A unique visual account: "The hour-by-hour maps of the maneuvering and fighting provide the clearest cartographic picture of the battle in existence." —James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of FreedomIn this extraordinary book, seventy crystal-clear color maps and insightful text tell the hour-by-hour story of the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. Each map shows the same three-and-a-half-by-four-and-a-half-mile view of the battlefie...

Survival Wisdom & Know-How is the ultimate all-in-one survival guide; filled to the brim with information on every aspect of outdoor life and adventure, from orienteering to campfire cooking to ice climbing and more.Culled from dozens of respected books from Stackpole -- the industry's leader in outdoor adventure -- this massive collection of wilderness know-how leaves absolutely nothing to chance when it comes to survivi...

Visual history of the artillery used by both sides on the Eastern Front in World War II.

The Lean-To and It's Variants Used in Survival and Bush Bough BedsOpen Fronted Lean-to Principles, The Simple Open-Fronted Lean-to, Thermal Mass Version, Insulation Version, The Open-Fronted Lean-to Made of Flexible Materials, More Than One Occupant, Bough Beds, The Simple Bed, The Standard Mat, The Deluxe Bed, Larger Beds, Making a Winter Snow-Based Bed are all covered.Written by Mors Kochansk

A Survival Kit Shelter, The Super Shelter and Some of It's VariantsThe topic of bush survival shelters can be extensive and complex. To some, shelter simply means a roof over one's head, a place to get in out of the rain or more generally, something that provides protection from the various discomforts imposed by the environment. This article covers the physics behind shelter design and useage and the super shelter and some of it's variants.Written by Mors ...

StovemanshipThe wood stove is making a comeback where firewood is cheap enough and concerns with air pollution don't prohibit its use. This article is directed at the safe and efficient use of the small portable wood stove when weight is not a major problem, in winter camping by toboggan, on the remote trap line, in horse packing and canoeing.

Fire Use in Northern Forest SurvivalThe why, when and where in justifying the use of fire.A good campfire holds a special fascintation for some and is therapeutic for others. Its warmth and calming effect may help to dissipate the insanities induced by modern life, something difficult to achieve sitting around a camp stove. Today, the concern for the possible negative ecological impacts of campfire usage in recreational camping promts us to examine current ...

Basic Wilderness Survival in Deep SnowThis training booklet involving shelters that incorporate snow, the safe use and construction of the Roycraft snowshoe, the concise coverage of dressing for the cold which supplements "Basic Wilderness Survival in Cold Lacking Snow".Written by Mors Kochanski

This comprehensive guide is full of the strategies, skills, and gear you need to survive any catastrophe—from natural disasters to the collapse of society.All over America, families are transforming spare rooms into long-term storage pantries, planting survival gardens, unplugging from the grid, converting their homes to alternative sources of energy, taking self-defense courses, and stocking up on everything from canned food to ammunition. So what are these people ...

Basic Weather KnowledgeThis booklet is meant to help you determin today's weather in the morning and tomorrow's weather in the evening as what may occur within your immediate horizons, so that you may act accordingly to improve your chances of survival.Written by Mors Kochanski

Basic Safe Travel and Boreal Survival - Gems from Wilderness Arts and Recreation MagazineThis manual covers the following - Clothing-Sleeping Bag-Axe-Saw-Knife-Fire-Shelter-Bush Bed-The Most Edible Boreal Plants and Mushrooms-Cooking-Signal Fires-Current Survival Knowledge-Survival Kits for Pedestrian, Vehicle and Aircraft-Map and Compass-River Crossing-High Altitude Travel-Insects-Bear Safety-Lightning-Quicksand and finally Basic Ropework.Written ...

Top Seven Knots and the Use of the WindlassJam, 2. Constrictor, 3. Non-inverting Slippery Bowline, 4. Slippery Sheet Bend, 5. Slippery Figure of 8, 6. Prusik, 7. Reef. As knots are found in families, there are a few bonus knots included. Favour the ones you find most useful. The jam knot made with 550-200-7 paracord is one of the most useful knots in creation, let along survival. To properly master all the knots and their application in this booklet requires ...