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When the Southern Lights Went Dark tells the story of the men who assumed the daunting task of finding the lenses and lamps, repairing deliberate destruction to the towers and lightships, and relighting them as soon as the Navy could afford them protection.

Drawing from military history, military arts, literature, science and more, Reed Bonadonna shows how military officers develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, how they can improve these skills, and how average civilians and citizens can learn from the example of military officers and their program of education.

The combat story of German Tiger Tank Battalion 503, including hundreds of photos of Tiger tanks in action and personal accounts from the men who rode in these battlefield behemoths.

*; First book in English on Germanys failed experiment with independent armored brigades in World War II*; Dramatic story of Panzer Brigade 105, one of ten such units, and its formation, deployment (including its defense of the Siegfried Line), and ultimate destruction*; Also presents American accounts of what it was like to fight the brigade*; Relies heavily on primary documents and interviews

Ultimate inside view of the blitzkrieg in World War II. Diagrams, maps, and schematics illustrate key principles. Hundreds of rare photos show Panzers and crews in action.

The story of one of the most successful and decorated tank commanders of all time. Contains maps, official documents, newspaper clippings, and orders of battle.

Sequel to the well-regarded Panzer Aces. Chapters on Hermann von Oppeln-Bronikowski, Kurt Knispel, Karl Nicolussi-Leck, and other great commanders.

Combat stories of eight German infantry soldiers: one paratrooper, two members of the Waffen-SS, and five members of the Wehrmacht. A concluding chapter examines infantry tactics.

The defining work on Hitler's elite fanatical boy soldiers. Written by the division's former chief of staff.

The Waffen SS were considered the elite of the German armed forces in the Second World War and were involved in almost continuous combat. From the sweeping tank battle of Kursk on the Russian front to the bitter fighting among the hedgerows of Normandy and the last great offensive in the Ardennes, forever immortalized in history as the Battle of the Bulge, these men and their tanks made history.

Six riveting, gritty accounts of some of the greatest German tank commanders, including Michael Wittmann, Hans Bolter, Hermann Bix, and others. Timelines mark the milestones of each officer's career.

*; Hundreds of photos--many of them rare--of Tiger tanks and their crews *; Color illustrations by Jean Restayn focus on markings, camouflage, and insignia *; Inventories and timelines for each unit In this follow-up to Tigers in Combat I (0-8117-3171-5), Wolfgang Schneider turns his attention to the Tiger tanks of the Waffen-SS and the Wehrmachts named units, such as the Grodeutschland Division, Company Hummel, and Tiger Group Meyer. Based on combat diaries, the text tells the history of each unit, but most of the book is devoted to photos of the tanks and the men who manned them. It offers as unique and comprehensive a look at these lethal machines as is possible sixty years after World War II.

Known for his bold and aggressive leadership, Kurt "Panzer" Meyer was one of the most highly decorated German soldiers of World War II.

Two of the great themes of the Civil War are how Lincoln found his war-winning general in Ulysses Grant and how Grant finally defeated Lee. Grant¿s Victory intertwines these two threads in a grand narrative that shows how Grant made the difference in the war. At Eastern theater battlefields from Bull Run to Gettysburg, Union commanders¿whom Lincoln replaced after virtually every major battle¿had struggled to best Lee, either suffering embarrassing defeat or failing to follow up success. Meanwhile, in the West, Grant had been refining his art of war at places like Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga, and in early 1864, Lincoln made him general-in-chief. Arriving in the East almost deus ex machina, and immediately recognizing what his predecessors never could, Grant pressed Lee in nearly continuous battle for the next eleven months¿a series of battles and sieges that ended at Appomattox.

By early 1951, American forces and their UN allies had been driven more than 100 miles down the Korean peninsula by the Chinese. The situation was bleak when Gen. Matthew Ridgway ordered a last stand at the village of Chipyong-ni. There a single regiment (the 23rd Infantry) of fewer than 5,000 U.S. soldiers defeated a Chinese division of 25,000 men in what has been called the Gettysburg of the Korean War.

The pivotal speech that changed the course of Lincoln's career and America's history. Complete examination of the speech, including the full text delivered in 1854 in Peoria, Illinois.

This compelling story of living along and fishing a classic trout stream of the Catskills is sure to not only interest those that fish the area but also captivate anyone who has dreamed of leaving the hustle of the city behind to live a more deliberate life. Mitch Keller did just that, and shares his story in this collection of creative nonfiction.

Join Derek and Jennifer as they embark upon an angling adventure that takes them from the banks of the Cutha River in the South Island of New Zealand to the roaring rivers of Colorado. Filled with Derek's wry storytelling and expert advice and secret tips for fly fishing, this is a true tale of finding trout and love in New Zealand.

A gripping collection that showcases nine of the most famous prisoner of war escapes in the history of modern warfare.

From the Biblical days of Delilah to modern times there have been women who ventured at their peril as spies into the conflicts of armed men. Recounted in this fascinating history are dramatic incidents of feminine espionage in the United States and abroad from the time of the American Revolution to the present day.

Filled with diagrams of attack plans, defensive strategies, and troop movements, The Official U.S. Army Tactics Field Manual is the playbook the U.S. Army uses to employ available means to win in combat.

In The Greatest Stories Never Told: Covert Ops, attorney and author Laurence Yadon has written some of the greatest tales about covert operations - military operations that conceal the identity of the sponsor of the operation.

Perfect for baby and so fun to crochet!The variety of stitches and the bright, happy yarns of these stitch sampler baby blankets will keep you crocheting so you'll never be late for baby's arrival. Stitch sampler blankets offer a great canvas for learning new stitches and exploring new techniques in small portions. The variety of constructions of the blankets in this bookfrom working separate motifs and joining to join-as-you-go to working center out or in one piecekeep your mind engaged and your hook flying. The colors delight the eye and the soft yarn welcomes the new little one to cozy napping comfort. Each of the 30 patterns includes full written instructions and all the stitch details you need to complete each blanket confidently, even if the stitches are new to you. Crochet a colorful blanket for every new baby in your life!