Land Navigation is a life skill. A critical life skill. With the ubiquitous nature of GPS, smartwatches, and phones it’s also a dying art. Learning to read a map, knowing how to plot a route, and understanding the little tasks required to walk through the woods from point A to point B…and to never get lost…will serve you well. This book will teach this skill, and so much more.Written as a guide for aspiring US Army Special Forces Candidates, this book takes land navigation to the next level. Land navigation is a central skill for Special Forces Assessment and Selection, causing nearly half of all SFAS failures. Land navigation is also critical to every Army commissioning source, most NCOES Schools, many tactical schools, and just plain old fundamental Soldiering skills.Dr. David Walton is an expert land navigator with over three decades of advanced navigational experience. He is also an expert teacher and skilled writer. He takes the reader through this often dreary topic and explains it in a sensible way, provides practical application advice, applies his signature wit and style, and makes the topic approachable and understandable.You could read a Field Manual and be presented with correct information. You’ll also cure insomnia. Or you could read Never Get Lost. Learn from a true expert and get the correct information, with a good storyline, and more tips and tricks than any Field Manual could ever provide. Read more

This WWII military history and battlefield guide examines a pivotal conflict of the Battle of Normandy—including detailed maps and illustrations. Over a month after the D-Day landings, the Allies were still confined to the Normandy peninsula. The German line was anchored by the medieval town of Caen, which the British were supposed to have occupied on D-Day. The key to capturing Caen was Hill 112, known to the Germans as Kalverienberg, or "Mount Calvary". Under pressure from Churchill, Montgomery launched a major offensive. Unfortunately, German reinforcements began arriving in the Caen area. The British now faced four SS divisions and the Tigers of the 502nd SS Heavy Panzer Regiment. An all-out Allied effort, including heavy bombers and naval bombardment, was required to secure the final victory. This volume details all the action around Hill 112, with numerous illustrations and maps complementing the lively text. Read more

A maritime adventure memoir that follows a crew of misfits hired to sail an eighteenth-century warship six thousand miles to HollywoodIn the late 1990s, Patrick O’Brian’s beloved, massively bestselling historical novel series was destined for film. With director Peter Weir and stars Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany signed on for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, there was only one problem: The Rose, the replica eighteenth-century warship that filmmakers bought for the production, was in Newport, Rhode Island, two oceans and thousands of miles away from Hollywood.Enter a ragtag crew of thirty oddballs and tall-ship fanatics, including author Will Sofrin, at the time a twenty-one-year-old wooden-boat builder and yacht racer looking for some direction in his life. Together, the crew embarked on an epic adventure, racing a ticking clock and fighting against Mother Nature, and occasionally each other, to deliver the Rose, hopefully in one piece.All Hands on Deck is Sofrin’s account of this unforgettable voyage. It’s a story of reinvention, of hard work on the high seas, of love, and of survival. The crew of the Rose effectively went back in time, brought to life the old ways of a forgotten world, and barely lived to tell the tale. All Hands on Deck is a gripping story and a must-read for fans of O’Brian’s novels and the Academy Award–winning film adaptation.This audiobook includes a supplemental PDF of maps, technical drawings, andphotographs.This audiobook includes bonus downloadable content and an episode of The Lubber's Hole - A Patrick O'Brian Podcast featuring the author and Captain Bailey.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Perfect for tour planning and on-the-ground use, this guide will prove indispensable on any expedition to explore Civil War history in America. Packed with color photographs, more than 600 historic battlefield and additional Civil War related sites, walking tours, 50 detailed maps, and the collective expertise of Civil War historians and dozens of park service experts, this handy, practical guide offers comprehensive information on the more than 384 sites recognized by the National Park Service as official battlefield locations, including the main Battlefield Sites, from Manassas to Appomattox Court House. In addition, this guide steers travelers to scores of additional little-seen and off-the-beaten path sites near the main battlefields. This guide helps travelers experience the Civil War chronologically, by location, or by campaign, experiencing the battles and skirmishes as the soldiers themselves would have encountered them: Follow Lee's march to Gettysburg or drive the Secession Trail through South Carolina. Walking tours provide visitors with detailed instructions, short histories, and a map so they can get out of the car and explore on foot. A history of individual parks is included, as well as books for further reading about specific figures or battles. A list of all of the Civil War battles in chronological order and a timeline of major events of the war puts the entire war in historical perspective. A complete list of all of the major campaigns as well as short biographies of key leaders and influential figures sheds light on the strategic maneuvers of the war. This travel guide is the perfect companion for any Civil War history exploration. Read more

Reaching some of the darkest and most unsettling corners of the world, this is a compendium of travel destinations like no other. Author Peter Hohenhaus has visited and photographed all the places featured in the book, and brings his first-hand knowledge to the reader. Dark tourism has seen a surge in popularity in the last decade and this is the first book to bring together 300 destinations in a readable and fascinating guide. From nuclear bunkers and disaster sites to strange medical museums and eerie catacombs, this book has something for everyone who seeks a travel experience with true meaning. Read more

Jam-packed with full-color images, detailed maps, and hundreds of historic sites, An Explorer's Guide to America's Revolutionary War is the ultimate travel guide to America's fight for freedom and democracy. Written by acclaimed historian Robert M. Dunkerly, this indispensable handbook takes you from colonial unrest to full-grown war to the creation of a new nation. The book is the recipient of a Silver Medal in the 2023 Lowell Thomas Awards (Guidebook) from the Society of American Travel Writers. Sidebars highlight important people, significant events, and interesting facts for a deeper understanding of the war. A Taste of History's chef Walter Staib provides insight into the culinary side with a series of features. Inside you'll also find:* Comprehensive information on historic houses, battlefields, churches, monuments, national historic sites, museums, historical markers, and more* Detailed visitor information on how to visit each site* 9 walking tours of revolutionary cities with step-by-step directions and colorful maps* Overview maps for each state that include battles and points of interest, plus detailed battlefield maps that highlight the action* A list of the 25 most important events to put the war into historical perspective* A fact-filled chapter providing a Revolutionary War primer Read more

At Gettysburg, PA, during three days of July 1863, 160,000 men fought one of the most fierce and storied battles of the US Civil War. Nearly one in three of those men ended up a casualty of that battle, and when the two armies departed a few days later, 21,000 wounded remained. This book is the story of how those soldiers were cared for in a town of 2,500 people. Historian and author of several other guides to Gettysburg, James Gindlesperger provides a context for the medical and organizational constraints of the era and then provides details about the aid stations and field hospitals created in the aftermath of the battle. Filled with historical and contemporary photos, as well as stories about the soldiers and their healers, this book is a detailed guide for visitors to the site as well as others interested in American Civil War history. Read more

Walk in the Footsteps of Heroes with the Ultimate Band of Brothers Travel GuideFrom the quiet English pubs to the hedgerows of Normandy, along the dikes of Holland, and into the dark forests of the Ardennes — travel across France, Germany, and Austria, all the way to the Eagle's Nest. This guide takes you on an unforgettable journey, retracing the steps of WWII’s legendary Easy Company.Explore Iconic Sites and Hidden Gems- Visit the towns and villages where Easy Company left their mark, including Aldbourne, Bastogne, and Zell am See. - Stand at historic locations like Uppotery Airfield, 18 Septemberplein in Eindhoven, and Sainte-Mère-Église, the first town liberated in Normandy. - Discover unique landmarks for die-hard fans, like the grocery store where Dick Winters lived, the bullet hole from Darrell "Shifty" Powers’ heroic shot, and the house where Eugene Jackson made the ultimate sacrifice. Walk the Battlefields of History- Experience pivotal WWII sites such as Brecourt Manor, Bloody Gulch, and The Crossroads. - Learn about Operations Overlord, Market Garden, and Wacht am Rhein through immersive visits to some of the world’s top military history museums. - Pay your respects at solemn locations, including the Currahee Memorial, Dachau Concentration Camp, and the Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Immerse Yourself in the Journey- See authentic WWII artifacts like German MP40 Schmeissers, American M1 Garands, and M4 Sherman tanks. - Climb into foxholes at Bois Jacques, hike to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, and walk along Hell’s Highway into Neunen. - Unwind at Easy Company’s favorite pubs, like the Coal Hole, the Crown, and the Blue Boar. Enhance Your Adventure- Add cultural highlights with visits to iconic European landmarks, including Stonehenge, Neuschwanstein Castle, and Mont Saint-Michel. - Explore cosmopolitan cities like London, Paris, and Amsterdam, or visit filming locations from the HBO miniseries. Plan Your Perfect Trip- Get practical advice on where to stay, what to eat, and how to navigate Europe with ease. - Design your own flexible itinerary tailored to your interests, budget, and timeline. - Save money with a do-it-yourself approach, cutting costs to nearly half compared to packaged tours. This comprehensive travel guide provides everything you need to create a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Packed with tips, itineraries, and cultural insights, it’s your ultimate companion to uncover the history, stories, and memories of Easy Company. Experience the Band of Brothers’ LegacyArmed with this guide, your European tour will be unlike any other. You’ll forge connections to the people and places that shaped Easy Company’s story, and return home with a treasure trove of memories and a deeper appreciation for these WWII heroes. Read more

Following the defeat of Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans’s Army of the Cumberland at the Battle of Chickamauga, Gen. Braxton Bragg and the Army of Tennessee followed the retreating Federal army to Chattanooga and partially surrounded Rosecrans and his men by occupying Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, and Missionary Ridge. The Battle of Chattanooga would prove the final defeat of the Confederacy in East Tennessee and open the door to Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign. In this newly revised second edition of his classic guidebook, Matt Spruill revisits his standard-setting tours of the Chattanooga National Military Park, providing updates and new directions after twenty years of park improvements. He recounts the story of the November 1863 battle of Chattanooga using official reports and observations by commanding officers in their own words. The book is organized in a format still used by the military on staff rides, allowing the reader to understand how the battle was fought and why leaders made the decisions they did. Unlike other books on the battle of Chattanooga, this work guides the reader through the battlefield, allowing both visitor and armchair traveler alike to see the battle through the eyes of its participants. Numerous tour “stops” take the reader through the battles for Chattanooga, Wauhatchie, Lookout Mountain, Orchard Knob, Missionary Ridge, and Ringgold Gap. With easy-to-follow instructions, extensive and updated tactical maps, eyewitness accounts, and editorial analyses, the reader is transported to the center of the action. With this second edition, Storming the Heights will continue to be the go-to guide for Civil War enthusiasts interested in touring this sacred ground. Read more

THE NEW BERNICIA CHRONICLES NOVEL FROM MATTHEW HARFFY, SHADOWS OF THE SLAIN, AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW!Greed and ambition threaten to tear the north of Anglo-Saxon England apart in this exciting Bernicia Chronicles novel.AD 651. War rages between the two kingdoms of Northumbria. Kin is pitted against kin and friend becomes foe as ambitious rulers vie for supremacy.When Beobrand of Ubbanford travels south into East Angeln to rescue a friend, he unwittingly tilts the balance of power in the north, setting in motion events that will lead to a climactic confrontation between Oswiu of Bernicia and Oswine of Deira.While Beobrand is entangled in this clash of kings, his most trusted warrior, Cynan, finds himself on his own quest, called to the aid of someone he thought never to see again. Riding into the mountainous region of Rheged, Cynan faces implacable enemies.Forced to confront their pasts, and with death and betrayal at every turn, both Beobrand and Cynan have their loyalties tested to breaking point. Who will survive the battle for a united Northumbria, and who will pay the ultimate price for lord and land?Reviews for Matthew Harffy:'Nothing less than superb' Historical Novel Society'Historical fiction doesn't get much better than this' Angus Donald'Matthew Harffy tells a great story' Joanna Hickson'Harffy is proving himself the rightful heir to Gemmell's crown' Jemahl Evans Read more

Full-page profiles of 180 men and women buried at West Point accompany a walking tour of the grounds. The West Point Cemetery is one of the most beautiful military cemeteries in the world. It is also the resting place of more Medal of Honor recipients per acre than any place in the United States. Author Robert Holcomb was born on the grounds of the US Military Academy at West Point, graduated from the academy, and served in the US Army for 20 years. His parents are buried at the West Point Cemetery, and it was during his father's funeral that he was inspired by the great beauty and serenity of the place. Hundreds of original photographs accompany a walking tour of the cemetery, including the Old Cadet Chapel and the Caretakers Cottage. However, this is not only a guide to the grounds, but also a highly readable and informative historical work. Through the detailed biographies of 180 men and women buried at West Point, Holcomb goes beyond the headstones to provide an insight into the greater history of the academy and of the US Army. Read more

Published to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the military mission that changed World War II, D-Day Landings: A Travel Guide to Normandy’s Beaches and Battlegrounds is Bradt’s new guidebook to visiting beaches, memorials, museums, battlefields and other sites associated with D-Day and the Battle of Normandy (Operation Overlord). A simple-to-follow, portable guide for independent travellers, it includes maps and driving instructions to help visitors go back in time to explore World War II history. Written by two experienced travel writers who, between them, are experts in France and military history, D-Day Landings is designed for visitors who want to see all or part of Normandy. Covering the ground from the D-Day landing beaches (Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah) up to Cherbourg and inland to Falaise, it encompasses every major site and a host of smaller, less well-known locations – venturing well beyond the coast to include sites associated with the capture of Caen and the closing of the Falaise Gap(, which marked the end of the Overlord campaign.Although organised geographically – as befits a travel guide rather than history book – there’s plenty of information on the historical context, identifying where sites fit into the timeline of the Battle of Normandy and escorting readers through the invasion in a simple, practical format. D-Day Landings aims to enhance the visitor experience by alerting readers to unexpected features, such as a German tobruk with a gun turret around which Utah Beach Museum was constructed. Quirky snippets and human stories colour the text. Learn how Lord Lovat’s Commando piper Bill saw himself as a ballerina or how the Utah Beach landings were accidentally more successful than planned. Meanwhile, extensive information on American forces in Normandy includes not only all major US sites but also tales of intriguing characters involved.Whether you are a military-history enthusiast, have family who fought in Normandy or are simply visiting northern France on holiday, Bradt’s D-Day Landings is the guidebook to both plan your trip and take with you. Read more

Bob Stark wanted to be a farmer. The seed was planted while chasing a man with a gun through a farmer’s field in Iraq. Nine years later, he and his brother bought property in rural Alaska to start the arduous work of turning a forest into a field. After their agreement falls through, Bob is left to work the land alone. With struggles piling high and no resolutions in sight, he withdraws every dollar he has to embark on a motorcycle journey to either save himself or destroy himself.Just Like a Soldier is a memoir about accepting the past, building a better future, and appreciating the present. A story of grit, forgiveness, and hope. Campfires, fresh apples, and strengthening family ties. Read more

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Regarded by many as one of the greatest tanks ever built, the German Panther is probably the finest medium tank of the Second World War and certainly the most numerous German panzer in wartime service, with some 7,000 built. It combined firepower, armour protection and mobility that was unmatched by any other tank of the period.  In the Panther Tank Enthusiasts' Manual, author Mark Healy looks at the development, construction and fighting qualities of the Panther, as well as including insights into what it was like to operate and maintain. He focuses on surviving Panthers at the German Armour Museum in Munster (Panther Ausf A) and the later Panther Ausf G at the Tank Museum, Bovington, as his centrepieces and draws on a range of documentary and photographic information sources in Germany, the USA and France. Read more

No other conflict has sparked the imagination or interest of so many people worldwide as World War Two. Most Americans are patriotic, their interest in World War Two having been stimulated by such movies as ''Saving Private Ryan''. Hundreds of thousands are the descendants of men who saw service in the Battle of the Bulge. This battle still holds the record for the highest number of American troops engaged in any single pitched battle in the history of the United States Army. Americans of the postwar generations are taking an interest in what their fathers and grandfathers did during the War.Those whose relatives served in the Ardennes often visit Belgium and Luxembourg in an attempt to learn more about those now legendary days of World War Two.This guidebook serves as a memorial to those who served. It will enable those who didn’t, to learn something about the hardship endured by a previous generation in the name of freedom. Read more

World War II Indiana Landmarks features places throughout the state that played significant roles during World War II. Many of these locations memorialize those who fought as well as those who contributed to the war effort. These places of remembrance include historical sites, monuments, markers, museums, surviving buildings, a surviving Navy ship, a surviving plane, and more. Author Ronald P. May explores the rich historical backgrounds surrounding each location and tells the personal stories of veterans and civilians related to many of these locations. Read more

Riveting ghost stories with history from all the major engagements of the war.Civil War Ghost Trails examines the major engagements of the Civil War and their connections to the paranormal world. The history of each battlefield is followed by the classic ghost stories that have been around since the guns fell silent. Mark Nesbitt also collected newer stories and attempted a paranormal investigation, including Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), at many of the sites to see what could be found. In some cases, the results were astounding. Some of the spirits included in the book are the Headless Zouave at Bull Run, the Drummer Boy at Shiloh, and the Phantom Battalion at Gettysburg. Ghosts appear at the Bloody Lane at Antietam and Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, as well as sites at Chancellorsville, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Petersburg, and Appomattox Court House. A special section of the book explores the haunted Civil War prisons at Johnson’s Island in Ohio, Point Lookout in Maryland, and Andersonville in Georgia. Abraham Lincoln’s many White House apparitions are discussed in a section on wartime Washington, D.C. Read more

A mixture of travelogue, history and war journalism, Allah's Mountains tells the story of the conflict between a nation of mountain tribes and the might of the Russian army. Ancient travellers called the Caucasus the mountain of languages. Greeks, Persians, Romans, Goths, Arabs, Mongols and Turks have all passed through the region; poets and artists have been inspired by its rugged beauty. Yet its history is a tragic one - for centuries it has been ravaged by virtually continuous conflict. The Caucasus is a hugely strategic part of the world - sandwiched between Iran, Turkey and Russia and crossed by some of the most valuable oil pipelines in the world. The latest conflict to sweep across the area began when Vladimir Putin invaded Chechnya in 1999. Thousands of Russian soldiers and thousands more Chechens - both rebels and civilians - died and Chechnya's towns and cities were bombed beyond recognition. Sebastian Smith travelled to Chechnya during this period. Allah's Mountains is the story of the history, people, and cultures of the Caucasus and of tiny ethnic groups struggling for both physical and cultural survival. Read more

From bastions of freedom… to fallen saints.DSV, the elite secret service tasked with fighting Daedalus, the descendants of the Nazis, are winning. They have captured more of their agents and assets in the past six months than the previous twenty years, and the plans for a Fourth Reich appear to be crumbling.But all is not as it seems. A whistleblower has identified a mole high up in the DSV hierarchy. But more worrying still is the identity of that informant… ruthless Daedalus commander Hans Bauer. Why would he give up such a valued operative?When word reaches them of a devastating Daedalus operation, codenamed Steel Thunder, Ethan Munroe, elite DSV operative, is tasked with only one mission: find the Daedalus core and bring them to justice, ending this seventy year-long cat and mouse game once and for all.But with a cataclysmic attack on the horizon, one that will eclipse anything the world has seen before, he is running out of time.A nerve-shattering conspiracy thriller with a devastating twist that will leave you reeling, perfect for fans of Scott Mariani, Clive Cussler and Adam Hamdy. Read more