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Surrender!: The End of World War II, and the Pens That Signed the Axis Death Warrants
The Second World War ended not with a bang, but with a long, drawn-out whimper. Who signed the death warrants for Nazi Gemany, Fascist Italy, and Imperiailst Japan? What pens did they use? And why does any of this matter?
—from the Preface
“The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I helped lead to World War II. Likewise, the surrender treaties that were signed in the European and Pacific theaters of World War II led to the globalized world we live in today. The infantrymen, the military leaders, and the political leaders have nearly all passed away, but the documents that were signed carry ripple effects to this day.
“That is why this book on the surrender pens of World War II is so important. It’s not about the pens, it’s about the people who held them, the enemies those pens made, the alliances those pens forged with simple strokes.”
—from the Foreword by Nicky Pessaroff, Editor-in-Chief, Pen World Magazine
Prepare yourself for a remarkable journey back to 1945 and the end of World War II. This thoroughly researched book will make you a witness to the events surrounding twelve signing ceremonies that brought an end to the most terrible war in history.
With the storytelling of one of America's most respected pen historians and 179 illustrations — 66 of them in full color — SURRENDER! brings to life forgotten history that has become relevant again today as world leaders challenge long-dormant geopolitical assumptions.
—from the Preface
“The Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I helped lead to World War II. Likewise, the surrender treaties that were signed in the European and Pacific theaters of World War II led to the globalized world we live in today. The infantrymen, the military leaders, and the political leaders have nearly all passed away, but the documents that were signed carry ripple effects to this day.
“That is why this book on the surrender pens of World War II is so important. It’s not about the pens, it’s about the people who held them, the enemies those pens made, the alliances those pens forged with simple strokes.”
—from the Foreword by Nicky Pessaroff, Editor-in-Chief, Pen World Magazine
Prepare yourself for a remarkable journey back to 1945 and the end of World War II. This thoroughly researched book will make you a witness to the events surrounding twelve signing ceremonies that brought an end to the most terrible war in history.
With the storytelling of one of America's most respected pen historians and 179 illustrations — 66 of them in full color — SURRENDER! brings to life forgotten history that has become relevant again today as world leaders challenge long-dormant geopolitical assumptions.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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