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¡ LIBERTAD! The Gironde and the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
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¡ LIBERTAD ! La Gironde and the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939)

L20200015
€18.01
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Spanish Civil War, this volume, under the scientific direction of Francine Agard-Lavallé and Bernard Lavallé, recalls how the Gironde was one of the rear bases of the civil war.
FROM THE HITLERJUGEND TO THE FRENCH NAVY FROM THE HITLERJUGEND TO THE FRENCH NAVY 2
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FROM THE HITLERJUGEND TO THE FRENCH NAVY

L20190211
€17.06
Ursula Pacaud-Meindl composes here a mosaic of a turbulent era lived in Germany and in France. She bases her account on two exceptional destinies: that of her father — Eugene Meindl, the celebrated and renowned German general and commander of the II. Fallschirmjäger-Korps — and her own. Numerous letters written between 1940 and 1951 bear witness to this...
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Le Havre Aeronautics – From Pioneers to Safran
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Le Havre Aeronautics - From Pioneers to Safran

L20190198
€13.74 €27.49
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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FRENCH NUCLEAR AIRCRAFT - From 1964 to the Present Day

L20190196
€54.98
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.
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Jean Pisapia – 20 Years of a Passion Collection Jean Pisapia – 20 Years of a Passion Collection 2
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Jean Pisapia - 20 Years of Passionate Collecting

L20190194
€10.43 €20.85
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. 
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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. 
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THE BLACK ORDER - Allgemeine-SS 1925-1945
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THE BLACK ORDER - Allgemeine-SS 1925-1945

L20190188
€71.09
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...
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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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VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR 1940–1964, from Prototype to F4U-7

L20190172
€33.18
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.
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Combat Tanks - Recognition Manual Combat Tanks - Recognition Manual 2
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Combat Tanks - Recognition Manual

L20190143
€18.91
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.
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ALEXANDER'S CENTURIONS ALEXANDER'S CENTURIONS 2
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ALEXANDER'S CENTURIONS

L20190123
€18.01
Les Centurions d'Alexandre. Field diary of the armed wing of the French secret services. 1975–1981, by Patrick Manificat.
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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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Before the Birth of the MBT - Western Tank Development 1945-1959

C9788395157585
€14.19 €28.39
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.
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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.
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General Lardant - Soldier of the Mountain Troops
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General Lardant – Soldier of the Mountain Troops

L20180198
€9.48 €18.96
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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GILLES DURANCE Vol. 4 - WINGS OF BLOOD

L20220248
€13.74
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...
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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.
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The La Fayette-Class Stealth Frigates The La Fayette-Class Stealth Frigates 2
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The La Fayette-Class Stealth Frigates

L20180144
€23.70
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.
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GRUMMAN TOMCAT F-14 GRUMMAN TOMCAT F-14 2
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GRUMMAN TOMCAT F-14

L20180137
€20.85
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.
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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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THE UNDERWEAR OF THE ISÈRE – A History of Women's Lingerie

L20180135
€7.11 €14.22
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.
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THE MORANE-SAULNIER MS-760 PARIS
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THE MORANE-SAULNIER MS-760 PARIS

L20180129
€52.13
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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Extreme Missions: The GIGN and EPIGN in Operation 1976–2017 Extreme Missions: The GIGN and EPIGN in Operation 1976–2017 2
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Extreme Missions: The GIGN and EPIGN in Operation 1976–2017

L20180072
€18.01
February 1976: the gendarmerie deployed to free hostages in Djibouti with the Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale (GIGN), created by Lieutenant Christian Prouteau. Its sister unit, the Escadron Parachutiste d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale (EPIGN), subsequently developed expertise in the protection of diplomats in war zones.
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