This paperback edition of a classic presents stunning and detailed color photographs of more than 100 species of caddisflies. Caddisflies takes the myth and the mystery out of matching the hatch by te
Stalingrad was one of the largest, bloodiest, and most famous battles in history as well as one of the major turning points of World War II. Lavishly illustrated with photos and maps, Island of Fire p
Intrigued by hints of “the bigger man” behind the war personality of Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., the Curator of History of the West Point Museum and a former “Army wife” studie
In the tradition of the great regimental histories of the past, this book records the fire which seared the ranks of the Twenty-Four Michigan Regiment of the legendary “Iron Brigade.”Born
It is not generally known that the three-day battle of Gettysburg, one of the most important and significant engagements of the Civil War, is included in the course of training of student officers in
A thorough exploration of contemporary use of soft-hackle flies--including nymphs, emergers, and dry flies--that pushes the boundaries of how these types of flies can be used.
This vivid exploration of one of Gettysburg’s most famous stories--the story of a father and a son, the son’s courage under fire, and the father’s search for his son in the bloody aftermath of battle-
Make the most of one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a collection of 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories that would be at home on the shelves of the most st
On August 7, 1942, U.S. Marines landed on the island of Guadalcanal, northeast of Australia, launching the first major Allied offensive against Japan. In one of the best-known campaigns of World War I
The final year of World War II witnessed the decline of the piston-engine fighter and the beginning of the jet age. Taking to the skies were tried-and-true fighters, improved versions of old aircraft,
Virtually the entire Soviet effort on the Eastern Front of World War II bears the stamp of Georgy Zhukov, chief of staff of the Red Army and deputy supreme commander under Stalin. The first volume of
The second volume of Georgy Zhukov's memoirs begins with the desperate defense of Moscow in the late fall and winter of 1941 and continues through more than three years of war.
On the afternoon of October 3, 1993, two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down over the Somali capital of Mogadishu, leaving a handful of U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force operators at the mercy of se
A visual history of the US Eighth Air Force in World War IIHundreds of photos of American aircraft damaged or shot down by the German LuftwaffePhotos of damaged bomber and fighter planes, plus informa
A visual history of the German soldier on the Eastern Front of World War II.Hundreds of photos, many of them rare and never published beforePhotos of army and Waffen SS soldiers, uniforms, weapons, eq
Revised edition of a rare account of a German armored division in combat at the epic Battle of Stalingrad.Day-by-day story of the 24th Panzer Division's savage fighting in the streets of Stalingrad in
Classic story of the 47,000 Spaniards who fought for the Third Reich in World War II.Vivid chronicle of the division of Spanish volunteers who battled the Soviets on the Eastern FrontCenterpiece of th
Visual history of the Vietnam WarHundreds of photos, many of them rare and never published beforePhotos of soldiers, helicopters and ground vehicles, villages and terrain, base camps, and morePerfect
A collection of frightening stories from the western part of the Keystone State, including . . . Hauntings at Bedford Springs HotelThe Miracles of Prince GallitzinSad spirit of Louisa at Fort Ligonier
184 of the best, most spine-tingling accounts of ghosts from the Garden State, including . . . The pale phantom of Devil's Tower in Alpine Colonial ghosts of Greenwich The beachcombing Woman in White
Photo chronicle of the German invasion of France in the spring of 1940 Hundreds of photos, many of them rare and never published before Photos of men, tanks, weapons, uniforms, terrain, and much more
Visual history of Rommel and his Afrika Korps in the desert of North Africa Hundreds of photos, many of them rare and never published before Photos of men, tanks and other weapons, uniforms, desert te
Myth-busting account of the summer of 1943 on the Eastern Front, one of World War II's turning pointsIncludes the Battle of KurskSpecial focus on the notorious 3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf"
"Parry's beautifully written narrative encompasses the international scope of the Civil War conflict and never loses sight of the brutality of war and the deceitfulness of politics." --Booklist Won th
Reprint of a classic work of ancient military history Traces the origins of Sparta's unique training, tactics, and organization that made it the master of Greek battlefields Clear analysis of battles
Photo chronicle of the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 Hundreds of photos, many of them rare and never published before Photos of men, tanks and other weapons, uniforms, villages, and much
Frightening stories of hauntings throughout the state, including . . .The tragic specters of the Lemp family of brewers in St. Louis Spooky Zombie Road in Wildwood Phantoms of Mark Twain Cave The haun
"One of the most important books to emerge from a decade of wars. Read it. Then send a copy to your member of Congress." --Ralph Peters, Fox News Strategic Analyst and author of Lines of Fire. Gives t
Story of one of the best and most battered armored divisions in the German armed forces Follows the division from Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge to the end of the war How Germans fought American
New examination of the vicious crime spree of Leo Held in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on October 23, 1967 Story of a quiet, upstanding citizen who turned into a rampaging killer Reconstruction of how th
Includes . . . Lee Shelton's murder of Billy Lyons in St. Louis, which inspired the popular song "Stagger Lee" The vigilante killing of the "town bully" of Skidmore, Ken McElroy The kidnapping of mill
The Beast of Bray Road Sasquatch in Dairyland Rocky of Rock Lake Dragons of Green Bay Other bizarre creatures, including werewolves, flying lizard men, out-of-place kangaroos, goat men, and lake serpe
Comprehensive look into the dangerous world of glider warfareStories of elite glider troops in the thick of battleCovers all significant glider operations of the war, including Eben Emael, Crete, Sici
Legendary figures of the Golden Age of Piracy Stories of great battles Glossary of pirate ships and nautical items From the earliest days of the Colonial era until the end of the Revolution, New Jerse
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
Early history of the forerunners of one of the world's most elite military units, the U.S. Army RangersThe French and Indian War, the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Texas War of Independence, and th
The most significant action in the early hours of the Battle of the Bulge Against-all-odds stand of an untested American infantry unit At the start of the Battle of the Bulge, the green U.S. 394th Inf
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
Examines a critical but often overlooked aspect of the campaign for North Africa Reevaluates the development of Allied airpower This is an exciting account of a little known, yet vital part of World W
One of World War II's most famous battles recounted from the German point of view Covers Otto Skorzeny, Kampfgruppe Peiper, the siege of Bastogne, and more Includes the story of the hard-hit U.S. 106t
