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Essential background to the German blitzkrieg of World War II Complements the stories of panzer aces like Otto Carius and Michael Wittmann In the wake of World War I, the German army lay in ruins--defeated in the war, sundered by domestic upheaval, and punished by the Treaty of Versailles. A mere twenty years later, Germany possessed one of the finest military machines in the world, capable of launching a stunning blitzkrieg attack against Poland in 1939. Well-known military historian Robert M. Citino shows how Germany accomplished this astonishing reversal and developed the doctrine, tactics, and technologies that its military would use to devastating effect in World War II.

Soups and stews, chilies, venison casseroles, jerky and sausages, deer balls, deer loaf. 136 recipes in all.

All-purpose guide to utilizing your deer after the kill. Detailed instructions on field dressing and butchering. Varied recipes for venison plus tips on do-it-yourself taxidermy.

This guide offers instructions for tying 19 fundamental climbing knots and 16 additional variations. Each knot is illustrated in detail, and its primary and secondary uses are described: joining harness to rope, rope to rope, or rope to anchor; runners; rappel stoppers; back-up and ascender knots.

New and specific presentation techniques beyond traditional dead drifting. Long-line nymphing, no-line nymphing, downstream strategies, micronymphing, nymphing lakes, and designing your own imitations. Instruction on hauling with weighted rigs, hammering, jabbing, tilting the ...

Timeless Bowhunting will help you: Choose a bow based on the merits of technical designFind a hunting arrow that gives optimum accuracy, trajectory, and penetrationShoot accurately uphill, downhill, from tree stands, and in the windChoose an effective shooting style for your type of huntingPerfect your shooting form by eliminating common shooting f

This text presents aspects of marine science relevant to fishing, in a format accessible to the layperson. The book explains the marine environment and the factors that affect where game fish congregate, how they move with tides and currents, and what they see, smell, taste and hear.

This illustrated guide describes how to catch every kind of freshwater fish. Presented in an easy-to-use format, the tips and techniques offered will hopefully increase the chances of success whether you are a novice or a seasoned angler.

Fundamentals for the beginning fly fisher. Tips on rod and reel selection, tackle and tying techniques, basic and advanced casting methods.

Spanning the gap between pre-cut and 'art' knives with step-by-step illustrated instructions for unique and beautiful knives, readers will learn how to make ten featured projects, or designs of their own.

Smoked meats and delicacies can be made at home for surprisingly low cost. Wild game and meats are prepared in a marinade or brine, then set in a smoke cooker to absorb the flavor of hickory, apple wood, mesquite, chestnut, or maple smoke. Included are 150 tasty recipes for beef, pork, venison, chicken, turkey, fish, jerky, sausage, and much more.

*; A solid guide for becoming a better shot*; Wing shooting, sporting clays, skeet shooting*; Expert teacher and coach shares years of experienceSuccessful Shotgunning focuses on wing-shooting and sporting clays techniques. Gain a better understanding of the shooting process as a whole as you sharpen your skills and become a better shot. How to evaluate moving targets in wing-shooting situations in the field, in a competitive environment, on a sporting clays course, or on a skeet field. Choose the correct gun and gun fit for you; learn to diagnose some common eye problems and correct your aim; tame recoil; and deal with the challenges of various sporting clays targets.Quote from the book: Successful shotgunning isnt an inherent trait, it is a skill and it must be learned like any other skill. It requires systematic study and the ability to accurately calculate the variables of moving targets. My coaching methods involve an intuitive technique that is based on pure logic and a systematic breakdown of all the variables involved. This is how the experts shoot. Over a period of time they build up a personal mental repertoire of sight pictures, which they can then successfully apply to each target, regardless of whether it is a quail, dove, duck or clay target. They then have the ability to see a subtle but consequential target/barrel relationship on every shot and adjust to each different shooting situation.