The role of the sniper in military history has always fascinated readers. The special skills that a top sniper requires - the combination of accuracy with stealth and guile - are rarely found on the battlefield, but when they are they can be used to devastating effect, not just in physical damage but also on morale. One of the key aims of Pen and Sword's Sniper list has been to publish books where historians, or the snipers themselves, illustrate the field craft, patience and skill required. Some of our bestselling titles are amongst this list a must read for anyone interested in this deadly form of battle craft.
★★★★ If you are looking for a general, well written book about sniping history to present day and the development of sniping weapons look no further. The amount of details are impressive, but for the unseasoned reader they may be overwhelming at times. Given the extend of the subject you would expect few details of the snipers involved. This book includes many personal experiences which makes it an interesting book to read, I would however have loved to read more of these stories though. If you are interested in the subject in detail (including calibre used), manufacturers, you’ve got the right book. Also, if you are interested in ‘story telling’ you may like the book as well. John Walker must have done massive research in order to be able to write this book. For this reason a five star rating would have been well deserved. Often, I read a personal story and wanted to read more about the person but then the story stopped. Since I would have liked to read more.. Read more
Historic Battlefield Tours
★★★★ If you are looking for a general, well written book about sniping history to present day and the development of sniping weapons look no further. The amount of details are impressive, but for the unseasoned reader they may be overwhelming at times. Given the extend of the subject you would expect few details of the snipers involved. This book includes many personal experiences which makes it an interesting book to read, I would however have loved to read more of these stories though. If you are interested in the subject in detail (including calibre used), manufacturers, you’ve got the right book. Also, if you are interested in ‘story telling’ you may like the book as well. John Walker must have done massive research in order to be able to write this book. For this reason a five star rating would have been well deserved. Often, I read a personal story and wanted to read more about the person but then the story stopped. Since I would have liked to read more.. Read more
Historic Battlefield Tours
As featured 'on the shelf' in
Wargames Illustrated, November 2017
As featured 'on the shelf' in
Wargames Illustrated, November 2017
As featured in.
The Daily Mail 23/3/17
As featured in.
The Daily Mail 23/3/17
The illustrated manual of sniper skills I believe is an excellent book, one of my top printed resources on the subject. Although it is alittle holistic and lacks specific direction, it does this for good reason, as Mr Spicer states he does not wish to add to the education of a passing reader who has more sinister applications of this knowledge, therefore some of the more sniper specific expertise appears to be omitted. This book is highly reliable and from a very credible source, and covers many broad areas without confusing the reader and offers some good illustrations and photographs to educate and inspire. I am very pleased with this book, whilst I wouldn't call it a 'manual' by any means and this could mislead some, it is not a field manual, but it is very informative on the topic of sniping and to anyone interested in the subject, this is a very robust read and not compiled of hear-say war tales retold for hollywood drama which fill the shelves. Mark Spicer breaks down sniper training.. Read more
Amazon reviewer
The illustrated manual of sniper skills I believe is an excellent book, one of my top printed resources on the subject. Although it is alittle holistic and lacks specific direction, it does this for good reason, as Mr Spicer states he does not wish to add to the education of a passing reader who has more sinister applications of this knowledge, therefore some of the more sniper specific expertise appears to be omitted. This book is highly reliable and from a very credible source, and covers many broad areas without confusing the reader and offers some good illustrations and photographs to educate and inspire. I am very pleased with this book, whilst I wouldn't call it a 'manual' by any means and this could mislead some, it is not a field manual, but it is very informative on the topic of sniping and to anyone interested in the subject, this is a very robust read and not compiled of hear-say war tales retold for hollywood drama which fill the shelves. Mark Spicer breaks down sniper training.. Read more
Amazon reviewer
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Sniper Anthology
Revered by some as the ultimate warrior and condemned by others as ruthless assassins – the combat sniper is more than just a crack shot. They are highly disciplined, calm professionals skilled in marksmanship, reconnaissance and camouflage. During the Second World War these lethal fighters were deployed by both sides to deadly effect. This new collection… Read more...
