Angus Konstam is an acclaimed military and naval historian, and one of Osprey's most experienced and respected authors, with over 35 titles in print. These Osprey titles include "British Battlecruisers 1939-45, British Motor Torpedo Boats 1939-45," and the forthcoming two-volume study; "British Battleships 1939-45," all of which form part of the New Vanguard list. Other titles include "Spanish Armada 1588, Pirates, British Forts in the Age of Arthur "and "Piracy: The Complete History." He has also written over two dozen larger books for other publishers. A former naval officer, underwater archaeologist and maritime museum curator, Angus has a long and passionate love affair with the sea, maritime history and warships. He makes regular television and radio appearances, and has held events at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Angus is now a full-time writer and historian, as well as being a board member of the Society of Authors, and Publishing Scotland. He currently lives in Edinburgh. For more details visit the author's website at www.anguskonstam.com The author lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.