Epic story of low-level strikes on Axis navies in World War II One of the most dangerous forms of air attack used during the war Written by a participant This stirring book recounts how British torped
Extraordinary story of a Dutch volunteer in the Waffen-SSVivid details on SS training and combat on the Eastern FrontAccount of the little-known siege of Breslau in early 1945Dutch SS accounts are ver
Definitive account of French volunteers in the Waffen-SS Blow-by-blow retelling of battles on the Eastern Front, including the fight for Berlin Focuses on all French SS units, especially the 33rd SS G
Stories of the original trailblazers and the first thruhikers Reprinted from the out-of-print Rodale 2-volume Hiking the Appalachian Trail (1975) New foreword by Dave Startzell, executive director of
A top-selling reference now updated and revised to include new and changed terminology of the U.S. Army More than 3,800 terms and acronyms that are key parts of the working language of the U.S. Army a
The notorious murders that tore a New Jersey family apart Reports from the scene of the crime Riveting courtroom testimony On the night of November 17, 1950, Ernie Ingenito entered the house of his in
Against-all-odds actions by the 1st Infantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge Firsthand accounts from American and German soldiers Details on Jochen Peiper and the notorious Malmedy Massacre On
Make mosaic frames, decorative panels, tabletops, shelves, switch plates, pavers, bird houses, and more A creative way to remake and reuse household items Includes a gallery of colorful finished piece
Covers all popular trout foods--mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, midges Startling, spectacular photos of the bugs up close Bugwater is that soggy place inhabited by creepy, crawly, hopping, flying, wrigg
First time in English Action-adventure narrative about elite German airborne troops Covers recruitment, organization, training, and combat on all fronts As a crucial part of the blitzkrieg that swept
Maps and descriptions for more than 200 Pennsylvania waterwaysInformation on minimum water levels, potential hazards, and difficulty level of each streamIncludes directions and recommendations for put
A pivotal year of World War II through German eyes The campaigns of the German army, air force, and navy described by a master storyteller Covers the aftermath of Stalingrad, Kursk, Tunisia, Sicily, I
Groundbreaking history of a rarely covered German unit Numerous eyewitness reports from members of the division Detailed maps to illustrate the division's actions Composed of ethnic Germans living in
The stories of phantoms from the Indian conflicts, the American Revolution, and the Civil War still wandering the landscape of South Carolina are recounted here. Other strange phenomena include Messie
History of cavalry from horses to tanks and helicopters Sweeping narrative covers the ancient world, the Mongol hordes, medieval knights, the Napoleonic era, the Charge of the Light Brigade, the Ameri
The U.S. Army's bloodiest battle of World War IIFrom-the-foxhole stories of American soldiers in combatBased on official U.S. Army documents and after-action reportsMost accounts of the Battle of the
A one-of-a-kind, art-filled how-to guide geared to wildlife students and naturalists, based on the author's college coursePages from actual field notebooks clearly illustrate what works and whyHints a
"Rarely will you find books that explore the human emotions of a long-distance trek so honestly and clearly." --Roger Williamson, Campmor, Inc."Highly recommended." --trailsbib.blogspot.com After hiki
Hundreds of step-by-step, full-color photographs illustrate exactly how to make cold-process soap Instructions on molding soap, cutting bars, creating original recipes, packaging gifts, and more Inclu
Honest reappraisal of the Canadian experience in Normandy Special focus on the struggle to close the Falaise Gap Relies on archival records, including Bernard Montgomery's personal correspondence John
Action-packed memoir of aerial combatInside the cockpits of Bf 109, Fw 190, and Me 262 fightersCandid photos taken by the author himselfNorbert Hanning remembers an attack on a Soviet bomber: "I side-
The battles for the Germans' last line of defense in World War II, including Arnhem, Aachen, the Huertgen Forest, and MetzHow German commanders made decisions under fireBuilt as a series of forts, bun
Gripping firsthand accounts Then-and-now photos of the veterans Maps and sidebars highlighting battles, units, and equipment Thirty veterans of World War II from Pennsylvania recall their time of serv
How to cut heating and cooling costs, utilize solar energy, construct nonflush toilets and solar showers, collect rainwater, and apply permaculture techniquesHundreds of photographs and diagrams illus
One of the most famous units of World War II and all of military historyFirst Americans to see active combat in the European theaterExpands on events described in Rick Atkinson's An Army at Dawn and T
Unique memoir of a Canadian serving in a German armored division What it was like to fight in a tank on the Eastern Front Details on the battlefield performance of the Panzer IV tank Six months before
Comprehensive, popular guide to a successful job search More than 40 examples of successful resumes Now in its fifth edition, this highly popular book offers the separating servicemember the most up-t
Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them Best ways to identify grizzlies and black bears Learn essential info on bear behavior at different times of year and in different habitats Travelin
Covers a pivotal but largely neglected period on the Eastern Front Focuses on German Field Marshal Erich von Manstein, one of the best commanders of World War II After the Soviets trapped German force
Deeply personal and emotional accounts of more than a dozen American soldiers returning home from the war in Iraq; includes women from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard Inspirin
Explores the history, construction, and care of one of America's finest firearms Hundreds of photographs show muzzle-loading cap lock rifles, ammunition, cap magazines, powder flasks, bullet molds, an
The harsh discipline of Puritan life bred the hard-bitten and hard-working people of Massachusetts, but did it also breed a unique type of criminal? This book explores the headline crimes of the state
Horses graze peacefully in the bucolic pastures of the Bluegrass State, but this surface beauty is offset by a violent past of Indian wars and Civil War battles. In addition to the tragic spirits from
Northern California has a dark side, a hidden world of ghosts, monsters, and devils. This region includes the North and Central coasts, the Santa Clara and Sacramento valleys, the East Bay, and the No
Provocative and entertaining study of sieges in history Commentary on the nature and evolution of combat across the centuries Bruce Allen Watson examines seven sieges: Jerusalem at the end of the Firs
From its settlement in 1634 to its important proximity to the nation's capital in the present, Maryland has served as a crossroads of America, influencing critical events, not the least of which have
Extremely rare (possibly the only) book-length account of a Soviet penal unit in World War II Gritty, intense style conveys the brutality of war on the Eastern Front Composed of convicts--soldiers wh
A much-needed reassessment of the deception operation that preceded the Allied invasion of Europe in World War II Involves double agents, fake equipment, phantom units, and famous commanders Before la
On January 21, 1968, nine days before the Tet Offensive, thousands of North Vietnamese regulars attacked the U.S. Marine base at Khe Sanh in remote northwestern South Vietnam, beginning a siege that e
