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This visual history of the German air force in World War II features hundreds of color and black-and-white images of pilots and crews, aircraft, uniforms, awards, sidearms, and much more.

An examination of the military doctrine that animated the French defense against the German invasion in 1940.

For soldiers who want to increase their professional knowledge of the Army and prepare themselves for promotion boards, this revised and expanded edition of the Soldier's Study Guide contains more than 1,460 questions in 58 subject areas.

Classic story of the 47,000 Spaniards who fought for the Third Reich in World War II.

In the fall of 1969, a force of 150 Americans and their South Vietnamese allies were surrounded by 5,000 North Vietnamese Army soldiers. This is the story of their desperate defense and against-all-odds escape.

Knit, felt, and embellish your own wonderland of woolly creatures, holiday decor, and delightful decorations. Designer Marie Mayhew shares her love of detail, as well as original tips and techniques for creating these utterly beguiling knit-and-felt designs--woodland gnomes, sweet baby chicks, bejeweled eggs, and so much more!

Kids--and kids at heart--will love these one-of-a-kind, quirky crocheted critters.

During the 1930's, while Hitler and other dictators brought their boot heels down on Europe and Asia, many Americans looked the other way. Some, however, saw the dangers and published books sounding the alarm.

One of the great debates to come out of World War II surrounds the question of who had better equipment, the Americans or the Germans. This new book approaches that question in two ways. First, it reprints a report published by the U.S. Army analysing German equipment.

The authoritative book on nymphs. Step-by-step instructions for 112 useful nymph flies. More than 900 photos of natural nymphs, their imitations, and steps in tying those flies.

High adventure, dastardly deeds, and newly uncovered lore.

The role of artillery on the Eastern Front should not be underestimated. While dashing aerial battles waged overhead and panzers and T-34s rumbled across the vast steppes, it was the artillery that rained down the most destruction.

How the exploits of panzer troops were reported on the German home front.

The first book on tracking in a combat situation that includes suggestions for integrating visual tracking operations into existing military doctrine in addition to the boots-on-the-ground detail necessary for soldiers who perform those operations.

Photo chronicle of the German-Soviet campaign on the Eastern Front during its first brutal winter after Operation Barbarossa ground to a halt outside Moscow.

First book to cover all aspects of sexuality during the Civil War. Based on area original sources, including the soldiers jokes, songs, letters, and diaries.

The Hunters of Kentucky covers a wide range of frontier existence, from daily life and survival to wars, exploits, and even flora and fauna. the pioneers and their lives are profiled in biographical sketches, giving a rich sampling of the personalities involved in the United States' westward expansion. Author Ted Franklin Belue's colorful, vivid prose brings these long-forgotten frontiersmen to life.Covers the American invasion and settling of the Kentucky frontier Includes such frontier personalities as Daniel Boone, John Redd, Michael Cassidy, and Nicholas Cresswell

Profile of the troops whose last stand helped prevent the destruction of the Army of Northern Virginia, providing Robert E. Lee with yet another chance for a northern invasion .

A guide to forts, military posts, battlefields, and other sites that interpret George Armstrong Custer's decade of operations on the Great Plains.

First published in 1901, the work of a man who both relished the thrill of the hunt yet cherished wildlife and natural lands.

An updated classic now available in hardcover. Tips on casting, nymph and wet fly patterns, hints on controlling fishing depth, and much more.

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. Inspiring stories of courage while recovering from both physical and psychological wounds along with the frustrations of navigating the military bureaucracy to get help. How combat affects someone's entire life, including her family and friends.

Exciting stories of the infantrymen who supported Germany's tanks. How tanks and infantry cooperated at the small-unit level. First time in English.

A guide to the basic skills all soldiers, sailors, and Marines must know to prevail in small-unit dismounted combat operations, including planning, battle drills for offense and defense operations, patrols, construction and emplacement of fighting positions, use of weapons and call for fire, land navigation and map reading, communications, close quarter battle, and tactical combat casualty care.

The Battle of the Bulge lives in history as the U.S. Army's largest and bloodiest battle of World War II. This innovative study of American military leadership in action during the battle examines the performance of six generals in the days and weeks after the German attack in December 1944.

*; Concise introduction to the Gettysburg campaign*; Facts about all aspects of the battle and its participants*; Revised and expanded for the 150th anniversary of the battleJust some of the fascinating topics covered:*; What led to the battle and why it was fought at Gettysburg*; Who led the troops on both sides of the field*; What average soldiers experienced, in their own words*; Heroic actions and calamitous mistakes in judgment*; What weapons were used and how effective they were*; What happened to local civilians during and after the fight

Part backwoods history, part heroic adventure story, tales of life in early America. First published in 1859.