Trade Catalogue October 2025 - March 2026 by Script Media

INTRODUCTION

SEPTEMBER 2025

We are delighted to introduce the latest imprint to join the Pen & Sword Books list; Fonthill Media, publishing high quality Military Interest, General & Local History, Aviation, Transport and Maritime books. Highlights from Fonthill this season include Lady Charlotte Bury, commemorating the 250th anniversary year of Lady Charlotte’s birth and Iron Maiden – Song By Song, marking the band’s 50th anniversary with the most up-to-date overview of Iron Maiden’s entire catalogue of music.

Furthermore, Pen & Sword is delighted to announce the acquisition of the assets and goodwill of Spink Books, the leading publisher of numismatics books, from Spink & Son Ltd, a business founded in London in 1666 and today the world’s premier collectables auction house.

The 2025 issue of the Trafalgar Chronicle from Seaforth Publishing honours the 220th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Navy, with the theme ‘Naval Leadership in the Georgian Era’.

From the P&S Military list, prisoners of war continue to fascinate readers, with books this period including The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II – which details the experiences of Indian POWs in hell-ship journeys to & their travails in New Guinea and other Paciﬁ c islands from 1943 until liberation; Captive Scorpion, an engaging and dramatic story of an intelligent and resourceful man who utilised all his LRDG Special Forces skills to help evade the enemy and win his eventual freedom; and The Ukulele Man – a history of Tom Boardman’s three and a half years as a prisoner of the Japanese and how he designed and constructed a fully functional ukulele out of scrap materials.

The Gestapo’s Most Wanted: The White Mouse tells the true story of Nancy Wake – one of the Second World War’s most fearless female spies – oﬀ ering a fresh feminist perspective on a ﬁ gure often overlooked.

From Frontline Books this period comes The Ultra Spy, the autobiography of a man whose career in the military and intelligence services spanned two world wars and which involved some of the most dramatic and dangerous moments of the twentieth century. So important was the author’s work, that he would often report information they contained directly, and personally, to Winston Churchill. The Rowing Marine tells the remarkable story of a former Royal Marine Commando who, having lost his leg in a motorway crash, overcame his disability to become a remarkable sportsman, multiple World Record holder and one of the UK’s leading motivational public speakers. Russia’s Wagner Group lifts the veil of secrecy from the activities of Russia’s infamous Wagner Group and is the ﬁ rst book about the activities of Russian security companies in Iraq.

In Looted! from the Pen & Sword History imprint, we follow the history of the lives and art collections of four French Jewish families during the Nazi Occupation of France (1940-44) telling stories of smuggling, betrayal, resilience and determination. Meanwhile, The Role of Animals in World War One tells the story of a forgotten animal army whose bravery and sacriﬁ ce must be remembered.

Exposing Jack: The Hammersmith Nude Murders from P&S True Crime marks the sixtieth anniversary of a series of unsolved murders committed by one man; a serial killer as proliﬁ c as Jack The Ripper.

From White Owl, the popular City Guides series of travel guidebooks continues to go from strength to strength, with new additions this period including The James Bond Lover’s Guide to Britain, The Book Lover’s Guide to Edinburgh and The Movie Lover’s Guide to Paris.

The Green Gardener’s Guide to Growing Vegetables off ers a timely and important message, highlighting why sustainable gardening is more crucial now than ever before whilst showing how individuals can make a real diff erence. Battlestar Galactica off ers detailed character profi le and analysis on all the major characters and regular supporting cast. There is no comparable guide available. Thirty years on from the death of Pamela Lyndon Travers, aged 96, a new biography – The Author of Mary Poppins – shares a fresh perspective on this extraordinary and complex author through exclusive interviews with Pamela’s daughterin-law, granddaughter and her best friend of three decades.

AIRMILITARY WORLD

POLISH MILITARY AIRCRAFT 1918-1939

FROM REGAINING INDEPENDENCE TO HITLER’S BLITZKRIEG

Peter Sikora

Despite lacking independence for 123 years until 1918, Poland’s aviation roots stretch back to early pioneers like Lilienthal and the Wright Brothers. The Polish Air Force began in 1917 and was formally established on 11 November 1918. Despite challenges, Poland developed a vibrant aviation industry in the 1930s, producing advanced ﬁ ghters like the PZL P.6 and P.24. Though later surpassed by foreign designs, Polish aircraft were key in resisting the 1939 invasion by Germany, the Soviet Union, and Slovakia. Despite inferior equipment and overwhelming odds, Polish pilots inﬂ icted heavy losses. Polish Military Aircraft 1918–1939 also presents rare photographs – many previously unseen in the West – showcasing early Polish aviation, scavenged aircraft, and British and locally built planes.

• Period by period, aircraft used by the Poles in alphabetical order.

• Markings and colour schemes explained in detail.

• Complete list of aircraft types used in Polish Military Aviation.

9781036147662 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 250 mono illustrations

ALA: Poland

March 2026 • WLR

THE RACE FOR SPEED

THE UNTOLD STORY OF SIX RACING PILOTS AND THE THROTTLE BENDERS UNION

Sarah Chambers

Since the dawn of manned fl ight, air racing and record-breaking have driven aviation innovation. After WWII, Britain’s aerospace industry thrived, and air racing re-emerged with new competitions. From this vibrant scene, six passionate and competitive pilots – Nat Somers, Tony Cole, Geoff rey Alington, Fred Dunkerley, Jimmy Rush, and Ron Paine – rose to prominence. Three had RAF backgrounds; others brought engineering or business expertise. Their ingenuity led to remarkable aircraft like the SomersKendall SK-1 and the Sparrow jet. United by a relentless pursuit of speed, they formed the Throttle Benders Union. This book explores their thrilling journeys, from learning to fl y to daring racing feats, and the legacy they left in British aviation history. Two later members are also featured.

• The story of six highly enthusiastic, extremely competitive and ﬁ ercely driven racing pilots in the years after the Second World War.

• The six men, united in their quest for speed, created an informal club known as the Throttle Benders Union.

• Of the six, three were RAF veterans from the Second World War; their service is explored in this book.

9781036111205 • £25.00

320 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 80 mono illustrations

ALA: Alderney, Channel Islands

October 2025 • WLR

THE LOCKHEED U-2

A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF THE FAMOUS COLD WAR SPY PLANE

Ken Neubeck

The Lockheed U-2 ‘Dragon Lady’ became a Cold War icon, especially after Gary Powers was shot down over the USSR in 1960, and Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Though often called a spy plane, its story goes far beyond espionage. Still in service today, the U-2 performs critical surveillance missions in global confl ict zones. With long, highaltitude fl ights, only elite pilots pass the aircraft’s rigorous training and selection. Ken Neubeck’s book explores the U-2’s Cold War role, post-war use – including in the 1991 Gulf War – and unique challenges like landing with removable pogo gear. With rare visuals and deep insight, it off ers a detailed view of this legendary aircraft’s history, operations, and ongoing relevance.

• Details the development of the unique U-2 design by Lockheed, resulting in the most famous spy plane to ever have taken to the skies.

• Tables that show the production history of the diﬀ erent U-2 models, and any subsequent conversion.

• Includes a summary of Cold W.ar history of the U-2 and explores the U-2’s performance in the Gulf during Operation Desert Storm.

9781036133856 • £29.99

256 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 180 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

March 2026 • WLR

THE RED ARROWS A PILOTS’ PERSPECTIVE

Jarrod Cotter

Since 1965, the RAF’s Red Arrows have dazzled global audiences with their stunning formation aerobatics. Known for precision fl ying and their iconic Diamond Nine formation, the team has earned worldwide acclaim. By 2023, they had performed nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries. Their motto, Éclat – meaning brilliance – refl ects their pursuit of excellence. The Red Arrows: A Pilot’s Perspective by Jarrod Cotter shares fi rsthand accounts from former pilots, including those from Lincolnshire to New Zealand. Stories span from the fi nal Folland Gnat displays to the BAE Hawk era, and include both triumph and tragedy. The book features vivid cockpit imagery, dramatic air-to-air photos, and team portraits, off ering a compelling insight into life with the world’s most famous aerobatic team.

• Gives an unrivalled and completely new description of what it’s like to ﬂ y for the Red Arrows, enabling the reader to get a new perspective and insight on the team.

• Compiled from various pilot’s stories most of which have never previously been published before.

• Includes what it was like ﬂ ying the Gnat as well as the current Hawk fast jet trainer that is used today by the Red Arrows.

9781036116637 • £25.00

248 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 64 colour, 60 mono illustrations

ALA: Bourne, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

AIR WORLD

FLYING THROUGH A NUCLEAR CLOUD

TWENTY YEARS ON THE FRONTLINE DURING THE COLD WAR

Robin Adams

Flying Through a Nuclear Cloud tells the extraordinary story of navigator Robin Adams, who fl ew Canberras, Shackletons, and F4 Phantoms between 1954 and 1974. In 1955, he volunteered for a mysterious mission later revealed to involve fl ying through nuclear test clouds in Australia during Operation Mosaic. He later participated in Operation Grapple Z at Christmas Island, supporting megaton H-bomb tests. Robin’s career included coastal patrols in Avro Shackletons, reconnaissance missions over Germany in Canberra PR.7s, and serving as a Flight Commander on F4 Phantoms, tasked with nuclear strike duties during the Cold War. Often on nuclear alert, Robin’s career refl ects a unique and hazardous journey through a defi ning era of military aviation and atomic weapons testing.

• This is the unusual story of a frontline navigator who ﬂ ew Canberra, Shackleton and F4 Phantom squadrons during the Cold War.

• Author was involved in the second and ﬁ nal nuclear test under Operation Mosaic.

• Author witnessed the detonation of a tactical atomic bomb from just a mile distant.

9781036142520 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Reading, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

A FIGHTER PILOT’S WAR

BATTLE OF BRITAIN, FAR EAST, D-DAY, & GERMANY – THE REMARKABLE CAREER OF WING COMMANDER

R.E.P. BROOKER DSO & BAR, DFC & BAR

Malcolm Sutherland

Richard Edgar Peter Brooker joined the RAF in 1937 and fl ew with 56 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. In 1941, he commanded No.1 Squadron during the Blitz, earning a D.F.C. Later posted to Singapore, he led squadrons against the Japanese and was evacuated from Java in 1942, receiving a Bar to his D.F.C. In 1944, as Wing Commander of 123 Wing, he led Hawker Typhoons in support of D-Day and earned the DSO. In 1945, commanding 122 Wing fl ying Tempests, he was awarded a posthumous Bar to his DSO after failing to return from a mission on 16 April, just weeks before VE Day. This biography investigates the enduring mystery of his fi nal fl ight.

• Written by his nephew, this biography is drawn largely from Brooker’s personal diary and letters.

• Brooker ﬂ ew in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.

• Having fought during the Fall of Singapore, Brooker went on to play a key part in the aerial elements of D-Day.

9781036190842 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Malvern, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

THE DOOLITTLE RAIDERS’ BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL

THE MEN WHO BOMBED TOKYO AND THEIR HARROWING STORY OF ESCAPE AND CAPTURE IN CHINA

Geert Rottiers

The Doolittle Raiders’ Battle of Survival recounts the harrowing aftermath of the daring 1942 air raid on Japan. After bombing their targets, most of the 16 B-25 crews crash-landed in Japanese-occupied China. Stranded in rugged terrain, they faced injuries, starvation, and the constant threat of capture. This book highlights the bravery of Chinese villagers and resistance ﬁ ghters who risked everything to aid the Raiders. Many survived thanks to their help, but at a terrible cost – Japan launched a brutal manhunt, killing tens of thousands in retaliation. Drawing from military records, diaries, and interviews, the book captures the Raiders’ desperate journey, from parachute jumps to mountain escapes, in a gripping account of courage, sacriﬁ ce, and survival.

• The Doolittle Raid marked the ﬁ rst time in WW2 that American aircraft attacked the Japanese archipelago.

• This book focuses on the tortuous journey of the 80 Raiders once their mission was complete and their eventual fates and highlights the pivotal role of Chinese resistance ﬁ ghters and villagers.

9781036143978 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Belgium

March 2026 • WLR

TERROR OVER AFRICA

THE SHOCKING TRUE STORY OF THE ATTEMPTED HI-JACKING OF BRITISH AIRWAY’S FLIGHT BA2069

Stanley Stewart

Terror over Africa recounts the harrowing events aboard British Airways Flight 2069 on 29 December 2000, when a mentally disturbed passenger stormed the cockpit and attempted to crash the Boeing 747 over Sudan. With First Offi cer Phil Watson alone at the controls, the attacker nearly fl ipped the plane, creating a terrifying near-death experience for all on board. Captain Hagan returned from a break and, with help from passengers, stopped the hijacker. The incident, narrowly avoiding catastrophe, was dubbed the biggest “aircraft upset” in aviation history. Initially misclassifi ed, it was never properly investigated. Allegations of a British Airways cover-up emerged, as vital reports were withheld. Years later, new evidence exposed the truth behind the event and its controversial aftermath.

• The full story of British Airway’s Flight BA2069 has never been fully told before; 3 reports on the incident, one from BA and two from the CAA, were withheld from public viewing.

• When this scandal of international proportions was accidentally unearthed and then, when the truth was out, the reasons for the cover-up became obvious.

• Reveals the drama of subterfuge, deceit and an alleged criminal cover up that followed.

9781036140267 • £25.00

288 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: West Malling, UK

November 2025 • WLR

SPITFIRE

THE ICONIC FIGHTER IN UNIQUE PHOTOGRAPHS

Dilip Sarkar MBE FRHistS FRAeS

The Supermarine Spitfi re, one of history’s most iconic fi ghters, fi rst fl ew in 1936 and became a legend of the Second World War. Though designed as a short-range interceptor, it adapted to many roles: bomber escort, nightfi ghter, reconnaissance aircraft, and even as the carrier-based Seafi re. Spitfi res served in all major theatres – from the Battle of Britain to Burma – and were even fl own by the Soviet Air Force. With 24 variants, it remained in service post-war worldwide. This book draws on rare, unoffi cial wartime photos taken by air and ground crew, off ering a candid glimpse into Spitfi re history. Aviation historian Dilip Sarkar explores the aircraft’s evolution, operational use, and enduring legacy through these unique images and compelling narrative.

• The history of the Spitfi re is examined here through a unique set of images that begin with its inception and fi rst fl ight in 1936.

• Shows how the Spitﬁ re actually performed in roles that had never been envisaged by its designer, R.J. Mitchell.

• Reveals how the Spitﬁ re ﬂ ew and fought on every front and in every theatre in WW2 – even on the Eastern Front.

9781036146917 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 250 mono illustrations

ALA: Gloucester, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

THE VULCAN B2 IN THE COLD WAR

COULD THE V-FORCE HAVE HELPED DEFEAT THE SOVIETS?

Julian Grenfell

The Vulcan B2 in the Cold War explores whether Britain’s V-force nuclear deterrent could have succeeded had the Cold War turned “hot.” Written by an Air Electronics Offi cer with 4,500 fl ying hours in Vulcans, the book analyzes the aircraft’s survivability, speed, and eff ectiveness against Soviet and Chinese defences. With just 3½ to 4½ minutes of warning, the V-force could launch in under two minutes. The author examines the Vulcan’s ability to evade surface-to-air missiles and interceptors, its low-level attack tactics, and the “Probability of Kill” in hostile airspace. From the Korean War to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the book assesses the combat environment and nuclear delivery method, off ering a gripping look into one of Britain’s key Cold War assets.

• Explores the question why did Britain need the nuclear weapon in the Cold War?

• Addresses the air combat environment, in essence how a bomber would reach the target.

• Provides what most books on the Vulcan do not provide, ﬁ rst-hand knowledge of British and Soviet nuclear and air combat weaponry.

9781036144845 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Sleaford, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

THE LOST DAMBUSTER LANCASTER

THE STORY OF 617 SQUADRON’S ATTACK ON HITLER’S V2 ROCKET SITE

Trevor Kerry, Gaëtan Sagot

On 24 June 1944, 617 Squadron – famed for the Dambusters raid – launched 18 Lancasters to bomb the V2 rocket site at Wizernes (La Coupole) in France. Dropping Tallboy bombs, they struck the site but faced fi erce fl ak. Lancaster DV403, fl own by Flight Lieutenant John Edward DFC, was hit and caught fi re. Flight Engineer W.J. King DFC was killed instantly. Edward held the aircraft steady long enough for surviving crew to bale out before the plane crashed.

Five of the eight crew died. French Resistance surveyor André Schamp aided a wounded survivor and searched for others. The mission and DV403’s fate have since been honoured in France, with family involvement and exhibitions marking the 80th anniversary of their sacriﬁ ce.

• The book centres on the attack on the V2 site at Wizernes on 24 June 1944. • The Lancaster in question, DV403, was hit by ﬂ ak and crashed; ﬁ ve of the crew were dead.

• The personal histories and courage of each of the men of DV403 are included; there were three Canadians in the crew.

9781036132361 • £25.00

248 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 60 mono illustrations

ALA: North Hykeham, UK; France November 2025 • WLR

NORTH AMERICAN XB-70 VALKYRIE IN PICTURES

AMERICA’S COLD WAR MACH 3 NUCLEAR BOMBER

Graham M Simons

The North American XB-70 Valkyrie was a supersonic bomber designed to ﬂ y at 70,000 feet and over Mach 3 while carrying nuclear weapons. Conceived in the 1950s, it was nearly untouchable by Soviet defenses of the time. Its speed and altitude made it almost invisible to radar-guided interceptors. However, the rise of Soviet surface-to-air missiles forced a shift to low-level missions, undermining the XB-70’s strengths. Despite costing $800 million (around $8.4 billion today), the program was cancelled.

In this richly illustrated book, aviation historian Graham M. Simons explores the aircraft’s design, development, and operational history, including technical challenges, pilot testimony, and accidents. Only two XB-70s were ever built, but they remain icons of Cold War aviation ambition.

• A marvel of Cold War-era aviation, the XB-70 pushed boundaries in speed, altitude, and technology.

• Was capable of carrying nuclear weapons for thousands of miles at a staggering Mach 3+.

• The XB-70 helped redeﬁ ne military aviation.

9781526787279 • £25.00

320 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 200 colour & mono illustrations

ALA: Peterborough, UK

March 2026 • WLR

AIR WORLD

9781399045728 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Evesham, United Kingdom January 2026 • WLR

9781036119621 • £25.00

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 50 mono illustrations

ALA: Boston, United Kingdom January 2026 • WLR

9781399057615 • £29.99

224 pages • Hardback

276x215 • 200 colour illustrations

ALA: Ramsey, Marlow, UK October 2025 • WLR

GERMAN AIRCRAFT WEAPONRY

MACHINE GUNS, CANNON AND AERIAL ARTILLERY IN LUFTWAFFE SERVICE, 1939–1945

Tim Heath

German Luftwaff e armament designers and technicians pioneered many revolutionary concepts in the barrelled armaments of their military aircraft. Desperate solutions were sought to counter the threat posed by Allied bomber aircraft to German industry and infrastructure, which saw the introduction of airborne guns with ever-increasing calibres and impressive levels of lethality. This book examines the use of the rifl e-calibre machine gun as an aircraft weapon, along with the development of cannon, and the various barrelled weaponry used or by the German Luftwaff e in the Second World War.

• Find out how German Luftwaff e High Command invested considerable resources into the design, development and production of barrelled armaments and their ammunition for their fi ghter and bomber aircraft during WWII • Examine the development of various barrelled weapons, from rifl e-calibre machine guns to heavy-calibre aerial artillery guns

• This unique work also presents a detailed and often harrowing analysis of those who were targeted by these formidable weapons in the air and on the ground.

• German Aircraft Weaponry, which uses previously unpublished ﬁ rst-hand material, is a valuable addition to the history of one of the most brutal and destructive aerial conﬂ icts of the 20th Century.

MOSQUITO INTRUDERS –TARGET EUROPE

THE RAF’S FIRST ELITE NIGHT RAIDER UNITS

Jeremy Walsh

Only the most skilled pilots and navigators were chosen for the daring Mosquito intruder missions during WWII. Flying low at night over Europe, they targeted returning Luftwaff e bombers and night fi ghters near their airfi elds. This tactic began during the Battle of Britain but required the advanced de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito FB VI and elite crews to succeed. Squadrons 23, 418, and 605 earned battle honours for defending Malta, supporting Sicily’s invasion, aiding the Dambusters’ raid, attacking on D-Day, and countering V1 fl ying bombs. Using diaries, fi rsthand accounts, and offi cial records, Mosquito Intruders – Target Europe reveals the evolution of this elite force and why the Mosquito became the dream aircraft for many aircrew.

• Reveals how the RAF’s intruder operations began in 1942 and developed as the war progressed.

• In these attacks, the Mossie crews would patrol near a Luftwaff e airfi eld to attack and shoot down returning enemy bombers or night fi ghters.

• Draws heavily on ﬁ rst-hand accounts from the air and ground crews involved.

WARBIRDS TO WORKHORSES

BOB AND KEITH’S BOOK OF FLIGHT TESTS

Keith Wilson, Bob Davy

Bob Davy and Keith Wilson have collaborated for over twenty years, fl ying and photographing a wide range of aircraft. This richly illustrated hardback showcases their best work, featuring warbirds like the P-51 Mustang, the UK’s last airworthy de Havilland Vampire T.11, and Bob’s Yak-3 UTI. The book also highlights unique aircraft such as the Stinson AT-19 Reliant, Helio Courier, and Cessna Citation Mustang. Floatplane and aerobatic enthusiasts will enjoy features on the Maule M-7-235B, Pitts S-2A Special, and Slingsby T.67M-260. Commercial fl ight fans can join Bob on a BAe 146 fl ight. The collection includes dynamic air-to-air photos by Keith Wilson, capturing the spirit of aviation for every enthusiast within its pages.

• A detailed and highly illustrated guide into what it is like to ﬂ y ﬁ fteen of the world’s most iconic aircraft.

• Each chapter reveals both the history of the aircraft and its design and development.

• Each chapter is packed full of air-to-air photographs, all supported by cockpit shots and other views.

• Even includes a rocket-powered amphibian that was ﬂ own on and oﬀ a lake in Essex.

AUXILIARY AIR FORCE SQUADRONS IN ACTION

FROM THE PHONEY WAR TO VICTORY IN EUROPE: THE RAF’S PART-TIME FLYERS IN WW2

Martin Wade

From the war’s outbreak in 1939 to VJ-Day in 1945, the Auxiliary Air Force (AAF) played a key role in Britain’s air defence. Formed in 1924, the AAF was made up of part-time, paid volunteers trained to reinforce the RAF during national emergencies. They quickly found themselves in action, with Spitfi res from Nos. 603 and 602 Squadrons downing the fi rst enemy aircraft over the UK. AAF units were pioneers: No.502 Squadron made the fi rst radar-guided U-boat attack, No.605 downed the fi rst V-1, and No.616 fl ew the RAF’s fi rst jets. Their bravery stood out, from dive-bombing in outdated aircraft at Dunkirk to early radar operations. This book celebrates their achievements, courage, and vital contributions to Allied victory.

• Reveals how Spitﬁ res of two AAF squadrons downed the ﬁ rst enemy aircraft over the UK in 1939.

• Shows how two of the highest scoring RAF aces in the Battle of Britain were Auxiliaries.

• Along with his navigator, Flight Lieutenant John ‘Cat’s Eyes’ Cunningham became one of the war’s highest-scoring night-ﬁ ghter crews.

THE SECRET

9781036127121 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Dinas Powys, UK

March 2026 • WLR

BATTLE FOR BRITAIN

THE RAF’S HANDLING AND INTERROGATION OF LUFTWAFFE PRISONERS OF WAR 1939-1940

M S Morgan

This book explores the development of RAF Air Intelligence and its interrogation of captured Luftwaff e airmen during 1939–1940. Made famous by Franz von Werra – the only Axis PoW to escape and return home – the RAF’s interrogation tactics evolved rapidly, especially during the Battle of Britain, when PoW numbers surged. Air Intelligence gathered vital information through covert recordings, interrogations, and even open-source material like newspapers and radio. These methods revealed details on German aircraft, tactics, morale, and even possible war crimes. Luftwaff e pilots, often confi dent of victory, unwittingly provided key intelligence. The book off ers a compelling look at this crucial, lesser-known part of Britain’s wartime strategy and how intelligence-gathering shaped the outcome of aerial warfare in 1940.

• The methods of interrogation of Luftwaﬀ e airmen from 1939 to the end of the 1940 are revealed.

• Examines the story of Franz von Werra, the only Axis PoW to succeed in escaping and make a Home Run in WW2.

• Shows how Air Intelligence built up a detailed picture of enemy pilots, aircraft, units and the general social situation around a unit or airﬁ eld community.

9781036135737 • £29.99

400 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: New Barn, Kent, UK

October 2025 • WLR

VOICES IN FLIGHT: SQUADRONS SCRAMBLE!

RAF AND COMMONWEALTH FIGHTER PILOTS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Martin W Bowman

Voices in Flight: Squadrons Scramble! captures the intense experiences of RAF pilots in key air battles of the Second World War. From the desperate dogﬁ ghts of the Battle of Britain to the siege of Malta, night raids over Blitzera Britain, and the massive aerial support for D-Day, this book recounts their stories in vivid, personal detail. It spans every theatre of war – Europe, the Mediterranean, Russia, and the Far East –highlighting battles over Dieppe, Burma, Greece, and even Arctic skies with Soviet ace Boris Safonov. Renowned historian Martin Bowman weaves together these accounts to reveal the courage, danger, and reality of air combat. A gripping tribute to the pilots who risked everything in the skies for victory.

• Descriptions of the Allied pilots in action during the D-Day landings.

• Every theatre of war in WW2 is included.

• Details clandestine ﬂ ights made in support of various Resistance organisations in Occupied Europe.

9781526746191 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 b&w illustrations

ALA: Norwich, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

A SPITFIRE’S STORY

THE INVISIBLE THREAD: SPITFIRE R6644 AND THE PILOTS WHO FLEW IT

Dilip Sarkar MBE FRHistS FRAeS

This book tells the remarkable story of Spitfi re Mk.IA R6644 and the people whose lives it touched. Built by Supermarine and test-fl own in May 1940, it served with 5 OTU, training pilots including Richard Hillary, author of The Last Enemy. R6644 may have inspired scenes in the TV series Piece of Cake. Later fl own by aces such as Brendan “Paddy” Finucane and pilots of 308 (Polish) Squadron, it was lost in May 1941 after an engine fi re forced Pilot Offi cer Franciszek Surma to bail out. The book also covers the aircraft’s 1987 crash site excavation. Through pilots, engineers, and groundcrew, this is not just a history of a plane, but of the people behind the legend.

• This is the full story of one Spitﬁ re and its service in WW2, as seen through the lives of the pilots who ﬂ ew.

• Author reveals that R6644 was likely ﬂ own by Pilot Oﬃ cer Richard Hillary, who, shot down and badly burned, became a member of the Guinea Pig Club.

• With 616 Squadron, R6644 was fl own by men such as Squadron Leader Billy Burton, Pilot Offi cer Hugh ‘Cocky’ Dundas and Pilot Offi cer Lionel ‘Buck’ Casson.

9781036138523 • £29.99

328 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Gloucester, UK

October 2025 • WLR

FRONTLINE BOOKS

9781036132767 • £25.00

312 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 colour & 16

mono illustrations

ALA: Horrabridge, UK

November 2025 • WLR

9781399034203 • £25.00

472 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 2x16 b&w plates

ALA: United States; Ukraine

November 2025 • WLR

9781036147617 • £25.00

200 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 colour & 16

mono illustrations

ALA: Prestatyn, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

THE ROWING MARINE

CROSSING THE ATLANTIC: THE WORLD’S ONLY PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSON TO HOLD THE WORLD RECORD IN AN ENDURANCE EVENT

Lee Spencer

On 9 January 2019, Lee Spencer, a disabled former Royal Marine, set oﬀ solo from Portimao, Portugal, aiming to row unsupported across the Atlantic. After 60 days, he reached Cayenne, South America, smashing the able-bodied record by 36 days and becoming the ﬁ rst disabled person to hold such a record. Lee had served in Iraq and Afghanistan before losing his leg while helping at a motorway crash. Undeterred, he learned to walk again and rowed across the Atlantic with a disabled crew. His solo journey in The Rowing Marine weaves together his remarkable life – from dreaming of becoming a Marine to surviving trauma and achieving extraordinary feats of endurance and resilience.

• The remarkable story of a former Royal Marine who, having lost his leg in a motorway crash, overcame his disability to become a remarkable sportsman.

• The author is the world’s ﬁ rst disabled person to row from Europe to South America solo and unsupported.

• Tells the story of the very ﬁ rst coalition troops on the ground in the Second Gulf War.

• Reveals the author’s part in agent recruitment operations in Afghanistan.

THE SIEGE OF MARIUPOL

THE AZOVSTAL STEEL PLANT AND UKRAINE’S BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL

Christopher A Lawrence, Stefan Korshak

On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, marking Europe’s largest war since WWII. Early attacks targeted Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Kherson, with Mariupol – a key coastal city – quickly besieged. By 2 March, Russian forces encircled Mariupol, unleashing relentless artillery strikes that caused severe civilian casualties and a humanitarian crisis. Water, electricity, and food ran out, and evacuation eﬀ orts largely failed. The Azovstal Iron and Steel Works became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance, described as a “fortress within a city.” The siege ended on 20 May with Russian control. The Siege of Mariupol captures the immediacy and gravity of the conﬂ ict, documenting the resilience of defenders and the global uncertainty surrounding Ukraine’s fate.

• From their numerous contacts across the region, the authors have produced an account drawn from individual experiences on the ground in and around Mariupol.

• An in-depth analysis compiled from a wide range of sources.

• Demonstrates how morale, and conviction in a just cause, can outweigh military might.

• Explores key engagements and battles in this period of the war in Ukraine.

AFGHANISTAN SNIPER

TRAUMA ON THE FRONT LINE AND BEYOND Edward Shirley

During the height of the war in Afghanistan, a Welsh infantry battalion selected its best for sniper training. The young soldiers bonded deeply, but after losing one teammate to the Taliban, Ted and the others deployed to Helmand Province. They faced enemy snipers, Taliban leaders, and took part in the largest air assault since WWII – making mile-long shots and earning their sniper titles. The cost was high. After the tour, Ted suﬀ ered from PTSD, spiraling for over a decade. With no known cure, he sought his own path to recovery. Afghanistan Sniper shares his gripping journey through war, trauma, and healing, oﬀ ering raw insights into combat and the psychological toll it takes.

• Follow the heart-breaking story of a young Welsh sniper, who, after taking the lives of many enemy ﬁ ghters, began on a downward spiral of suﬀ ering.

• The author completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan – the second as a sniper.

• Details the gruelling process of training to be a sniper.

• Includes graphic accounts of unbelievable feats during battles from a sniper perspective over a 360-degree battleﬁ eld.

9781036145743 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Serbia

March 2026 • WLR

9781036193447 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Netherlands

March 2026 • WLR

9781036135348 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

RUSSIA’S WAGNER GROUP

FROM UKRAINE TO MILITARY COUPS, THE STORY OF A MERCENARY ARMY BY ONE OF ITS SENIOR COMMANDERS

Ivan Dolvich

The Wagner mercenary group operated in Africa and the Middle East for years before gaining global attention during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Wagner fought Russia’s wars, supported dictators, and targeted enemies of the Kremlin. For the fi rst time, Igor Salikov – a former Wagner commander – speaks out, revealing the group’s structure, operations, and crimes. Salikov testifi ed to the International Criminal Court, detailing atrocities in Ukraine and Syria, including child abductions and civilian executions ordered by Russian authorities. Wagner recruited convicts in 2022 and attempted a coup in 2023 before its leaders died in a plane crash. This account off ers a rare insider’s view of Wagner’s rise, fall, and its role in Russia’s shadow wars.

• This book lifts the veil of secrecy from the activities of Russia’s infamous Wagner Group.

• One of the authors was a high ranking commander in the Wagner Group.

• This gives him a unique insight into the organization, structure, political goals and operational procedures of the Group.

• This book was written after the leaders of Wagner were killed and Assad escaped from Syria, therefore bringing the whole story of the group up to date.

PUTIN’S ‘VIPER’ DETACHMENT

ONE MAN’S ROLE IN A RUSSIAN SPECIAL FORCES UNIT AND THE INVASION OF UKRAINE

Igor R Salikov

After the USSR’s collapse, the author joined Redut, a Russian mercenary group. As Putin rose to power, nationalist aggression targeted Chechnya and Georgia. Redut evolved into sabotage and assault units, and the author – code-named “Viper” – led operations in Donetsk. In 2021, he commanded Redut’s GRU intelligence unit, working with defected Ukrainian agents on a failed mission to destroy Kyiv’s SBU headquarters. After fi erce fi ghting, Viper withdrew his platoon to Belarus, pursued by Russian counter-intelligence, and eventually escaped to Western Europe. Putin’s Viper Detachment is his fi rsthand account of covert warfare, betrayal, and survival, revealing the hidden war in Ukraine from the inside.

• With the collapse of the USSR in 1991, its armed forces were largely disbanded and the author – call sign ‘Viper’ – was discharged from the army, joining Russian mercenaries operating abroad.

• However, the rise of Putin ‘Viper’ was once again in Russian pay, this time leading a special forces group in operations in Donetsk.

• Viper was given a secret mission – to attack the headquarters in Kyiv of the Ukrainian Counterintelligence and Security Service ahead of Putin’s invasion. This is the story of that mission.

THE ULTRA SPY

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF WINSTON CHURCHILL’S PERSONAL LIAISON WITH BLETCHLEY PARK

Frederick William Winterbotham CBE

Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham CBE served in both World Wars, beginning in 1914 with the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps. In the 1930s, he joined Britain’s Secret Service, conducting espionage missions in Nazi Germany, including meetings with Hitler. During WWII, he worked at Bletchley Park, reporting directly to MI6 and Winston Churchill, overseeing the distribution of top-secret intelligence like Enigma and Ultra. His work remained classiﬁ ed for decades until he published The Ultra Secret, revealing his pivotal role. This autobiography recounts Winterbotham’s extraordinary career, from daring pilot to unsung intelligence hero, oﬀ ering a rare glimpse into the hidden operations that shaped the 20th century.

• The autobiography of a man whose career in the military and intelligence services spanned two world wars and which involved some of the most dramatic and dangerous moments of the 20th century.

• Before WW2 the author was posted to Germany to gather information on the development of military aviation in the Third Reich, meeting senior Nazis such as Hitler, Hess, Himmler and Heydrich.

• In WW2, working at Bletchley Park Winterbotham was heavily involved in the Enigma and Ultra transcripts.

FRONTLINE BOOKS

9781036144999 • £29.99

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 94 mono illustrations

ALA: New Zealand

March 2026 • WLR

9781036128609 • £25.00

184 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Redhill, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781036144258 • £25.00

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

March 2026 • WLR

FRONTLINE MEDIC & SOE AGENT

THE WW2 MEMOIR OF WILLIAM GILLANDERS MM

Lindsay Gillanders

• A rare autobiography by a member of the SOE who was both an instructor in the UK and organiser of the despatching of agents into Occupied territory.

• Details of British SOE involvement in Yugoslavia and the growing presence of the Americans in airborne action in this theatre.

• Includes Bill’s previously unseen photographs taken behind enemy lines with Tito’s partisans.

THE BITTER FIGHT TO FREE ITALY

A ‘D-DAY DODGER’S’ EXPERIENCES OF THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN IN 1943

John Neil

• Explores the early months of the Italian campaign in WW2 through the eyes of one 21-year-old private in the Royal Berkshire Regiment.

• It relates previously untold stories of the genuine heroism of the Field Ambulance and Field Hospital staﬀ and their life-or-death interventions on the battleﬁ eld.

• It describes the mental and physical scars of the men who survived the campaign and the well-meaning, but often misdirected attempts at postwar rehabilitation.

ADOLF HITLER AND THE ART OF TYRANNY

NAZI GERMANY’S INFAMOUS LEADER

William Nester

• Explore the Adolf Hitler’s journey to the leadership of the Nazi Party in the years after the end of the First World War.

• Shows how Hitler manoeuvred against his enemies and opponents to not only gain that control, but then maintain it.

• Uses Hitler’s own words to demonstrate his enormous ambitions and how the former dictator’s own writings had indicated what his plans were.

9781036140823 • £25.00

192 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 24 pages b&w plates

ALA: Woolacombe, UK

October 2025 • WLR

9781036137540 • £25.00

320 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Steyning, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

9781036121846 • £25.00

312 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Belgium

November 2025 • WLR

WITH THE SBS AND SAS IN WW2

CORPORAL KEN SMITH’S WARTIME SERVICE FROM THE ROYAL MARINES TO THE SPECIAL FORCES

C K Smith

• Told by his son, this is the remarkable story of Ken Smith’s wartime service in the Royal Marines and then the SBS and SAS.

• The human side of many of Ken’s fellow special forces members are revealed in a manner never previously been told.

• Recounts the raid Ken participated in which resulted in a posthumous award of the Victoria Cross.

• Ken was involved with the SBS until its very last action of WW2.

THE RACE TO RANGOON

A COMMANDER’S ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE FOR BURMA, 1944-1945

James Luto

• A senior oﬃ cer’s account of the ﬁ ghting to push the Japanese out of Burma in late 1944, early 1945.

• This unique war history was originally complied in 1946 by Brigadier C.I. Jerrard, and is published here for the ﬁ rst time.

• Describes the battle to liberate Mandalay, and recapture Fort Duﬀ erin, in bitter close quarters’ ﬁ ghting.

HITLER’S

FALLSCHIRMJÄGER’S DARING ATTACK ON THE ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS

IN 1943

Guido Ronconi

• A graphic account of one the last airborne landings by Hitler’s Fallschirmjäger in WW2 •.

• Three combat war correspondents jumped with the Fallschirmjäger; between them they took hundreds of photographs, many of which are included in this book.

9781036138387 • £25.00

248 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

March 2026 • WLR

9781036102753 • £25.00

128 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 150 mono illustrations

ALA: Dartford, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781036131395 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Kenya

March 2026 • WLR

HITLER’S WAR AGAINST THE PARTISANS DURING OPERATION BAGRATION

SPRING AND SUMMER OF 1944

Antonio J Muñoz

• This is a full account of the partisan and anti-partisan war in the USSR during the spring and summer of 1944.

• Full descriptions of uprisings and partisan held regions by year and by month.

• Reveals the events of the partisan war for the last year on Soviet soil –following which the Germans were pushed out of the country.

HITLER’S HEROES DURING THE DEFEAT IN THE EAST

KNIGHT’S CROSS GENERALS ON THE EASTERN FRONT, 13 FEBRUARY 1944–9 MAY 1945

Jeremy Dixon

• Full explanations given of the action or actions leading to the granting of the awards.

• Many of these individuals received their awards from the hands of Hitler himself.

• Features a total of 115 generals, in most cases including one or more images of the individual.

THE BRITISH ARMY’S ELITE SPECIAL OBSERVERS

A HISTORY OF 4/73 (SPHINX) SPECIAL OP BATTERY

Adam Chapman

● This is the history of the highly secretive 4/73 Special Observation Post Battery and it’s antecedent troops.

● Details the units arduous selection process and how soldiers of this largely unknown unit are selected and trained.

● Reveals the involvement of 22 SAS, Parachute Regiment, Royal Marines and UK Special Forces were and still are involved with the unit.

9781036133467 • £25.00

336 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

October 2025 • WLR

9781036145798 • £25.00

288 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: LIskeard, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

9781399053198 • £29.99

320 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 80 mono & 16 colour

ALA: Stonehaven, UK

March 2026 • WLR

HITLER’S WAR AGAINST POLAND’S PARTISANS

THE BATTLE BEHIND THE EASTERN FRONT, 1939–1945

Antonio J Muñoz

• Reveals how from the start of the war on the Eastern Front, Hitler’s forces were to wage a war of annihilation in the East.

• This is a full account of the partisan and anti-partisan war within Poland, from the ﬁ rst attacks in 1939 through to the end of the Second World War.

• A detailed analysis of this partisan war as seen from both sides.

WITH THE COMMANDOS

THE DRIVE INTO HITLER’S REICH, NOVEMBER 1944–JUNE 1945

Mark Simmons

• Explores the Commandos’ role in the last few months of the war in Europe, from the summer of 1944 through to the German surrender.

• Examines the bitter ﬁ ghting during the liberation of the heavily defended island of Walcheren in September 1944 – Operation Infatuate.

• Shows how some Commandos were rushed to help ﬁ ll the lines during Hitler’s Ardennes oﬀ ensive – the Battle of the Bulge.

BIKINI ATOLL

SHIPWRECKS OF THE NUCLEAR TESTS

Rod Macdonald

• Contains a detailed analysis of Operation Crossroads, in which the US conducted twenty-two nuclear tests on the atoll between 1946 and 1957.

• Explores the story of the USA’s nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll through the many and varies wrecks that can be seen there today.

• Packed full with unique wreck images taken by the author.

FRONTLINE BOOKS/AFTER THE BATTLE

9781399054645 • £25.00

320 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Gloucester; Tewksbury, UK

March 2026 • WLR

9781399036887 • £29.99

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: United States; Canada

October 2025 • WLR

9781399066754 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 60 mono illustrations

ALA: Russia

January 2026 • WLR

THE BATTLE OF TEWKESBURY, 4 MAY 1471

‘A RIGHT EVIL PLACE’

Dilip Sarkar MBE FRHistS FRAeS , Steven Goodchild

• This book examines the background and road to the Battle of Tewkesbury and the aftermath.

• Reveals how two days after the battle, various Lancastrian noblemen who had claimed sanctuary at Tewkesbury Abbey were executed; owing to the violence occurring in the Abbey, the building had to be reconsecrated after the battle.

• Provides a comprehensive battleﬁ eld guide to the many and varied sites and memorials.

WELLINGTON’S LIGHT DIVISION AND THE INVASION OF SPAIN

THE SIEGES AND BATTLES OF 1812

Robert Burnham, Ron McGuigan

• Examines Wellington’s campaigns and battles of 1812 in the Peninsular War.

• Includes much information on the Portuguese assigned to the Light Division found in The National Archives that has never been published before.

• Draws on diaries, letters, and memoirs written at the time, many never published before.

STALIN’S ‘WONDER TANK’

THE TRUTH BEHIND

HITLER’S NEMESIS, THE SOVIET T-34 TANK

Dmitry Zubov

• Examines the story behind one of the most iconic and readily recognisable armoured ﬁ ghting vehicles of the Second World War.

• In this book the author explores the true facts behind the myth of the T-34’s superiority.

• T-34 tank was not a masterpiece of Soviet engineering, but in fact a design that was, in reality, based on plans ‘borrowed’ by Soviets from designers in the West.

9781036147761 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Jersey

January 2026 • WLR

9781526783998 • £29.99

272 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 200+ colour

ALA: Wakefield, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON – SPYMASTER AGENT 711

THE INTELLIGENCE BATTLE DURING THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

Norman Ridley

• Explores the part that American, British and French intelligence services played in the American War of Independence.

• Along with Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, George Washington was honoured by the CIA in 1997 as a Founding Fathers of the US intelligence services.

• Shows how intelligence was important in the outcome of Civil War battles such as Lexington, Concord and Yorktown.

NAPOLEON’S LINE INFANTRY – FROM THE BATTLE OF JENA TO THE INVASION OF IBERIA

UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

Paul L Dawson

• A deﬁ nitive guide to the dress, weapons and accoutrements of all the Line Infantry regiments of the period.

• Key documents consulted include each regiment’s annual return detailing all the items of equipment held.

• Includes photographs of original Line Infantry’s habit-veste of which only twenty have survived out of the tens of thousands made.

9781805001768 • £34.99

592 pages • Hardback

234x156 •

ALA: United Kingdom

October 2025

9781036153076 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156

ALA: February 2026

9781805002284 • £14.99

112 pages • Paperback

312x235 •

ALA: France

October 2025

BROKEN EAGLES: NAPOLEON AND HIS GERMAN ALLIES IN THE 1813 CAMPAIGN

VOLUME II: WÜRTTEMBERG, BADEN, HESSE-DARMSTADT, WESTPHALIA AND THE SMALL STATES

John H. Gill

• The ﬁ rst major study of the creation and military activities of the Confederation of the Rhine (Rheinbund).

• Draws on years of research in European archives and battleﬁ elds.

• The two volumes are supplemented with more than 100 maps, charts and orders of battle.

A LOST LEGIONARY IN SOUTH AFRICA

FROM THE NINTH CAPE FRONTIER WAR AND THE ANGLO-ZULU WAR TO THE BECHUANALAND EXPEDITION AND THE USUTHU REBELLION

Introduced and Annotated by John Laband Foreword by Adrian Greaves

• Oﬀ ers a fascinating insight into the experiences of ‘Colonel’ HamiltonBrowne during the Anglo-Zulu War and other campaigns between 1878 and 1888.

CHURCHILL

A GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY

Vincent Delmas

• A new and inventive depiction of the life of Winston Churchill for all ages.

• A unique, factually accurate and easily accessible biography of one of the greatest Britons.

• Beautiful drawings bring the period alive.

• Foreword by leading historian Andrew Roberts.

9781784388218 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback 234x156 • 20 mono

ALA: Germany

October 2025

• WEL

9781805002000 • £16.99

160 pages • Paperback 246x172 • 220

ALA: Germany

February 2026

9781805000761 • £15.99

256 pages • Paperback 234x156 • ALA: Warminster, UK

October 2025

LUFTWAFFE BOMBER TO NIGHTFIGHTER

VOLUME II: THE MEMOIRS OF A KNIGHT’S CROSS PILOT

Arnold Döring

• The ﬁ rst English translation of the diaries of Luftwaﬀ e pilot Arnold Döring.

• A unique story from the perspective of a nightﬁ ghter pilot from August 1943 to May 1945.

• Includes more than 70 photographs from the period.

• Edited and annotated by Thomas Baumert, with a foreword by internationally acclaimed historian James Holland.

LEROS AND THE AEGEAN

SEPTEMBER–NOVEMBER 1943

Anthony Rogers

• The ﬁ nal decisive German victory of the Second World War.

• Compiled by Anthony Rogers, the author of Churchill’s Folly

• More than 200 images.

• Includes ﬁ rst-person accounts from both sides.

SAS: SECRET WAR

OPERATION STORM IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Tony Jeapes

• First-hand account of the 22nd SAS Regiment by the man who led it.

• Examines daring and dangerous operations in the harsh Omani terrain.

• A revelatory insight into an elite British special forces unit in action.

• Includes a selection of photos from the campaign.

STRATEGIES OF UKRAINIAN WAR

RUSSIA, POLAND AND THE OTTOMANS, CONFLICT OVER HEGEMONY, 1500–1800

Vladimir Shirogorov

This book explores the political, military, and social history of Eastern Europe, a region long shaped by imperial, national, and civil wars. Major powers – Ottomans, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and MuscovyRussia – clashed over Ukraine, a vast geopolitical zone stretching from the Danube to the Caspian Sea. Amid this turmoil, various “Ukraines” emerged – proto-states formed by military groups with shared strategic, social, and economic goals. Sponsored by empires, they often surpassed them in strength and tactics. The book links these historical dynamics to modern Ukraine, oﬀ ering insight into its current conﬂ ict and identity. It’s essential reading for those interested in warfare, empires, and Ukraine’s enduring struggle for sovereignty.

• Ukraine ‘statelets’ to Grand Ukraine.

• Great power rivalry in vast Eastern Europe landmass and Near East.

• Russia, Poland, Ottoman Empire involvement elations in politics and war.

• Constant war – strategy to battleﬁ eld and ‘personal’ involvement.

9781036133115 • £29.99

320 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Italy

January 2026 • WLR

VIETNAM ON THE BIG SCREEN

Joseph Houlihan

9781036134532 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Bath, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

FROM US MARINE TO PROVINCIAL MILITARY GOVERNOR IN IRAQ

WITH THE 3RD BATTALION, 23RD MARINES

David Wayne Couvillon

Told with raw honesty, This is a gripping story of leadership, improvisation, and resilience amid chaos. More than a war memoir, it reﬂ ects on the limits of military power and the human cost of conﬂ ict – for both Americans and Iraqis.

• Follow Lt. Col. David Couvillon and the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marines as they step far outside their training to rebuild a shattered Iraqi province –without a roadmap, but with resolve, creativity, and courage.

• This is the untold story of “weekend warriors” who used their civilian skills to bridge the gap between combat and community, from establishing local governments to mediating tribal conﬂ icts, all while under ﬁ re.

• With honesty and nuance, this book examines the ethical challenges, policy failures, and occasional missteps of military occupation – oﬀ ering valuable lessons for future interventions and leadership in complex post-conﬂ ict zones.

9781036127404 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 18 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

October 2025 • WLR

NO EXIT FROM VIETNAM

Bob Armstrong

9781036139186 • £25.00

248 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 8 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

January 2026 • WLR

THE WAR IN GAZA

Andrew Milburn

9781036116354 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 25 colour illustrations

ALA: United States

March 2026 • WLR

9781036125615 • £25.00

192 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 50 mono illustrations

ALA: Alresford, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781036141745 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781036109943 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Crewe, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

THE KILLING SEASON

MEMOIRS OF A MERCENARY IN THE CONGO 1965–1967

Terry Norman

Set in the Congo during the 1960s, this narrative explores the violent aftermath of the country’s independence, a period marked by civil war, political upheaval, and international interference. Written in the third person with names changed for anonymity, the story opens with a foreword outlining the Congo’s descent into chaos, as competing factions –including foreign mercenaries – struggled for control of its vast natural resources and strategic infl uence. The story follows several key characters: Morgan, a seasoned mercenary confl icted by the moral weight of his actions; Brogan, a ruthless sergeant enforcing discipline with brutality; and Lagache, a Belgian plantation owner driven by revenge for his wife’s death at the hands of rebel leader Kimbiti. As these men navigate ambushes, battles, and personal dilemmas, they embody the larger questions of morality, survival, and humanity during wartime. The climax centers on a brutal assault on the rebel stronghold of Lukamba, involving ground and air forces. The battle is fi erce, with heavy losses, leading to a sobering refl ection on the futility of war. The story ends without resolution, emphasizing the emotional scars left behind and the enduring complexities of confl ict in a fractured nation torn between colonial legacies and Cold War interests.

• Set in the 1960s Congo, this ﬁ rst hand account captures the political collapse and civil war that erupted after independence, worsened by Cold War tensions and foreign intervention.

• Morally Conﬂ icted Mercenaries like ‘Morgan’ illustrate the psychological toll of war, torn between duty, proﬁ t, and conscience in a lawless environment.

• ‘Brogan’s’ harsh treatment of recruits and the savage nature of the conﬂ ict depict the raw violence and lack of accountability during this period.

THE DESERT MY DWELLING PLACE

WITH THE LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP IN NORTH AFRICA

David Lloyd Owen

In mid-1941, 24-year-old David Lloyd Owen joined the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) as a patrol commander. Quickly adapting to the harsh conditions of the Libyan desert, he mastered survival and navigation techniques, particularly using the sun-compass developed by the LRDG’s founder, Bagnold. His memoir vividly describes the camaraderie and methods of his Y Patrol, their reconnaissance missions, and occasional raids. The LRDG specialised in deep-desert intelligence gathering, operating in areas inaccessible to Axis forces due to their superior navigation and communication skills. Lloyd Owen also recounts the early collaboration between the LRDG and the newly formed SAS under David Stirling, whose joint operations played a vital role throughout the desert campaign.

A major task for the LRDG involved monitoring the coastal road to report enemy movement, with vital intelligence being relayed back to Cairo HQ. Y Patrol also participated in the 1942 Tobruk raid, where Lloyd Owen sustained severe injuries. His account portrays the demanding nature of their operations, executed by elite, disciplined soldiers, punctuated by rare moments of respite in wartime Cairo.

The Desert My Dwelling Place oﬀ ers an insider’s view of both the strategic and personal sides of the desert war, culminating in the Allied victory at El Alamein and the expulsion of Rommel’s forces from North Africa. Through triumphs and hardships, Lloyd Owen captures the spirit and sacriﬁ ces of the LRDG during one of WWII’s most challenging campaigns.

• First published in 1957, this is an essential early source book for the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG).

• Includes wider commentary on the progress of the battle for North Africa and the emergence and early days of two important Special Forces: the LRDG and the SAS.

THE GESTAPO’S MOST WANTED: THE WHITE MOUSE

THE LIFE OF SOE AGENT NANCY WAKE

Alice Sharman

The White Mouse: Gestapo’s Most Wanted tells the extraordinary true story of Nancy Wake during one of the darkest chapters in modern history. This new biography traces Nancy’s path across the globe, from her youth in Australia, to New York, London, Paris, and Marseilles – and her evolution from free-spirited journalist to wartime hero. When Europe slid towards war, Nancy found herself swept into the heart of the Resistance movement in Marseilles. And she chose to make a diff erence. What followed was a life marked by extraordinary courage, personal sacrifi ce, and unwavering defi ance. Drawing on interviews, personal anecdotes, and rich historical detail, the book off ers a full account of Nancy Wake’s life. It focuses not only on her most dangerous exploits but also examines the motivations and early infl uences that drove her to top the Gestapo’s Most Wanted List and become a leader in the Maquis. Her journey will take the reader from suburban Australia to daring missions behind enemy lines. More than just a tale of espionage, this is a story of risk, resilience, and the woman who made a vow to never look away from injustice – and kept it. Interwoven with historical context and dramatically retold, The White Mouse brings Nancy Wake’s courage and character to life, reclaiming her place in a period of history often dominated by men. For readers drawn to stories of defi ance, resilience, and unsung wartime heroism, this is both an engaging biography and a refl ection on bravery in the face of crisis.

• The true story of Nancy Wake, one of WWII’s most fearless female spies, with a full account of her life, motivations, and character.

• A fresh feminist perspective on a ﬁ gure often overlooked.

• Includes vivid historical context from her childhood in Australia to 1930s Paris, Nazi rallies in Vienna, and beyond.

9781036144555 • £22.00

264 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 36 mono illustrations

ALA: Tetbury, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

9781036124380 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Singapore

November 2025 • WLR excluding India

THE SPY WHO BETRAYED THE TREACHERY OF MATHILDE CARRÉ, CODENAMED ‘THE CAT’ Nigel Perrin

Clever, charismatic and daring, Mathilde Carré lived up to the image of the intrepid female spy. Codenamed “The Cat”, she co-founded the largest intelligence network in Occupied France and inspired her recruits to fi ght a secret war against the Germans. Carré delivered priceless information to the Allies, and her commitment to their cause seemed beyond question. But her reputation hid a fl awed and volatile personality, driven by a deadly combination of personal ambition, vanity and jealousy. When she fell into enemy hands, Carré chose to save herself rather than her comrades, betraying her own agents. Becoming her captor’s mistress, she enjoyed a life of luxury in Paris and earned the respect of her new German masters. But when a secret aff air with a British agent led her to escape to London, Carré’s true intentions raised serious questions. How far could she be trusted, and where did her allegiances really lie? At her trial The Cat’s extraordinary exploits were fi nally revealed to the public, transforming a resistance hero into a fi gure of public hatred. Condemned to death, she remained fi ercely unrepentant to the end, presenting herself as a victim of circumstance rather than a willing traitor. Mathilde Carré was a fascinatingly complex and enigmatic character who worked for the French, British, Polish and German secret services and double crossed them all. The result of more than ten years’ research, this book is a story that poses questions about the boundaries between resistance and collaboration, and the power of myth and self-delusion.

• The most comprehensive and detailed biography of Mathilde Carré to date, drawing on extensive archival research in France, UK and Germany, and face-to-face interviews with those involved.

• Challenges the traditional perceptions of female agents as exclusively fearless and heroic, introducing “shades of grey” in the discourse on women’s resistance.

THE FORGOTTEN INDIAN PRISONERS OF WORLD WAR II

SURRENDER, LOYALTY, BETRAYAL AND HELL

Gautam Hazarika

This is the compelling story of Captain Mohan Singh of the 14th Punjab Regiment, the ﬁ rst commander of the Indian National Army (INA) – a force born in the shadow of World War II, forged from Indian POWs, and backed by Japan in a bid to oust the British from India.

The INA’s journey was fraught with both idealism and betrayal. Singh, initially driven by the vision of Indian independence, broke with the Japanese when their true intentions became clear. His deﬁ ance set the stage for Subhas Chandra Bose to take command in what became a pivotal, yet tragic, episode in India’s freedom struggle.

This is also the story of thousands of INA soldiers who perished in the jungles of Burma – of those who fought valiantly and those who died unseen from disease, starvation, and forced labour. It recounts Lt. M.M. Pillai’s daring escape from Singapore, and Warrant Oﬃ cer John Baptist Crasta’s brutal captivity in Paciﬁ c labour camps, where over 10,000 Indian POWs perished. Subedar Chint Singh’s testimony at post-war war crimes trials brought Japanese atrocities to light.

Though the INA may have been a Paper Tiger in battle, it became a Propaganda Lion after the war, stirring nationalist sentiment and hastening Indian independence. Drawing on unpublished personal accounts and family interviews, Hazarika’s narrative is one of courage, betrayal, sacriﬁ ce, and the overlooked cost of loyalty.

This is history that deserves remembrance – and a call for overdue commemoration of its unsung heroes.

• History of the First Indian National Army (INA) recruited from Indian POWs to expel the British from India with Japan’s help.

• Double Cross in October 1942 by the INA men sent by the Japanese to inﬁ ltrate India.

9781036142575 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 19 mono illustrations

ALA: Diggle, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781036127022 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Australia

November 2025 • WLR

9781036144302 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 36 mono illustrations

ALA: Windsor Castle, UK

February 2026 • WLR

THE UKULELE MAN

THE STORY OF A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE JAPANESE AND HIS UKULELE

Ray Withnall

• Insight into the political, military and civil decisions (and indecisions) leading up to the Fall of Singapore.

• Detailed history of Tom Boardman’s three and a half years as a Prisoner of War of the Japanese.

• How Tom designed and constructed a fully functional ukulele out of scrap material lying around the prison camp and the importance of entertainment provided by prison camp concert parties.

CHURCHILL AS WARLORD IN WWI

THE ADMIRALTY, TANKS, GALLIPOLI AND MUNITIONS

Rex Bashford

• Details how Churchill modernized the Royal Navy as First Lord of the Admiralty (1911), anticipating Germany’s naval threat and supporting innovations such as the tank to break trench warfare deadlock.

• Winston Churchill voluntarily served on the Western Front commanding troops with distinction after resigning, earning widespread admiration for his leadership and compassion.

• As Minister for Munitions (1917), Churchill implemented key reforms to improve wartime production, playing a vital role in supplying Britain’s military forces.

FIGHTING FROM DUNKIRK TO BERLIN

A MEMOIR FROM THE FRONTLINES TO THE INTELLIGENCE CORPS

Jack Needler

• A deeply personal account of a soldier’s wartime journey, drawn from ﬁ rsthand records, letters, and war diaries, oﬀ ering a humanised and intimate view of the Second World War.

• Oﬀ ers a rare glimpse into the behindthe-scenes operations at Brigade Headquarters, including intelligence gathering, strategic planning, and the coordination of frontline units

9781036117672 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Flint Mountain, UK

March 2026 • WLR

9781036135003 • £29.99

504 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 27 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

October 2025 • WLR

9781036101886 • £22.00

168 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 60 mono illustrations

ALA: Abingdon, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

THE EARLY CHURCHILL

FALL AND RISE 1915-1918

Charles Stephenson

• Churchillian Resilience: his ability to recover from political downfall after his Admiralty dismissal to assume another high-level career.

• Lloyd George’s Gamble: The Prime Minister’s calculated 1917 appointment of Churchill, despite Tory opposition.

WINSTON CHURCHILL SOLDIER

THE MILITARY LIFE OF A GENTLEMAN AT WAR

Douglas S Russell

• For the ﬁ rst time, a full-length, meticulously researched account brings Winston Churchill’s adventurous military career vividly to life – revealing how his courage and ambition on the battleﬁ eld paved the way for his legendary leadership in World War II.

• Overﬂ owing with action, charisma, humour, and patriotic fervour, this compelling narrative captures the spirit of a young man determined to shape history – a must-read for anyone fascinated by Churchill, military history, or the making of great leaders.

LETTERS FROM THE BURMA FRONT

DEAR ANNIE & FLO

Kate Venables

• Series of lively and articulate letters home from the Burma campaign, 1943-46 contextualised by a short social and military history which simpliﬁ es an often complex war situation.

• Letters written by Harry Walker, a young doctor from Yorkshire working in a mobile surgical unit, close behind the front describing his immediate environment, tents and requisitioned buildings, and day-today preoccupations with food, mail, cigarettes, and weather.

TANK CRAFT 47 STUG IV ASSAULT GUN GERMAN ARMY AND WAFFEN-SS UNITS

EASTERN FRONT, 1944-1945

Dennis Oliver

Discover the story of the Sturmgeschütz IV – Germany’s emergency tankkiller of WWII – in this richly illustrated TankCraft volume by Dennis Oliver. Packed with wartime photos, expert color profi les, and detailed unit histories, this book covers the assault gun’s latewar role on the Eastern Front. Model builders will fi nd invaluable kit reviews, modifi cation guides, and a stunning model gallery. Whether you’re a military historian or scale modeller, this essential guide brings the iconic StuG IV vividly to life.

• The Ultimate Guide to the Sturmgeschütz IV – This book delves into the history, development, and battleﬁ eld role of the Sturmgeschütz IV, an essential yet often overlooked armoured vehicle that played a crucial role in Germany’s ﬁ nal defensive battles.

• A Must-Have for Modellers and WWII Enthusiasts – Combining historical analysis with practical modelling guidance, this volume features archive photos, expertly researched colour illustrations, and a stunning gallery of scale model builds.

9781036140625 • £19.99

64 pages • Paperback

297x210 • 100 colour, 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Australia

January 2026 • WLR

TANK CRAFT 46 PANTHER MEDIUM TANK GERMAN ARMY WAFFEN-SS AND LUFTWAFFE UNITS

EASTERN FRONT, 1944

Dennis Oliver

Explore the vital role of the Panther tank in the desperate battles of 1944 as the Wehrmacht struggled to contain the Soviet advance. In this TankCraft volume, Dennis Oliver traces the history of Panther battalions during Operation Bagration and beyond, using rare wartime photos and detailed color illustrations. With expert analysis, kit reviews, and a showcase of top-tier model builds, this book is a must-have for military historians and scale modellers seeking to recreate these powerful and iconic tanks.

• Explore the critical role of Panther tank battalions during the decisive Soviet oﬀ ensives of 1944, including Operation Bagration. Dennis Oliver provides richly detailed context, revealing how these powerful tanks were instrumental in the Wehrmacht’s desperate eﬀ orts to hold the Eastern Front.

• Packed with expertly researched colour proﬁ les, technical specs, and a dedicated section on kits and aftermarket parts, this book is an essential guide for scale modelers looking to accurately recreate Panther tanks with authenticity and historical precision.

9781036140588 • £19.99

64 pages • Paperback

297x210 • 100 colour, 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Australia

November 2025 • WLR

TANK CRAFT 48 STURMTIGER GERMAN ARMY UNITS

EASTERN AND WESTERN FRONTS, 1944-1945

Dennis Oliver

Uncover the story of the Sturmtiger – one of WWII’s most powerful and unusual assault vehicles – in this expertly researched TankCraft volume by Dennis Oliver. Armed with a massive 38cm rocket launcher and built on the Tiger I chassis, the Sturmtiger was designed to crush enemy strongpoints. Featuring rare photos, color proﬁ les, and detailed unit histories, this book also includes model kit reviews, build tips, and a stunning gallery of scale models – making it essential reading for historians and modellers alike.

• Deﬁ nitive Guide to the Sturmtiger – This book explores the development, deployment, and battleﬁ eld role of the rare and powerful Sturmtiger, a heavily armed assault vehicle designed for urban warfare and late-war German defenses.

• Perfect for Modellers and WWII Enthusiasts – Featuring archive photos, expert colour illustrations, and a gallery of expertly built scale models, this volume oﬀ ers both historical insight and practical inspiration for hobbyists.

• Comprehensive Technical and Historical Analysis – Covering camouﬂ age, markings, unit histories, and technical modiﬁ cations, this book is an essential resource for anyone fascinated by WWII armoured warfare and scale modelling.

9781036140663 • £18.99

64 pages • Paperback

297x210 • 100 colour, 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Australia

February 2026 • WLR

TANK CRAFT 49 PANTHER MEDIUM TANK

GERMAN ARMY AND WAFFEN-SS UNITS –BERLIN, 1945

Dennis Oliver

As Germany faced collapse in late 1944, the formidable Panther tank remained the backbone of the Wehrmacht’s armored defense. In this TankCraft volume, Dennis Oliver explores the ﬁ nal battles on the Eastern Front, focusing on the later Panther models and the units that fought to the bitter end. Featuring rare photos, expert color proﬁ les, detailed kit reviews, and a gallery of stunning scale models, this book is an essential resource for historians and modellers seeking to capture these iconic tanks in action.

• This book provides a detailed examination of the later models of the Pzkpfw V Panther, including technical modiﬁ cations, battleﬁ eld performance, and the units that deployed them during Germany’s last defensive battles of WWII.

• Combining historical depth with practical modelling insights, this volume features archive photos, expert color illustrations, and a showcase of meticulously crafted scale models to inspire hobbyists.

• Packed with research-backed details on Panther variants, production changes, and battleﬁ eld use, this book is a must-have for military historians, tank enthusiasts, and scale modellers alike.

9781036140700 • £18.99

64 pages • Paperback

297x210 • 100 colour, 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Australia

March 2026 • WLR

GUADALCANAL

THE ESSENTIAL VICTORY

Jon Diamond

Experience the fi erce struggle for control of the South Pacifi c in Guadalcanal, a gripping account of the pivotal 1942–43 campaign that turned the tide against Japan. From the early Japanese conquests to the brutal land, sea, and air battles on Guadalcanal and Tulagi, this richly illustrated volume captures the intensity and signifi cance of the campaign. Packed with period photos and compelling narrative, it’s essential reading for anyone interested in the Pacifi c War and the fi ght to stop Japan’s advance.

• Over 250 original black and white photographs.

• Compiled by leading and muchpublished author and expert on the Paciﬁ c War.

• Latest in the popular Images of War series.

9781036130961 • £19.99

248 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 200 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

October 2025 • WLR

HITLER’S HOLOCAUST IN THE UKRAINE 1941–1944

Ian Baxter

9781036112387 • £14.99

120 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 200 mono illustrations

ALA: Witham, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

TANKS AND ARMOUR AT KURSK 1943

Ian Baxter

Tanks and Armour at Kursk 1943 tells the dramatic story of the largest tank battle in history – Hitler’s failed gamble to crush the Red Army. Packed with rare photos, expert analysis, and detailed captions, this richly illustrated volume explores the German armoured forces at the heart of Operation Citadel. From elite Panzer divisions to the brutal reality of the Eastern Front, this book is essential for anyone interested in WWII armour, strategy, and the turning point of the war in the East.

• Over 150 rare and unpublished images with detailed captions.

• The newest entry into the established Images of War series from veteran author Ian Baxter.

• Explores the many varying vehicles used by the German Army during their campaign at Kursk during Operation Citadel, with detailed captions and accompanying historical text.

9781036122638 • £16.99

128 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 200 mono illustrations

ALA: Witham, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

MONOGRAPH ON GERMAN LIGHT ARMOURED CARS KFZ. 13/14

Jacek Zabielski

9781036139384 • £16.99

224 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 240 mono illustrations

ALA: Poland

March 2026 • WLR

TANKS AND ARMOUR IN UKRAINE 1941–1944

Ian Baxter

9781036122553 • £14.99

120 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 150 mono illustrations

ALA: Witham, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

IN THE HELL OF FORTRESS POZNAŃ

FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS OF GERMAN SOLDIERS ON THE EASTERN FRONT IN 1945

Kurt F Lange, Heinrich Lohse, Jonny Neuwirth

Three individual memoirs covering all aspects of the battle for Fortress Poznań, from an Oberleutnant leading a battle group and commanding the headquarters’ last defence; to a Leutnant’s dire experience in the city’s military hospitals, leading to his daring attempt to escape Soviet captivity; and a former Polish army oﬃ cer who joined the Waﬀ en-SS and served in the SS “Lenzer” Combat Group.

All three provide detailed battle accounts and portray the brutal reality of war and its aftermath.

• First-hand accounts from frontline soldiers in the ﬁ ght for Poznan, 1945.

• First time these eyewitness accounts have been published in English.

• Includes maps, diagrams and photographs.

9781399061704 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 140 mono illustrations

ALA: Poland

March 2026 • ELR

THE BLACK BOOK OF SEXPIONAGE

SECRET

TRADECRAFT OF RUSSIAN

FEMALE AGENTS A TALE OF RED “SWALLOWS”

Boris Volodarsky

This is a groundbreaking exploration of the covert operations and cunning strategies employed by some of Russia’s most enigmatic female spies from the ancient times to the fi rst decades of the twenty-fi rst century. This authoritative work is the fi rst of its kind to delve deep into the lives and careers of the Russian women who spied for their country, unveiling their roles in shaping espionage history. Draws from meticulously researched historical documents, multiple secondary sources in several languages and the author’s own professional experience.

• Exploration of Sexpionage: Discover the art of seduction as a powerful tool in intelligence operations, revealing how Russian female agents use sex and allure to manipulate and recruit male targets.

• Richly Detailed Narratives: Experience thrilling tales of espionage that blend factual history with compelling storytelling, making it both an informative and engaging read.

• Empowerment of Women: Highlight the resilience and cunning of female spies, showcasing their signiﬁ cant contributions to intelligence work and challenging traditional gender roles in history.

9781036101183 • £29.99

480 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Austria

January 2026 • WLR

THE GERMAN 10TH PANZER DIVISION AND THE BATTLES OF RUSSIA AND NORTH AFRICA

A COMBAT HISTORY

Albert Schick

Continuing the story of the 10th Panzer Division, this volume follows its fi erce battles in Russia during Operation Barbarossa and later in North Africa. After fi ghting near Moscow, the division refi tted in France before deploying to Tunisia to oppose the Allied Operation Torch landings. From intense clashes at Kasserine Pass to its fi nal surrender in 1943, this detailed account blends high-level strategy with personal soldier experiences. A must-read for anyone interested in the varied combat history of this legendary Panzer unit.

• Examines the division’s participation in several famous battles including;.

o Operation Barbarossa

o The Drive on Moscow

o Defence Against the Soviet Winter

o Counter-Oﬀ ensive

o The Battle of Kasserine Pass

9781399075923 • £25.00

288 pages • Hardback

234x156

ALA: Canada

March 2026

THE GERMAN WEHRMACHT

EQUIPMENT, WEAPONS, UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA –FROM PHOTOS AND ARTWORK

Ian Baxter

The German Wehrmacht: Equipment, Weapons, Uniforms and Insignia is a richly illustrated visual record of the German soldier in WWII. Featuring over 300 rare images – including 50 in full colour – this book explores the uniforms, gear, and insignia worn across all branches of the Wehrmacht. From the early campaigns to the fi nal battles, it off ers detailed insight into how Germany equipped its formidable fi ghting force. Perfect for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking an authoritative reference on German military attire.

• 300 original photographs, many taken from the albums of individuals who took part in the war.

• Over 40 original colour photographs, grouped together into a central colour plate section.

• Explores the equipment and attire of the German Wehrmacht spanning the entirety of the Second World War.

• Covers various theatres of war including Europe, Russia and North Africa.

9781036134778 • £29.99

208 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 43 illustrations, 253 mono illustrations

ALA: Witham, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

THE MURDER OF HEINRICH HIMMLER

HOW NEW EVIDENCE SUGGESTS FOUL PLAY

Krzysztof Drozdowski

On 23 May 1945, Heinrich Himmler allegedly committed suicide in British custody – but was that the full truth? In The Murder of Heinrich Himmler, historian Krzysztof Drozdowski investigates inconsistencies in the oﬃ cial account. Using newly uncovered archives and eyewitness reports, he questions whether Himmler really died in Lüneburg or was silenced to hide secrets. Why was the autopsy sealed until 2045? What was British intelligence’s role? This gripping book re-examines Himmler’s death and the shadowy world of post-war espionage.

• A gripping investigation into one of the last unsolved mysteries of the Second World War: the death of Heinrich Himmler.

• Challenges the oﬃ cial version of events presented by the British and explores theories of murder, conspiracy, and identity deception.

• Based on original archival research, eyewitness accounts, and newly uncovered documents.

• Includes rare and unpublished photographs of Himmler and key ﬁ gures surrounding his ﬁ nal days.

• Written by a respected Polish historian with expertise in Nazi Germany and intelligence operations.

9781036145347 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 90 mono illustrations

ALA: Poland

January 2026 • WLR excluding

Polish

THE GERMAN WAY OF WAR IN THE NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN

Jaap Jan Brouwer

9781399032841 • £25.00

248 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 60 mono illustrations

ALA: Netherlands

November 2025 • WLR

SOVIET SECRET POLICE CHIEFS, 1917–1953

COMMISSARS OF FEAR

Boris Sokolov, Richard W Harrison

This book explores the chilling rise and fall of six Soviet secret police chiefs – from Dzerzhinskii to Abakumov – who enforced Stalin’s reign of terror. Combining two works by Boris V. Sokolov, this edition reveals how ordinary men became instruments of mass repression, only to be destroyed by the very system they served. Drawing on rare archival material, it’s a powerful examination of power, fear, and the tragic cost of serving a criminal regime from within.

• Research looks in detail at all six heads of the Soviet Police who became victims of the very system they served, executed as liabilities by the regime.

• Details how these chiefs were not inherently monstrous, but morally and intellectually average individuals shaped into criminals by the corrupting power of the totalitarian state turning ordinary men in to executioners.

• Extensive research with contributions from Russian archivists and source material from the Russian State Archive of Socio-Political History (RGASPI).

• Numerous explanatory notes are added to help English-language readers unfamiliar with Russian historical, political, or cultural references navigate the text.

THREE SONS FOR THE KAISER

Hazel Strouts

9781036138707 • £29.99

296 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Ashford, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781036101688 • £29.99

392 pages • Hardback

234x156

ALA: Russia; United States

October 2025 • ELR throughout the world

MARSHAL PILSUDSKI AND HIS WARS FOR POLISH FREEDOM

Evan McGilvray

9781036110147 • £25.00

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Leeds, United Kingdom November 2025 • WLR

27TH BRITISH COMMONWEALTH BRIGADE IN KOREA 1950–1951

THE FIRE BRIGADE

David Allison

27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea 1950 – 1951 tells the untold story of the 27th British Commonwealth Brigade – troops from Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and India – who were among the fi rst to answer the call during the Korean War. From desperate battles in the Pusan Pocket to the decisive stand at Kapyong, this book highlights their shared sacrifi ce, unique national traits, and transformation into a unifi ed fi ghting force. It also explores key events like the Hill 282 friendly fi re tragedy and the war’s fi rst Victoria Cross.

• First history of 27 British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea to look at all participants – British, Australian, New Zealand, Indian and Canadian – as an integrated whole.

• Detailed description of ‘friendly ﬁ re’ incident on Hill 282 and award of VC to Major Kenny Muir.

• Describes in detail the pivotal battle at Kapyong between Commonwealth and Chinese forces.

9781036136024 • £29.99

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Hong Kong October 2025 • WLR

THE CAPTURE OF CAEN

Tim Saunders

9781036150402 • £25.00

296 pages • Hardback

234x156

ALA: Warminster, United Kingdom October 2025 • WLR

SPECIAL FORCES UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE OPERATIONS

TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES

Edward Wolcoff

This deﬁ nitive guide to unconventional warfare is a must-have for anyone studying partisan and guerrilla operations. Written in a concise, military Field Manual style, it covers mission tactics at both operational and strategic levels in enemy territory, emphasizing stealth and survival. Packed with historical case studies, ﬁ rst-person accounts, and lessons from MACV-SOG’s daring Vietnam operations – including raids, ambushes, sabotage, and rescues

– this book is the ultimate reference for understanding and mastering special reconnaissance and direct action missions.

• Comprehensive guide on the conduct of unconventional warfare.

• Delves into the ﬁ nest of detail, from terrain and wildlife indicators to the numerous psychological requirements needed to be an eﬀ ective team leader.

• Written by a special operations combat veteran.

THE 5TH (BELGIAN) SAS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Amicale Belgian SAS Vriendenkring vzw (Belgian SAS Association)

9781036137885 • £29.99

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 80 mono illustrations

ALA: Belgium

November 2025 • WLR excluding French and Dutch

9781399080651 • £29.99

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 colour, 80 mono illustrations

ALA: United States March 2026 • WLR

THE EVOLUTION OF SOCKET BAYONET MANUFACTURE

Peter G. Smithurst

9781036137199 • £29.99

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 178 mono illustrations

ALA: Sheffield, United Kingdom October 2025 • WLR

THE FULL

STORY

OF THE AIR AND SEA BATTLES OF THE FALKLANDS WAR

Michael Robert Ibbotson

The Falklands War, lasting only ten weeks, had a lasting impact on military technology worldwide and marked a pivotal shift in British aviation and naval warfare technology.

It was the fi rst major naval and air confl ict since the Second World War, featuring two capable forces clashing in open ocean. The British impressively deployed 115 ships 8,000 miles south with little warning, sinking an Argentine warship using a nuclear-powered submarine, a unique event. The British amphibious landing involved 28 Harrier jets against 112 enemy fi ghters, marking the fi rst air combat relying on vertical take-off aircraft. Early bombing was ineffi cient, but by war’s end, laser-guided bombs achieved precise strikes. Despite losses on both sides, British submarine use forced the Argentine navy to retreat.

• Explains how although Sea Harriers, Vulcan bombers and a single Chinook helicopter receive most of the limelight, the war would not have happened without a ﬂ otilla of landing craft, swarms of lesser-known transport helicopters and the Belfast, Hercules, Nimrod, VC10 and Victor aircraft.

• Argues that the non-detonating Argentine bombs which supposedly ‘saved’ the Royal Navy had a surprisingly minor impact.

9781036148515 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 25 mono illustrations

ALA: Australia

March 2026 • WLR

ALLIED WEAPONS THAT MADE THE DIFFERENCE IN WORLD WAR TWO

Ray Carter

This book traces the remarkable journey of the P-51 Mustang and ten other pivotal weapons and systems that shaped the Allied war eff ort. From the Rolls-Royce powered Mustang that dominated the skies and paved the way for D-Day, to lesser-known tools like SPAM and the Royal Navy’s cunning anti-U-boat tactics, this book reveals the creative minds – designers, scientists, and visionaries – who turned ideas into battlefi eld successes. Blending technical detail with human stories, it off ers a fresh, engaging perspective on the innovations that inspired confi dence, changed strategies, and ultimately helped secure Allied victory in World War II.

• Dives into the stories behind the tools of victory – from the iconic P-51 Mustang to overlooked but vital innovations like SPAM – revealing how ingenuity and industrial brilliance shaped the course of the war.

• Meet the brilliant minds – engineers, scientists, and leaders – who turned ideas into battleﬁ eld game-changers. With ﬁ gures like Alan Turing and Sir Sydney Camm, readers gain insight into the personalities and breakthroughs that drove Allied success.

• Connects weapon development to key historical moments, such as D-Day and the Battle of the Atlantic, showing how these innovations inﬂ uenced highlevel strategy and reshaped the Allied approach to warfare.

9781036124878 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 10 mono illustrations

ALA: Kent, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

WORLD WAR II IN 50 POSTERS UNDERSTANDING HISTORY THROUGH IMAGES

Ann P Linder

World War II in 50 Posters delves into the enduring power of wartime posters despite the rise of ﬁ lm and radio. Dr. Ann Linder presents a rich collection of full-color reproductions, paired with insightful analysis that uncovers the complex social, cultural, and political messages behind each image. Grouped thematically, the book explores common wartime themes – such as national values, industrial production, espionage, and food conservation – showing how diﬀ erent combatant nations tailored their propaganda to resonate with their unique audiences. From the U.S. to occupied territories, posters served as vital tools to inspire, inform, and manipulate public opinion. Through Linder’s accessible commentary, readers gain a vivid window into the emotional and artistic strategies that helped shape the wartime experience.

• Innovative interpretation of wartime history through posters.

• Detailed analysis of each poster’s image and text with a full page color reproduction of each poster.

• Posters arranged to highlight national variations in style and approach.

• Extensive examination of the military, political and social background of the posters.

9781036140878 • £29.99

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 50 colour illustrations

ALA: United States

March 2026 • WLR

BRITAIN’S REGULAR CAVALRY AT WAR 1660–1920

ANCESTRAL VOICES

Patrick Mileham

Patrick Mileham’s scholarly and well illustrated history of Britain’s cavalry regiments takes the story from early roots in Cromwell’s army, through their formation over 350 years ago during the reign of Charles II, and follows their history to the eve of the Second World War. He describes the part they played in Britain’s wars and in peacetime, and he shows their line of descent across the centuries. As he does so, he celebrates the extraordinary continuity of the cavalry spirit which endures as a powerful force in the cavalry regiments of today’s Royal Armoured Corps. Their history forms part of the fabric of British military and social life, and his authoritative study is the perfect guide. As well as recording the fascinating history of the cavalry regiments, and illustrating it in a sequence of striking and rare images, Patrick Mileham includes succession charts showing the complex sequence of amalgamations and disbandments which has shaped the cavalry to date. So his book is essential reading, both as a graphic account of cavalry and invaluable work of reference for anyone who has a special interest in the history of the cavalry and the British army.

• Fully illustrated complete history of the British cavalry regiments from the Restoration to last days of horsemounted operations.

9781848847811 • £50.00

456 pages • Hardback

246x172 • c.150, full colour

ALA: Templcombe, UK

February 2026 • WLR

9781036130534 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Kirklington, UK

March 2026 • WLR

9781036141998 • £25.00

200 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 colour

ALA: Bangor, County Down, UK

February 2026 • WLR

9781036116064 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 36 mono illustrations

ALA: Canada

October 2025 • WLR

EMPEROR MAXENTIUS

THE LAST GREAT ROMAN

Simon Turney

• The only English-language biography of Maxentius

• Maxentius was the penultimate pagan emperor and the last to rule from Rome itself.

• Overshadowed by Constantine the Great, to whom he lost the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, Maxentius was subject to damnatio memoriae after his death and viliﬁ ed by Christian authors.

• Simon Turney shows he was tolerant of Christians, ending the great persecution of that sect ﬁ ve years before Constantine’s famous Edict of Milan.

• This careful reappraisal of the evidence rehabilitates Maxentius’ reputation as an eﬀ ective ruler and a major ﬁ gure of his age.

ANCIENT BRITISH AND IRISH CELTS IN GREEK AND ROMAN SOURCES (500 BC–AD 60)

Raoul McLaughlin

• Presents evidence for the British and Irish Celts through the words of Greek and Roman witnesses.

• Original, modern translations by the author, presented with explanatory notes/interpretations.

• A unique resource for anyone interested in the Atlantic Celts and their interactions with the early Greeks and Romans.

GREAT BATTLES OF THE PUNIC WARS

ROME VERSUS CARTHAGE

Philip Matyszak

• The Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage are among the most famous wars of the ancient world, boasting such great generals as Hannibal, Fabius and Scipio Africanus.

• All the most signiﬁ cant and dramatic battles (land and sea) and sieges of the Punic Wars are described in lively detail.

• Where the evidence allows, the most signiﬁ cant battles are supported by diagrams showing the deployments and tactical manoeuvres during the ﬁ ghting.

9781036128401 • £20.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Tunbridge Wells, UK

October 2025 • WLR

9781036132965 • £25.00

320 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Bangor, County Down, UK

November 2025 • WLR

9781036142049 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 colour & 2 mono

ALA: Bangor, County Down, UK

March 2026 • WLR

GERMANICUS, ROME’S UNLUCKY PRINCE

Alex Perry

• As a popular and capable heir apparent to the most powerful Empire in the world who died tragically young, Germanicus is a popular subject.

• His unexpected death at 33 years old immediately prompted accusations of foul play; speculation and conspiracy theories abounded and endure to this day. *

• Alessio Perry re-examines Germanicus’ short, dazzling life and particularly his death. Was he murdered and was his uncle (Emperor Tiberius) complicit in the crime?

THE ANCIENT GERMANS AND ROME, AD 68 TO 500

RECORDS OF CONTACT AND

CONFLICT

Raoul McLaughlin

• The third volume of Dr Raoul McLaughlin’s trilogy on the ancient Germans covers Germanic resistance, frontier interactions and the fall of the Roman Empire.

• Presents original translations of major sources with explanatory notes/interpretations.

• Covers the period from the Roman civil war of AD 68 to the collapse of the Empire, roughly AD 68 to 500.

ROMAN BRITAIN AND CELTIC IRELAND IN GREEK AND ROMAN SOURCES (AD 60–500)

Raoul McLaughlin

• The second volume of Dr Raoul McLaughlin’s work on the Atlantic Celts, covers Roman expansion and the establishment of western frontiers.

• Presents evidence for the Celtic tribes of Britain and Ireland through the words of Greek and Roman witnesses.

THE BATTLES OF HLOBANE AND KHAMBULA

FORGOTTEN

TURNING POINT OF THE ANGLO-ZULU

WAR

Adrian Greaves

The two main Zulu War battles of Hlobane and Khambula were fought on 28 and 29 March 1879, with very diff erent outcomes. The fi rst ended in a humiliating debacle due to poor planning and reconnaissance, the latter saw the outnumbered British score the fi rst decisive British victory of the war. Adrian Greaves contends that this change in fortunes made Khambula the most important battle of the war, since it persuaded both Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu king, Cetshwayo, that the British could defeat the Zulus.

• Dr Adrian Greaves is one of the foremost authorities on the AngloZulu War

• Explains how previous accounts of the battle have been distorted by false reporting, false memory syndrome and authors’ ignorance of the sites and archaeological evidence.

• Reveals the lack of planning and reconnaissance, and poor command, that led to the debacle at Hlobane

• Exposes how the British commander, Col Wood (later Field Marshal, and VC), went missing for a day after Hlobane and falsiﬁ ed his afteraction reports to cover his part in the reverse.

9781036130589 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 colour illustrations

ALA: Tenterden, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

THE KINGDOM OF THE ENGLISH

Paul Hill

9781526782533 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 colour & 90 b&w illustrations

ALA: New Malden, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

THE WESTPHALIAN CONGRESS AND THE THIRTY YEARS WAR 1648 TREATIES, LEGAL ANALYSIS AND PLACE IN HISTORY

John Pike

The Thirty Years War, often called Europe’s fi rst world war, shifted warfare beyond diplomacy, involving colonial rivalry and modern war crimes. Ending with the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, the confl ict saw no absolute victors, as war continued until complex peace treaties addressed human rights, religious tolerance, war laws, and colonial expansion. Featuring key fi gures like Mazarin, Oliveres, and Torstenson, this detailed analysis highlights Westphalia’s lasting impact on international law and diplomacy – crucial for understanding both historic and modern confl icts.

• Just causes of war – self-defence, removal of enemy, ‘Punishment’ – from Grotius, international jurist.

• Role of diplomacy in war.

• Law and statesmanship.

• Peace as prelude to war seventeenth century.

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9781399078214 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156

ALA: Pluckley, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

MILITARY HISTORY OF BYZANTINE ROME, 1204–1261

Juho Wilskman

9781399047609 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Finland

November 2025 • WLR

ARMIES OF THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE, 395–1204

Gabriele Esposito

9781036112929 • £25.00

184 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 80 colour illustrations

ALA: Italy

October 2025 • WLR

ARMIES OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES, 1455–1485

ORGANIZATION, WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT

Gabriele Esposito

This is a concise overview of the Wars of the Roses that ravaged England and Wales for decades and involved also Scotland, Ireland and various European countries. The author traces the convoluted course of this largescale conﬂ ict, describing the major campaigns and battles. He discusses in detail the organization and equipment of the various military contingents, from heavily armoured men-at-arms to the celebrated longbowmen and not forgetting the various foreign mercenaries and allied contingents. Dozens of colour photographs illustrate replica weapons, armour and costumes in use.

• Concise overview of the Wars of the Roses, the complex civil wars between two cadet branches of the Plantagenet dynasty, the House of Lancaster and the House of York

• Describes in detail the weapons and equipment used by the various types of troops involved: including longbowmen, knights, men-at-arms and not forgetting the mercenaries and various foreign contingents involved (Irish, French, Burgundian etc)

• Lavishly illustrated with colour photographs showing replica weapons, armour and costume in use.

9781036123055 • £25.00

144 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 60 colour illustrations

ALA: Italy

March 2026 • WLR

HMS SHAH IN THE

ANGLO ZULU WAR

Peter Duckers

9781036111991 • £25.00

264 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 24 mono illustrations

ALA: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

ARMIES OF THE ROMAN CIVIL WARS AND SLAVE REVOLTS, 135 BC–AD 69

HISTORY, ORGANIZATION, WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT

Gabriele Esposito

In 135 BC the First Servile War erupted, the ﬁ rst of a series of conﬂ icts that transformed the Roman Republic and led to the birth of the Roman Empire under Octavian. This bloody period of civil wars and slave revolts (most famously Spartacus’) involved many famous generals, including Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Fighting to dominate Rome they simultaneously waged expansionist foreign campaigns. The author provides a detailed and lavishly illustrated description of the organization and equipment of the armies involved.

• In this period, the Romans spent almost as much time ﬁ ghting each other as external enemies

• Discusses crucial developments in Roman armies in terms of organization, recruitment, tactics and, to a lesser extent, equipment.

• As the battles pitched similar armies against each other, generalship was a decisive factor and famous leaders were pitted against each other: Marius vs Sulla; Spartacus vs Crassus, Julius Caesar vs Pompey; Octavian (Augustus) and Agrippa vs Mark Anthony and Cleopatra.

• Illustrated with numerous colour pictures of replica weapons, armour and dress.

THE BATTLES OF FORUM GALLORUM AND MUTINA, 43 BC

Gareth C Sampson

9781399039956 • £22.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Peverell, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781036123307 • £25.00

208 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 60 colour illustrations

ALA: Italy

February 2026 • WLR

THE INVASION OF FRANCE, 1814

Alexander Mikaberidze, Peter G A Phillips

9781399042604 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 25 mono illustrations

ALA: United States; Philippines

November 2025 • WLR

TRAGEDY AND REVENGE

THE BATTLES OF CORONEL & THE FALKLANDS, 1914

Steve Dunn

The battle of Coronel on 1 November 1914, when Rear Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock and ships of his 4th Cruiser Squadron were out gunned by the German East Asiatic Squadron under Vice Admiral Maximilian Graf von Spee, was the worst British naval disaster for more 100 years; two ships were lost with all hands, totalling more than 1,600 men, including Cradock; but a month later a force under Vice Admiral Doveton Sturdee was to exact revenge and the ships of the East Asiatic Squadron were sunk or scattered and von Spee and his two sons lost their lives. Tragedy and Revenge tells the dramatic story of these battles in both an illuminating and highly readable narrative.

• No serious book has been written about Coronel and the Falklands since the 1960s.

• The author has had access to Cradock’s papers and eye-witness statements, never before studied.

• A deﬁ nitive account of these terrible engagements.

9781036131883 • £29.99

320 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 125 mono illustrations

ALA: Birmingham, UK

October 2025 • WLR

THE BRITISH AIRCRAFT CARRIER

THE COLD WAR AND BEYOND

Norman Friedman

This book, with its incisive analysis of design and development, covers all postwar British-built carriers, including those in Commonwealth and foreign service, with the historical context, both operational and technical, explained in detail, as is the connection to larger British national concerns. It also covers the radical two-island layout of Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales – since imitated by the Chinese – and so brings the book absolutely up to date. Based largely on declassifi ed offi cial documents, both British and US, it is heavily illustrated with photographs, but also reproduces offi cial plans from the National Maritime Museum, many of which have never previously been published.

• A comprehensive history of the postwar development of British aircraft carriers.

• Contains all the sophisticated analysis for which the author is so well known.

• A superb collection of illustrations including detailed original plans.

9781036143787 • £50.00

320 pages • Hardback

289x245 • 10 colour, 200 mono illustrations

ALA: United States March 2026 • WLR

SEAFORTH WORLD NAVAL REVIEW 2026

Conrad Waters (ed)

This highly regarded annual volume provides an authoritative summary of all the developments in the world’s navies and their ships in the previous twelve months. As well as its regular regional reviews, the 2026 volume focusses on two important ﬂ eets: the Russian Navy, and the Royal Navy. There are also in-depth articles on three signiﬁ cant ships: the Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant, the Japanese Mogami class frigates and the Turkish Ada and Istanbul classes and their derivatives. This annual publication is now essential reading for professional and enthusiast alike.

‘… this is a marvellous asset for those wishing to keep up to date with naval matters. Very highly recommended.’ Warship World

• The only single-volume annual survey of naval developments around the world.

• Written by a team of internationallyrenowned experts.

• Superbly illustrated with more than 200 of the very latest photographs, now many more in colour.

• Hugely valuable for defence professionals and naval enthusiasts alike.

9781036150761 • £40.00

192 pages • Hardback

240x256 • 200 colour & b/w photos

ALA: Hindhead, United Kingdom October 2025

ADMIRAL SIR REGINALD BACON

DRIVING CHANGE IN NAVAL TECHNOLOGY 1900–1918

David Craddock

Reginald Bacon was no Drake or Nelson, yet in a naval career of four decades of critical change for the Royal Navy, he was a pivotal fi gure among Admiral ‘Jacky’ Fisher’s ‘fi ve best brains in the navy’ who revolutionised Britain’s naval warfi ghting capability between 1900 and the end of the First World War. This new biography traces Bacon’s remarkable career from his service as a fi fteen-year-old Midshipman to his three years in command of the Dover Patrol, and does justice to both the man – ‘the ablest and cleverest offi cer I have ever known,’ wrote Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Oliver – and to his remarkable input into so many aspects of the development of the Navy at a time of exponential change.

• The ﬁ rst biographical account of a remarkable Admiral who did much to revolutionise the Royal Navy.

• Sets his life in the context of the naval technology of the period.

• Tells a story that both entertains, and illuminates a whole era of naval history.

9781036145897 • £25.00

352 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Durham, United Kingdom February 2026 • WLR

SEAFORTH PUBLISHING

THE GREATEST NAVAL WAR EVER FOUGHT

1939–1945

Vincent O’Hara

The greatest naval confl ict in history was unquestionably that which took place during the Second World War. The geographical spread was global and involved dozens of nations, and it was a confl ict that involved more than 15,000 ships and 43.7 million tons of shipping, while some 570,000 lives were lost at sea. Vince O’Hara captures every aspect of that vast naval confl ict and provides a complete and panoramic single-volume history. He demonstrates to readers how the impact of the naval battles won by the Allies still reverberates today.

• Oﬀ ers a complete overview of the great naval events of World War II as well as coverage of all the navies involved in the conﬂ ict.

• Covers such well known naval battles as Matapan, Denmark Strait, Midway, Guadalcanal, and Leyte Gulf as well as signiﬁ cant but lesser known events.

• Proposes some unconventional interpretations on World War II naval warfare.

9781036153106 • £25.00

440 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 80 b/w photos and illustrations

ALA: United States

January 2026

SHIPBREAKER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Richard Holme

9781036133603 • £25.00

144 pages • Hardback

246x186 • 100 colour, 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Hythe, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

SHIP CRAFT 7 BRITISH BATTLECRUISERS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

NEW REVISED EDITION

Steve Backer, Les Brown

The ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Number 7 in this series, ﬁ rst published nearly 20 years ago, covers the three ships of this First World War type, Hood, Repulse and Renown, which survived to ﬁ ght in the Second. This completely updated and revised new edition introduces new kits and models and lays before today’s modeller’s everything they need to build a kit of one of these famous Royal Navy ships.

• Completely revised and updated

• Everything the ship modeller needs to know about building a famous warship.

• Numerous detailed plans and colour illustrations.

• Focuses on very popular modelling subjects which are represented by a wide selection of kits.

9781036153144 • £16.99

64 pages • Paperback

297x210 • 130 colour & mono photographs and lines drawings

ALA: United States; Fareham, UK November 2025

BRITISH ANTIAIRCRAFT CRUISERS

Les Brown

9781036153175 • £18.99

64 pages • Paperback

297x210 • 130 colour, b/w photos and drawings

ALA: Fareham, United Kingdom

March 2026

TRAFALGAR CHRONICLE

Edited by John A Rodgaard, Judith Pearson

9781036153205 • £20.00

224 pages • Paperback

210x148 • 90 colour, b/w paintings and drawings

ALA: November 2025

ONE SUBMARINE’S SECRET WAR AGAINST THE AXIS

HMS TRIUMPH, SOE AND MI9 IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, 1941

Gav Don

The submarine HMS Triumph arrived in the Mediterranean in January 1941. Before and after the fall of Greece and Crete she played a key role, landing secret agents and rescuing escaping troops, while attacking Rommel’s supply lines and the Italian fl eet with gun and torpedo. Tragically Triumph’s story culminates in her disappearance with all hands in January 1942, on one last mission before a promised refi t. The discovery of her wreck in 2023 has allowed her fi nal patrol to be reconstructed in unprecedented detail.

• Follows the ﬁ nal year of submarine HMS Triumph.

• HMS Triumph was very active in evacuating escapers and landing SOE and MI9 agents in occupied Greece and Crete.

• By Xmas 1941, Triumph was due to go home for a well-earned rest and reﬁ t but on her last mission she disappeared until her wreck was found in 2023.

• Researched and recounted in meticulous detail, by Gav Don, nephew of Triumph’s gunnery oﬃ cer and himself a former Naval Oﬃ cer.

9781036132514 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Berwick Upon Tweed, UK

October 2025 • WLR

UNSUNG HERO OF THE FALKLANDS WAR

Anthony Cumming

9781036150716 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156

ALA: Paignton, United Kingdom

October 2025

NAVAL WARFARE UNDER THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE

FROM JUSTINIAN I TO THE FOURTH

CRUSADE

Augustine H Kobayashi

The author demonstrates the profound signiﬁ cance of naval and maritime power to the remarkable longevity of the Empire of the Romans in the East. The imperial ﬂ eet played crucial roles in the Empire’s reconquest of the West by Justinian I, its struggles against the Muslim Arabs, and its resurgence in the tenth and eleventh centuries.

The Byzantine navy not only provided critical logistical support to its armies, but played a key role in the reclamation of lost territories and the defence against formidable adversaries.

• Unique focus on the naval warfare of the Byzantine Empire and a compelling case for the importance of naval power in its long survival and ultimate demise.

• A highly readable narrative history of seven centuries of struggle for dominance/survival in the Mediterranean.

• Thoroughly researched analysis of the evolving naval strategy of the Byzantine Empire, drawing on contemporary sources and the latest modern scholarship.

• Discusses the importance of technological and tactical developments, notably the use of ‘Greek ﬁ re’.

Cover not yet available

9781036144944 • £22.00

208 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Japan

February 2026 • WLR ex. Greek

THE LOSS OF HMS HOOD

Andrew Norman

9781399036306 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Poole, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

UNSINKABLE LIGHTS

Dustin Dean Hyland

9781036141462 • £25.00

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 12 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

February 2026 • WLR

LOOTED!

THE NAZI ART PLUNDER OF JEWISH FAMILIES IN FRANCE

Peter Elliott

Looted! is a history of the lives and art collections of four French Jewish families, whose art was looted, and whose businesses were conﬁ scated during the Nazi Occupation of France (1940-44). The story is of their lives, their businesses and art collections, and the journeys of their paintings during wartime and beyond. Each story of imagination, resilience and determination shows a diﬀ erent facet of the Jewish French art collector experience during the Dark Years of Occupation.

“An essential contribution to the subject. Elliott has given life and voice to the most important and often forgotten: the people and the objects they collected. Particularly as time passes, these victims as real people must be present in the conversation, and the author has done that vividly. “ – Nicholas O’Donnell, author, A Tragic Fate – Law and Ethics in the Battle Over Nazi-Looted Art

“This book follows four families and reconstructs their Jewish culture. It oﬀ ers a fresh insight into the methods of the Nazi art looters and is a testament to the ravages of war and the motivation to preserve artistic creation. “ – Kenneth D. Alford, author, Hermann Göring and the Nazi Art Collection: The Looting of Europe’s Art Treasures and Their Dispersal After World War II – A history of the lives and art collections of four French Jewish families during the Nazi Occupation of France (1940-44).

9781036134006 • £29.99

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 57 mono illustrations

ALA: France

October 2025 • WLR

FALLOUT: EXPOSING AN ATOMIC SPY

David Tremain

9781036139865 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Canada

January 2026 • WLR

BRITISH VOLUNTEERS AND THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR

“THE PASSIONATE CAUSE,” 1936–39

Chris Hall

For thousands of British, Irish and Commonwealth people, the Spanish Civil War was their primary focus for three years. Over 2,500 “British” men and women fought in the International Brigades or served in the medical services of the Spanish Republic. Many volunteers would go on to ﬁ ght in the Second World War, and some became leading ﬁ gures in post-war Britain. But for many volunteers, the Spanish Civil War was the “Passionate Cause” and the outstanding episode of their lives.

• What was Britain’s involvement in the Spanish Civil War?

• How did volunteers ﬁ ght and serve in Spain?

• How did they support the “Passionate Cause” at home?

9781036102371 • £29.99

296 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Manchester, UK

January 2026 • WLR

HOW TO SURVIVE IN RATION BOOK BRITAIN

Toni Mount

9781036117627 • £22.00

216 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 50 mono illustrations

ALA: Gravesend, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

THE ROLE OF ANIMALS IN WORLD WAR ONE

Nicholas Milton

9781036113155 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI & THE ARMY OF THE VOSGES

VOLUNTEER FORCES OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR 1870–1871

Mark Lause

International volunteers entered the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 in response to the call of Giuseppe Garibaldi’s Army of the Vosges to save a fledgling French Republic from the new Prussianized German Empire. Inspired by the lingering radical visions of 1848 and supported by elements of the First International of Marx and Bakunin, several thousand men (and women) came from neighbouring Spain, Italy, Belgium and Germany, as well as the Mediterranean societies and as far as the Americas to fight for a “universal republic”.

• Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi?

• What did his volunteer force do?

• How did they affect the Franco-Prussian War?

9781036139421 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

January 2026 • WLR

THE OTHER CODEBREAKERS

BREAKING THE NON-MILITARY CODES AT BLETCHLEY PARK AND BEYOND Harold Liberty

The work of the Military codebreakers at Bletchley Park is now rightly celebrated. Less attention has been given to non-military codes, and the organisations involved with them, yet their signiﬁ cance on the development of the war is profound. This new account of the ‘other’ codebreakers draws on original documents from the National Archives and Bletchley Park to describe fully how the breaking of nonmilitary codes revealed the activities of diplomats, commercial groups, espionage rings, ﬁ nancial and business interests, traders and smugglers.

• Examines the work of the nonmilitary codebreakers at Bletchley Park.

• These non-military codes revealed the activities of diplomats, commercial groups, espionage rings, ﬁ nancial and business interests, traders and smugglers, impacting aspects of warfare such as raw materials, food, power supplies and transportation.

• The ability to read messages between neutral countries gave valuable indications of enemy intentions, issues and conditions.

• Sets the scene for the economic, diplomatic, sociological and even psychological struggle which was part of the war.

9781036138189 • £25.00

248 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Bedfordshire, UK

January 2026 • WLR

THE MUNITIONETTES

THE CANARY GIRLS OF THE GREAT WAR

Sandra Gold-Wood

The Munitionettes focuses on the lives of a special group of women and girls in the lead-up to and during the First World War. It is the social history of the hundreds of thousands of forgotten heroines who became known as the Canary Girls, and endeavours to highlight these women’s essential contributions in support of the armed forces, which have been overlooked. Here, you will ﬁ nd descriptions of the experiences of young women in the speciﬁ cally built munition factories in their own words.

• Who wre the Canary Girls of World War One?

• What struggles did they have to face?

• How did they support the war eﬀ ort?

9781399036405 • £22.00

232 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Sedbergh, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

THE BRITISH SOLDIER

TRAINING FOR WAR 1939–1945

Neil R Storey

Many of us have at least one ancestor who served in the British Army during the Second World War. We probably know where they served and what regiment they served with but we are not aware of exactly how they became soldiers. The British Soldier: Training for War focuses on those who became infantry soldiers, commandos and paratroopers and the training they received in the British Isles to ﬁ ght ‘at the sharp end’ of combat all over the world during the years 1939 to 1945.

• How did ordinary men turn into British soldiers?

• How did they become infantry soldiers, commandos and paratroopers?

• What training did they receive to ﬁ ght in the Second World War?

9781036128944 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Norwich, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

9781036137298 • £25.00

248 pages • Hardback

234x156

ALA: Ayr, United Kingdom March 2026 • WLR

9781399053747 • £25.00

232 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Wolverhampton, UK March 2026

9781036128999 • £25.00

264 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Iver, United Kingdom November 2025 • WLR

HARALD HARDRADA

THE MAKING OF EUROPE

James Turner

• Biography of Harald Hardrada, often called the Last Viking.

• One of the most prominent and talented ﬁ gures of the Eleventh Century.

• A critical examination of Harald’s career and his impact on the many European and Mediterranean polities he travelled and fought through during his exile.

• Travelling from Norway to the princely court of Kiev and then from the Imperial court of Constantinople across the Mediterranean as a commander of the legendary Varangian Guard reveal many of the long standing cultural and political ties that bound his world together.

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS

THE FOLLY OR FAR SIGHTEDNESS OF RENAISSANCE EUROPE’S GREATEST MIND

Amy McElroy

World language rights

• Who was Desiderius Erasmus?

• What did he contribute to history?

• What were his challenges

9781036134099 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Ireland

November 2025 • WLR

9781036101138 • £22.00

216 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Plymouth, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

TITUS OATES AND THE POPISH PLOT TO KILL KING CHARLES II

Jonathan Oates

• Examines how one of the seventeenth century’s most reviled men played a part in shaping the political landscape of Britain.

• Uses material from archives, trial records, private papers and contemporary accounts to explore Oates’ life in context.

• A compelling story of religious strife, political upheaval and betrayal in Restoration England.

• Explores Oates’ ‘controversial’ sexuality and how it intersected with societal norms and moralities of the seventeenth century.

9781036140434 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Norwich, United Kingdom January 2026 • WLR

SIR CHARLES WOGAN

JACOBITE, SOLDIER, ROYAL AGENT & MAN OF LETTERS

Richard K Maher

• Who was Sir Charles Wogan?

• How did he serve the Jacobite cause?

• What led to his conferral with the honorary title Roman Senator?

SIR WALTER RALEIGH

A NEW HISTORY

David Wildman

• Who was Sir Walter Raleigh?

• How did he navigate the perils of the Elizabethan court?

• How is he remembered today?

OSWALD MOSLEY AND A SHORT HISTORY OF FASCISM

Andrew Sangster

• Gives a full history of British fascism and its rise after the First World War.

• Explores the life of Oswald Mosley, his early political life and his rise to prominence in the 1930s leading the British Union of Fascists until it was banned in 1940.

• Analyses the roles and inﬂ uences of the Cliveden Set, the Mitford family and the views of Edward VIII.

• Explains British fascism today and the worldwide rise of autocracy, with the dangers it poses.

9781036118921 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 50 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

March 2026 • WLR

9781036108434 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: King’s Lynn, UK

February 2026 • WLR

9781526778482 • £16.99

224 pages • Paperback

234x156 • 32 b&w illustrations

ALA: Basildon, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

HOW TO SURVIVE IN VICTORIAN BRITAIN

Moira Allen

• Fun and informative guide for the historical traveller, ﬁ nding themselves in Victorian Britain.

• Answers questions from what to eat and wear, to how to entertain yourself and cope with Victorian etiquette.

• Latest title in the ‘How to Survive’ series.

9781036120603 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Manchester, UK

March 2026 • WLR

STRANGE WAYS TO DIE IN THE DARK AGES

Emily Bush, Carrie Ingram-Gettins

• Have you ever wondered how deadly superstitions could be?

• Or how food could be fatal?

• What about bizarre perils and devastating plagues?

• Find out more in this intriguing look at Strange Ways to Die in the Dark Ages.

9781036122812 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 12 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

March 2026 • WLR

A HISTORY OF POLICE FIREARMS UNITS

Stephen Wynn

• Written by an ex-ﬁ rearms oﬃ cer with the Essex Police, who also spent seven years as a member of the elite Tactical Firearms Group.

• Discusses the change from a reactive to a proactive approach in the use of police ﬁ rearms.

• Examines whether offi cers want the responsibility of carrying a fi rearm and if all offi cers should be armed.

• Questions whether acts of terrorism are the responsibility of the police or military.

9781036114688 • £22.00

232 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 12 mono illustrations

ALA: Calder Grove, UK

March 2026 • WLR

THE DARK AGES: THE EMERGENCE OF AN ENGLISH IDENTITY

John Moss

• What were the ‘Dark’ Ages that followed Rome’s withdrawal from Britain?

• How did English identity emerge from mass invasions and migration?

• Who were the rulers that shaped the Early Middle Ages?

A HISTORY OF ROMANCE NOVELS

FROM TREMBLING INNOCENTS TO HUNKY WEREWOLVES

Dale DeBakcsy

• The ﬁ rst history of romantic literature to tell the long story of romance novels from their origins in antiquity to the current romantasy explosion.

• An investigation of how new publishing technologies and marketing ideas have driven romance ﬁ ction both to new highs and lows.

A FAMILY OF NOTORIOUS SLAVERS

SLAVERY,

MURDER AND WHITEWASH

Sarah Cobham

• The ﬁ rst time Charles Waterton as an enslaver is explored, looking at original source documents which prove his declarations about never owning a slave in his life was a lie.

• Looks at the life of Christian McKenzie, the woman who attempted to murder Helen Reid, Charles Waterton’s mother-inlaw, and her dark obsession with inﬂ icting pain and suﬀ ering on women of mixed heritage.

9781036135638 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Carlisle, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

9781399055987 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Blandford Forum, UK

January 2026 • WLR

9781036136970 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Norwich, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

RAIDERS ALONG THE ANGLOSCOTTISH BORDER

A HISTORY OF THOSE ‘PACIFIED’ BY KING JAMES

Jon Tait

• Who were the Border Reivers?

• How were they paciﬁ ed?

• Where were they executed?

• What were the March Laws?

9781036118723 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Poole, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

THE HISTORY OF FORGERY

Rachael Rowe

• A vivid account of eighteenth and early nineteenth century ﬁ nancial crime.

• Includes some previously unpublished true crime stories.

• Provides insights into how forgery became a crime epidemic in the eighteenth century and the inequalities in the justice system.

• Covers crimes ranging from coining a shilling to masterminding a massive banking deception.

9781036122058 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Swinton, Manchester, UK

October 2025 • WLR

THE MURDER OF PC GUTTERIDGE

BRITAIN’S UNDERWORLD IN THE ROARING TWENTIES

Neil R Storey

• What happened to PC Gutteridge on 27 September 1927?

• Who was responsible for his murder?

• How were they captured in one of the biggest manhunts Britain had ever seen?

9781036133658 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Hartlepool, UK

March 2026 • WLR

TITANIC: A TRAGIC TALE OF HUBRIS AND NEMESIS

INSIDE THE MIND OF

CAPTAIN SMITH

Andrew Norman

• When news came that Titanic had struck an iceberg, and that of her 2,224 passengers and crew, some 1,500 lives had been lost, including some of the wealthiest and most famous people on the planet, the world was stunned. How could this possibly have happened?

• Drawing on his medical knowledge and experience, the author examines the mindset of Captain Smith wherein the answer to the mystery lies!.

A HISTORY OF ALCOHOLIC SPIRITS

HOW OUR FAVOURITE TIPPLES CHANGED THE WORLD

Jamie Ryder

• How have alcoholic spirits changed the world?

• What was their impact on politics?

• How have they impacted on society and culture?

THE ORIGINS OF FAMOUS BRANDS

Thomas Farrell

● This book uses previously forgotten primary sources to tell the forgotten history of some of Britain’s favourite brands

● Many of these brands have never been subject to historical analysis before

● The book refutes myths and factual inaccuracies about various brands

● The book off ers perhaps the fi rst in-depth yet accessible history of so many brands in one place for the fi rst time

● This book gives long-overdue attention to forgotten brand histories

● The book combines scholarly rigour with readability.

9781526762443 • £29.99

320 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 50 colour illustrations

ALA: United States

January 2026 • WLR

9781036130688 • £22.00

320 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Marlborough, UK

January 2026 • WLR

9781399099813 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 15 b&w illustrations

ALA: Germany

November 2025 • WLR

STAGING SHAKESPEARE’S VIOLENCE: MY CUE TO FIGHT

THERE’S VILLAINY ABROAD

Seth Duerr, Jared Kirby

• The ﬁ rst book to examine staging all the violence in Shakespeare.

• A must-have for any ﬁ ght director, intimacy consultant, stage director, producer, and actor working on Shakespeare and also a treat for enthusiasts.

• Learn about period-specifi c weaponry and fi ghting styles; explore the opportunities most productions miss; study how Shakespeare hints at how fi ghts might be structured via the verse.

THE TUDOR THEATRE

1576-1642

Nicholas Fogg

• How the Tudor theatre came to be and the tempestuous era in which it thrived.

• ‘Not for an age but for all time’.

• The hostility it faced and the host of personalities who created it.

9781036132712 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: York, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781399092548 • £25.00

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: India

January 2026 • WLR

ROYAL CHILDBIRTH IN THE MIDDLE AGES

FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND BIRTH

Michèle Schindler

• Michèle Schindler examines pregnancy and childbirth in the middle ages, and the methods used by many women to increase their chances of bearing children.

• A history of fertility treatment, pregnancy and women’s reproductive health.

• Including witchcraft, sorcery and spiritual aids, and the consequences of using them.

9781036116545 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Australia

January 2026 • WLR

BRIDGERTON REVISITED

WOMEN, FASHION & SOCIETY IN THE REGENCY PERIOD

Paul Chrystal

• Uniquely places the hugely popular Bridgerton Netﬂ ix series in its historical Regency/Georgian Period contexts focusing on the lives of the women involved.

• Describes in detail the historical Regency period as lived by the small minority landed and titled aristocracy, from lifestyle to wealth, from architecture, interior design and fashions to decorum, manners, serial adultery, the syphilis and TB epidemics and the avid pursuit of a ﬁ tting match.

LOST HEIRS OF THE TUDOR CROWN

Neha Roy

• Who was in the running to reign but never made it?

• Who rebelled against the throne?

• Who are the heirs that could have changed history if they had ruled?

THE WIVES OF HENRY VIII

RETHINKING THE STORIES BEHIND THE SYMBOLS

Jessica Carey-Bunning

• Fresh research identifying a contemporary image of Anne Boleyn.

• A re-examination of what we know about Jane Seymour’s religious views.

• Considering whether Katherine Howard was a good Tudor queen.

• Assess how 17th century historians have shaped the popular view of Kateryn Parr.

• Examine how Catherine of Aragon’s name shaped her destiny.

ASPECTS OF THE LATE ROMAN REPUBLIC, 133–44 BC

DIPPING INTO CICERO’S ‘ROMULAN CESSPOOL’

Peter Crawford

• This period was seen by contemporary commentators as one in which values of the Republic were threatened by personal ambition, populism, demagoguery, corruption, scandal, decadence and moral decline (sound familiar?) – what Cicero famously referred to as ‘Romulus’ cesspool’.

• An eclectic collection of essays on diverse aspects of the Late Republic, a pivotal time in Roman history.

• Meet titans such as Marius and Sulla, Pompey the Great, the obscenely wealthy Crassus, Cicero, the obdurate Cato the Younger, Caesar himself, and the ultimate femme fatale, Cleopatra.

• The subjects cover a variety of content, length and approach. Some are light-hearted, others deadly serious. All are fascinating, thoroughly researched and include guidance on further reading.

9781036146818 • £29.99

320 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 100 mono illustrations

ALA: Ballymoney, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

EMPEROR ALEXANDER SEVERUS

John S McHugh

9781036151362 • £16.99

352 pages • Paperback

234x156

ALA: Bolton, United Kingdom

October 2025

ROMAN EMPERORS AND THEIR ILLNESSES

Nick Summerton

• Oﬀ ers fresh insights into the diseases, healthcare and causes of death for seven Roman emperors: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus.

• Discusses the challenges of using present medical knowledge to identify past diseases.

• Characterises a new approach to generating retrospective diagnoses of historical ﬁ gures and historical diseases.

• Augments historical understanding by considering retrospective diagnoses in context.

• Draws on a broad range of ancient and modern sources of evidence.

9781399094177 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 150 colour integrated

ALA: Brough, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A MEDIEVAL KNIGHT

Sandy Wainwright

9781036121297 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Redditch, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

DOWNFALL OF THE TEMPLARS

Tony McMahon

9781036113582 • £25.00

232 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: London, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

LITTLE KINGDOMS: AN A-Z OF EARLY MEDIEVAL BRITAIN

Alex Harvey

• Tackles the Dark Ages in a new, never-before-attempted almanac style approach.

• Packed with detailed information about the decline of Roman Britain and the alleged Anglo-Saxon conquest.

• Oﬀ ers refreshing perspectives and key primary sources on this most transformative period of British history.

• Uses archaeology, folklore, placenames, and historical documents to tell 62 unique micro-histories of diﬀ erent places.

9781036125813 • £25.00

280 pages • Hardback

234x156 • Integrated mono

ALA: Clifton, York, UK

November 2025 • WLR

LIFE IN THE MEDIEVAL TOWN

Kathryn Warner

9781399042109 • £25.00

208 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Ulverston, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

PEN & SWORD BOOKS LIMITED 2025

THE FORMIDABLE WOMEN WHO SHAPED MEDIEVAL EUROPE

POWER AND PATRONAGE AT THE BURGUNDIAN COURT

Susan Abernethy

• Who were the women who shaped Medieval Europe?

• What roles did they take?

• How were they involved in the formation of the Burgundian Empire?

9781036137243 • £25.00

288 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

October 2025 • WLR

WOMEN OF THE MIDDLE AGES

Luke Daly

9781399080460 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • None

ALA: Norwich, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

PRINCESSES OF THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES

Sharon Bennett Connolly

9781399091022 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 25 colour

ALA: Doncaster, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781399038560 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

November 2025 • WLR

9781036120450 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

January 2026 • WLR

9781036131005 • £25.00

232 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Austria

November 2025 • WLR

THE FIRST FEMALE FOSSIL HUNTER

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARY ANNING

Jayson Kowinsky

• Who was Mary Anning?

• What did she discover?

• How did her contributions advance scientiﬁ c knowledge?

9781399036504 • £20.00

144 pages

Hardback

234x156 • 12 mono illustrations

ALA: Leatherhead, UK

March 2026 • WLR

VIRGINIA

WOOLF AND THE BLOOMSBURY GROUP IN THE LITERARY 1920S

Kathleen Dixon Donnelly

• Who were the Bloomsbury Group?

• What impact did they have on 1920s literature, art and culture?

• And how did they aﬀ ect each other?

9781036111656 • £20.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Stafford, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

THE REAL ALMA MAHLER

COMPOSER, SOCIALITE, REBEL AND INFLUENCER

Judith Grohmann

• The ﬁ rst comprehensive and unbiased biography of Alma Mahler –revealing the truth behind the myths and scandals.

• Based on newly uncovered sources and rare historical documents –oﬀ ering fresh insights into Alma’s life and inﬂ uence. Who was the real Alma?

• Includes unique photographs, letters, and diary excerpts – many never before published.

• Explores Alma Mahler’s role as a composer, muse, and cultural inﬂ uencer – beyond just her relationships with famous men.

9781036116019 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Spain

November 2025 • WLR

EMMA GIFFORD HARDY

THE UNTOLD STORY OF THOMAS HARDY’S WIFE

Daisy Plant

• Brings Emma Giﬀ ord Hardy to the forefront of her own story and out of Thomas Hardy’s shadow.

• Draws on surviving writings, personal letters and travel diaries.

• Challenges the reductive portrayals of Emma as either Hardy’s muse or his ‘mad’ wife, oﬀ ering an empathetic portrait.

• Sheds new light on Thomas Hardy’s work by exploring Emma’s inﬂ uence on his poetry and prose.

WALSINGHAM VS MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS

HOW THE SPYMASTER TRAPPED THE QUEEN

Trevor Fisher

• The 19-year imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots in England is frequently seen as a clash of rival Queens with Elizabeth I. While Elizabeth did order her imprisonment, Mary did not see Elizabeth as her main problem. From 1574 when Francis Walsingham became Secretary of State, she saw him as her most serious challenge. The account of how he succeeded after a decade and a half is told here.

THE SUFFRAGETTE STORY AND THE PANKHURST FAMILY

EMMELINE PANKHURST & HER THREE DAUGHTERS

Siobhan Colgan

• Who were the most famous suﬀ ragette family, the Pankhursts?

• How did Emmeline and her daughters become trailblazing women?

• Were they always in agreement or was there more to their relationship?

VICTORIAN LONDON’S MOST NOTORIOUS FEMALE GANG LEADER

THE LIFE OF MARY CARR, QUEEN OF THE FORTY

Emma Woodhouse

Born in Victorian London’s shadows, Mary Carr rose from pickpocket to Queen of the Forty Thieves. She transformed the gang into a ruthless empire, ruling Southwark and beyond. A ‘swan-necked beauty’ and muse to Frederic Leighton, Mary moved between art circles and crime with ease. Beloved and feared, her fall came with a child theft arrest in 1896. Emma Woodhouse unravels the legend of a woman who deﬁ ed expectations, lost everything, and reshaped London’s criminal world with iron will and charm.

• The real life story behind Disney+’s A Thousand Blows.

• An insight into Victorian London’s criminal underworld.

• Explores the famous gang, ‘The Forty’, and their development from disorganised thieves into an operation who undertook jobs such as hotel robberies.

• Unravels the life of the leader of The Forty, Mary Carr, who deﬁ ed Victorian expectations, and rose from pickpocket to ‘Queen’, reshaping criminality in London.

9781036142193 • £25.00

216 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 40 mono illustrations

ALA: Bridgnorth, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

THE COLONIAL FIRST LADIES

Feather Schwartz Foster

9781036103736 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: United States

March 2026 • WLR

QUEEN ELIZABETH I’S MAID OF HONOUR AND SHAKESPEARE’S DARK LADY

THE LIFE AND LOVES OF MARY FITTON

Tony Bostock

Born in 1578, Mary Fitton rose to prominence at Queen Elizabeth I’s court – intelligent, vivacious, and scandalous. She had multiple affairs, bore illegitimate children, narrowly avoided the Tower, and later married twice. Some believe she was Shakespeare’s mysterious ‘Dark Lady,’ a theory explored since 1890. This book examines Mary’s remarkable life, from court intrigue to family ties, alongside the debate over her role in the Sonnets and their authorship. A bold woman in a turbulent age, Mary’s story remains.

• Tells Mary Fitton’s story from her days at Gawsworth Cheshire in 1578 to her death in Perton, Staffordshire, in 1641, revising the previously presumed year of death as 1647 and her burial at Gawsworth as incorrect.

• Details her family connections, as well as her association with the Elizabethan court, Queen Elizabeth, her courtiers and Shakespeare.

• Unlike other books and articles that refer to the academic arguments about her and Shakespeare’s Sonnets, this book concentrates on her life as a Maid of Honour, mistress, wife and mother.

• Contains numerous quotations from letters along with probate and other official documents that refer to Mary.

• Features 23 images, including three of Mary, and another which the author suggests features her.

MARY OF MODENA

JAMES II’S DAZZLING QUEEN

Justine

Brown

9781036117122 • £25.00

208 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: London, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

9781036142971 • £22.00

192 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 12 mono illustrations

ALA: Winsford, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

SAINT OLGA OF KYIV, THE VIKING QUEEN

Abigail Rebecca Williams

9781399057714 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156

ALA: Nottingham, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

FEMALE SMUGGLERS OF THE 19TH CENTURY

Dee Gordon

The early part of the nineteenth century saw female smugglers involved in helping their husbands and family with unloading and distributing goods, seen as a survival necessity given their limited incomes. More innovative and ingenious methods of smuggling a wider variety of goods emerged.

Tobacco and alcohol, but also lace, luxury fabrics and garments, jewellery and even looms were being smuggled in, and out of the UK by inventive female smugglers.

• What was women’s role in nineteenth-century smuggling?

• How did their involvement change during this period?

• Using a variety of original sources, this book attempts to illuminate the lives of female smugglers.

9781036115197 • £25.00

232 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Westcliff-on-Sea, UK

October 2025 • WLR

A HISTORY OF SCOTTISH WITCHES

Mary W Craig

9781036106317 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: Galashiels, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

CHARLOTTE BRONTË AND ELIZABETH GASKELL

THEIR LIVES, FRIENDSHIP AND WRITINGS

Susan Dunne

Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell shared a powerful literary friendship that inspired The Life of Charlotte Brontë – a biography still debated today. This book explores their contrasting personalities, mutual infl uence, and shared struggles in the literary world. Through letters and fresh insights, it uncovers how Gaskell’s personal and professional interventions shaped Charlotte’s life and legacy. A compelling story of admiration, resilience, and creativity, it reveals the depth of a friendship that helped defi ne one of literature’s most iconic fi gures.

• The ﬁ rst full-length account of the friendship between Charlotte Brontë and Elizabeth Gaskell, uncovering new insights into their relationship.

• Explores the lives of two of the most celebrated Victorian novelists, their writing struggles, and their inﬂ uence on each other.

• Draws from personal correspondence, shedding light on their private thoughts, publishing battles, and literary critiques.

• Reveals the complexities behind The Life of Charlotte Brontë, one of the most debated literary biographies ever written.

9781036135096 • £25.00

288 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 12 mono illustrations

ALA: Keighley, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

VICTORIAN FEMINISTS

Rebecca Sophia Katherine Wilson

9781399069397 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 colour illustrations

ALA: Egremont, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

THE LISTER SISTERS

ANNE AND MARIAN

Rebecca Batley

9781399037037 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Braintree, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

9781036140014 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Crook; Lower Ufford, UK

January 2026 • WLR

9781036115685 • £22.00

208 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: London, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

9781036115111 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Beckenham, UK

January 2026 • WLR

EXPOSING JACK

THE HAMMERSMITH NUDE MURDERS

Chris Clark, Andrew Gardner

• A brand new viable suspect who had The Method, The Motive and The Opportunity to have committed these murders which had a crude sexual element.

• A full forensic investigation using method, crime pattern analysis and geographical proﬁ ling as a basis.

• A portrayal of crime in the ‘Swinging Sixties’.

• The 60th anniversary for six of the murders.

9781036150662 • £25.00

208 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 62 b&w images

ALA: Bury St Edmund’s, UK

October 2025

JACK THE RIPPER?

EDWARD BUCKLEY: EAST END THUG AND GANG MEMBER

Jonathan Tye

• Oﬀ ers a new suspect to the infamous murders: Edward Buckley, an East End thug and gang member.

• Gives a voice to Emma Elizabeth Smith, the ﬁ rst (non-canonical) Ripper victim, taking her testimony seriously and seeking a new suspect as a result.

• Examines the streets of the East End at the time, providing context to the time and the crime that was rife, alongside their inhabitants.

9781036127817 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Keighley, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

THE TRIAL, IMPRISONMENT AND DEATH OF THE YORKSHIRE RIPPER

Chris Cook

• Previously unseen & unread Home

Offi ce fi les have been accessed for the very fi rst time, with information included in the book.

• Survivor Mo Lea, who wrote the foreword for Peter Sutcliﬀ e: The Full Crimes of The Yorkshire Ripper is using the information gathered in this book to launch a private prosecution against the West Yorkshire Police.

9781036110659 • £14.99

192 pages • Paperback

234x156 • 15 mono illustrations

ALA: Blairgowrie, UK

March 2026 • WLR

SCOTLAND YARD’S BRAVEST AND BEST

OUTSTANDING GALLANTRY BY METROPOLITAN POLICE OFFICERS

Dick Kirby

• Gripping personal accounts by front line police oﬃ cers in the 20th century.

• Controversially contrasts law enforcement in the late 20th century with today’s methods.

• Packed with classic tales of ﬁ ghting serious crime.

• Written and compiled by leading crime writer and long-term Met oﬃ cer.

• Serialisation prospects.

ON THE TRAIL OF THE KRAY TWINS

Richard Charles Cobb, Mark Davis

• A complete new angle on the Kray ﬁ rm.

• Original crime scene location maps and images.

• Previously unseen photographs including locations and diagrams.

• Walking in the footsteps of the mostly long dead ﬁ rm.

• The perfect companion to exploring Gangland London.

THE COTEREL GANG’S REIGN OF TERROR

LAWLESSNESS IN FOURTEENTH CENTURY DERBYSHIRE

Ryan Cudworth

• Uncovers who the Coterels were, their integration into medieval society, their social standing, and their aspirations during the turn of the turbulent 14th century.

• Explores how the young Coterels were shaped by the world around them, nurturing their values and beliefs.

TRUE CRIME/FAMILY HISTORY

9781036140397 • £16.99

264 pages • Paperback

234x156 • 12 mono illustrations

ALA: Iver, Buckinghamshire, UK

January 2026 WLR

9781036114787 • £14.99

224 pages • Paperback

234x156 • 20 mono illustrations

ALA: Streethay, United Kingdom January 2026 • WLR

9781036191825 • £14.99

136 pages • Paperback

234x156 • 50 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom January 2026 • WLR

THE BUNGALOW MURDERER

PATRICK MAHON AND THE KILLING OF EMILY KAYE

Jonathan Oates

• The 1924 murder that shocked Britain and helped to shape modern forensic science, which has been largely overlooked in true crime literature.

• Features a comprehensive narrative based on exclusive archival research, original trial transcripts, and ﬁ rsthand investigator accounts.

• A look into a post-WWI society caught between tradition and modernity, and captivated by a grisly murder and a charismatic killer.

• For fans of true crime and social history.

IAN HUNTLEY AND MAXINE CARR

UNRAVELLING THE SOHAM MURDERS

Brittany Ann Jones

• Includes exclusive insights from experts such as barristers, psychologists, and forensic professionals.

• Explores interviews with the journalists who were there on the scene.

• Provides key insights on the psyche of Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr.

• Examines the impat of the murders and how it changed the law in the UK.

• Includes words from Pratricia Wiltshire, the woman who helped to take down Huntely.

TRACING YOUR

ANCESTORS USING WHAT THEY LEFT BEHIND

A GUIDE FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS

Simon Wills

• A must-have guide for anyone curious about the origins of everyday objects that their family members have left behind, such as old photographs, diaries, and household artefacts.

• Encourages readers to see their own family items in a new light.

• Uses many examples and case studies.

9781036120160 • £15.99

216 pages • Paperback

234x156 • 12 mono illustrations

ALA: Southampton, UK November 2025 • WLR

9781036129613 • £16.99

240 pages • Paperback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: King’s Lynn, UK January 2026 • WLR

9781399005920 • £14.99

144 pages • Paperback

234x156 • 40 b&w illustrations

ALA: Norwich, United Kingdom March 2026 • WLR

THE WORLD’S BIGGEST MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE

WHEN JUSTICE FAILS Phil Drake

• Explore gripping, real-world cases of wrongful convictions that span countries and decades, uncovering the shocking ways innocent lives are destroyed by failures in justice systems everywhere.

• Through expert analysis and detailed case studies, Phil Drake reveals how coerced confessions, corrupt policing, and ﬂ awed forensics expose the frightening cracks in systems meant to protect the innocent.

WARTIME LONDON’S ‘BONNIE AND CLYDE’

THE CRIME SPREE OF BETTY JONES AND KARL HULTEN

Prash Ganendran, Melissa Ganendran

• Explores the 1944 murderous crime spree of 18-year-old Betty Jones and 22-year-old Karl Hulten and the lives of their victims.

• Tracks their journey from impoverished small-town Welsh girl and mischievous tough-talking Boston schoolboy to striptease dancer and gangster-obsessed deserter in wartime London.

TRACING YOUR HOUSE HISTORY ON THE INTERNET

A GUIDE FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS

Gill Blanchard

• Identiﬁ es the key online sources that researchers can use.

• Advises on how to use forevergrowing internet resources to expand on paper trail research.

• Features illuminating case studies and examples.

• Shows you how you can discover who lived in your property in the past.

JOY DIVISION AND NEW ORDER: ALBUM BY ALBUM

Mayer Nissim

Coming out of northern England in the late 1970s, few bands have had the impact and inﬂ uence of Joy Division and New Order. Joy Division were formed in the slipstream of punk but soon stretched beyond the genre’s sonic limits to create something dark and new. After Curtis’s heartbreaking suicide, the surviving members picked themselves up and created the future as New Order. Written by music critic and journalist Mayer Nissim pulls together a comprehensive narrative of two of the most vital bands in pop history.

• A meticulously researched historical and critical appraisal of Joy Division and New Order, telling their story album by album.

• Exclusive interviews with key ﬁ gures Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook.

• Further interviews with six crucial Joy Division/New Order collaborators from across their history: graphic designer Peter Saville, singer/ songwriter Ana Matronic, producer Stephen Street, ﬁ lmmaker Grant Gee, recording engineer Michael Johnson and director Charles Sturridge.

• Full colour reproductions of all Peter Saville’s acclaimed album sleeves for Joy Division and New Order.

• Live and archive images, including shots from oﬃ cial band photographer Warren Jackson.

9781036124335 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour illustrations

ALA: Widford, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

THE HISTORY OF THE WESTERN MOVIE

Jem Duducu

9781036115913 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour illustrations

ALA: Ruislip, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

JONI MITCHELL: CHORDS OF INQUIRY

HER LIFE AND MUSIC

Yamily Habib

This is not just another biography – it’s a lyrical, investigative journey into the mind and music of Jo Mitchell. While countless writers have chronicled her life through the lens of fame, romance, or scandal, this book takes a radically diﬀ erent approach: it listens.

Drawing from six decades of interviews, lyrics, public statements, and archival context, Chords of Inquiry weaves together Mitchell’s own words to construct a narrative that is as complex, poetic, and ﬁ ercely honest as the artist herself.

• Weaves Joni Mitchell’s life story using her own words – drawn from six decades of lyrics, interviews, and public refl ections – off ering an intimate, fi rst-person lens rarely seen in music biographies.

• Combines lyrical prose with rigorous research, blending cultural history, gender politics, and musicology to paint a nuanced portrait of Mitchell’s artistry and the world that shaped her.

• Avoids gossip and sensationalism, instead centering Joni’s interior life, creative process, and emotional evolution across time.

• Explores how Joni’s music mirrored and resisted the sociopolitical tides of her era, including postwar gender norms, second-wave feminism, and the folk revival.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

Lee Fratantuono

9781036141691 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 20 colour illustrations

ALA: United States

November 2025 • WLR

9781036120702 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 colour illustrations

ALA: France

January 2026 • WLR

AMERICAN TEEN DRAMAS

Joanna Hagan

9781036113933 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour illustrations

ALA: Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

WHITE OWL

9781399072496 • £29.99

216 pages • Hardback

297x210 • 100 colour integrated

ALA: Southampton, UK

January 2026 • WLR

9781036100988 • £25.00

152 pages • Hardback

297x210 • 120 colour illustrations

ALA: Braintree, United Kingdom January 2026 • WLR

9781399034593 • £29.99

208 pages • Hardback

297x210 • 140 colour illustrations

ALA: Camberley, United Kingdom March 2026 • WLR

THE HISTORY OF SILENT HILL

Samantha Morris

When the ﬁ rst Silent Hill game was released in 1999, horror gaming changed forever. These games became more than just shooting monsters and instead delved into your deepest fears. In the years since its release, Silent Hill has become incredibly popular among horror gamers with fans delving into theories surrounding the characters, creating stunning artwork and even cosplays. This is the history of one of the scariest horror franchises ever released, delving into its development, plots, characters, theories and meanings, even including interviews from original cast members. Grab your radios and your iron pipes…we’re about to wander into the foggy streets of Silent Hill. Including a number of gameplay screenshots from each mainline game and interviews with voice talent from the games, this is a history of the Silent Hill games written by the fans, for the fans.

• A comprehensive history of one of the best known Survival Horror franchises.

• A deep dive into the major themes of each mainline game in the franchise.

• Includes a number of gameplay screenshots from each mainline game.

• Interviews with voice talent from the games.

• A history written by the fans, for the fans.

THE HISTORY OF THE POKEMON GAMES

James Batchelor

Pokémon is one of the biggest entertainment franchises of all time, and video games have always been at the heart of the series. From the nine generations (so far) of mainline RPGs to popular spin-off s such as Pokémon Go, Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, and digital editions of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pikachu and his pals have delighted millions of gamers for almost thirty years. The History of the Pokémon Games off ers an extensive guide to every title ever released in the franchise, from the original Red and Blue games that fi rst made Pokémon a worldwide phenomenon to the latest outings for aspiring Pokémon trainers. And not just the main entries; this guide also covers rare and obscure titles, from Japan-only arcade machines to PC tie-ins that were only available with a certain brand of chicken nuggets. With more than 150 games covered, including screenshots and trivia for each, and an informative and humorous writing style, The History of the Pokémon Games is an essential read for any Pokéfan. As Professor Oak said in 1996, a world of dreams and adventures with Pokémon awaits. Let’s go!

• Discover the full history of the Pokémon video games.

• Over 150 titles proﬁ led.

• Includes details on rare and forgotten Pokémon games.

• Fun facts and trivia from behind the scenes of each game.

• The perfect addition to any Pokémon fan’s library.

THE UNOFFICIAL HISTORY OF MARIO GAMES

Ryan Janes

For over 40 years the Super Mario franchise has been putting smiles on the faces of kids and adults alike all around the world. More than just the plucky mascot of Japanese video game publisher Nintendo though, Mario has and continues to lead the way when it comes to innovation and most of all fun times. This book will take you on an exciting trip back through the series long-running history, exploring each game to feature the famed plumber (or one of his co-stars) kicking off with his 1985 debut in the arcade hit Donkey Kong. Along the way you’ll read about his unforgettable platforming adventures, countless exploits in the likes of go-karting, tennis, golf, baseball, partying and paper (to name a few) and even his breakout onto both the Hollywood and theme park scenes. Mama Mia! Mario certainly has been busy, hasn’t he? In this comprehensive book, you’ll fi nd well over 200 video games covering everything from the biggest and most famed hits to forgotten or surprising spin-off s. With each accompanied by eye-catching screenshots and fascinating facts, whether you’re a long-term Super Mario fan keen to take a nostalgic, block-smashing trip down memory lane or a newer visitor to the Mushroom Kingdom, eager to see what exciting adventures await, this book is for you.

• Take a trip back through 40 years of Super Mario history.

• Includes over 450 stunning screenshots.

• Read about every mainline and spinoﬀ entry in the long running series.

• Marvel at well over 200 interesting and surprising facts.

THE JAMES BOND LOVER’S GUIDE TO BRITAIN

Edward Biddulph

The fi ctional superspy James Bond is a cultural phenomenon, becoming so since his fi rst appearance in the novel Casino Royale in 1953, and there are many sites in Britain connected with the character. Locations used in the Bond fi lms, places mentioned in the novels, buildings inhabited or visited by Bond’s creator, Ian Fleming: James Bond has left his mark across the country. This book takes you on a tour of Britain to discover iconic fi lm locations, landmarks described in the novels, and places associated with Ian Fleming.

This is the ﬁ rst guide that takes readers around Britain not only to explore the ﬁ lm settings but also the literary locations and places that had a profound impact on Ian Fleming’s writing.

• Guide to Bond ﬁ lm locations.

• Unique look at the literary locations described in the Bond novels.

• Explores the places where Ian Fleming lived and that shaped his creation.

• Identiﬁ es the hotels and restaurants where readers can live like James Bond.

• Packed with amazing facts about James Bond and Ian Fleming.

9781036116453 • £15.99

176 pages • Paperback

190x140 • 120 colour illustrations

ALA: Aylesbury, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

THE BOOK LOVER’S GUIDE TO ROME

Andrew Edwards, Suzanne Edwards

Discover the Rome that has inspired writers for centuries, from the Classical era to the present day. Walk in the footsteps of Virgil’s Aeneid, trace the path of Renaissance laureates or writers on the Grand Tour. This book takes you to the favourite haunts of the Romantic poets, the places that stirred the Victorian imagination or formed the backdrop to the dolce vita. It also showcases the literature from a diff erent Rome, one that struggled through the war and aired its scars in neo-realism and detective fi ction. Whether at the scene of Ovid’s amorous adventures whilst watching the chariot races in the Circus Maximus or at a caff è that attracted the literati, each location is accompanied by sumptuous full colour photographs and helpful information on the best mode of travel.

• The Book Lover’s Guide to Rome spans the entirety of Rome’s history, highlighting writers from each era.

• Rome’s own story is showcased through the eyes of a diverse set of writers, whether Roman or from elsewhere.

• It features literary locations from the intimate to the grandiose.

• The text is further brought to life by over 130 illustrative colour images.

• To capture the essence of Rome, it focuses on both the lives and works of the authors featured.

9781036105174 • £15.99

168 pages • Paperback

190x140 • 150 colour illustrations

ALA: Tonbridge, United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

THE BOOK LOVER’S GUIDE TO EDINBURGH

Kate Stephenson

Whether you’re a lifelong book lover or a curious traveller, this guide is the perfect companion to discovering Edinburgh’s extraordinary literary heritage. Explore the places and authors that have shaped the city’s cultural and physical landscape, from sites of literary history and interest to buildings and vistas that inspired famous poems and novels. Including many iconic Edinburgh sights, this guide also draws on local knowledge to highlight some lesser-known gems hidden away in the Old Town or located further aﬁ eld in the city. Organised by geographical area, it spans a diverse range of authors, poets and playwrights across many centuries, uncovering unexpected connections, fascinating pieces of history and even a widely-disseminated literary hoax.

• Includes ﬁ ve walking trails focusing on diﬀ erent authors, each contains detailed instructions for navigating the city.

• Covers a wide range of authors across diﬀ erent time periods and genres.

• Includes iconic landmarks, but allows readers to learn about their history from a unique perspective.

• Author’s local knowledge helps readers ﬁ nd hidden sites.

• Guide is richly illustrated with historical images and modern photographs.

9781036118006 • £15.99

160 pages • Paperback

190x140 • 100 colour illustrations

ALA: Edinburgh, UK

January 2026 • WLR

THE TAPAS LOVER’S GUIDE TO MADRID

Jo Fernandez-Corugedo

Madrid is one of the richest culinary capitals in Europe, preserving its traditions while embracing creativity and innovation. Madrileños are passionate about their food and tapas is an extension of that. This book provides an authentic, joyous, indulgent journey through the best places for tasting tapas in Madrid, guiding you through fun and interesting tapas routes, long-established markets, where to ﬁ nd dishes for vegetarians and vegans as well as the tradition of free tapas. Also included in this book are recipes from contemporary Spanish chefs. This guide is equally for those who love tapas and those who will love it once they’ve experienced the best examples of this uniquely Spanish pastime.

• The ﬁ rst guide to focus solely on tapas in Madrid.

• A lively, highly personal account includes everything you need to know about tapas, from the history to the specialties and best places for sampling including the humble neighbourhood mercado.

• Vegan and vegetarian tapas bars and dishes.

• Authentic tapas recipes.

• Well-illustrated with original colour photographs and maps.

9781526792051 • £15.99

200 pages • Paperback

190x140 • 190 colour illustrations

ALA: London, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

WHITE OWL

9781036100797 • £16.99

200 pages • Paperback

190x140 • 120 colour illustrations

ALA: Australia

January 2026 • WLR

9781399070942 • £18.99

264 pages • Paperback

190x140 • 80 colour integrated

ALA: Doncaster, United Kingdom November 2025 • WLR

9781036117764 • £15.99

200 pages • Paperback

190x140 • 120 colour illustrations

ALA: Norwich, United Kingdom November 2025 • WLR

THE MOVIE LOVER’S GUIDE TO PARIS

Ruby Boukabou

For movie buff s and Paris lovers alike, The Movie Lover’s Guide to Paris is the ultimate companion for experiencing the City of Light through the lens of cinema. With over a century of cinematic history, Paris has been a muse for fi lmmakers, inspiring countless poignant moments on screen. With this book you can step into the frame and experience Paris like you’re a part of the action. Providing a curated list of 200 must-watch fi lms set in Paris, with descriptions (no spoilers!) and self-guided movie-themed walking tours through Paris’s most cinematic neighbourhoods, you can explore iconic fi lm locations, dine at the bistros your favourite characters have frequented, catch a classic at an art-house cinema, and immerse yourself in fascinating fi lm events and tours. Whether you’re planning your fi rst trip to Paris, already wandering its streets, or dreaming of the city from afar, this book off ers fresh inspiration and insider knowledge to help you experience Paris as captured by the world’s greatest fi lmmakers. Written by the author of The Art Lover’s Guide to Paris and The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris, this is the defi nitive guide for anyone wanting to experience the city at its most cinematic and magical. Includes over 80 vibrant, full-colour photos – many never previously published and exclusive interviews with local experts on Parisian fi lm culture.

• A curated list of 200 must-watch ﬁ lms set in Paris, with descriptions (no spoilers!).

• Self-guided movie-themed walking tours through Paris’s most cinematic neighbourhoods, including Amélie and Midnight in Paris tours.

• Insider tips on the best cinemas, restaurants, and libraries for ﬁ lm lovers.

• A 36-hour itinerary packed with unforgettable movie-themed experiences.

• Exclusive interviews with local experts on Parisian ﬁ lm culture.

• Over 80 vibrant, full-colour photos – many never previously published.

THE GOLF LOVER’S GUIDE TO WALES

Michael Whitehead

Wales is considered the last great undiscovered golf landscape of the British Isles, with so much unexpected treasure waiting to be discovered, and a golf journey through Wales is fi lled with discovery and delight. Beyond the majestic Royal courses of Porthcawl and St David’s, unexpected treasure awaits in every part of the principality – from Pennard’s incomparable ‘Links In The Sky’ to Welshpool’s unforgettable panorama ‘perched on the roof of the world’ and The Rolls Of Monmouth’s serene parkland paradise, to name just a few. Rising high above the valleys, at the foot of towering mountains, and along rugged coastlines, wherever your travels take you, you’re assured the warmest welcome, breathtaking scenery, and golf courses that will leave you yearning to return. This guide off ers everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable round of golf at the best courses Wales has to off er: course yardage, green-fee price indicators, booking procedure, the history of each club, and what to expect when you play. It’s the most defi nitive, comprehensive guidebook written on golf courses in Wales in the last 20 years, with 40 featured course chapters – the most of any Golf Lover’s Guide edition to date – complete with historical context and never-before-seen images highlighting the raw beauty of Wales’ fi nest golf courses. For too long, the glorious golf courses of Wales have been regarded as the British Isles’ best-kept secret. If a golfer’s true calling is to seek out places they’ve never seen before, then mae gwlad y gân yn aros amdanoch chi… the land of song awaits you.

● Wales is considered the last great undiscovered golf landscape of the British Isles, with so much unexpected treasure waiting to be discovered; Welshpool, Bull Bay, The Rolls of Monmouth, Pennard and many more.

● 40 featured course chapters – the most of any Golf Lover’s Guide edition to date – complete with historical context and never-before-seen images highlighting the raw beauty of Wales’ ﬁ nest golf courses.

● Easy-to-use maps for each region, and every chapter is crammed with all the essential information a golfer would need to assist with their trip planning.

THE WHISKY AND GIN LOVER’S GUIDE TO SCOTLAND

Angela Youngman

Thousands of visitors every year head for Scotch Whisky and Gin distilleries to explore the varying tastes, experiences and regional diff erences that make this industry so special. Whisky is Scotland’s national drink and its biggest export. With over 240 distilleries spread across the entire length and breadth of Scotland, there is plenty of choice. The distilleries are listed by traditional regions: Campbeltown, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside. Each distillery listing contains details of its background, history and type of whisky or gin produced on site and any other distilleries within the immediate area. Information is also provided on visitor facilities which can range from guided tours to sampling, onsite bars, cafes and gift shops. The book is more than just a guidebook as it sets out to provide an informative and entertaining introduction to visiting Scotch distilleries. Discover the history and stories of these spirits such as Biawa, the distillery ghost, links with James Bond, Old Tom, smugglers, anatomists and iconic fi lms. There are unique traditions such as Burns Night and the Quaich, annual festivals to attend, and even hotels linked specifi cally to whisky and gin. Find out how and why regional spirits diff er in taste, why Campbeltown whiskies are so diff erent to those of Speyside, and how gin and whisky are produced. Ever wondered what is the Angel’s share or why whisky is sometimes referred to as whiskey? How does a mixer aff ect the taste? Explore the stories behind iconic whisky’s like Macallan or Johnnie Walker, and fi nd ghost distilleries that have reopened.

• Scottish whisky and gin distilleries to visit.

• Learn about Scotch Whisky history and heritage.

• Production of whisky and gin.

• Stay in a distillery.

• Whisky stories and legends.

• Up to date, recent research.

9781526767660 • £14.99

192 pages • Paperback

276x215 • 150 colour illustrations

ALA: London, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781036117375 • £25.00

168 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 80 colour illustrations

ALA: Lancaster, United Kingdom March 2026 • WLR

9781399035231 • £16.99

152 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 100 colour illustrations

ALA: Southampton, UK February 2026 • WLR

MAKE YOUR OWN SOAP

Samantha Jameson

Ever wondered how does soap get made? From liquid oils to a solid soap bar? Has the thought crossed your mind on what it takes to be able to produce your own soap from scratch? What ingredients does a typical high-quality bar of soap contain? Can you really make soap in your own home? Well, this easy-to-understand soap making book is an ideal starting point to quickly learn the basics of being able to make your own soap from the comfort of your home. The ingredients are often right in the kitchen already and with clear and easy to understand directions, you can make your very own soap in under 1 hour. All the formulations will produce high quality real soap bars perfect to use or gift to loved ones. One of the many things that is special about this book is the fact that all the recipes listed work and produce beautiful handmade soap time after time. The formulations have been designed to be easy to follow and make, meaning anyone without any prior knowledge of the soap making process can easily produce their own soap in under 1 hour (the equipment and ingredients on the list must be ready to use). The book also contains easy to understand tips and information such as the origins of soap and its history.

• Easy to understand step by step guide to making your own soap.

• Tips and Tricks to produce high quality soap time after time.

• Selected tried and tested soap recipes.

• Beautiful images of the soap making process.

• Formulations to make your own soap using equipment most people already own in their kitchens.

THE HISTORY OF THE BORDER COLLIE

Shawn Williamson

Although this is a general history of this multi-dimensional breed the name Border Collie never came into being till 1915. Yet always there was a supernatural Collie servant to farmers shepherds and the people of the land. This dog’s fate was spliced with our own in the battle to survive. Now from our modern perspective, we can see why the Border Collie can diversify into carrying out tasks other than gathering sheep. The beginning of the Border Collie came about on the Borders of England and Scotland when its canine ancestors arrived with the invading Roman legions out of the mists of antiquity. Our Search is deeper into why many say that Border Collies have the supernatural ability to know what their handlers are going to do next. Their sense to predict the movements of sheep or livestock is not limited by their working day. Many owners have commented that their Border Collies know extra things like if someone is not coming home or if there is something wrong. Yet these abilities may well be rooted in its hyper development through selective breeding when standard herding breeds in Britain were forged together to create this super dog. Much of the British economy during the 19th and 20th Century could not have happened without this stalwart servant of the people. The Border Collie has an inner super dog inside its black and white and multi-coloured coat driven not by aggression but by the unconditional love for its human family.

• The Border Collie’s whole reason for existence is born from its unconditional love of its handler; this book keeps pace with the diversity of the Border Collies’ breeding by making a multi-dimensional investigation into its history.

• Written through real-life documented experience of the author, who attended sheepdog trials at Austwick, North Yorkshire and had many experiences linked to exploring Patagonia, with insights into the shepherds.

• Includes the experiences of the sculptor Joseﬁ na De Vanasconcellos MBE, who lived in the Langdale Valley, being inspired by shepherds and their Border Collies.

• Includes several interviews with actual shepherds and farmers as well as experts on the Border Collie.

THE GREEN GARDENER’S GUIDE TO GROWING VEGETABLES

Nikki Jones

The Green Gardeners Guide to growing Veg is a modern, fun and light-hearted take on organic and sustainable gardening, with a serious message at its core. Its aim is to make green gardening more engaging, and accessible whilst also highlighting the urgent need for eco-friendly practises in 2025. The author believes knowledge is key in transforming attitudes towards green gardening, and important research around the current farming practises and climate challenges helps form the basis for the whole the book. With wildlife in decline, gardeners have the power to create real, measurable change – without it being a sombre task. This book explains how you can use benefi cial insects to your advantage and how you can tackle unwanted pests kindly. How sustainability should be at the heart of modern gardening and how anyone, irrespective of experience, can make a diff erence. Find out why growing your own food organically can be not only good for our wallets but also better for our health. This book is inclusive, it is for everyone, irrespective of experience, or space. From novices with a balcony to experienced gardeners with an estate, anyone who wishes to learn more about organic can. The author uses humour and storytelling to give very honest and practical advice on what has worked for her, and what hasn’t and off ers alternative ways of growing vegetables, with nature at its core. The book aims to break the stereotype of what it is to be an organic gardener, by showing unusual and creative ways to grow not only your regular vegetables but to grow unusual vegetables as well.

• A fresh and fun take on gardening – Unlike traditional gardening books, this one is light-hearted and humorous, making sustainable gardening feel fun and accessible, rather than intimidating and preachy. Oﬀ ers new insights, creative techniques and fresh perspectives for experienced gardeners looking to transition to more eco-friendly methods.

THE AUTHOR OF MARY POPPINS

THE UNKNOWN STORY OF P L TRAVERS

Elisabeth Galvin

Mary Poppins is a publishing phenomenon of eight books written across 55 years, translated into 20 languages, including Swahili. The 1964 Disney ﬁ lm starring Julie Andrews remains one of the most popular children’s movies of all time. Yet the author did not want it to be known whether she was ‘man, woman or kangaroo’. The elusive PL Travers was, in fact, born in outback Australia in the penultimate year of the 19th century. Deeply spiritual, as one of the inner sanctum of the mystic GI Gurdjieﬀ , she wanted to communicate through Mary Poppins more than carpet bags and parrot umbrellas. With new source material taken from interviews with PL Travers’ family and friends, this biography shares a new perspective on this extraordinary and complex author.

• Mary Poppins is a publishing phenomenon of eight books written across 55 years, translated into 20 languages, including Swahili. The 1964 Disney ﬁ lm starring Julie Andrews remains one of the most popular children’s movies of all time. Yet the author is almost entirely unknown. This book is only the second published which reveals Pamela Travers’ true identity.

• Includes a foreword by Lina Slavova, the author of themarypoppinseﬀ ect. com, and North America’s leading expert on Pamela Travers.

9781399043175 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Australia

January 2026 • WLR

THE REAL WALLIS SIMPSON

Rachel Louise Foster

A thorough and illuminating biography of the infamous Wallis Simpson, who was one American half of the biggest scandals to hit royalty and the greatest love aﬀ air known for centuries. This book will be a holistic portrayal of the real Wallis Simpson, the woman behind the myth. Richly elaborative, the book is infused with anecdotes and stylish photographs of a bygone era. A ‘real,’ honest view of the woman, straight to the point and reﬂ ecting aspects of her complex and mysterious character, drawing on research from members of the fashionable London circle, as well as the Baltimore society where she was born and raised.

• Featuring pictures that have surfaced after decades blowing the debate open further.

• Staggering new ﬁ ndings never before been published.

• Detailed information on a key aspect of British and American History.

• Uncovers new angles on a story that never gets tired/refuses to be silenced.

• Asks a number of poignant questions that lead to trails of previously uncovered scandal.

9781036115968 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: Harrogate, United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

THE RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAM B KOCMOC, INTO THE COSMOS

Terry C Treadwell

This is not the defi nitive work on the Russian space program, but it will give the reader an insight into a political and complex world of space science. Although the success of the high-profi le American space program had grabbed all the headlines, Russia slowly, but consistently, has continued to expand their contribution to the exploration of space. The book covers the early triumphs and disasters of the Russian space program and the animals that helped pave the way. Despite the number of setbacks that dogged the early years, Russia slowly developed spacecraft that, although considered by some to be very basic, were reliable. The book features rare photographs and includes the fi rst female cosmonauts.

• Features rare photographs, some of which have never been seen before.

• Discusses the political interference that resulted in loss of life.

• Includes the ﬁ rst female cosmonauts.

• Examines the possibility of sabotage, such as a drilled hole found in a spacecraft.

• Explores the secrecy concerning disasters and deaths of cosmonauts.

9781036117276 • £29.99

256 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 80 colour, 80 mono illustrations

ALA: Bournemouth, UK

November 2025 • WLR

THE HISTORY OF ICE CREAM Seren Charrington Hollins

Through a fascinating mix of food politics, history, and culinary detective work, Seren uncovers the history of ice cream. Illustrated with archive material and historic photographs of ice cream eaters and makers, this book tells the remarkable tale of how ice cream rose to popularity, charting its journey to become the much-loved food it is today. In The History of Ice Cream, Seren Charrington-Hollins takes us on a voyage of discovery through history to tell the story of how this delicious, iced treat became a British sensation. Focusing upon the history of ice cream in the United Kingdom, this is a story of how iced confectionery has been moulded, scooped, and whipped throughout the ages. Ice cream has become an important part of British culture, and its journey from niche delicacy to mass-produced, staple food is nothing short of miraculous.

• A very British history of ice cream, this book focuses on the development of the ice cream industry in the UK, charting its early history for the elite palate through to Victorian Ice cream wars and ices for the masses.

• Includes a selection of unseen period photographs, providing an insightful glimpse into the social history of ice cream consumption in Britain.

• Drawing on original ice cream advertising and packaging from the authors own private collection. This book contains some scarce early advertising alongside images of retro packaging that is bound to stir up nostalgia.

9781036139667 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 16 colour, 16 mono illustrations

ALA: Welshpool, UK

January 2026 • WLR

200 YEARS OF LOCOMOTIVE DEVELOPMENT

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY

Richard Marks

Since Richard Trevithick’s pioneering steam locomotive, Britain has been a leader in railway technology, blending innovation with challenges. This book by historian Dr. Richard Marks traces 200 years of British locomotive development, from early steam engines to modern diesel and electric models like the Brush Class 60. While British engineers often broke new ground, they faced fi erce competition from Europe, Japan, and America. Drawing on fresh research, Marks unravels myths and explains why some promising technologies fell short. This accessible and engaging history off ers readers a compelling introduction to Britain’s infl uential but sometimes overlooked role in shaping the evolution of railway locomotion.

• A new introduction to a fascinating and complex subject unravelled into one easy to read volume.

• Explores over 200 years of British locomotive development in a new narrative.

• A new approach to the history of British railway traction, resolving some of the myths which have endured around Britain’s locomotive designs.

• Explains why Britain’s railway engineers took the decisions they did and how sometimes these failed to live up to the promise of the drawing board.

9781036136697 • £14.99

144 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 20 colour, 80 mono illustrations

ALA: Binfield, United Kingdom February 2026 • WLR

200 YEARS OF BRITISH TRAIN DEVELOPMENT

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY

Anthony Burton

This book marks the bicentenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway by focusing on the rolling stock – both passenger carriages and goods wagons – rather than locomotives. While the ﬁ rst steam-hauled passenger train ran in 1825, regular service initially used horse-drawn coaches. Early travel was basic, with varying comfort levels across classes. The book traces the evolution of carriages from these humble beginnings to modern designs, covering special glamorous trains and everyday coaches. It also explores freight transport changes, from loose-coupled wagons to container trains, and reﬂ ects on train travel experiences, including accidents. The volume concludes with a look at preserved railways that celebrate the steam era’s heritage.

• The story of 200 years of travel by rail.

• A unique blend that looks at both the changes in technology and the changes in passenger experiences.

• Good Pictorial Coverage with well researched text.

• New Information.

• Useful to Historians and Railway Modellers.

9781036136734 • £14.99

112 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 20 colour, 80 mono illustrations

ALA: Stroud, United Kingdom January 2026 • WLR

200 YEARS OF RAILWAY STATION DEVELOPMENT

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY

Richard Marks

Britain’s railway stations evolved from simple stops to grand architectural landmarks, shaping society and even infl uencing how time is measured. As the railway network expanded, competing companies built impressive stations to attract passengers, refl ecting varied styles yet all conveying permanence and energy. In this accessible new book, historian Dr. Richard Marks explores why stations were built where they were, examining the impact of railway politics, competition, and rail routing. More than travel hubs, stations became scenes of emotional farewells, joyful reunions, and departures to war. Covering everything from grand city terminals to modest branch line stops, this volume off ers a fresh, engaging introduction to the fascinating history and social signifi cance of Britain’s railway stations.

• A new introduction to the complex history of Britain’s railway stations.

• Explains why railway stations were built where they were, resolving some of the mysteries associated with Britain’s railway network.

• Examines how railway competition and politics inﬂ uenced architectural choices made by the Victorian railway companies and those that followed.

• Provides a thought provoking but entertaining survey of 200 years of British railway station history.

9781036136659 • £14.99

136 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 20 colour, 80 mono illustrations

ALA: Binfield, United Kingdom March 2026 • WLR

LARGE TANK LOCOMOTIVE CLASSES OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY

David Maidment

This book explores the tank engine designs of the three main companies that formed the Southern Railway, each with distinct policies. The London & South Western focused on suburban, branch, and heavy goods tank engines, while the London, Brighton and South Coast developed various designs for express passenger and mixed traﬃ c due to their shorter routes. The South Eastern and Chatham introduced the ‘River’ class but halted development after the 1927 Sevenoaks accident. Post-grouping, Southern Railway limited tank engine use to freight and shunting, with Bulleid’s innovative yet unsuccessful ‘Leader’ class. The book covers design, construction, and operation of these classes, concluding with the adoption of LMS and BR Standard tank engines in the Southern Region.

• Why didn’t the Southern build powerful mixed traﬃ c tank engines like the GW, LMS or LNER?

• Did a London Brighton and South Coast Atlantic Tank outperform a LNWR 4-4-0 on the West Coast Main Line?

• Was there really a lapse of 45 years between the ﬁ rst and last withdrawal from the same class?

• Find the answers to these questions, and stimulate your modelling ideas as well!.

9781036139520 • £35.00

216 pages • Hardback

240x250 • 25 colour, 225

mono illustrations

ALA: Nantwich, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

NORTH WEST RAILWAYS GALLERY

David Maidment

This richly illustrated book showcases a selection of mostly unpublished photographs from the Manchester Locomotive Society’s vast archive, dating from the Victorian era to the present day. Captured by society members from the 1930s to the 1950s, the images span locations from Staﬀ ord to Shap and Llandudno to Peak Forest. Featuring locomotives and trains from the London & North Western, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railways, and the LMS, it also includes Midland and Great Western subjects. A visual treat for railway historians, modellers, and enthusiasts, the book brings to life the industrial north-west’s rich railway heritage and the stunning landscapes of North Wales, the Peak District, and the Lake District.

• Over 400 selected mainly unpublished photographs from the collection held in the archive of the Manchester Locomotive Society.

• Long Informative Captions.

• Useful to Railway Modellers.

9781036138431 • £25.00

168 pages • Hardback

280x216 • 250 mono illustrations

ALA: Nantwich, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

THE STROUDLEY BRIGHTON TERRIERS

A TALE OF LOCOMOTIVE ARTISTRY AND SUCCESS

John Scott-Morgan, Peter Steer

The Stroudley Brighton Terriers were among Britain’s most successful tank locomotive designs, introduced in 1872 and remarkably remaining in main line service until 1963. This beautifully illustrated volume explores their long and varied working life, from main line duties to later roles on light railways and in industry. Authors John Scott-Morgan and Peter Steer have meticulously researched the history of these Victorian survivors, ten of which were preserved. A must-read for railway enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by classic British locomotives.

• Rare Unpublished Illustrations.

• New Factual Information.

• Drawings of Each Varient of Locomotive.

• Useful to Railway Modellers.

9781036127176 • £35.00

160 pages • Hardback

240x250 • 30 colour, 220 mono illustrations

ALA: Woking; Reading, UK

February 2026 • WLR

KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY

Richard Marks

The Kent and East Sussex Railway (Heritage Guide) is the second in a unique new series by historian Dr Richard Marks, blending railway history with engaging travel writing. More than just a guide to a heritage line, it explores the railway’s roots in the Colonel Stephens light railway network and its role in Britain’s transport history. The book also highlights nearby attractions –towns, castles, museums, and wildlife – oﬀ ering inspiration for memorable days out. With practical tips and historical insight, it’s the perfect companion for visitors, railway enthusiasts, and curious travellers alike.

• Embark on a historical journey with your Victorian ancestors on one of Britain’s leading heritage railways and discover the stunning Kent landscape and so much more.

• Explore the world of Britain’s Light Railways, a fascinating and important part of Britain’s industrial heritage.

• Much of Britain’s heritage is yet to be discovered; this convenient guide illustrates the reasons behind the railway’s construction and the historical context surrounding it. With so much heritage locally, the railway is an ideal, and ecologically sound, way to explore more.

• Seeking inspiration or relaxation? This guide provides recommendations for places to visit and activities near the railway, making it an indispensable companion for your adventures and downtime.

9781036123406 • £16.99

160 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 100 colour, 10 mono illustrations

ALA: Binfield, United Kingdom March 2026 • WLR

THE LONDON ENVIRO 400 MMC AND CITY

David Beddall

London’s Enviro 400 MMC and City charts the development and service history of one of the capital’s most signiﬁ cant modern double-deck buses. Introduced in 2015, the ADL Enviro 400 MMC quickly became a mainstay of London’s ﬂ eet, adopted widely by operators such as Go-Ahead, Stagecoach, and Abellio. The book explores both diesel and hybrid models, including the less-popular E40H and the later electric BYD D8UR DD version. Rich in detail and insight, it’s an essential read for bus enthusiasts and transport historians alike.

• A previously undocumented part of London bus history with a large selection of previously unseen photographs with informative captions.

• An in depth look at part of the contemporary London bus scene.

• Useful to Modellers.

9781036109615 • £29.99

152 pages • Hardback

282x216 • 180 colour illustrations

ALA: Rushden, United Kingdom October 2025 • WLR

9781781559390 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour

ALA: Norway

November 2025 • WLR

9781036150976 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 29 colour, 3 mono

ALA: Canada

October 2025 • WLR

9781781559574 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

IRON MAIDEN SONG BY SONG

Christer Bakke Andresen

Currently in their ﬁ fth decade as recording and touring artists, British hard rock and heavy metal legends Iron Maiden rose to prominence in the 1980s, battled their way through the challenging 1990s, and returned to global mega-success in the 2000s and beyond. This book charts their incredible journey, album by album and song by song, from debut album Iron Maiden (1980), via world-beating classics like The Number of the Beast (1982) and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (1988), through the resurgence of Brave New World (2000), all the way to their latest masterpiece Senjutsu (2021). Every period of the band’s history is discussed in terms of song writing, recording, evolving band line-ups and the changing times and styles. A superstar band in the 1980s and then written oﬀ as yesterday’s news in the 1990s, Iron Maiden have endured to become one of the greatest and most highly respected hard rock and heavy metal groups of all time.

• The most up-to-date overview of Iron Maiden’s entire catalogue of music, from Iron Maiden to Senjutsu.

• Every album and every song is discussed in the context of changing times and band line-ups through the decades from the 1980s to the present day.

• Iron Maiden are launching their 50th anniversary celebrations this year with a new world tour in 2025–2026.

BTS

SONG BY SONG: CHAPTER ONE

Lynn Jatania

With their debut on Korean television on June 13, 2013, BTS announced that they were a group worth following. Exploring themes of disenfranchised youth, the power of self-love, and the struggle for inspiration, they have built a song library full of inspiring songs that have touched the hearts of their fandom, ARMY, worldwide. But the path from their hardscrabble days as a new band on the Kpop scene to accomplished musicians who sell out stadiums was a bumpy one fi lled with uncertainties. Their hopes, dreams, and fears as the seven members grew up together and became a family are refl ected in their song lyrics and performances, from the School era right up to the release of their chart-topping hit “Butter.” As the band turns their career to Chapter Two – a time to focus on solo activities and fulfi lling their military service obligations – it’s the perfect moment to take a deep dive into their Chapter One discography. Explore every song from “No More Dream” through to “Permission to Dance” and discover why even their deepest of album cuts is a treasure worth savoring.

• BTS is the biggest K-pop band in the world, forming the vanguard of a music phenomenon that taken the world by storm.

• BTS have achieved Billboard chart dominance, sold-out stadium tours worldwide, and album and merchandise sales that have built an empire out of their production company HYBE.

• With the band members concluding their military service and reuniting as a complete band in June 2025, this is the ideal time to reﬂ ect on their discography to date and how their career might continue to grow and change in the future.

SPICE GIRLS SONG BY SONG

Anne Harrison

In the mid-1990s the Spice Girls burst onto the music scene in towering platform shoes and promptly dominated the radio waves with a string of joyously catchy chart-topping anthems about female friendship. While other groups aimed for uniformity, the Spice Girls were unrefi ned but infectiously fun, with fi ve distinct personalities: Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh, and Sporty. By pairing their boundless charm with irresistible pop tunes, the Spice Girls cemented their status as icons in the annals of music history, where they remain the best-selling girl group of all time. Relive the heady days of Spicemania by taking a deep dive into the group’s discography, exploring everything from their smash hits to their underrated gems. Spice Girls: Song by Song goes behind the scenes to examine the genesis, development, and signifi cance of each track, while revisiting major milestones in the band’s career, including their formation, their fi ght for creative control, their subsequent rise to superstardom, and the pressures of fame.

• Compiles interviews with the ﬁ ve Spice Girls, managers, cowriters, producers, video directors, and more from the past 30 years to tell the complete story.

• Provides a total history of each track, from conception and recording, through to music videos, promotion, and critical reception.

• Examines iconic moments in the band’s career through a new lens with revelations about what was going on behind the scenes.

• Each song tells its own story, but taken as a whole, the book tells the story of the band’s career.

FONTHILL

9781781559383 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

9781781559437 • £22.00

176 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

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9781036152321 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

MANIC STREET PREACHERS

SONG BY SONG

Andy Johnson

From humble beginnings in Blackwood, south Wales, in 1986, Manic Street Preachers have grown to become one of the UK’s biggest and most controversial rock bands. In their early years, they attracted intense press attention for their provocative statements, ﬁ erce intellect, and uncompromising music. Following the shocking and tragic disappearance of lyricist Richey Edwards in 1995, the Manics recalibrated their sound and achieved mainstream international success including two UK #1 singles. The Manics have sold over 10 million albums and remain one of the UK’s most important and enduring cult bands. Manic Street Preachers: Song by Song is a comprehensive look at their unique and fascinating career, covering their ﬁ fteen studio albums from Generation Terrorists, released in 1992, to Critical Thinking, released in 2025, along with all other studio recordings. It explores their changing sound and the many political, historical, and cultural references in their incendiary lyrics.

• The only book to cover all studio recordings from 1988 to 2025.

• Explores the many political, historical, cultural, and philosophical references in the band’s lyrics.

• Sets the songs into their proper context within the band’s history, and the era of recording.

• Caters to both established fans of the band and newcomers.

GENESIS

SONG BY SONG

Philipp Röttgers

Genesis is one of the most successful British rock bands of all time. Their long and diverse career has not only allowed its three principal members – Phil Collins (vocals, drums), Mike Rutherford (guitars, bass) and Tony Banks (keyboards) – to pursue successful solo careers, it has also divided their fanbase. While some celebrate the band’s early years in the 1970s, characterised by epic rock classics like ‘The Musical Box’ and ‘Supper’s Ready’ and singer Peter Gabriel in his strange masks and costumes, others prefer their chart-topping period of the 1980s and early 1990s, when drummer Phil Collins had taken over the microphone and the band produced hits like ‘That’s All’, ‘Invisible Touch’ and ‘I Can’t Dance’. The common perception of this transition, however, that Genesis went from prog to pop, is wrong. Genesis have always been the most progressive of all the ‘progressive rock’ bands. Without losing their identity they survived the loss of Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett and went on to become one of the biggest bands on the planet. Genesis: Song by Song shows what Genesis is all about, analysing every track ever made, with additional commentary on music videos, album covers and reviews from across the band’s history.

• Draws on many illuminating interviews with band members over the years.

• Sets the record straight regarding myths and misinformation about the band’s career and who was responsible for their change in style.

• Analyzes the band’s lyrics and shows what shaped them.

• Demonstrates the huge variety of ideas that have shaped the band’s career.

SPARKS

SONG BY SONG: VOLUME 1 1971–1988

Ruud Swart

In the past fi fty years Sparks have recorded over twenty-fi ve albums and a huge number of non-album tracks, demos and unreleased songs. Their music is characterized by the fact that it can hardly be characterized. There is little out there that can be compared to the Sparks sound, and where comparisons can be made, the artists behind the songs have often admitted to drawing their inspiration from the band. In this book every studio recording is discussed in unique detail, including demos and unreleased material. Those familiar with Sparks will instantly recognize each song as the band’s unique creation, though predicting how the next album or song will sound is an impossible task for even the most dedicated fan. This unpredictability and infi nite variety is one of the main characteristics of the work of the Mael brothers. Sparks: Song by Song is a comprehensive examination and uplifting celebration of their unique and extensive output.

• The ﬁ rst publication to focus primarily on the music of Sparks.

• Incorporates a biography of the band into the history of their releases.

• Gives detailed information about every song ever produced by the band.

• Gives extensive attention to the non-album tracks, demos and unreleased songs.

• Includes a full list of concerts, dating back to 1967.

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THE JAM AND THE STYLE COUNCIL

SONG BY SONG

Kevin Sedelmeier

Before a solo career that has earned him twenty-two Top 10 albums, including six #1’s, Paul Weller was the frontman for The Jam and The Style Council. In the Jam, Weller, still a teenager at the time of their debut In The City, led a highly inﬂ uential trio that bridged punk and new wave and earned four #1 singles and one #1 album in their short tenure (1977–1982). At the height of their success, Weller broke up the band, opting for a diﬀ erent direction with The Style Council, which veered away from guitar-driven songs in favor of a jazz, soul, and pop sound. From 1983 to 1989, the band scored seven Top 10 singles and one #1 album in the UK. Long before he was known as “The Modfather,” Weller was a “spokesperson for a generation.” Perhaps this book serves as an overdue introduction for those unfamiliar with Weller, particularly in America. It chronicles Weller’s catalogue from The Jam’s debut through The Style Council’s last, rejected house album Modernism: A New Decade, including rarities, B-sides, and covers. It combines research with artist interviews done especially for this project, as well as occasional author anecdotes.

• In recent years, The Jam and The Style Council’s proﬁ les have risen thanks to exhibits like ‘This Is The Modern World’, documentaries About The Young Idea and Long Hot Summers, and the podcast Desperately Seeking Paul.

• Includes backstories, artist insights, and musical references that add to the song speciﬁ cs and give a background and view into Weller’s own music fandom.

• Personal insights by Style Council drummer Steve White oﬀ er an interesting and refreshing angle on the songs and Weller.

• Steve Pilgrim from Weller’s current band said recently: “If anybody’s got a list of the songs that Paul has written on all of his records from The Jam’s ﬁ rst record through Fat Pop, I’d quite like an exclusive list.” This is that list and more.

9781036152369 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 10 mono, 24 colour illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

9781036152758 • £20.00

144 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

EURYTHMICS

SONG BY SONG

Ross Larkin

When Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart attempted to rise from the ashes of their brief postpunk glory as members of The Tourists, the odds seemed drastically stacked against them. However, initial setbacks were not enough to stop their transformation into the powerhouse that became Eurythmics, one of the most successful pop duos of all time. In a career spanning several decades, always at the vanguard of evolving musical trends, they recorded over 100 original tracks including many experimental rarities and B-sides, constantly changing and progressing their sound. From cold electronics to soulful RnB and rock, the music of this dynamic pair lives on in the psyche of popular culture and sounds as fresh today as it did thirty years ago. A catalogue as diverse, innovative and impactful as that of Eurythmics absolutely deserves to be unpacked, celebrated and savoured – song by song. Enjoy.

• Few books have been published on Eurythmics in recent years and the band has been resurgent since the recent reissue of their albums on vinyl.

• Will appeal not only to Eurythmics fans but lovers of Annie Lennox and ’80s music generally.

• Written by an avid Eurythmics fan and collector of over 30 years.

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THE WHO

SONG BY SONG

Christian Suchatzki

The Who is one of the most energetic and inﬂ uential bands in rock history.

CHRIS REA SONG BY SONG

Jamie Hailstone

Beginning as a mod band in London’s Shepherd’s Bush, they were shaped in character and style by the Pop Art movement of the Swinging Sixties. They pioneered the rock opera genre with Tommy (1969) and Quadrophenia (1973) before becoming a key inﬂ uence for the punk revolution of the 1970s, establishing an energy and attitude that has resonated ever since. During a career spanning sixty years, The Who have released nearly 300 tracks, most during the period of their classic lineup (1964–1978) with lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townsend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. On the one hand their songs are about sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, while on the other they reach much deeper, holding society to account on contemporary subjects, and in one example, the 1972 song ‘Relay’, imagining a futuristic network that has been credited as a prophesy of the internet. The Who: Song By Song is a forensic examination of every song in the band’s totemic discography, including diﬀ erent versions and background facts. Find out what inspired the songs, how they developed, and what happened during the recording sessions of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

• Alongside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, The Who rank among the most successful and inﬂ uential bands of the Sixties and beyond.

9781781559208 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 8 mono, 28 colour

illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

AC/DC

SONG BY SONG

Bill Voccia

AC/DC is a band that defi nes rock music. From their early beginnings playing on Australia’s pub circuit to the platinum-selling albums and stadium tours of today, they have never strayed from their unique, instantly recognizable formula. In fi fty years of albums and performances, through the tragic deaths of singer Bon Scott and, more recently, rhythm guitarist and founder Malcolm Young, AC/ DC has defi ed the odds to become one of the world’s most successful rock bands, surpassing 200 million album sales globally. Illustrated with rarities, collectibles, and other highlights from their discography, this book explores every album, song by song, from the fi rst Australia-only single to their latest #1 platinum album Power Up. So come on a journey to celebrate the classics, uncover the lesser-known gems, and explore in magnifi cent detail the small beginnings, the emphatic career, and the worldconquering legacy of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

• The ﬁ rst and only one-stop reference to every AC/DC track, including their elusive B-sides.

• Showcases extremely rare AC/DC memorabilia that most fans will never have seen before.

• Spring 2025 marks the continuation of AC/DC’s Power Up Tour in North America, with additional legs possible in Australia and South America.

9781781559499 • £22.00

192 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 3 mono, 53 colour

illustrations

ALA: United States

October 2025 • WLR

The British rock star Chris Rea will be forever known for his seasonal smash ‘Driving Home For Christmas’, but there is much more to the gravel-voiced singer and slide guitar player than meets the eye. Chris Rea: Song by Song chronicles Rea’s career from his 1978 debut album Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? to his chart-topping run of bestsellers in the 1980s, which culminated with 1989’s The Road To Hell, which reached number 1 in the UK and was certiﬁ ed platinum six times. Along the way, Rea has also been an unlikely star on the European dance music scene and the lead actor in a Michael Winner movie. Following a major operation, he reinvented himself as a bluesman and started a new chapter in his music career. And then there is the slight matter of an obscure track from the 1980s, which slowly became the festive favourite that we all know today. The ultimate survivor, Rea has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and deserves his place among the all-time greats of modern music.

• A comprehensive guide to all the songs released by British rock star Chris Rea.

• Includes the story of how Rea wrote ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ and other hit songs.

• Includes references to Rea’s ﬁ lm career, including Michael Winner’s infamous Parting Shots movie.

• Unique in that there are no other Chris Rea books on the market.

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9781781559406 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 14 mono, 18 colour

illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

PET SHOP BOYS

SONG BY SONG: VOLUME 1 1984–2004

Wayne Studer

Pet Shop Boys – Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe – are the most successful duo in the history of the UK pop charts, worldwide superstars, and legends in dance music on both sides of the Atlantic. From their fi rst international smash hit ‘West End Girls’ in 1985 to the present day, their 40-plus years of songwriting and recording have seen them release fi fteen studio albums, more than seventy singles, scores of nonalbum tracks, and an ambitious string of outside projects that include a stage musical, a fi lm score, a ballet, a ‘classical’ work for the BBC Proms, and numerous collaborations with other artists. This book, the fi rst of two volumes, delves into their entire output, every song they’ve written or recorded during the fi rst half of their astounding career – not just the hits, but also album tracks and obscurities, revealing the remarkable depth and breadth of their artistry. Compiled by an acknowledged expert on their music who has been writing about their career in detail for more than 20 years, this book clues you in, song by song, on their inspirations and infl uences, as well as the fascinating stories behind and ideas expressed throughout their richly varied catalogue.

• The ﬁ rst detailed and comprehensive examination of all music of the Pet Shop Boys (across two volumes).

• Written by an internationally recognised and respected authority on the Pet Shop Boys.

9781781559611 • £22.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour

illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781036151805 • £22.00

192 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 5 mono, 27 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781781559628 • £22.00

176 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour

ALA: London, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

9781036152147 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 9 mono, 56 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

PET SHOP BOYS

SONG BY SONG: VOLUME 2 2005–2025

Wayne Studer

Pet Shop Boys – Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe – are the most successful duo in the history of the UK pop charts, worldwide superstars, and legends in dance music on both sides of the Atlantic. From their fi rst international smash hit ‘West End Girls’ in 1985 to the present day, their 40-plus years of songwriting and recording have seen them release fi fteen studio albums, more than seventy singles, scores of non-album tracks, and an ambitious string of outside projects that include a stage musical, a fi lm score, a ballet, a ‘classical’ work for the BBC Proms, and numerous collaborations with other artists. This book, the second of two volumes, delves into their entire output, every song they’ve written or recorded during the second half of their astounding career – not just the hits, but also album tracks and obscurities, revealing the remarkable depth and breadth of their artistry. Compiled by an acknowledged expert on their music who has been writing about their career in detail for more than 20 years, this book clues you in, song by song, on their inspirations and infl uences, as well as the fascinating stories behind and ideas expressed throughout their richly varied catalogue.

• A must-have resource for all fans of the Pet Shop Boys and anyone who wants to learn more about them.

• After four decades of continued success, the Pet Shop Boys are acknowledged and respected UK ‘legacy’ artists. • Draws extensively upon what the Pet Shop Boys themselves have said about their music and inﬂ uences.

BRITNEY SPEARS

SONG BY SONG

Steve Bishop

Britney Jean Spears, the ‘Princess of Pop’, has shaped pop culture since she burst onto the global stage in 1998 with her smash hit ‘…Baby One More Time’. Her rise from teen sensation to global pop icon is widely known, but despite being one of the best-selling musical artists of all time with over 150 million records sold worldwide, her contribution to music

– as a singer, songwriter, curator and interpreter – is often overlooked.

Britney Spears: Song by Song goes beyond the headlines, illuminating the artistry behind era-deﬁ ning hits like ‘Oops!… I Did It Again’, ‘I’m A Slave 4 U’, ‘Gimme More’ and ‘Toxic’. By bringing her entire discography together in a single book, it shows the tremendous and lasting impact she has made on the global music scene. So come and take a deep dive into her nine studio albums, B-sides and more, exploring the stories behind the songs and their signiﬁ cance in both shaping a generation and embedding Britney’s place in pop history.

• Explores the stories behind the songs, including interviews from songwriters and producers.

• Allows the reader to see the connected nature of Britney’s musical ‘universe’.

• Reveals untold stories and anecdotes, and explores the truth behind Britney folklore.

• Covers the cultural impact and enduring legacy of her music, as well as her iconic music videos.

• Breaks down each song, one by one, including unreleased/live material, providing a comprehensive guide to Britney’s musical career.

G-CINEMA

AN EXPLORATION AND CELEBRATION OF JAPAN’S MONSTER KING

Daniel DiManna

He’s iconic. He’s atomic. And at 70 years young, he’s still the King of the Monsters. Ever since his silver screen debut back in 1954, Godzilla has maintained a mighty hold on the collective imaginations of cinema lovers around the world. Originally conceived as a powerful metaphor for Japan’s fears of nuclear destruction, the character has undergone a complex metamorphosis over an incredible seven decades and more than three dozen fi lms. From allegory to superhero, from atom-age menace to children’s matinee star, from arthouse to grindhouse and back again, Godzilla has survived by adapting and reacting to the changing cultures and generational expectations of the countries – and the fi lmmakers – that bring him to life. In this exploration and celebration of Godzilla’s fi rst 70 years, the full story of Japan’s kaiju icon is revealed through detailed histories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, cultural connections, and contextualising thematic analyses. Beginning with his postwar origins and continuing through his many rises, falls, revitalisations, and reinterpretations, this comprehensive companion to the Godzilla franchise seeks to place the character in his proper historical perspective and, by doing so, shed light on the depth, the fl exibility, and the fun that’s kept him relevant and beloved for generations.

• An up-to-date companion to the franchise that comprehensively explores the ﬁ lms, TV shows, and spinoﬀ s.

• The ﬁ rst English-language history book to cover the recent critically acclaimed ﬁ lm Godzilla Minus One.

• Dives into history that both out-of-print and current books ignore.

• Presents the history of Godzilla as a grand story spanning many decades.

9781036151379 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 30 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781781559444 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 21 mono, 12 colour

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October 2025 • WLR

9781781559352 • £25.00

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

THE LETTERS OF PRINCESS ALICE TO QUEEN VICTORIA, 1862–1878

DEAR

BELOVED MAMA

PRINCESS ALICE, GRAND DUCHESS OF HESSE

Edited by John Van der Kiste

Princess Alice was born in 1843, the second daughter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. She was a compassionate child and showed a keen interest in nursing from an early age. In 1862 she married Prince Louis of Hesse and the Rhine, a small German duchy soon to be impoverished by the defeat of its ally Austria in the 1866 Austro-Prussian War. During the conﬂ ict Alice worked tirelessly as a nurse, and in the aftermath she helped establish several charities in the duchy to support the most in need. Her health soon deteriorated due to overwork and she never fully recovered from the tragic death of her two-year-old son Frederick William in 1873. Her interest in gynaecological matters caused a rift between her and her mother, and with her intellectual, questioning nature, she was saddened by her husband’s inability to share her interests. After nursing her children through diphtheria in the winter of 1878, she caught the infection herself and died at the age of thirty-ﬁ ve.

Alice’s letters to her mother were originally published in 1884. This edition includes various appendices and commentaries published shortly after her death, and an afterword on the subsequent tragedies suﬀ ered by several members of her family.

• A new edition of the letters of Princess Alice (1843–1878) to her mother Queen Victoria, ﬁ rst published in 1884.

• Includes an Afterword detailing the tragic fate of Princess Alice’s children and descendants, including her daughter Alexandra Feodorovna, last Empress of Russia.

EDMUND GOSSE’S HOUSE OF LORDS DIARY 1904–1906

Edited by C J Wright

Edmund Gosse, author of the classic autobiography Father and Son, was appointed librarian of the House of Lords in 1904. Until 1906 he kept a diary of his experiences at Westminster. The manuscript, which has never been published before, is an unvarnished and highly entertaining account of the multitude of well-known characters he came across in Westminster, including Arthur Balfour, Herbert Asquith and Richard Haldane, who were his friends. It oﬀ ers an unrivalled inside view of parliament and its workings from the unique and privileged perspective of Lords librarian. The diary covers the end of the Conservative administration and the Liberal landslide in 1906, after which CampbellBannerman became prime minister. This edition includes an introduction and notes.

• An important and hitherto unpublished historical source for its period, of great value to academics and students. • Gosse was a revered literary ﬁ gure in his day, a celebrity who moved in the same literary circles as his close friends Henry James and Thomas Hardy.

• The diary is vividly and entertainingly written and should appeal to the general reader as well as the specialist¬ – the reviewer of the ﬁ rst biography of Gosse (1931) thought he would prove ‘an immortal diarist’.

• Because of Gosse’s literary status the book should interest literary scholars as well as historians.

ERNEST HEMINGWAY

FLAWED GENIUS

Aubrey Malone

Ernest Hemingway created a style of writing that captivated a generation. Owing as much to music as it did to literature, it had a tonality that resonated like a drumbeat. Its hypnotic, incantatory nature was birthed under the mentoring eyes of Gertrude Stein and James Joyce during his literary apprenticeship and buff eted with the journalistic machismo of the hard-living, hard-drinking man of action he became afterwards. Despite the acres of words that have been written by and about him, Hemingway continues to elude biographers with his complexity. His fi rst wife, Hadley Richardson, said he was more complex than geometry. Aubrey Malone captures him in all his guises here – from boxer to braggart, hunter to hero, fi sherman to ‘dangerous’ friend. In the end, when he bagged his last trophy with a self-administered bullet to the head, he went against the ‘grace under pressure’ credo that had defi ned him for so much of his life. Ernest Hemingway: Flawed Genius investigates the man behind the myth, a writer who was a mystery even to himself.

• Draws on rare archival sources and personal memoirs to ﬁ ll the gaps left by other biographers.

• Builds a uniquely incisive picture of the man – his relationships, his temperament, his macho persona, his extraordinary talent, his draconian work ethic – to show how and why his ever-dramatic path through life ended in its tragic crescendo.

• The product of several decades of research.

9781036151461 • £29.99

424 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 14 colour, 16 mono

ALA: United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781036152048 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 159 mono

ALA: January 2026 • WLR

9781781559598 • £25.00

176 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 16 mono, 114 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

LADY CHARLOTTE BURY

NOTORIOUS DIARIST, RENOWNED NOVELIST AND CELEBRATED BEAUTY

Margaret Storrie

• The ﬁ rst biography of Lady Charlotte Bury (1775–1861).

• Notorious as a scandalous diarist, Bury’s other contributions, including her extensive oeuvre of ‘silver-fork’ novels and poetry, have hitherto been overlooked.

• In her youth she was admired by Sir Walter Scott and Matthew ‘Monk’ Lewis, among others.

• Sheds new light on female authorship at a time of social change, when feminist ideas were coming to the fore.

• 2025 is the 250th anniversary year of Lady Charlotte’s birth.

THE PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION

1899–1902

THE JOURNAL AND LETTERS OF QUARTERMASTER FRED TUTTLE, US NAVY

Edited by Dale Thomas

• A valuable and insightful eyewitness account never published before.

• A critical piece of evidence in the modern assessment of colonial crimes, for which the US cannot claim exemption.

• A personal story at the heart of a political debate that brought the ideology upon which the USA was established under forensic scrutiny.

JOWETT SPECIALS

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Noel Stokoe

• A celebration of homemade Jowett specials built by private individuals, past and present, creating unique cars to their own speciﬁ cations.

• The ﬁ rst and only book on home-built Jowett specials.

• Most of the illustrations have not been seen before and will be of great interest to Jowett enthusiasts.

• Jowetts are Yorkshire’s only massproduced cars; built in Bradford, they have a very strong local fan base.

• The tenth book on Jowetts by Noel Stokoe, a renowned expert on the marque.

9781036152000 • £22.00

192 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 6 mono, 27 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781781559420 • £20.00

176 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 86 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

9781781559482 • £25.00

176 pages • Hardback

276x215 • 146 colour

ALA: United States

February 2026 • WLR

JOHN HUGHES FILM BY FILM

David Juskow

• Investigates the enigmatic man behind the movies.

• Provides surprising details of the many screenplays no one knew he was involved in.

• A goldmine of little-known facts –he was the masked creator behind Dumb and Dumber, for example, and he launched his career with an abortive parody entitled Jaws 3, People 0 that Spielberg put a stop to.

THE GREAT RAILWAY SPECULATIONS

VOLUME 1: THE CREATION OF THE MIDLAND RAILWAY NETWORK IN ENGLAND 1825–1847

Ray Shill

• Focused on the railways of the West and East Midlands, but covers the wider aspect to the North West, North East and London.

• Deals with the development of the railway network and the making of the cross-country railways.

• Tackles in detail how the railways were ﬁ nanced and the methods adopted by the government to control speculation.

ON ALL THE SEVEN SEAS

TRAVEL ABOARD PASSENGER SHIPS

William H Miller

• A glorious collection of stories of voyages in various seas, rivers and oceans, aboard everything from freighters to liners.

• Features previously unpublished photographs.

• Written by ‘Mr Ocean Liner’, a renowned passenger ship aﬁ cionado and author of over 100 books on passenger ships.

9781781559543 • £25.00

240 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

9781781559581 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 17 mono, 44 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

9781804200087 • £22.00

168 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

CONFESSIONS OF A HORNET PILOT

FLYING THE F-18 ON EXCHANGE WITH THE US MARINE CORPS

Tug Wilson

• Puts you right in the cockpit of the world’s greatest dogﬁ ghting aircraft, the F-18.

• Conjures the true essence of Top Gun, the movie, ﬂ ying out of NAS Miramar alongside graduates of the TOPGUN training programme.

• A celebration of the deep-rooted friendship, respect and camaraderie between US and UK servicemen and women, at a time when the historic alliance is under increasing strain.

• The third book in Tug’s inimitable and highly successful ‘Confessions’ series.

THE LIFE OF A COLD WAR AND RED ARROWS PILOT

Wyndham Ward

• A light-hearted, self-deprecating, entertaining account of life as an RAF and Red Arrows pilot.

• Shows the development of hapless ‘Junior Joe’ to strike formation leader.

• Gives an account of ﬁ ghter school training with all the howlers thrown in.

• The ﬁ rst book on the inner workings of the Red Arrows Team in the pivotal year of transition from the Gnat to the Hawk.

TOWARDS DISASTER

THE GREEK ARMY IN ASIA MINOR IN 1921

HRH Prince Andrew of Greece

• An overlooked account of a critical European conﬂ ict during the interwar period, written by a senior commander and grandfather of King Charles III.

• A rare and valuable memoir, printed once only in small quantity in 1930.

• Will appeal to students of twentiethcentury European history and those interested in the late Duke of Edinburgh and the Greek royal family.

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9781036152710 • £25.00

168 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 64 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781781559529 • £22.00

160 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 32 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

9781036151058 • £25.00

272 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 185 mono illustrations

ALA: Sherborne, UK

January 2026 • WLR

FROM VULCAN TO SPITFIRE AND BACK

A LIFE IN AVIATION

Bill Perrins

• Tremendous tales of ﬂ ying Vulcans, Tornados, Spitﬁ res and more.

• Includes many previously unpublished photographs of these iconic aircraft.

• A behind-the-scenes perspective for airshow enthusiasts.

• October 2025 is ten years since the Vulcan’s last ﬂ ight.

THE ITALIAN WAY OF WAR

A SHORT HISTORY FROM GARIBALDI TO OPERATION HUSKY 1866–1943

Jeffrey LaMonica

• A rigorous new assessment of Italian military history up to the fall of Mussolini, tearing down old tropes with factual research.

• Draws on original research to debunk entrenched myths surrounding the Italian military.

• Reveals the intrinsic prejudice across a broad sweep of Englishlanguage military historiography against the notion of Italian military prowess.

AIR WAR OVER GREECE 1940–1950

BRITISH, DOMINIONS AND UNITED STATES AIR ARMS

Vic Flintham

• The most comprehensive and datarich study available of the Allied air war over Greece.

• Places air actions in their wider political and military contexts.

• Richly illustrated with detailed maps and rare and previously unpublished photographs.

• ‘Engaging and carefully crafted … a fabulous book’ – Rowland White, author of the #1 Sunday Times bestseller Harrier 809.

9781781559659 • £22.00

176 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 213 mono, 47 colour

ALA:

November 2025 • WLR

9781781559369 • £29.99

304 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 79 mono illustrations

ALA: London, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

9781804200537 • £22.00

176 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 45 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

EXPLODING RATS AND OTHER DEVIOUS DEVICES OF SOE

THE CAMOUFLAGE SECTION 1941–1945

Edited

by Craig Moore

• James Bond has Q Branch; WW2 SOE agents had the Camouﬂ age Section.

• The fi rst full reproduction of the SOE Camoufl age Section manual, which remained classifi ed for 30 years and forgotten for another 50.

• Details ingenious (and tried and tested) methods of smuggling explosives, ammunition, documents and spying equipment in inconspicuous items.

THE COMPLETE MEDAL OF HONOR

VOLUME 1: 1861–1865

Kevin Brazier

• A unique chronicle of some of the most extraordinary tales of heroism ever recorded.

• This volume lists the full citations of every recipient of the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War.

• Includes all known burial locations of recipients and the history of the award.

• These four volumes comprise the only complete published reference of the Medal of Honor citations.

THE NORFOLKS AT GALLIPOLI

12 AUGUST 1915

TRUTH AND MYTH

Steve Smith

• The deﬁ nitive history of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolks’ mysterious advance on Kuchuck Anafarta Ova on 12 August 1915.

• Draws on previously unpublished letters and accounts that debunk the myths surrounding what happened.

• Explores events from the Turkish perspective, examining accounts found in Turkish archives relating to the ﬁ ghting and capture of prisoners.

• Includes many previously unpublished images.

9781781559413 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 41 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

9781781559451 • £29.99

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 117 mono illustrations

ALA: London, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

9781781559642 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 94 mono illustrations

ALA: United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

SONDERKOMMANDO ELBE

THE

LUFTWAFFE’S KAMIKAZE FORCE

Walter S Zapotoczny Jr

• Original content: uses newly uncovered primary sources, rare photographs, and archival materials to provide a unique window into the motivations, training, and ultimate fate of the pilots involved.

• Blends human drama with technical detail; will appeal to military historians, aviation buﬀ s and general readers interested in the moral and psychological complexities of warfare.

• A timely exploration of how fanaticism, nationalism, and desperation can drive individuals to extreme actions.

THE COMPLETE MEDAL OF HONOR

VOLUME 2: 1866–1940

Kevin Brazier

• This volume lists the full citation of every recipient of the Medal of Honor from the end of the Civil War to America’s entry into the Second World War.

• Includes all known burial locations of recipients and the history of the award.

• A valuable resource for military historians and a source of pride for military families.

SHERWOOD BOYS

BIOGRAPHY OF A BATTALION, VOLUME 1: APRIL 1939–AUGUST 1943

Michael Somerville

• A comprehensive and personal history, based on over 150 personal accounts, covering every rank and role in the battalion.

• Covers the experiences of a typical battalion rather than an elite unit.

• Written to appeal to the nonspecialist reader looking to understand the ordinary soldier’s experience of war.

• Includes chapters on training, captivity and post-war operations that are often left out of conventional unit histories.

FONTHILL

SA-FÜHRER

THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP OF HITLER’S STORM TROOPS, 1920–1945, VOLUME 1 (OBERSTER SA-FÜHRER AND SA-STABSCHEF)

Michael D. Miller, Andreas Schulz

An unswervingly loyal, highly disciplined militant force is as essential to the establishment of a dictatorship as the dictator himself. Many factors contributed to the emergence of the Third Reich, and prominent among them were the actions of Hitler’s earliest paramilitary force, the Sturmabteilungen (SA, Storm Troops). This fi rst volume, based on offi cial personnel fi les and other contemporary documentation, analyses the lives and careers of the thirteen highest-ranking SA leaders

– men who held the ranks of Oberster SA-Führer and SA-Stabschef

• A collection of thirteen highly detailed biographies tracing the lives and careers of the highest-ranking ﬁ gures in Hitler’s Storm Troops.

• Includes over 600 photos, many of them rare and unpublished.

• Draws on an abundance of translated documents, letters, and speeches, giving valuable insight into the mindsets and attitudes of the Storm Troop leaders.

• An entirely unique book created by researchers who have devoted decades to researching the topic.

• ‘I know of no comparable compilation’ – Sir Ian Kershaw.

9781781559222 • £40.00

784 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 647 mono

ALA: United Kingdom October 2025 • WLR

SEEKING THE SAXON SHORE

Carole Craven, Max Craven

9781781559215 • £25.00

192 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 39 mono, 90 colour

ALA: United Kingdom November 2025 • WLR

12.SS PANZER DIVISION ‘HITLERJUGEND’ IN THE ARDENNES AND HUNGARY

DECEMBER 1944–MAY 1945

Angelos Mansolas

Refi tted after the Normandy campaign, the 12.SS Panzer Division ‘Hitlerjugend’ fought valiantly on both the Western and Eastern fronts, participating in the Ardennes and the Lake Balaton off ensives and suff ering unbearable losses. Fighting a desperate rearguard, the division retreated towards Vienna where, proud and defi ant to the bitter end, it surrendered to US forces in May 1945.

• The full combat record of the 12.SS Panzer Division’s desperate struggle during the last six months of the war.

• Features dramatic ﬁ rst-hand accounts from the division’s surviving members and the war diaries from both sides.

• Incudes excellent map illustrations for each one of the division’s actions.

• Gets into the granular detail by including the complete divisional order of battle for both major campaigns.

9781804200520 • £29.99

288 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 79 mono (inc. 25 maps), 46 colour

ALA: Greece February 2026 • WLR

WAR GAMES AND THEIR HISTORY

C. G. Lewin

9781781559512 • £25.00

256 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 7 mono, 135 colour

ALA: United Kingdom November 2025 • WLR

GRAF ZEPPELIN

Daniel Knowles

9781781559536 • £25.00

224 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 117 mono

ALA: Rowlands Gill, United Kingdom February 2026 • WLR

AVRO VULCAN

COLD WAR AIRCRAFT IN SCALE

Geoff Coughlin

The Avro Vulcan, arguably the best known of the British ‘V-Bombers’, was an integral part of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. Cold War Aircraft in Scale: Avro Vulcan contains extensive photographs and proﬁ les, unique reference materials and detailed step-by-step scale model builds in all the main scales: everything you need to inspire, inform and instruct you in your creation of a showpiece replica of this iconic Cold War bomber.

• Your essential companion to the scale modelling of the legendary Avro Vulcan.

• Combines meticulous reference material with step-by-step guidance to achieve the highest standards.

• Includes colour proﬁ les illustrating markings and variants and many unique and unpublished photographs.

• Includes contributions from a host of scale modellers renowned for their skills.

9781781559260 • £19.99

160 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 190 colour, 6 mono

ALA: United Kingdom

January 2026 • WLR

HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX

Philip Birtles

9781781559277 • £29.99

352 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 269 mono illustrations

ALA: Stevenage, United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

THE PFALZ D.III AND D.IIIA

FIRST WORLD WAR AIRCRAFT IN SCALE

M. R. Bentley

The Pfalz D.III/D.IIIa was critical to the strength of the German Luftstreitkräfte in the First World War. As well as providing detailed information on the aircraft’s design, construction and marking variations, this book presents, with extensive illustrations and superb attention to detail, fi ve diff erent builds. Moreover, via illustrations of the aircraft’s virtual form within the fl ight simulator game IL2

Sturmovik: Great Battles, it explores the world of digital paint schemes and their use in model making.

• A guide to the history, markings, physical and digital models of the Pfalz D.III and D.IIIa.

• Features ﬁ ve builds of diﬀ erent model kits of the Pfalz.

• Outlines various model making techniques common in WWI aircraft models.

• Illustrates many squadron paint schemes.

• Explains factory markings and shows many diﬀ erent types of national markings.

9781781559246 • £19.99

176 pages • Paperback

246x172 • 150 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

February 2026 • WLR

THE CONSOLIDATED B-24 LIBERATOR

William Wolf

9781781558409 • £40.00

624 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 450 mono images

ALA: United States

October 2025 • WLR

HARRIER

Philip Birtles

9781781559123 • £29.99

288 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 293 mono and 128 colour images

ALA: Stevenage, United Kingdom

October 2025 • WLR

FONTHILL

9781781559505 • £25.00

256 pages • Hardback

234x156 • 6 mono, 34 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

9781781559550 • £29.99

288 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 252 mono, 28 colour

ALA: United Kingdom

March 2026 • WLR

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9781036150945 • £25.00

144 pages • Hardback

246x172 • 25 mono, 115 colour

ALA: Bristol, United Kingdom

November 2025 • WLR

LIGHTNING FROM INCEPTION TO PRESERVATION

Richard Hall

The English Electric/BAC Lightning, a product of Britain’s once-thriving aviation industry, is arguably the most iconic single-seat interceptor ever created. Those who remember its arrow-shaped form hurtling skywards love to regale anyone who will listen with tales of its incredible performance, eardrum-assailing reheat and near-vertical climbs.

The Lightning was advanced for its time and required considerable investment and research to take it from the drawing board to active service as an eff ective fi ghting machine. Signifi cant strides were made in the early years after the award of the contract – all of which could have come to nothing when it was deemed in the 1957 Defence White Paper that piloted aircraft had had their day. The design was saved only by its advanced stage of development; as is often the case in fl ight, turbulence is to be expected. But despite the obstacles put in its path, the Lightning prevailed to become one of Britain’s most admired and respected fast jets.

Taking the reader through the politics that threatened its development, its groundbreaking design, its service career and many other aspects of its extraordinary history, Lightning: From Inception to Preservation is a comprehensive study of Britain’s ﬁ rst and only truly homegrown supersonic jet-powered interceptor.

• Contains previously unpublished accounts from pilots, ground crew and the pioneers of Lightning preservation.

• Includes little-known information from the squadron operation record books stored in the National Archives, giving an insight into the day-to-day workings of the Lightning-equipped units defending Britain’s skies.

• Richard Hall has owned a Lightning for over a decade and is an expert in aircraft preservation and the type’s history. He is part of a network including former pilots and ground crew who have given him valuable insight into how the Lightning was operated and maintained.

ROCKET INTERCEPTORS 1941–1947

Justo

Miranda

During its short life, the rocket interceptor, a concept that reached maturity towards the end of the Second World War, attracted the attention of top scientists, designers and aeronautical engineers in Germany, the USSR, the United States and Japan. It was universally agreed that an interceptor capable of ﬂ ying 300 mph faster than any other aircraft would give the wielding power untouchable aerial superiority. However, this new technology was unable to adapt to the realities of war.

The complexity of the propulsion system and the need to develop new aerodynamic concepts were challenges too great for the aeronautical industries of the major powers at the time, which specialized in the mass construction of piston fi ghters. Nor were fi ghter pilots able to adapt to the high-G combat conditions that came with achieving speeds of nearly 900 mph; it was simply not possible for them to aim and fi re.

In 280 immaculate technical drawings, each set within its historical context and with full performance speciﬁ cations, Rocket Interceptors 1941–1947 presents 125 project, prototype and combat rocket-powered aircraft developed by Germany, the United States, the USSR and Japan in the 1940s, though initial development for some can be traced as far back as the 1920s. This is the last word on a technology that, had it been properly harnessed, might have changed the course of the Second World War.

• Presents 125 project, prototype and combat rocket-powered aircraft developed by Germany, the United States, the USSR and Japan in the 1940s.

• Immaculately illustrated with 250 black and white and 30 colour technical drawings.

• Includes full development and performance details for each aircraft.

• Authored by a professional technical illustrator and advisor to the Spanish Air Force Museum.

• Will appeal to aviation and military historians, modellers, gamers and ﬂ ight simulator enthusiasts.

AVIATION WORKHORSES: SHORT SC.7 SKYVAN

John Hayles

Designed at the start of the 1960s, the Short SC.7 Skyvan had to overcome considerable challenges – including two engine changes – before it was accepted by operators, but overcome them it did, laying the foundations for a family of aircraft that remained in production until 1992. Used for both cargo and passenger transport, and more recently a favourite of skydivers, the Skyvan’s overtly boxy shape has earned it many nicknames from the ‘Shoebox’ to the ‘Flying Shed’. This book delves into the origins of the design and its development through several versions, including some design studies that were never built. It includes a thorough survey of Skyvan operators, both civil and military, a look at what it’s like to ﬂ y, and an assessment of its safety record. Also included is a photographic walk-around of the main features of the design, which will be of interest to scale modellers.

With many previously unseen photographs and drawings, this is the most comprehensive history of the Skyvan ever published, and the ﬁ rst in an exciting new series on aviation workhorses.

• Nicknamed the ‘Shoebox’ and the ‘Flying Shed’, the notoriously ugly Short SC.7 Skyvan is one of the most recognisable, and ubiquitous, aircraft out there.

• Fills a major gap in the market – no dedicated history of the type has appeared since the 1970s and nothing in as much detail – this is the most comprehensive history of the Short SC.7 Skyvan ever published.

• Illustrated with many rare and previously unseen photographs, of use to modellers.

• Features a full development history, including planned variants that were never built.

• Describes the wide variety of diﬀ erent uses for the Skyvan – a hugely popular aircraft across the globe.

• Comes with a dusting of Hollywood glamour, the aircraft having starred in Kingsman: The Secret Service.

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Military History of Late Rome 361–395 • Ilkka Syvänne • 9781036151454 • 30/10/2025 • £16.99

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