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General Douglas MacArthur was one of the most colorful, controversial, and image-conscious military figures of the twentieth century. This military biography in photos captures the spirit of the man and his legend in hundreds of historical images.

Revised and updated, this is the essential guide for servicemembers' wives and families.

When aircraft retire from active service, they are sent to "boneyards," usually in dry desert locations to limit damage from the elements. There the planes are stored, ready to be revamped for future use or eventually turned into scrap.

Minute-by-minute chronicle of the U.S. Eighth Air Force's bombing mission against German airfields in Holland.

This is the thoughtful, action-packed memoir of one American soldier's combat tour in Vietnam in 1970. It opens with a tense ambush patrol and doesn't let up through a year of hair-raising night watches, soggy humps through the jungle, and deadly encounters with the North Vietnamese.

Continues Balkoski's acclaimed multivolume history of the U.S. 29th Infantry Division in World War II.

A journey through the mind of a commander as he learns and adapts in a complex, deadly environment.

Photo chronicle of the German invasion of France in the spring of 1940.

* Myth-busting account of the summer of 1943 on the Eastern Front, one of World War II's turning points * Includes the Battle of Kursk * Special focus on the notorious 3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf"

A historian's investigation of the life and times of Gen. George Gordon Meade to discover why the hero of Gettysburg has failed to achieve the status accorded to other generals of the conflict.

Eyewitness accounts of heavy bombers on D-Day Rarely told story of what happened above the beaches Detailed descriptions of various bombing runs In this vivid and dramatic look at World War II in the air, eight different aircrews--three American and five British--tell eye-opening and heart-racing stories of operations before, during, and after D-Day. These bombing missions helped pave the way for the success of the Allies' invasion of Normandy, disrupting German transportation, destroying various installations, and spreading fear and panic.

Action-packed history of the Germans in Africa in World War II. One of the most famous military units of all time under one of the best commanders. The early campaigns in the Western Desert, Tobruk, El Alamein, and more.

Selected from nearly 700 articles that first appeared in the Philadelphia Weekly Times from 1877 to 1889. Corrections of misconceptions about the Civil War. Compelling perspectives on familiar campaigns, personalities, and controversies.

Epic 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.

Authoritative study of the battleship in World War II. Stirring episodes of naval combat. Covers the famous chase after the Bismarck, the sinking of the Scharnhorst, the coastal bombardments on D-Day, and other actions.

The twenty-one profiles of Confederate generals in this volume chronicle the South's war effort. Familiar leaders such as Lee, Jackson, and Stuart are each covered, as are the notorious Nathan Bedford Forrest, Episcopalian bishop Leonidas Polk, and John C. Breckinridge, who ran against Lincoln in 1860 and briefly served in the U.S. Senate. With the same accessible style of the first volume, Jones shows how the outcome of battles, campaigns, and even entire theaters often depended on individual commanders.

One of the finest first aid books Ive seen. -- Mel Otten, M.D., Wilderness Medical Society *; Make informed decisions about medical treatment and urgency of transport *; Essential items and suggestions for packing a standard first aid kit *; Two new chapters on common non-urgent medical problems and legal issues This revised edition of NOLS Wilderness First Aid reflects the changing field of wilderness medicine. Designed as a field textbook for the NOLS wilderness first aid curriculum, it helps train outdoor leaders to prevent, recognize, and treat common medical problems and to stabilize a severely ill or injured patient for evacuation. A vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts, this book covers fundamental topics in first aid--patient assessment, shock, soft tissue injury, burns, fractures and dislocations, and chest, head, and abdominal injury. It explains how to handle environmental problems posed by heat, cold, water, altitude, and poisonous plants and animals. Also discussed are issues related to expedition medicine as well as leadership, teamwork, and communication for rescue groups. While risk can be minimized through good judgment, skills, and experience, being prepared for emergencies in the wild is an essential component of good outdoor leadership.

In the spirit of Robert Adair's cult classic The Physics of Baseball, here is a book that tackles the long-cherished myths of Civil War historyand ultimately shatters them, based on physics and mathematics. At what range was a Civil War sniper lethal? Did bullets ever ';rain like hail'? Could one ever step across a battlefield by stepping only on bodies and never hard ground? How effective were Civil War muskets and rifles? How accurate are photographs and paintings?In this genre-bending work of history, Scott Hippensteel puts the tropes of Civil War history under the microscope and says, ';Wait a minute!' Combining science and history, Hippensteel reexamines much that we hold dear about the Civil War and convincingly argues that memoirs and histories have gotten it wrong. This is a work of history and science for our era of ';fake news'and for well beyond. Readers will never look at the Civil War the same way again.

26 essential patterns. Traditional flies plus new groundbreaking patterns. Lie-flat binding--perfect format for fly tiers.

The story of one of the longest-term prisoners of war in WWII, taken prisoner in the American surrender at Bataan in April 1942.

Tells the compelling story Dutch Cota on Omaha Beach, revealing new information and never-before-seen photos.

This vivid exploration of one of Gettysburg's most famous stories reconstructs Bayard Wilkeson's wounding and death, which have been shrouded in myth and legend, and sheds light on Civil War.

This compelling history celebrates the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Fish and Aquatic Conservation, the oldest conservation agency in history.

Essential Flies for the Great Lakes States is the first-ever collection of Great Lakes patterns for steelhead, salmon, brown trout, and musky by contemporary tiers of the region. Patterns and recipes for over 600 flies, photographed by Jimmy Chang, cover historically important patterns as well as the latest cutting-edge flies.

Trout eat a large variety of food items and diets and feeding behaviors change over time.

While fish spend most of the time feeding under the water, when you can encounter them rising to take insects floating on the surface, the experience can define the essence of fly fishing. In this no-nonsense, straightforward book, Paul Weamerwho has spent his life fishing the technical dry-fly waters of Penns Creek in Pennsylvania, the Upper Delaware River in New York and Pennsylvania, and the spring creeks of Paradise Valley outside of Livingston, Montanabreaks down the best methods, rigs, and fly patterns to catch more fish.

Veteran saltwater angler and Keys resident Bill Horn shares his years of experience pursuing tarpon, permit, and bonefish and captures the magic and mystery of flats fishing around the world. Not only are biology, behavior, and tactics for the fish covered, but Horn also discusses famous destinations and profiles legendary guides. Guide interviews, fly pattern recommendations, and the latest research round out the instructional information.

The Battle of Gettysburg has never been seen like this - in a series of 70 crystal-clear color maps, each of which shows the same 3.5-by-4.

By the end of 1941, having suffered significant setbacks in its offensive to take Moscow, the German Army and its armoured forces began to lose their aura of invincibility, both to the Allies and the German home front. This book, part of the Third Reich's attempt to bolster morale, showcases the actions of the 3rd Panzer Division.

During the Second World War, military gliders were used for carrying troops and heavy equipment silently into a combat zone.