20th CENTURY

Le Havre Aeronautics – From Pioneers to Safran
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When Le Havre comes to mind, one's first thoughts turn to its port and the maritime activity that made its reputation. Few would imagine the ocean city with skies crowded with balloons, airships or fragile aeroplanes. Yet that was indeed the case in the age of aviation's pioneers. Since then, sometimes quietly, the aeronautical adventure of Le Havre has...
FRENCH NUCLEAR AIRCRAFT – From 1964 to the Present Day
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For the first time, a book retraces the history of French nuclear aircraft, the history of their nuclear weapons and their deterrence missions carried out by the Forces Aériennes Stratégiques — the oldest command of the Armée de l'Air — since 1964, by the Force Aérienne Tactique from 1973 to 1991, and by the Marine Nationale since 1979.
Jean Pisapia – 20 Years of a Passion Collection Jean Pisapia – 20 Years of a Passion Collection 2
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Jean Pisapia has been a collector of military vehicles and equipment since the 1970s/80s. Founding member of numerous associations such as the MVCG and l'ACPHT (Locomotion en Fête), he shares here his 20 years in the service of collecting through vivid stories and colourful anecdotes. 
MILITARY JEEPS SINCE 1940 (Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M201) MILITARY JEEPS SINCE 1940 (Willys MB, Ford GPW and Hotchkiss M201) 2
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History, development, production and roles of the US Army's 1/4-ton 4×4 tactical vehicle This work, covering the history of the development and evolution of this iconic military vehicle, constitutes an in-depth examination of everything needed to discover, purchase, restore and operate a military Jeep.
THE FLAMANT AND ITS VARIANTS
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THE FLAMANT AND ITS VARIANTS

L20190190
€55.92
For most people, the manufacturer Dassault is associated with the Mystère and Mirage. Yet it was with a twin-engine piston aircraft that Marcel Bloch, who had become Dassault, returned to the aeronautical spotlight in the late 1940s. 
THE BLACK ORDER - Allgemeine-SS 1925-1945
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This magnificent work, in the tradition of Landser, offers a genuine autopsy of a totalitarian regime. It presents a little-known facet of the SS, the Allgemeine-SS (the "General SS"), which brought together military personnel as well as civilians, including university professors and prominent figures from civil society. Its aim was to create a "total...
JEEP: In the Tracks of the Legend
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JEEP In the Tracks of Legend

L20190176
€52.13
Jeep, In the Tracks of Legend is a reference work on the most iconic 4x4 vehicle brand. The history and commercial career of the Jeep are faithfully traced from 1941 to the present day, and every model from the Toledo firm is meticulously detailed.
VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR 1940 - 1964, FROM PROTOTYPE TO F4U-7 VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR 1940 - 1964, FROM PROTOTYPE TO F4U-7 2
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Built in more than 12,000 units across six main versions, operated by certain air forces into the 1970s, but above all the emblematic aircraft of the Pacific War and a true star of the small screen, the Chance Vought F4U Corsair is unquestionably one of the most famous aircraft in the history of aviation.
PANHARD LIGHT ARMORED CAR - From 1961 onwards (AML-60, AML-90 and Eland)
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The author describes here the development and construction of the AML Panhard, its many variants and its countless combat engagements. He adds a rare account of the recovery and restoration of ex-French Army Panhard 60 and 90 vehicles brought back to full working order. Born from a French Army requirement, the AML Panhard dominated the arms market in the...
Combat Tanks - Recognition Manual Combat Tanks - Recognition Manual 2
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The tank remains the most powerful weapon in the land army's arsenal — a weapons system combining formidable firepower, significant cross-country mobility and proven ballistic protection.
ALEXANDER'S CENTURIONS ALEXANDER'S CENTURIONS 2
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ALEXANDER'S CENTURIONS

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Les Centurions d'Alexandre. Field diary of the armed wing of the French secret services. 1975–1981, by Patrick Manificat.
Before the Birth of the MBT - Western Tank Development 1945-1959 Before the Birth of the MBT - Western Tank Development 1945-1959 2
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Western Tank Development 1945-1959 This book is intended to be the first in a short series looking at the major developments of battle tanks by the western nations in the period from the end of the Second World War to the present.
Les Aéroplanes Voisins Les Aéroplanes Voisins 2
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The VOISIN Aeroplanes

L20180212
€36.97
OUT OF PRINT In 1908 Voisin and, in America, the Wrights were the only ones building machines that truly flew.
General Lardant - Soldier of the Mountain Troops
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In the late 1880s, alpine light infantry battalions and alpine infantry regiments were formed. This marked the birth of troops specialised in mountain warfare.
GILLES DURANCE T4 - WINGS OF BLOOD GILLES DURANCE T4 - WINGS OF BLOOD 2
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APRIL 1969: Following the disappearance of his wife, Gilles has resigned from the SDECE and distanced himself from his friends. As his world falls apart and he himself is at the bottom of an abyss, he searches for a way to strike back. But trapped by Soviet agents, he is led to the heart of the Sino-Soviet conflict on the Ussuri border for the most...
Forty Years of Trams in France Forty Years of Trams in France 2
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Forty Years of Trams in France

L20180195
€14.22 €28.44
This collective work tells the story of the French tram adventure by tracing its origins, developments, successes, but also the failures, limitations, and difficulties encountered by the advocates of what is now considered a fully-fledged mode of transport.
The La Fayette-Class Stealth Frigates The La Fayette-Class Stealth Frigates 2
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OUT OF PRINT The five La Fayette-class frigates are the first stealth warships. Their appearance in the mid-1990s marked the beginning of a new trend in naval aesthetics. These five vessels, based in Toulon, are well suited to crisis situations and are widely used for surveillance in troubled areas.
GRUMMAN TOMCAT F-14 GRUMMAN TOMCAT F-14 2
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GRUMMAN TOMCAT F-14

L20180137
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The F-14 Tomcat needs no introduction: one of the most celebrated combat jets and certainly the most widely publicised in the history of aviation. The literature on the subject is abundant, but the "Avions et Pilotes" collection could not be complete without an issue dedicated to the last of Grumman's felines.
LES DESSOUS DE L'ISERE - A History of Women's Lingerie LES DESSOUS DE L'ISERE - A History of Women's Lingerie 2
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A history of women From the late nineteenth century onwards, in Grenoble and its surroundings, lingerie companies flourished. Valisère, LOU and Playtex employed a skilled female workforce and innovated in the production of girdles, bras and knickers… A history of industry, fashion and women in the twentieth century.
THE MORANE-SAULNIER MS-760 PARIS
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The Morane-Saulnier 760 Paris was the first four-seat jet aircraft designed for military liaison, training and executive transport duties.
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