Books published by Stackpole Books

The story of the 345th Bomb Group, one of the sharpest tools in the U.S. arsenal in the South Pacific in World War II.

In this installment in the Battle Briefings series, Thomas Flagel provides an accessible and informative introduction to the battle.

Ponchos and capes are so easy to wear! They don't slip and slide like shawls can; just toss one over a basic tee and you are ready to go and look anything but basic. With 30 unique designs, you can transform your look with a few fun knits.

This comprehensive book covers the current state of traditional Japanese tenkara fly fishing in the U.S.-the best flies, the equipment, essential techniques, and advice from anglers around the country.

In his riveting new book, Steven Zaloga describes how American foot soldiers faced down Hitler's elite armored spearhead in the snowy Ardennes forest during one of World War II's biggest battles, the Battle of the Bulge. Zaloga carefully reconstructs how American G.I.s stymied Hitler's panzers and grand plans.

Fly fishers are always looking for useful, reliable, and trustworthy tips to improve their fishing. Veteran author and fly fisherman Skip Morris gives a year's worth of practical tips for taking trout, large and smallmouth bass, and panfish from streams and lakes in a handy, easy-to-read and grasp format.

In an evocatively written book, Donald Caldwell brings to life the short but consequential combat history of the Provisional Tank Group - the first American armored unit to do battle in WWII - and tells the stories of the men who did the fighting and endured the harsh consequences.

';Jack Ohman takes a sport that is already intrinsically hilarious and makes it even funnier.' Ted LeesonPulitzer Prizewinning cartoonist (and fanatical fly fisher) Jack Ohman takes a light-hearted look at one of America's favorite pastimes. With over 50 of his black and white cartoonsnewly colorizedOhman sets his hooks into topics such as: Gear. ';Getting into cold waders in the morning is like trying to forcibly dress a seal in a spandex leotard.'The Compleat Angler, Revised. ';The Troute knew not my Brande Names and Boron Rod and power Butt and engraved reele, and scarce I could place blame on him.'Selecting the Proper Fly. ';While we dodder about on the hard ground, muttering nonsense about line weights and drag ratios, trout are swimming contentedly, just waiting to make us look even dumber than we already are. Trout fishermen are always paranoid about secret trout plots. With topics ranging from the differences between Western and Eastern anglers and selecting the proper fly to fly fishing history, this reprint of a modern fly fishing classic, first published in 1988, will continue to entertain a new generation of anglers bitten by the fly fishing bug.

Extremely rare (possibly the only) book-length account of a Soviet penal unit in World War II Gritty, intense style conveys the brutality of war on the Eastern Front Composed of convicts--soldiers who conducted "e;unauthorized retreats,"e; former Soviet POWs deemed untrustworthy, and Gulag prisoners--the Red Army's penal units received the most difficult, dangerous assignments, such as breaking through the enemy's defenses. So punishing was life in these units that officers in regular formations threatened to send recalcitrant troops to penal battalions. Alexander Pyl'cyn led his penal unit through the Soviets' massive offensive in the summer of 1944, the Vistula-Oder operation into eastern Germany, and the bitter assault on Berlin in 1945. He survived the war, but 80 percent of his men did not.

Let your creativity loose on these adorable knit tops and accessories for the kids in your life! The book contains 17 patterns that are easy to knit and comfortable to wear.

Guys want their knits to be warm and comfortable - and to look good, too! If you love to knit for the men in your life, this book will help you meet those requirements with style! There are 12 sweater patterns in classic designs that all ages will appreciate.

Joshua Chamberlain was much more than a war hero, and Pullens thoughtful book fills out the picture of his remarkable life. An entertaining and inspiring story.--Senator George J. MitchellPullens book is a worthy tribute to Chamberlains lasting legacy.--Charles F. Herberger, Civil War Book ReviewPullens presentation is more complete in revealing a complicated character, without diminishing the almost mythic status he has assumed.--Edward C. Smith, The Washington TimesRecounts Chamberlains later life through the lens of his experience during the Civil War

Hikers of all types and backgrounds share their stories in this collection of highlights from 21 great Appalachian Trail blogs.

Florida's coastal fishing has suffered over the years, and more and more anglers are turning toward the inland waters to fish for trophy largemouth bass, peacock bass, snook, baby tarpon, cichlids, and a host of other exotic species. This book is dedicated to fly patterns for these fish and includes step-by-step instructions as well as fishing information.

Hats! Hats! Hats! Diane Serviss, co-owner of and design force behind the Pixiebell and Elfinwear brands, never runs out of inspiration for new patterns, styles, textures, and shapes for knitted hats. In this new collection, she includes hoods, beanies, slouches, and tams incorporating a variety of colorwork, texture, pom-poms, and cables. Each of the 30 patterns in this book offers something special to the knitter, and they are all knockouts!