panels from the tapestry itself.

Visitor's guide to one of the decisive battles in European history covering the entire battlefield and every phase of the battle.

Covers the early years of the German Fallschirmjager, with rare or un-published photographs.

Antipater was a key figure in the rise of Macedon under Philip II and instrumental in the succession of Alexander III (the Great). This book looks at his history and that of his chidren.

Absorbing new account of the Greek campaign of 1941. Features graphic first-hand accounts of key episodes. A timely reassessment of a neglected theatre of the Second World War in the Mediterranean.

Armenian Genocide is a new, gripping account that tells the story of the 'Megh Yeghern' - the Great Crime - against the Armenians through the stories of the men and women who died, the few who survived, and the diplomats who tried to intervene.

The story of Masada has gone down in Israeli and Jewish folklore. It is little known elsewhere and it is time to redress the balance.

The most comprehensive account of the Cannock Chase prisoner of war camp ever published.

Fascinating narrative of the fierce battle for Scandinavian trade in the North Sea. The fourth book dealing with the various theatres of trade defence during WWI which completes the author's analysis of this vital aspect of naval warfare.

A comprehensive record of the formidable vehicles that the Afrika Korps possessed with superb contemporary images covering all the armoured equipment supported by full captions.

Often portrayed as fools at court, or beggars dependent on the Church, little is known about what life was really like for disabled people living in Tudor England.

First full-length study of this neglected ancient war. This was one of the largest wars of the early Roman Empire, with fifteen legions involved over three years.

A definitive guide to the dress, weapons and accruements of the infantry elements of the most famous formation of the Napoleonic Wars.

Model something new! The pre-1880 period will stand out - it is largely untouched by modellers.

The iconic German fighter of the Second World War examined through its service in the latter years of the Second World War.

First English account of this brutal conflict in forty years, with a fast-paced narrative of the campaigns and battles based on meticulous research and French sources.

The only full-length, English biography devoted to Zeno.