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ATLAS OF WARS - The Early Modern Period: 16th, 17th and...
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ATLAS OF WARS - The Early Modern Period: 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries

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Marignano, Lepanto, Vauban, Peter the Great, Bonaparte... These names resonate throughout the history of modern warfare and have endured across the ages: the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries remain the great centuries of innovation in the art of war. Modern warfare swept across land and sea. No part of the globe was spared. The Europeans, in their colonial...
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THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY 2
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THE GRAND ALBUM OF ARMOURED CARS OF VICTORY

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The idea of mounting a machine gun on a car chassis is as old as the automobile itself. In the very beginning, around 1900, the words used to describe this combination were varied: some spoke of a « mitrailleuse automobile », others used the expression « automobile de guerre ». Often these were simply open tourers fitted with machine gun mountings, like...
THE BERLIET PCM, THE URBAN BUS PAR EXCELLENCE THE BERLIET PCM, THE URBAN BUS PAR EXCELLENCE 2
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THE BERLIET PCM, THE URBAN BUS PAR EXCELLENCE

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A general-purpose manufacturer, Berliet left its mark on the coach and bus market. In the early 1960s, the Lyon-based manufacturer was a key player in the study of a new standard bus for the RATP, intended to replace all rolling stock then in service. Named the PCM R, it was selected by the Régie, which ordered 750 units. An innovative model in more ways...
FIGHTING FOR UKRAINE - 10 Soldiers Speak
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FIGHTING FOR UKRAINE - 10 Soldiers Speak

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A writer, a student, businessmen, a lawyer, a female politician — there are currently 57,000 women fighters serving in the Ukrainian army — as well as a major Latvian farmer, a 61-year-old Georgian and even Russians — among them a former FSB officer. All recount their experience in this war of another century in terms of its violence and intensity. All...
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JEEP Knowledge and Restoration

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PRESENT IN EVERYONE'S MIND, the Jeep endures despite the passage of time. A legendary vehicle that appeared in an era troubled by war, it was the symbolic vehicle of a return to peace. It left its mark on the populations of the countries through which it travelled, for whom it evoked newly regained freedom… and no one has forgotten it!
DIXMUDE - 19 October – 10 November 1914 - Sailors and... DIXMUDE - 19 October – 10 November 1914 - Sailors and... 2
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DIXMUDE - 19 October – 10 November 1914 - Sailors and Belgians Defend the Yser

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On 19 October, the French Navy commemorates the day of the naval fusiliers. This date corresponds roughly to the start of the Battle of Dixmude, which raged from mid-October (the first skirmishes took place on the 16th) to 10 November 1914. The naval fusiliers brigade distinguished itself during these particularly bloody engagements. They thus became the...
FROM THE PORTE DE LA CHAPELLE TO INDOCHINA - The Journey...
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FROM THE PORTE DE LA CHAPELLE TO INDOCHINA - The Journey of a Young Frenchman

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Contrary to what one might think, the history of the 33ème W-SS Charlemagne is not set in stone following the writings of Saint-Loup and Mabire. The epic adventure of the men who were its soldiers forms the substrate of revelations; many points remain unexplained, the most emblematic being the execution of 12 French SS men at Bad Reichenhall on 8 May 1945...
MOTOS RENÉ GILLET - 50 Years of French V-Twins - 500 -...
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MOTOS RENÉ GILLET - 50 Years of French V-Twins - 500 - 750 - 1000cc

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OUT OF STOCK René Gillet is said to have built his very first motorcycle as early as 1895; this claimed seniority as a motorcycle manufacturer would have allowed him to adopt the slogan "doyenne des marques de motocyclettes françaises" — myth or reality? Other single-cylinder models would follow, but it was around 1905, with his first 45° V-twins, that he...
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VINTAGE HAIR STYLES OF THE 1940s: A Practical Guide
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VINTAGE HAIR STYLES OF THE 1940s: A Practical Guide

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The 1940s were exciting times for women, heralding new looks and, crucially, new hair styles. Vintage Hair Styles of the 1940s provides a complete guide to those hair styles. It takes a step-by-step approach to demonstrate how to achieve the styles for yourself or for your clients at home, in a salon or in the studio. More than thirty of the most common...
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1940s FASHION: The Definitive Sourcebook
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1940s FASHION: The Definitive Sourcebook

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From the ashes of the Second World War came forward-thinking fashions, the likes of which had never been seen before. The early Forties were defined by thriftiness and practicality, a make-do-and-mend attitude in a time of war. However, the latter half of the decade saw the emergence of the traditional femininity, elegance and luxury often associated with...
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FACTORY-ORIGINAL WARTIME JEEPS: Originality Guide covering wartime Willys MB and Ford...

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The wartime Jeep continues to fascinate enthusiasts around the world, nearly eight decades after the first prototypes were built. Yet while it is true that there was only ever one Jeep, it is emphatically not the case that there was only one variety of Jeep. Not only were Jeeps built by both Willys and Ford, but the supposedly standardised design...
THE CAT ON THE DUNE - Field Journal and Operations of a... THE CAT ON THE DUNE - Field Journal and Operations of a... 2
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THE CAT ON THE DUNE - Field Journal and Operations of a French Officer in the Sahel...

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Preface by Michel GOYA The author donates his royalties to Terre-Fraternité, an association supporting the wounded and bereaved families of the French Army. The fruit of ten years' experience in operations conducted by France in the Sahelo-Saharan strip, this work recounts the experience of a senior officer engaged in operations. Far from being merely a...
M24 Chaffee Vol.1 American Light Tank in World War II,...
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M24 Chaffee Vol.1 American Light Tank in World War II, Korea and Vietnam

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The M24 Chaffee was the finest light tank developed by the US during WWII. This tank was developed by Cadillac, which, along with farm equipment manufacturer Massey-Harris, produced the vehicles. These tanks were used by the US during WWII and Korea and, during the post-WWII era, were supplied to numerous allied nations. This book chronicles the...
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The Egyptian Campaign 1798–1801 The Egyptian Campaign 1798–1801 2
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The Egyptian Campaign 1798–1801

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€65.40
The Egyptian Campaign 1798–1801: The Genesis of the Sons of Mars This new book in the Épopées collection takes you to Egypt in the footsteps of those sons of Mars, the future phalanx of the armies of the Empire. Live the account of an unimaginable epic: that of the soldiers of the First Republic, those who had already shared so many laurels with the...
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ARTILLERY REGIMENTS - History and Traditions
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ARTILLERY REGIMENTS - History and Traditions

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An illustrated history that will reveal the singular identity of the artilleryman Soldiers who bring thunder down upon the battlefield, artillerymen have a rich history. Artillery Regiments invites you to explore the key events that made the reputation of these soldiers, as well as to discover the soul of the artillery: weapons and units, symbols and...
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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS - 40 Years of Aeronautical Drawings - Romain Hugault

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Romain Hugault has been drawing aeroplanes since the age of three, sitting cross-legged on the tarmac of an air base. As a child, he swore only by Buck Danny and Saint-Exupéry while others were discovering Scrooge McDuck. He became a private pilot at 17 when most of his friends were still taking driving lessons. While aeronautical comics may seem like an...
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SUKHOI FROM THE SU-27 TO THE SU-57
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SUKHOI FROM THE SU-27 TO THE SU-57

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A look back at one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of the past forty years: the Sukhoi Su-27 and its derivatives, direct descendants of the Su-30, Su-34, and Su-35. Through action shots and in-flight views from spectacular angles, this book reveals all the secrets of this legendary Soviet manufacturer. The author brings his expertise to the subject,...
WORLD HISTORY OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, FROM ORIGINS TO THE...
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WORLD HISTORY OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, FROM ORIGINS TO THE PRESENT DAY

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An auxiliary platform during the First World War, the aircraft carrier rose to the rank of Capital Ship during the Second, granting the air arm mobility and permanence in a theatre far from land bases. Its impact on international relations became considerable through its capacity for conventional or nuclear strikes against coastal fringes where the bulk...
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Le Merlu Vol. 1 - The Roads of Defeat Le Merlu Vol. 1 - The Roads of Defeat 2
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Le Merlu Vol. 1 - The Roads of Defeat

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€13.74
May 1940, the exodus — a convoy of trucks attempts to reach the front. But the German breakthrough is too strong. The troops are taken prisoner. For Georges Colin, a 25-year-old soldier, rotting in the camps is out of the question. At the first opportunity, he escapes and makes his way home as best he can. The armistice is signed. The occupation begins....
Le Merlu Vol. 2 - The Blood Roads
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Le Merlu Vol. 2 - The Blood Roads

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€14.69
December 1941: Pearl Harbor has just been attacked by the Japanese air force. The world is sinking ever deeper into a world war. Georges Colin has been missing for several months — killed by the German army? Marie-Jeanne refuses to believe it... But resigned to her fate, she has married Jean-Claude, an active collaborator with the occupier, in order to...
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Le Merlu Vol. 3 - The Roads to Victory
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Le Merlu Vol. 3 - The Roads to Victory

L20220443
€14.69
5 September 1944, Chalon is liberated… It is deliverance for a people oppressed for more than four years. It is also the hour of score-settling and vengeance. But are the resistants of that day truly those who worked in the shadows for months, at the risk of their lives?
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101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS 101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS 2
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101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS

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From Geronimo to Rommel, from Napoleon to Giap, discover the 100 greatest tacticians in History. These extraordinary commanders capable of turning the tide on the battlefield and writing History. Produced under the auspices of the École de guerre – Terre, this work brings together for the first time the 100 most formidable tacticians. Four illustrated...
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"Without hesitation, I took the tricolour cockade..."...
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"Without hesitation, I took the tricolour cockade..." Memoirs of General de Montfort

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Memoirs of General de Montfort, Officer of the Corps of Engineers during the Revolutionary and First Empire Wars « Since Smolensk, we had, so to speak, not seen the enemy, [...] there had not been, strictly speaking, since the beginning of the campaign, a pitched battle, one of those battles that decide the outcome of a campaign, sometimes of an empire,...
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THEY LEAD THE WAY – Sapper Legionnaires of the 1er REG
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THEY LEAD THE WAY – Sapper Legionnaires of the 1er REG

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"They lead the way and invite you to follow" Through these moments of life captured by Victor Ferreira, you fall into step with the men of the 1er Régiment Étranger de Génie, in their daily routine as much as in training or on mission.You cross the threshold of a highly singular unit, specialising in assault engineering and support for amphibious...
AS THE SHADOW ADVANCES – High-Risk Mission in Syria
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AS THE SHADOW ADVANCES – High-Risk Mission in Syria

L20220439
€9.43 €18.86
In March 2011, amid the wave of the Arab Spring, children from a village in southern Syria wrote graffiti on the wall of their school. Their arrest by the Syrian government's security services and the abuse they suffered would become the trigger of the Syrian revolution, initially peaceful. From the summer of 2011, this revolution took on the character of...
The DST on the Cold War Front
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The DST on the Cold War Front

L20220438
€19.91
In 1944, amid the still-smouldering ruins of a Europe devastated by a conflict that claimed more than 50 million lives, another war began — silent, insidious. A war of shadows and dirty tricks. A war in which these two great blocs — East and West — would confront each other: the USSR and its satellites on one side, the United States and its allies on the...
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TAKEN HOSTAGE – An Agent of the Service Action Speaks
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TAKEN HOSTAGE – An Agent of the Service Action Speaks

L20220437
€19.91
"I was a hostage. I lived through dark hours, locked in the cells of an Islamist Katiba. I had made myself a promise: if I survive, I will bear witness to what I lived through. That prospect helped me not to sink into despair or madness. I am a soldier, a man of the field, a former member of the Service Action of the DGSE. All my life I chose danger,...
CHEF DE GUERRE – At the Heart of Special Operations with...
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CHEF DE GUERRE – At the Heart of Special Operations with a Marine Commando

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€19.91
This expanded edition includes a preface written by Alain Juillet, a 32-page photo section and an additional chapter entitled " Psy-ops operation on the high seas ". Louis Saillans joined the marine commandos in 2010 and became a team leader five years later. Over nearly a decade, he took part in military operations in Africa and the Middle East aimed at...
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THE FAR EAST SERVICE ACTION 1944–1945 – First... THE FAR EAST SERVICE ACTION 1944–1945 – First... 2
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THE FAR EAST SERVICE ACTION 1944–1945 – First Paratroopers in Indochina

L20220435
€37.87
In Indochina, in late 1944 and early 1945, the internal resistance, the emissaries of Fighting France and the DGER's parachute commandos — supported by the British Force 136 — were actively preparing to confront the Japanese adversary when the Japanese coup of 9 March 1945 jeopardised the takeover of the territory by the Provisional Government of the...
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Field Marshal Model – Hitler's "Fireman"
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Field Marshal Model – Hitler's "Fireman"

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€22.75
France, Ukraine, Belarus, Moscow, Kursk, Leningrad, Warsaw, Market-Garden, Aachen, the Ardennes, the Ruhr: Walter Model was present in every campaign of the Third Reich. Known for his fanatical devotion to Hitler — who had brought him into the team he assembled at the turning point of the war to replace the traditional officer corps — this hard, rough and...
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