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FRENCH PRISONERS OF WAR IN 1940
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FRENCH PRISONERS OF WAR IN 1940

L20220398
€27.49
In the summer of 1940, millions of French people began writing — to their mayors, sub-prefects and prefects, but also to international organisations and even to the Pope — to find out what had become of their father, their husband, their children. In barely six weeks, between 13 May and 22 June 1940, military defeat turned into a rout, and captivity now...
Guillaume Lecoq - Horse Grenadier of the Guard Guillaume Lecoq - Horse Grenadier of the Guard 2
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Guillaume Lecoq - Horse Grenadier of the Guard

L20220373
€18.96
Journal of Guillaume Lecoq Horse Grenadier of the Imperial Guard The Horse Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard descend directly from the Consular Guard, itself descended from the Guard of the Directory. They have no direct lineage with the Horse Grenadiers of the Maison du Roi, though they were equally prestigious and elite as that ancient corps. They took...
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HISTORY OF THE POLISH ARMY IN FRANCE - 1939–1940
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HISTORY OF THE POLISH ARMY IN FRANCE - 1939–1940

L20220351
€26.54
Narvik – Maginot Line – Clos du Doubs – Champagne – Breton Redoubt – Fighter groups and patrols – Divisional anti-tank companies Rather than a farewell to arms, the brutal crushing of Poland in 1939 opened a new chapter in her history — that of continuing the fight from abroad. In those dark days, France crystallised all of Poland's hopes. For did not...
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Brown Long Sleeve Henley Shirt - 1927 Henley Shirt long... Brown Long Sleeve Henley Shirt - 1927 Henley Shirt long... 2
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Brown Long Sleeve Henley Shirt - 1927 Henley Shirt long sleeve brown melange Pike Brothers

P0401-19-0025
€57.50
The origin of this t-shirt lies in the underwear of the 1920s. Whether short- or long-sleeved, they were worn under the shirt. The cut of the Henley Shirt is based on period patterns. 100% cotton, it is finer than the 1954 Utility Shirt and therefore lighter and cooler to wear. It is perfect under a shirt but can also be worn as a standalone garment in...
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1962 OG-107 Cotton Shorts Olive Drab - Pike Brothers 1962 OG-107 Cotton Shorts Olive Drab - Pike Brothers 2
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1962 OG-107 Cotton Shorts Olive Drab - Pike Brothers

P0103-22-0004
€82.50
From 1952 to 1963, the OG-107 shirt was issued as part of the standard field uniform of the United States Armed Forces. The OG-107 proved its worth in the field, both for its durability and its comfortable cut. 100% Cotton 345 g/m² loose fit button fly pre-washed shorts, do not shrink in the wash
From the Fieseler Fi 156 to the Morane-Saulnier MS 500....
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From the Fieseler Fi 156 to the Morane-Saulnier MS 500. From the Storch to the Criquet

L20210186
€50.24
A spotter for our soldiers in 1940, an artillery observation aircraft or casualty evacuation platform in Indochina and North Africa, then a glider tug in the 1960s, the Storch is now a star of air shows. We will discover together its history, its many adaptations and its exploits. The present work was carried out drawing on a large quantity of both public...
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THE LAST SQUARE - Fighters of Honour and Lost Soldiers...
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THE LAST SQUARE - Fighters of Honour and Lost Soldiers from Antiquity to the Present Day

L20210173
€19.91
The spirit of sacrifice throughout history. " Merde! The Guard dies and does not surrender ". The famous retort, attributed to General Cambronne at Waterloo, illustrates contempt for death and authentic sacrifice: that which consists in voluntarily giving one's life for a man, a cause, an ideology, or a homeland. Contrary to what one might think, such...
Thin blue leather braces - 1905 Hauler Braces blue Pike... Thin blue leather braces - 1905 Hauler Braces blue Pike... 2
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Thin blue leather braces - 1905 Hauler Braces blue Pike Brothers

P0602-18-0002
€49.17
The pair of braces has always been the inseparable accessory of the work trouser or jeans. Pike Brothers has produced sturdy, extra-wide braces for trousers and denim jeans. Retro button braces - 25 mm wide straps - "Dutch cross" structure - Leather buttonholes - Pike Brothers logo engraved on the cross - One size - made in Germany 2 sizes: M for...
INTELLIGENCE AND ACTION — From the "Phoney War" to...
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INTELLIGENCE AND ACTION — From the "Phoney War" to Special Operations: 80 Years of...

L20210049
€18.96
This work is a plea for intelligence and a tribute to those who practise it. The analysis of the past, from the "drôle de guerre" of 1940 onwards, allows us to trace the evolution of this discipline leading to the current Direction du renseignement militaire — through multiple experiences on various theatres: the Gulf, Chad, the Balkans, Cambodia and...
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Reversible short-sleeve Navy T-shirt - 1965 UDT Shirt... Reversible short-sleeve Navy T-shirt - 1965 UDT Shirt... 2
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Reversible short-sleeve Navy T-shirt - 1965 UDT Shirt short sleeves shadow Pike Brothers

P0403-21-0007
€49.17
An authentic US Navy diving T-shirt, introduced in the early 1960s for the UDT (Underwater Demolition Team).  The Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) were US Navy units that existed from 1942 to 1983 and are considered the forerunners of the NAVY SEALs. They took part in several conflicts: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Their primary...
Japanese Selvedge Denim Jean - 1947 Roamer Pant 21oz... Japanese Selvedge Denim Jean - 1947 Roamer Pant 21oz... 2
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Japanese Selvedge Denim Jean - 1947 Roamer Pant 21oz indigo - Pike Brothers

P0101-20-0015
€232.50
1947 Roamer Pant 21 Oz – The denim heritage revisited Immerse yourself in history with the 1947 Roamer Pant, a denim trouser inspired by the iconic cuts of the late 1940s. Designed for riders and demanding workers, this model combines authenticity, comfort and timeless style. A cut designed for movement The 1947 Roamer Pant stands out with: A...
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All French Aircraft Carriers from 1912 to the Present Day. All French Aircraft Carriers from 1912 to the Present Day. 2
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All French Aircraft Carriers from 1912 to the Present Day.

L20210029
€55.92
Since 1912, aircraft carriers have been in service with the French Navy. The seaplane tenders of the First World War were followed in 1928 by the first aircraft carrier, le Béarn. Obsolete, she was not committed to combat during the Second World War, but the personnel she had trained enabled the reconstitution in 1945 of an embarked aviation arm that...
Normandie-Niemen, Fifteen Pilots' Destinies Normandie-Niemen, Fifteen Pilots' Destinies 2
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Normandie-Niemen, Fifteen Pilots' Destinies

L20210028
€22.75
Portraits of fifteen pilots of the Normandie-Niemen squadron with an illustrated description of their aircraft They came from every corner of metropolitan France, from all walks of life; some even came from our scattered colonial Empire. They did not all share the same culture or the same convictions. Corporals, non-commissioned officers and officers,...
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The early days of Nazism with Emil Maurice, Hitler's...
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The early days of Nazism with Emil Maurice, Hitler's Jewish friend

L20200257
€65.40
Of Jewish origin and intimate friend of Adolf Hitler, Emil Maurice was the founder of the SA and the Stosstrupp Hitler (the forerunner of the SS). He also served as a drafter of Mein Kampf during his imprisonment at Landsberg. Through the highly singular destiny of Emil Maurice, this album covers primarily the little-known yet critically decisive period...
1943 CPO Shirt 12oz Denim Indigo - Pike Brothers 1943 CPO Shirt 12oz Denim Indigo - Pike Brothers 2
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1943 CPO Shirt 12oz Denim Indigo - Pike Brothers

P0401-20-0018
€132.50
The U.S. Navy CPO Shirt – a classic among outdoor shirts. The life of a sailor has always been tough. Their clothing, too, had to adapt to the harshest weather conditions. Over the years, specific cuts and materials became established in the navy. The 1943 CPO Shirt is one of those garments that emerged within the U.S. Navy. The cut and fabric, developed...
KGB - The True History of the Soviet Secret Services
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KGB - The True History of the Soviet Secret Services

L20200146
€21.80
Dive into the heart of the most fascinating of secret services: the KGB. Thirty years have passed since the USSR collapsed in December 1991. Since that date, archives have opened in Moscow, personal testimonies have multiplied, and revelations have followed one upon another. In particular concerning the most secretive pillar of the Soviet system: the KGB.
THE WAR IN SEINE-MARITIME - Stories of Objects
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THE WAR IN SEINE-MARITIME - Stories of Objects

L20200144
€14.22
This book is, above all, an encounter — between a Norman historian and a Seine-Maritime museum dedicated to the Second World War. A museum from Forges-les-Eaux with its many treasures, accumulated and staged since 1986 by the Association Départementale du Souvenir de la Résistance (ADSRD). Thierry Chion is a journalist, writer and member of the board of...
MONT-SAINT-JEAN 6–7 July 1794 The French Victory at Waterloo
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MONT-SAINT-JEAN 6–7 July 1794 – The French Victory at Waterloo

L20200088
€18.96
While everyone knows the Battle of Waterloo, or Mont-Saint-Jean, in 1815, few people know that this site had already seen French and Coalition armies clash in July 1794. That year, having won a success — all in all limited — at the Battle of Fleurus, the French Army of Sambre-et-Meuse under General Jourdan continued the fight to prevent the forces of the...
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.
TORPEDO LOS! Les U-boote dans la Bataille de l'Atlantique Tome 1 : 1939-1941
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TORPEDO LOS! U-Boats in the Battle of the Atlantic Volume 1: 1939–1941

L20190008
€37.82
From 1939 to 1941, the German submarine arm emerged as one of the most dangerous threats to the Allies, their war effort and their maritime trade. Composed of modern, well-designed vessels crewed by highly trained and motivated men, the U-Bootwaffe waged a relentless tonnage war in the Atlantic.
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THE FORTIFICATIONS OF THE THIRD REICH - PLANS AND 3D MODELS THE FORTIFICATIONS OF THE THIRD REICH - PLANS AND 3D MODELS 2
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THE FORTIFICATIONS OF THE THIRD REICH - PLANS AND 3D MODELS

L20180083
€37.82
With Hitler in power, he renounced the Treaty of Versailles, including its restrictions on the construction of fortifications. This is how the major fortification programmes along the borders of the Reich began. From 1935, several types of modern fortifications were defined, and by 1937, 26 fortified lines had been erected facing France, Czechoslovakia...
USN 1944 N1 Deck Jacket Waxed Khaki Pike Brothers USN 1944 N1 Deck Jacket Waxed Khaki Pike Brothers 2
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USN 1944 N1 Deck Jacket Waxed Khaki Pike Brothers

P0301-18-0018
€290.83
The N1 Deck Jacket is the deck jacket used by the American Navy, the US Navy, in 1944. This is a faithful replica, accurate in every detail to the original.
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Navy Pea Coat - 1938 Pea Coat Black Wool USN Pike Brothers Navy Pea Coat - 1938 Pea Coat Black Wool USN Pike Brothers 2
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Navy Pea Coat - 1938 Pea Coat Black Wool USN Pike Brothers

P0301-17-0008
€357.50
The pea coat is the most classic warm sailor's garment. It was already worn in the time of Napoleon. The USN mod. 38 pea coat by Pike Brothers, offered by Forties-Factory.com, is a double-breasted jacket with an "Ulster" collar. It is recognizable by its wide lapels, which can be worn open or turned up, providing protection and warmth for the neck. It...
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Jeep Hotchkiss M201 Sahara – The Unknown of the Desert:...
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Jeep Hotchkiss M201 Sahara – The Unknown of the Desert: History, Photographs and...

L20261004
€28.34
Biography The authors, passionate Jeep enthusiasts, are regarded as the foremost specialists on the M201 Sahara. Jean-Louis Martin is the rediscoverer of the Sahara and the author of the first writings on the subject. Xavier Peeters documented on his blog the rigorous reconstruction of an M201 Sahara. They have written several articles on this variant,...
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Practical Shooting — Recreational Shooting, Defensive...
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Practical Shooting — Recreational Shooting, Defensive Shooting — École Nationale...

L20250103
€21.80
« WEAPON: any object or device designed or intended by its nature to kill, wound, strike, neutralise or cause incapacitation. » (Article R311-1, paragraph I, 2°, of the Code de la sécurité intérieure) Using a weapon is not a game! It may be used for recreational purposes, but its primary function must never be forgotten. It is for this reason that...
LA VIGIE - War Memoirs of a Rear Gunner in the Pathfinders
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LA VIGIE - War Memoirs of a Rear Gunner in the Pathfinders

L20250059
€16.11
The story of the air war over Germany as seen from the small plexiglass bubble of the rear turret of a Lancaster. Originally a member of 626 Squadron, then of 156 Pathfinder Squadron, Ron Smith flew 65 operations, which he recorded with the intensity born of his isolation at the rear of that metal giant. The book describes in fascinating detail the...
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