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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...
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

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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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Gamelin or the Constrained Strategy Gamelin or the Constrained Strategy 2
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Gamelin or the Constrained Strategy

L20220428
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The name of Maurice Gamelin inevitably calls to mind the generalissimo held responsible for the defeat of 1940, a military disaster of incalculable consequences. His condemnation seems beyond appeal. Yet a thorough study of the man tends to challenge many certainties about his actual culpability. Casting a dispassionate eye — far removed from bitter...
LES CAMIONS BERLIET 1961-1963
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LES CAMIONS BERLIET 1961-1963

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For Berliet, the early 1960s were rich in symbolic significance. Indeed, this period saw the beginning of the Common Market and the lifting of customs barriers, intended to open up access to the German, Italian, Belgian and Dutch markets. The brand with the locomotive emblem built the structures needed to position itself favourably in the face of these...
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LA TASK FORCE SABRE - French Special Forces in the Sahel
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LA TASK FORCE SABRE - French Special Forces in the Sahel

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Since its deployment in the Sahel in 2009, Task Force Sabre, the French special forces unit, had been the subject of no book whatsoever. This work explains in detail how the hunt for Al-Qaeda and Daesh terrorists is conducted across this region of Africa the size of Europe. Weapons, tactics and units are described in full to illuminate the effectiveness...
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GERMAN FORTIFICATIONS IN ALSACE-LORRAINE 1870–1918 GERMAN FORTIFICATIONS IN ALSACE-LORRAINE 1870–1918 2
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GERMAN FORTIFICATIONS IN ALSACE-LORRAINE 1870–1918

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1870… Alsace-Lorraine becomes German for nearly half a century. Between 1871 and 1914, the victor built there a powerful fortified system articulated around the strongholds of Strasbourg, Neuf-Brisach, Metz and Thionville. All the new concepts developed in Germany were put into practice there, from the von Biehler forts to the powerful armoured and...
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SPECIAL MISSIONS DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR SPECIAL MISSIONS DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR 2
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SPECIAL MISSIONS DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR

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Special missions during the First World War: French secret agents dropped by aircraft behind German lines. Behind the designation "special" lay missions organised by the intelligence services and the French Aeronautical Service during the Great War. While their primary purpose was to gather intelligence on the enemy (and sometimes to sabotage railway...
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THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 2: WEAPONS,... THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 2: WEAPONS,... 2
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THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 2: WEAPONS, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

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For some twenty years, the Army Special Forces have been engaged in counter-terrorism operations. They have taken part in numerous training and intelligence missions and in bold interventions that have neutralised several dozen armed terrorist groups and rescued many hostages in Afghanistan, the Sahel and the Levant. Today, the Army Special Forces command...
THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 1: AT THE HEART... THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 1: AT THE HEART... 2
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THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 1: AT THE HEART OF THE COUNTER-TERRORISM FIGHT

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For more than twenty years, the Army Special Forces have been engaged in the fight against terrorism alongside their naval and air force counterparts across various operational theatres. During this period they have taken part in numerous training missions, intelligence-gathering operations, and bold interventions that have made it possible to rescue...
THE CITROËN TYPE H THE CITROËN TYPE H 2
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THE CITROËN TYPE H

L20220368
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The Citroën Type H. The popular light commercial vehicles of the Trente Glorieuses, by Hervé Bernard and Didier Leroy The first volume of this new collection on the popular light commercial vehicles of the Trente Glorieuses is dedicated to the Citroën Type H. The reader will find all the information needed for its history. The die-cast models that made...
THE 11. PANZER DIVISION "GHOST DIVISION" THE 11. PANZER DIVISION "GHOST DIVISION" 2
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THE 11. PANZER DIVISION "GHOST DIVISION"

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The 11. Panzerdivision was created in August 1940 from the 11. Schützen-Brigade. This brigade began the war in Denmark and then in France, where it earned the nickname "Ghost Brigade", as its commander manoeuvred his unit with such speed that it always appeared or struck where the enemy least expected it. The new division took on the traditions of the...
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THE FORD M8 & M20 ARMORED CARS OF THE U.S. ARMY THE FORD M8 & M20 ARMORED CARS OF THE U.S. ARMY 2
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THE FORD M8 & M20 ARMORED CARS OF THE U.S. ARMY

L20220366
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The Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars of the U.S. Army, by Didier Andres. Specially designed as a reconnaissance vehicle, the Ford Light Armored Car M8 was primarily intended for mechanised cavalry units. With 8,523 examples built, it would meet all requirements in this field. A single variant was produced on the basis of its mechanical components: the Armored...
ALL MILITARY PANHARDS 1914–1940 ALL MILITARY PANHARDS 1914–1940 2
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ALL MILITARY PANHARDS 1914–1940

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All Military Panhards 1914–1940. The Vauvillier collection no. 4, by François Vauvillier.
KÉPI: A FRENCH MILITARY HEADGEAR, VOLUME 1, 1830–1939 KÉPI: A FRENCH MILITARY HEADGEAR, VOLUME 1, 1830–1939 2
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KÉPI: A FRENCH MILITARY HEADGEAR, VOLUME 1, 1830–1939

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This headgear alone symbolises the French soldier, but it is also, by extension, the official representation of the military officer and the civil servant. Its history is presented here in its entirety for the first time. Exclusively male, the képi conveys a wealth of information about its wearer, starting with his unit and rank. Its model and shape also...
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FRENCH HEAVY RAILWAY ARTILLERY, FROM THE ORIGINS TO 1945 FRENCH HEAVY RAILWAY ARTILLERY, FROM THE ORIGINS TO 1945 2
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FRENCH HEAVY RAILWAY ARTILLERY, FROM THE ORIGINS TO 1945

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General Guy François, born in 1946, has been conducting research for over forty years on the history of French artillery, particularly regarding the Heavy Railway Artillery. Author of numerous articles in specialist journals, he has also written reference works on German railway artillery and the 75mm model 1897 gun. Published by Histoire et Collections,...
U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4 U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4 2
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U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4

L20220325
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New edition Between 1940 and 1945, Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors delivered just over 170,000 vehicles of all types to the U.S. Army and to the Allied nations.
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U.S. CAVALRY VS. PANZERS — SEPTEMBER 1944... U.S. CAVALRY VS. PANZERS — SEPTEMBER 1944... 2
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U.S. CAVALRY VS. PANZERS — SEPTEMBER 1944 MONTREVEL-MALAFRETAZ

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The battle of Montrevel-Malafretaz in the Ain on 3 September 1944 witnessed the final engagements following the Provence Landings, as part of a blocking manoeuvre against the retreating German 19th Army. For 11 hours, 150 Americans of the 117th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron held off nearly 3,000 Germans of the 11th Panzer Division. Overwhelmed by sheer...
THE ACTION SERVICE IN GERMANY 1945 - Mission Croc and... THE ACTION SERVICE IN GERMANY 1945 - Mission Croc and... 2
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THE ACTION SERVICE IN GERMANY 1945 - Mission Croc and Commando A220

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In this work, the author takes us through an astonishing infiltration mission carried out by several teams of particularly daring French agents. The operation involved penetrating, in April 1945, under American bombing, a large German city plunged into chaos, in order to eliminate Nazi officials who were sustaining the spirit of resistance there. It was...
THE GREAT ALBUM OF CITROËN-KÉGRESSE VEHICLES IN UNIFORM -... THE GREAT ALBUM OF CITROËN-KÉGRESSE VEHICLES IN UNIFORM -... 2
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THE GREAT ALBUM OF CITROËN-KÉGRESSE VEHICLES IN UNIFORM - From 1920 to 1940

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1st edition of the Great Album of Citroën-Kégresse half-tracks in uniform by François Vauvillier. When the word autochenille comes up in conversation among vintage car enthusiasts, the association of ideas immediately brings to mind two names that have entered legend: Citroën and Kégresse. While the former needs no introduction, the latter is no less...
INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) - Recognition Manual INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) - Recognition Manual 2
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INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES (IFV) - Recognition Manual

L20220186
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This volume covers all modern infantry fighting vehicles in the world and their numerous variants and upgrades. Rich with over 300 photographs, it traces the history of armoured vehicles with precise dates of entry into service and presents the capabilities and technical specifications for each model. Dimensions are indicated in a practical and visual...
THE AMERICAN FORCES IN VIETNAM 1962–1967 THE AMERICAN FORCES IN VIETNAM 1962–1967 2
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THE AMERICAN FORCES IN VIETNAM 1962–1967

L20170193
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This 4th volume of the Guides Militaria presents, in chronological order, the evolution of uniforms, equipment, and weaponry of the American soldier during the early years of the conflict, from 1962 to 1967 (the period 1968 to 1975 is covered in a second volume). All uniforms and equipment are period-original; only a few replica weapons were used. In...
UNIFORMS OF THE SAPEURS-POMPIERS FROM 1700 TO THE PRESENT...
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UNIFORMS OF THE SAPEURS-POMPIERS FROM 1700 TO THE PRESENT DAY

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The role of Sapeur-pompier only truly emerged at the beginning of the 18th century, with the invention of the hand pump. The necessity of training skilled and available technicians gave birth to the Gardes-Pompes. In order to be immediately recognisable, they required a distinctive mark. The corporate medal was succeeded by headgear — first a cap, then a...
D2 TANKS IN COMBAT - Colonel De Gaulle's War Elephants D2 TANKS IN COMBAT - Colonel De Gaulle's War Elephants 2
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D2 TANKS IN COMBAT - Colonel De Gaulle's War Elephants

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In 1937, Colonel de Gaulle moved from theory to practice. The man behind the "paper tank" — who in 1934 had written a veritable manifesto in favour of the armoured corps, Vers l'armée de métier, his most celebrated work — spent two years in Metz commanding a tank regiment, the 507e RCC. There, equipped with the powerful 20-tonne D 2 tanks built by...
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THE 1ST DLM IN COMBAT: CAVALRY TANKS AND ARMORED VEHICLES, 1939-1940 THE 1ST DLM IN COMBAT: CAVALRY TANKS AND ARMORED VEHICLES, 1939-1940 2
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THE 1ST DLM IN COMBAT: CAVALRY TANKS AND ARMOURED VEHICLES, 1939-1940

L20160235
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The crucial question of armoured divisions, championed by Colonel de Gaulle in 1934 with his crusade for a professional army, had obscured from the general public a major element in the development of the French army during the rearmament period: yes, France possessed, even before the war, divisions légères mécaniques (DLM) that were light in name only....
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