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Tigers in Combat
by Wolfgang Schneider• 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 Wehrmacht's "named" units, such as the Großdeutschland 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.
Reading a Ruler
by Susan ReschThe ability to take measurements quickly and accurately is a skill that is beneficial to students and professionals in a wide variety of areas. This manual explains the English and metric systems of measurement and their conversions. Exercises and activities help you understand how to read a ruler and apply this skill in everyday activities.
NOLS Bear Essentials (NOLS Library)
by Tom Reed John GookinSeven 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.
Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles (World War II AFV Plans)
by George BradfordFilled with 1:72-scale drawings of armored vehicles from the U.S., Britain, Canada, and Russia.
Horn of the Hunter: The Story of an African Safari
by R. RuarkThe story of the author and his wife's two-month safari in East Africa in the 1950s. Ruark's philosophies are intertwined in the hunting stories to make unforgettable reading.
American GI in Europe in World War II: The March to D-Day
by H. W. Kaufmann J. E. KaufmannFirsthand accounts and contextual narrative chronicling the U.S. war effort before D-Day. Sidebars on patrols, service troops, the replacement system, Rangers, and more. Based on interviews with more than 200 veterans.
Art of Coppersmithing: A Practical Treatise on Working Sheet Copper into All Forms
by John FullerArt of Coppersmithing: A Practical Treatise On Working Sheet Copper Into All Forms is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This publication is professionally scanned from an original edition of the book, and of the best possible quality. This popular classic work by John Fuller is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of John Fuller then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
Elmira
by Michael HoriganClearly, something went wrong in Elmira. Drawing on ten years of research, this book traces the story of what happened.
Hunting Tough Turkeys
by Brian Lovett12 tough turkey-hunting problems and how to solve them. Essential calling, scouting, roosting, and shooting skills. Deals with difficult birds - in the rain, henned up, hard hunted.
Fences, Gates & Bridges: A Practical Manual
by George A. Martin&“The author, George A. Martin, knows his subject, not only fence building but the farm and its requirements. He knows the stock: the unconfinable pig, the dexterous cow. He knows his materials, especially wood. I count twenty-one species of tree in the text, each especially suited for a particular application. He knows the value of work well done, done to last, and he aims to give value himself, in authorship as in the building of simple necessary structures.&” from the Foreword by Castle Freeman
Luftwaffe Fighter Ace (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Norbert HanningAction-packed memoir of aerial combat. Inside the cockpits of Bf 109, Fw 190, and Me 262 fighters. Candid photos taken by the author himself.
Fist From the Sky (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Peter C. SmithFascinating look from the Japanese side at Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway Fully authorized account including contemporary interviews with those that flew with Lt. Cdr. Egusa Lieutenant Commander Takashige Egusa was one of the Imperial Japanese Navy's most skillful and influential dive-bomber pilots. He led an attack force against Pearl Harbor, calmly circling his special flame-red Aichi dive bomber before selecting his target. Assaults on the deadly gun batteries of Wake Island followed, as well as air support for the invasion of Ambon. Badly burned at Midway, Egusa returned to duty, only to be killed on his final mission. As one Japanese officer said, "He was the 'God of Dive-Bombing.'" Fully placed in historical context and backed by a wealth of detail from archives, family records, photographs, and memories of contemporaries, the full story of Egusa's bravery, leadership qualities, and illustrious career comes to life.
Making the Most of Your Deer
by Dennis WalrodAll-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.
Home Pool
by Bruce Ducker Duke BeardsleySixteen short stories evoke the passion of fly fishing and those who are entranced by the waters.
War of Vengeance
by Lonnie SpeerThe American Civil War was a vicious conflict that developed in intense hatred between opposing sides. Despite some historians&’ assertions that this was history&’s last great &“gentlemen&’s war,&” the conflict was anything but civil. There is ample evidence to suggest that both sides quite commonly retaliated against one another throughout the war, often in chillingly inhumane ways.Violent retaliation was most apparent within Federal and Confederate penitentiaries. Prisoners of war were frequently subjected to both physical and mental abuse. This sort of mistreatment was employed to obtain information, recruit prisoners for military service, or to force prisoners to sign oaths of allegiance.In addition to the torture and neglect that were carried out on a regular basis, even more unbelievable—and less known—was the actual killing of these unarmed men in retribution for their army&’s actions on the battlefield. Sometimes it happened as the prisoners threw down their weapons and raised their hands to surrender. More often, however, the killing took place at the prisons, where guards carried out cold-blooded executions, their victims chosen by lottery. These unconscionable acts were frequently sanctioned by the highest levels of authority in Washington and Richmond, and at times the conflict devolved into a &“war of retaliation.&” Threats of revenge were often countered by the opposing army, each side trying to outdo the other. These acts of vengeance were seldom directed at the guilty; most often, soldiers targeted innocent prisoners who had the misfortune to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.Author Lonnie Speer explores this little-known practice of reciprocal wartime violence, focusing on the most notorious and well-documented cases of the war. The author illustrated his claims with the first-hand accounts of numerous prisoners, painting a chilling picture of Civil War military and political policy.
Pennsylvania Caves & Other Rocky Roadside Wonders
by Kevin PatrickFeatures Last River Caverns, Crystal Cave, Indian Echo Caverns, Woodward Cave, Penn's Cave, Indian Caverns, Lincoln Caverns, Coral Caverns, and Laurel Caverns and includes ice mines, coal mines, boulder fields, and rock cities. Detailed history of each cave. Legends and local lore of many features and sites.
Basic Freshwater Fishing
by Cliff HauptmanCatch the favorite fish in your area with this step-by-step guide to equipment and methods.
Trees of Pennsylvania
by Charles FergusCommon and uncommon tree species described in engaging detail. Covers trees found in small woodlots, deep forests, backyards, and reverting fields.
German Early War Armored Fighting Vehicles (World War II AFV Plans)
by George BradfordTechnical artist and military historian George Bradford has been producing detailed drawings of armored fighting vehicles for over thirty years. Based on meticulous research of actual vehicles, official photographs, factory specifications, and, in some cases, the original design plans, each drawing is rendered with great precision--and in exact scale--offering military enthusiasts and modelers an essential reference on these steel chariots of war.Filled with fine-scale drawings of German AFVs covering the time period of the Blitzkrieg across Europe through the greatest tank battle in history, Kursk. Multiple angles provide a level of detail for the enthusiast and modeler.• 8-Rad SdKfz.231 Armored Car • PzKpfw.I Tank (SdKfz. 101) • PzKpfw.II Tank (SdKfz. 121) • PzKpfw.35(t) Tank• PzKpfw.III Tank (SdKfz. 141) • SdKfz.250 Armored Halftrack • And dozens more . . .
Hunter's Guide to Long-Range Shooting
by Wayne Van ZwollDetermine your maximum effective range under a variety of conditions. Tips on range estimation, rangefinders, and wind-doping. How temperature and elevation influence bullet travel.
Today's Military Wife
by Lydia Sloan ClineEssential information for servicemembers' wives and families. Benefits, resources, and sound advice for a quality life in the service.
Indiana Breweries (Breweries Series)
by John Holl Nate SchweberThe definitive guide to Indiana's 30 breweries and brewpubs.
Grillin' Like a Villain
by Rick BlackRecipes for grilling pork, beef, lamb, poultry, seafood, wild game, and vegetables. Rubs, sauces, and marinades, including Tornado Alley BBQ Sauce, Ocho Rios Jerk Pork or Chicken Rub, and Popeye Fish Paste.
Breeding the Orchid Dottyback, Pseudochromis Fridmani: An Aquarist's Journal
by Martin A. MoeThis is a pioneer book about breeding marine tropical fish. It is loaded with tips and tricks that are of interest to any marine aquarium hobbyist. The aspiring marine fish breeder and the professional aquaculturist will be even more enlightened. It includes information never before in print about captive biology, food culture, larval rearing, and juvenile grow out. Aquarium system structure and maintenance are also included.
Ship-Busters (Stackpole Military History Series)
by Ralph BarkerEpic 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 torpedo-bombers took the war to enemy naval fleets and shipping vessels during World War II. Episodes covered include the attack by a single plane on a German battleship, the torpedoing of the Gneisenau in Brest harbor, and the vital blows against the supply lines of Rommel's Afrika Korps in the Mediterranean.