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The Egyptian Campaign 1798–1801 The Egyptian Campaign 1798–1801 2
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The Egyptian Campaign 1798–1801

L20220450
€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

L20220449
€25.50
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...
SUKHOI FROM THE SU-27 TO THE SU-57
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SUKHOI FROM THE SU-27 TO THE SU-57

L20220447
€36.97
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

L20220446
€46.45
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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101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS 101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS 2
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101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS

L20220442
€28.34
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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THEY LEAD THE WAY – Sapper Legionnaires of the 1er REG
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THEY LEAD THE WAY – Sapper Legionnaires of the 1er REG

L20220440
€19.91
"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...
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

L20220436
€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"

L20220434
€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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The COS – History of the French Special Forces
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The COS – History of the French Special Forces

L20220433
€22.75
The Commandement des opérations spéciales (COS) was established by a decree of Defence Minister Pierre Joxe on 24 June 1992. Based in Paris, this joint headquarters is responsible for conceiving, planning and conducting military special forces operations. These missions, which fall outside the framework of conventional military action, aim to achieve...
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The French Army – Two Centuries of Commitment The French Army – Two Centuries of Commitment 2
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The French Army – Two Centuries of Commitment

L20220432
€33.18
On 14 June 1830, 30,000 French soldiers landed in Algeria and set about its conquest. More than one hundred and eighty years later, the operations in Mali from 2013 to 2022 saw the deployment of a force that closely resembled the army of 1830: small in size, professional, expert in overseas operations, in counter-insurgency as well as counter-terrorism....
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OFFENSIVE IN CRIMEA – Operation "Trappenjagd" 8–19 May 1942 OFFENSIVE IN CRIMEA – Operation "Trappenjagd" 8–19 May 1942 2
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OFFENSIVE IN CRIMEA – Operation "Trappenjagd" 8–19 May 1942

L20220430
€28.44
Operation "Trappenjagd" 8 to 19 May 1942 The whole story began with a tunic found in France in 2017 — a tunic that should never have been there! …and yet! More than 300 hours of research were needed to understand its presence in that country, identify its owner, his unit, and the circumstances of his death on 8 May 1942 in Crimea. The author studied more...
THE BIG RED ONE FACING THE 2.PZ.-DIV – Normandy June 1944
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THE BIG RED ONE FACING THE 2.PZ.-DIV – Normandy June 1944

L20220429
€18.96
After landing on 6 June 1944 at Omaha Beach, the GIs of the 1st Infantry Division — nicknamed the Big Red One — must press on fighting against the 352.Inf.Div. To do so, they go three days and three nights without sleep. Shortly afterwards, they receive orders to take Caumont-l'Éventé. For these GIs, it is the next ordeal in establishing the Omaha Beach...
V1 — Weapon of Despair
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V1 — Weapon of Despair

L20220427
€60.66
This "V1 weapon of despair" is in a different league from its predecessor, which was nonetheless praised in its time by the specialist press. To state that it contains 60 new plans, 514 new photographs and 20% more text only defines in a cold and imprecise manner the sheer scale of the enrichment brought. Every chapter without exception has been reworked...
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The Luftwaffe in Belgium, Volume 1: Conquest and...
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The Luftwaffe in Belgium, Volume 1: Conquest and Establishment

L20220426
€46.45
From September 1939 and throughout the "Phoney War," the airspace of neutral Belgium was criss-crossed by the aircraft of the belligerents, who exploited the weakness of the Belgian Aéronautique Militaire. German reconnaissance aircraft were thus able to survey the future invasion routes. On 10 May 1940, the Wehrmacht entered the country and, until the...
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III.PANZER-KORPS — The Third SS Germanic Volunteer... III.PANZER-KORPS — The Third SS Germanic Volunteer... 2
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III.PANZER-KORPS — The Third SS Germanic Volunteer Armoured Corps

L20220424
€65.40
In the spring of 1940, when Germany invaded Denmark, Norway, then the Netherlands and Belgium, the Waffen-SS opened recruiting offices there, with mixed — if not mediocre — results. But when the Third Reich launched its war against the Soviet Union, the "crusade against Bolshevism" rekindled enthusiasm for a recruitment drive that had stagnated. Thus,...
1800 - From Marengo to Hohenlinden, the Final Year of a... 1800 - From Marengo to Hohenlinden, the Final Year of a... 2
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1800 - From Marengo to Hohenlinden, the Final Year of a Century of Blood

L20220423
€55.92
A century of blood comes to a close. Begun with the War of the Spanish Succession under the reign of an ageing Louis XIV, it ends with the American War of Independence and those of the early years of the Revolution. France now had at its head a "triumvirate." All, save Bonaparte, were new men who had played no part in the political manoeuvres of the...
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COMBAT AIRCRAFT - A Comprehensive Presentation of Today's...
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COMBAT AIRCRAFT - A Comprehensive Presentation of Today's Air Power

L20220422
€22.75
A showcase of state power, the combat aircraft is one of the most formidable tools in the modern military arsenal. An ultra-high-performance weapons system, it presents itself as a flexible, reactive, and autonomous platform capable of sustaining a high operational tempo within joint and combined operations. It is also a remarkable force multiplier by...
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THE TENTH AIR FORCE in World War II: Strategy, Command,... THE TENTH AIR FORCE in World War II: Strategy, Command,... 2
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THE TENTH AIR FORCE in World War II: Strategy, Command, and Operations 1942 1945

L20220421
€84.36
During World War II, flying B-24 Liberator bombers on missions deep into Burma, B-25 Mitchell bombers attacking Japanese lines of communications, and P-40 Warhawks, P-47 Thunderbolts, and P-51 Mustangs flying close support for General Joseph Stilwells Chinese and American forces in northern Burma, the Tenth Air Force worked closely with the squadrons of...
FIELD MARSHALS OF THE REICH: EXCEPTIONAL CAREERS
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FIELD MARSHALS OF THE REICH: EXCEPTIONAL CAREERS

L20220420
€37.82
For the first time in the French language, this volume presents the biographies of the twenty-eight field marshals and indispensable figures of the Second World War. With nearly three hundred archival images and photographs, this album offers a synthesis of the great commanders of the Wehrmacht, from its resurgence in the mid-1930s to its collapse in...
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THEY TOOK TO THE MAQUIS
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THEY TOOK TO THE MAQUIS

L20220417
€24.64
In 1943 and 1944, thousands of young Frenchmen chose to take to the maquis and fight for the liberation of the territory rather than go to work in Germany under the STO. Who were these maquisards? What backgrounds did they come from? What were their motivations? How were they trained? How did they conduct themselves in the face of the enemy? How did they...
OPERATION MARKET GARDEN - A Bridge Too Far
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OPERATION MARKET GARDEN - A Bridge Too Far

L20220415
€23.70
Every General's aim is to end a war by Christmas, and Montgomery, perhaps, saw his opportunity in a bold strike across the southern portion of the Netherlands close to the borders of an embattled Reich. Still heady from earlier victories in the Normandy campaign, the plan to push deep into enemy territory, with land and airborne forces, was as daring as...
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WORLD WAR II SNIPERS - The Men, Their Guns, Their Stories
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WORLD WAR II SNIPERS - The Men, Their Guns, Their Stories

L20220414
€47.39
A comprehensive illustrated history of snipers, their training and their battlefield role in all theaters in World War II. Thousands of volumes have been published about World War II but relatively little attention has been given to the sniper. Drawing from memoirs, government documents and interviews, World War II Snipers incorporates eyewitness accounts...
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US. GO HOME - The U.S. Military in France, 1945-1968
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US. GO HOME - The U.S. Military in France, 1945-1968

L20220413
€61.61
In 1951, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, hero of the liberation of Europe, returned to Paris to command NATO forces. The US Army built a huge infrastructure across France to provide logistical support to the US Seventh Army in Germany during the Cold War. The US Air Force also sent aircraft to France to provide a nuclear deterrent to Soviet aggression. By...
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THE NEUVILLOIS DURING "THE TERRIBLE YEAR" 1870-1871
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THE NEUVILLOIS DURING "THE TERRIBLE YEAR" 1870-1871

L20220412
€7.11 €14.22
September 1870... ... Suddenly, as if waking roughly from a good night's sleep, Neuville and Chilleurs-aux-Bois, small towns in the Loiret, were plunged headlong into the War of 1870 and found themselves brushing against history. December 1870... ... Less than three months later, Neuville and Chilleurs, having tried to resist the war and its share of...
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THE GREAT ATLAS OF THE MIDDLE AGES
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THE GREAT ATLAS OF THE MIDDLE AGES

L20220409
€42.65
A reference work for understanding the fascinating period of the Middle Ages. Spanning from the 5th to the 15th century — covering nearly 1,000 years of history — the Middle Ages were long dominated by superstitions and erroneous beliefs, reducing them to a period of obscurantism, regression and violence. A dark age between two golden eras: Antiquity and...
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Secret Intelligence Atlas - 100 Maps and Infographics to... Secret Intelligence Atlas - 100 Maps and Infographics to... 2
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Secret Intelligence Atlas - 100 Maps and Infographics to Discover the Hidden Face of...

L20220407
€31.23
The perfect spy's vade mecum Never in human history have spies been as numerous as they are today; never have intelligence services invested and recruited so heavily. Whether one is concerned with security or worried about the protection of privacy, it is no longer possible today to ignore this reality: intelligence is everywhere, from the basic informant...
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LES CAMIONS BERLIET 1961-1963
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LES CAMIONS BERLIET 1961-1963

L20220406
€33.18
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

L20220405
€23.70
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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CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES, THE ART OF MECHANICS CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES, THE ART OF MECHANICS 2
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CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES, THE ART OF MECHANICS

L20220401
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The world of motorcycling has evolved considerably in recent years. Many riders now find pleasures beyond performance and speed with their two-wheelers. Today, the motorcycle is a genuine lifestyle statement in which the culture of style carries great importance. This ties in with the highly fashionable Dandy Riders trend, which can be summed up as...
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EYES ON THE FLIGHT DECK
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EYES ON THE FLIGHT DECK

L20220399
€36.02
6 June 1987: a young sailor, freshly qualified as a missile and gunnery specialist, boards the aircraft carrier Clémenceau on a port call at Brest. 10 June 2021: still a sailor at heart, the author finds himself aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle as a photographer and embarks for a few days in the Mediterranean. Tirelessly faithful to his...
FRENCH SAILORS, 1789–1830 — A Study of the Social Corps...
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FRENCH SAILORS, 1789–1830 — A Study of the Social Corps and Its Uniforms

L20220397
€47.39
Following Les uniformes des officiers de la marine, 1830–1940, published in 2011, and Équipages et fonctionnaires de la marine, corps et uniformes, 1830–1940, published in 2017, Admiral Éric Schérer takes us on a retrospective journey into the navy of the turbulent periods of the French Revolution, the Consulate, the Empire and the Restoration. This book...
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STURMARTILLERIE DE LA WAFFEN-SS Vol. 3 Nord - Prinz Eugen... STURMARTILLERIE DE LA WAFFEN-SS Vol. 3 Nord - Prinz Eugen... 2
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STURMARTILLERIE DE LA WAFFEN-SS Vol. 3 Nord - Prinz Eugen - Florian Geyer

L20220396
€22.75
Continuing his series on the Sturmgeschütze of the Waffen-SS, in this 3rd volume Pierre Tiquet examines three major formations engaged on often secondary theatres of operations: two mountain divisions — the 6th and 7th — and one cavalry division — the 8th. Less frequently discussed, they are nonetheless fascinating and were confronted with hard-fought...
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THE CRAFT OF THE K-VERBÄNDE — All Versions of Human... THE CRAFT OF THE K-VERBÄNDE — All Versions of Human... 2
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THE CRAFT OF THE K-VERBÄNDE — All Versions of Human Torpedoes, Midget Submarines and...

L20220393
€28.34
In April 1944, following the failure of the U-Boote in the Atlantic, the Kriegsmarine pulls out all the stops to contain the threat of Allied landings in Europe. Among other defensive measures, it creates a special command bringing together flotillas of small coastal combat units. These formations are designated Kleinkampf-Verbände, or K-Verbände, and are...
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THE GREAT NAVAL AND AIR-NAVAL BATTLES OF THE WAR IN THE... THE GREAT NAVAL AND AIR-NAVAL BATTLES OF THE WAR IN THE... 2
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THE GREAT NAVAL AND AIR-NAVAL BATTLES OF THE WAR IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

L20220392
€37.82
From Operation "Vado" in June 1940 to the memorable convoy battles of 1942, from the war of codes to the clandestine operations of Italian frogmen, through the Taranto raid, the submarine war and the great battleship and cruiser engagements up to 1943, the naval war in the Mediterranean is an unbroken succession of more or less well-known engagements. It...
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THE 10 GREATEST NAVAL BATTLES IN HISTORY - From Salamis... THE 10 GREATEST NAVAL BATTLES IN HISTORY - From Salamis... 2
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THE 10 GREATEST NAVAL BATTLES IN HISTORY - From Salamis to the Gulf of Leyte

L20220391
€37.82
From Salamis to the Battle of the Gulf of Leyte, by way of Lepanto, Trafalgar, and the Battle of Tsushima, Pascal Francqueville revisits in this work the ten greatest naval battles in History. Each is placed in its historical context and then described in detail. The key figures of each battle and a precise presentation of the forces engaged on both sides...
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