About the Author

Paul Chrystal is the author of some seventy books published over the last decade, including recent publications such as _Wars and Battles of the Roman Republic_, _Roman Military Disasters and Women_ and _War in Ancient Greece and Rome_. He is a regular contributor to history magazines, local and national newspapers and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service and on BBC local radio throughout Yorkshire and in Teesside and Manchester. He writes extensively for several Pen & Sword military history series including 'Cold War 1945-1991', Death Squads' (on massacres and genocides), 'Architects of Terror' and Military Legacy (of British cities).