Books published by Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Graphic history of the struggle for the Mediterranean during the Napoleonic Wars

An in-depth study of 388th Bombardment Group during the Second World War. Paying particular attention to a specific crew whose career was especially illustrious.

Focusses on the McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom's role as an air defence fighter.

Over 100 models in stunning full-colour photographs. Close-ups, details and thematic spreads for variety and visual interestIn-depth captioning, annotations and an authoritative text.

A new and comparative study of the ship type that fought at Jutland.

In this revised and updated edition new accounts have been included of the ways in which the islanders resisted occupation and did not - hitherto unpublished material describes how a small minority of islanders threw their lot in with the Argentines.

A gripping and thrilling insight into service with the elite Royal Marines during the Falklands War.

Explores why mercenaries were employed to defend or expand territory before massed national armies existed.

Initially projected as a maritime reconnaissance version of the Lincoln bomber, itself a development of the famous wartime Lancaster which saw post-war service in a General/Maritime Reconnaissance role, (see Flight Craft No 4), the Avro Shackleton, (named after the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton) was a completely new design, powered by four Rolls Royce Griffon 57 engines driving six blade contra-rotating propellers.Split into three main sections, this latest Flight Craft title, perfectly timed to coincide with the release of the first examples of the eagerly awaited new tool 1/72 scale Airfix kit, offers a concise history of the Shackleton's development and operational career from the prototype and initial entry in to RAF service in 1951, and its use with the South African Air Force, the only other operator of the type. Section 1 chronicles its design, ongoing improvements and development through the three main Marks, in both the Maritime Reconnaissance and Airborne Early Warning roles, until its retirement after four decades of RAF service in 1991, which includes scores of contemporary photographs with detailed captions, many of which have never been seen in print before.This is followed by a 16-page colour illustration section featuring profiles and 2-views of the color schemes and markings carried by the type in RAF and SAAF service. The final section lists all the plastic model kits, accessories and decal sheets produced of the Shackleton in all scales. As with the other books in the Flight Craft series, whilst published primarily with the scale aircraft modeler in mind, it is hoped that those readers who might perhaps describe themselves as 'occasional' modelers may also find that this colorful and informative work offers something to provoke their interests too.

Join Paul McDonald on the search for Adrian Warburton, an esteemed and extensively decorated pilot once termed 'the most valuable' in the RAF.

Re-issue of an esteemed piece of work, initially published in 1988 by Patrick Stephens Limited.

Mithridates the Great was one of the dominant figures of the first century BC and the Romans' most persistent enemy, going to war with them three times.

Practical handbook for family historians researching twentieth-century forebears.

The standard reference work on electronic-warfare systems during the Second World War.

This book details all the milestones of the Lynx's career since its entry into service in 1976 to the present day, whilst simultaneously offering a unique cockpit perspective on events.

Gaiseric successfully defeated Roman attempts at reconquest of these vital provinces and his fleets dominated the Western Mediterranean.

Fully revised and updated second edition of highly illustrated handbook for anyone researching Northern Irish history and ancestry.

An essential introduction to one of the most rewarding sources for family historians.

Highly illustrated large-format history of the Irish Guards Regiment.

First detailed account in English of this vital period of the Battle of Verdun.

Detailed, graphic account of the Fifth Division of Wellington's army at Waterloo.

Superb images and description of British post war Main Battle Tanks.