Read review, 'Images of War. German Self-Propelled Artillery at War 1940-1945. Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives.'
This book analyses the development of the numerous variants of German self-propelled artillery that came into service as these formidable weapon systems were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat. With rare and often published pho...
Panther German Army Medium Tank
I get the chance to take a look at another tank craft book from Pen and Sword to learn about the Panther in action on the Italian front to see how it faired against the British and American troops making a push
Panzer in Normandy Then and Now
First published in 1978, reprinted 2023, and still a solid investment.
The Three Battles of El Alamein
THE THREE BATTLES OF EL ALAMEIN is part of the IMAGES OF WAR series from PEN & SWORD. Offering “Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives,” Images of War combines visual-heavy content with textual monographs.
Panzer III German Army Light Tank North Africa 1941-1942
Introduction I got the chance to look at another of Pen & Swords tank kraft books this one is about Panzer III in North Afrika Tripoli to El Alamein, 1941-1942 one of my favourite theatres of war, and see just how well it did in the hot desert of North Af...
Armoured Warfare in the British Army 1939-1945
Here we get a look at a Pen and Sword released titled 'Armoured Warfare in the British Army 1939-1945'.
Battle Craft 3 - Battle of the Bulge
Here we take a look at the Pen and Sword release 'Battle Craft 3 - Battle of the Bulge'.
The Queen’s Own Gurka Logistic Regiment 1958 – 2018
I get to grips with Pen and Sword's new offering of the Historical Record of The Queen’s Own Gurka Logistic Regiment 1958 – 2018 and its 800 pages to see if the Gurkas really were a fighting force to be reckoned with!
Fortress Europe from Stone to Steel Fortifications 1850-1945
Fortress Europe from Stone to Steel Fortifications 1850-1945 takes a look at the static defences and defensive lines utilised until the end of WW2.
NATO and Warsaw Pact Tanks of the Cold War
If the Cold War had turned hot then this title will give you some idea of how the armoured forces would have faired.
D-Day Gunners
Here we take a look at a book highlighting the gunners and their positions during D-Day from Pen and Sword.
The Waffen-SS Ardennes Offensive
Here we look at a title from Pen and Sword's image of War series titled The Waffen-SS Ardennes Offensive.
Scorpion and Scimitar
Here we get a look at one of the new releases from Pen and Sword as part of their Tank Craft book series titled 'Scorpion and Scimitar'.
Hitler’s Armed SS, The Waffen SS at war 1939-1945
The SS units of World War 2 had the ability to stun with their determination and resourcefulness and also greatly offend with some of the crimes they committed during their time. This title gives you an overview of these units.
Hill 112 The Key to Defeating Hitler in Normandy
Here we take a look at a book covering an event during World War 2 that holds importance for me titled 'Hill 112 The Key to Defeating Hitler in Normandy'.
Hitler's Henchmen Nazi executioners and how they escaped justice after WWII
Adie Roberts look at a new book from Pen and Sword called Hitler's Henchmen Nazi executioners and how they escaped justice after WWII and finds out what happened?