Based on meticulous research of actual vehicles, official photographs, factory specifications, and, in some cases, the original design plans, George Bradford's drawings of World War II armored fighting vehicles are rendered with great precision and in exact scale offering military enthusiasts and modelers an essential reference on these steel ...
Panama, December 1989: a Soldier's Eyewitness Account
Who is the enemy? Who is an innocent bystander? When can I use force and how much force should I use? The answers to these questions vary according to the role of the soldier and the rules of engagement under which he is operating at a particular time and in a particular place on the battlefield. We owe the American solder, who for future ......
Truppenf++Hrung: German Army Manual for Unit Command in World War II
Truppenfuhrung ('unit command') served as the basic manual for the German Army from 1934 until the end of World War II and laid the doctrinal groundwork for blitzkrieg and the early victories of Hitler's armies. Reading it is as close to getting inside the minds behind the Third Reich's war machine as you are likely to get.
Omaha Beach witnessed the greatest drama and loss of life on D-Day. Across a four-and-a-half-mile front consisting of sand, stones, and cliffs, largely untested American troops assaulted Germany's Atlantic Wall head-on, encountering fierce resistance but eventually securing the beachhead.
Beginning with the premise that land management must be informed by a well-developed wilderness ethic, this book delves into the problems in environmental ethics. It also provides a history of the wilderness movement in America and gives a comprehensive survey of the legislation and agency structures that define wild lands management.
Offers sample menus and packing tips for tasty meals, snacks, and beverages to prepare during short wilderness excursions. This book features recipes that include Tabouli Salad, Vegetarian Meatballs, Cowboy Coffee, and No-Bake Eskimo Cookies.
On the morning of August 8, 1944, the Canadian Army roared into action in Operation Totalize, a massive armored attack that aimed to break through enemy defenses south of Caen and trap the Germans in Normandy by linking up with Patton's U.S. Third Army. After initial gains, the assault lost momentum and failed to achieve all of its objectives.
A true story recounting a Philadelphia family's encounter with a supernatural presence in their 18th century mansion. After experiencing footsteps at night, opening doors, strange sounds and activity that centred around the library, they investigate, unearthing the mansion's tragic past and changing their beliefs about the supernatural world.
