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World War II: The Definitive Visual History

From Blitzkrieg to the Atom Bomb

by by the editors at DK

Hardcover

The war comes to vivid life in a stunning visual history complemented by astute text, a timeline and cross-references.

Gun Digest® 2011

by Dan Shideler

Softcover

The 65th edition of this proven resource features all the hottest firearms trends, a one-of-a-kind catalog index, hundreds of photos and articles on the most interesting and popular aspects of the shooting sports.

Commanders: History's Greatest Military Leaders

by R.G. Grant

Hardcover

A refreshing combination of dynamic presentation and historical acumen, Commanders spans 3,000 years, from Alexander the Great’s world conquest to the leaders making history on the battlefields of Afghanistan today.

The Korean War

A History

by Bruce Cumings

Hardcover

For Americans, it was a discrete conflict lasting from 1950 to 1953—but for the Asian world it was a generations-long fight. Here is the definitive short work on a war whose controversies and painful legacy still linger.

Hell's Gate

The Battle of the Cherkassy Pocket: January-February 1944

by Douglas E. Nash

Hardcover

A riveting account of the Battle of Cherkassy, where the last German offensive strength in the Ukraine was drained away.

The Survival Handbook

Essential Skills for Outdoor Adventure

by Colin Towell

Hardcover

Step-by-step illustrations for every survival technique, from catching and cooking wild food to navigating by the stars.

2010 Standard Catalog of® Firearms

by Dan Shideler

Softcover & CD-ROM

Updated values for more than 26,000 models, including 7,650 photographs and extended descriptions. Bonus CD included.

The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Combat Skills, Tactics, and Techniques

by Jay McCullough

Softcover

Drawn from U.S. Army field manuals, a massive photo-packed compendium of essentials for combatants in any condition or terrain, from weapons training to house-to-house fighting, map reading to dealing with combat stress.

Islands of the Damned

by R. V. Burgin

Hardcover

Featured in the TV miniseries The Pacific—an unforgettable and unvarnished memoir of a Marine vet who experienced some of World War II’s most brutal fighting, from New Britain through Peleliu to the hell of Okinawa.

Black Ops

by Tony Geraghty

Hardcover

A hard-hitting history of Special Forces operations over the past fifty years, from the creation of the C.I.A., the S.A.S., the Green Berets and the O.S.S. to anti-guerrilla warfare in Ireland, Palestine and beyond.

The Only Thing Worth Dying For

How Eleven Green Berets Forged a New Afghanistan

by Eric Blehm

Hardcover

From the author of the award-winning bestseller The Last Season comes the untold story of the U.S. Special Forces team that conquered the Taliban alongside Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan’s first democratically elected leader.

Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World

by Massad Ayoob

Softcover

One of today’s preeminent experts offers an in-depth look at more than 20 of the world’s top guns. Includes more than 300 color photos and expert commentary on handling, history and lore, and shooting characteristics.

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U.S. Army Guide to Boobytraps

by DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Hardcover

This official U.S. Army manual shows you how to assemble, use, detect and dismantle boobytraps in almost any situation.

Gunsmithing: Pistols and Revolvers, 3rd Edition

by Patrick Sweeney

Softcover

Illustrated with over 800 photos, this 3rd edition covers the gamut, from cleaning and polishing to repairs—and, unlike previous editions, offers disassembly and repair instructions for several popular military pistols.

War: The Definitive Visual History

by by the editors at DK

Hardcover

This visually stunning volume covers every major war or period of conflict in over 5,000 years of human history.