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American Wire Mesh in Normandy – From Airstrips to the Farm American Wire Mesh in Normandy – From Airstrips to the Farm 2
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Why take an interest in pieces of rusty wire mesh? That is a question frequently put to the author. The "American wire mesh" was there, beneath the wheels of aircraft landing on the temporary airstrips laid down by the Allies after June 1944; and it is still there, before our eyes, salvaged, reused and repurposed by the Normans. Where did this mesh come...
SNCASO 4050 VAUTOUR
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SNCASO 4050 VAUTOUR

L20250071
€65.40
Published in 1996 and prefaced by General of the Air Corps Claude Grigault, former commander of the 92nd Bombardment Brigade at Cognac, the former Chief of Staff of the Armée de l'Air particularly highlighted at the time «the author's competence and knowledge of his milieu, the assembly of documentation of a quality and scope that commands admiration,...
Les Vampires: Eliminations and Sabotage - Resistance,...
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November 1942: the Wehrmacht invaded the free zone, bringing about the establishment of German police and repression services south of the Loire. With the complicity of the Vichy regime, French collaborators of every stripe became the zealous auxiliaries of the occupier. In the Clermont region, Emile Coulaudon, future commander of the FFI in Auvergne,...
Mach 1 Aircraft Trousers - Patrouille de France Mach 1 Aircraft Trousers - Patrouille de France 2
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€132.50
With a military inspiration, the Mach 1 Aircraft canvas trousers are a classic with a tailored fit. The topstitched pockets at the waist, thighs and knees are reminiscent of the flight suits worn by Rafale pilots. An Athos patch and the Patrouille de France emblem serve as reminders of the trousers' affiliation with that unit. Finally, they proudly...
Jeep Coaster
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Jeep Coaster

IMP3D-0014
€1.67
Jeep Coaster Material: PLA Diameter: 9.5 cm  
The French Colonial Empire - From History to Legacy...
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During the 19th and 20th centuries, France established itself as a major colonial power (Maghreb, Africa, Asia, Oceania), driven by a policy of expansion deeply rooted in its political, economic and cultural history. This work addresses the debates it has sparked: the effects of these policies in metropolitan France and in the colonised countries, the...
CORSICA UNDER THE TEST OF WAR 1939–1943
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€18.96
October 1943: Corsica became the first part of French territory to be liberated. This decisive action for the subsequent operations — since the Allies would be able from this strategic base to organise their landings in Italy — was achieved largely through the action of the maquis fighters. Since 1939, the war had been a distinct experience for the island...
Manga Interceptors Volume 2 - Danger over Tokyo
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The Second World War. 1944: the pressure of the Allies, assembled around the American army, grows ever more pressing on the Japanese empire. Japanese imperial garrisons and air forces resist on every occupied island in the Pacific. Repatriated to Japan, Unno takes the controls of a Kawasaki Ki-45 to intercept B-29 bombers, for now it is the city of Tokyo...
CREW AIRJET JACKET Navy Blue - Patrouille de France CREW AIRJET JACKET Navy Blue - Patrouille de France 2
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€245.83
The waterproof Crew Airjet jacket from the Patrouille de France combines style and functionality. It is designed to withstand the elements, with two practical pockets, a sturdy zip fastening and an elegant round collar. The badge on the sleeve embodies national pride and support for the Patrouille de France. Made from quality materials, this jacket offers...
Castelnau - The Vanished Marshal 1851-1944
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General de Castelnau spans a century of French military and political history. Regarded by his contemporaries as one of the fathers of victory in the First World War, he fell victim to political machinations tied to his reputation as a Catholic conservative. Nicknamed the "booted friar" by Clemenceau, he was three times denied the marshal's baton that...
Navy Watch Cap 100% Black Merino Wool - 1944 USN Watch... Navy Watch Cap 100% Black Merino Wool - 1944 USN Watch... 2
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The Watch Cap was worn by American Navy sailors during the 1930s and 40s. This 100% merino wool watch cap is an exact replica of the headgear used by the American Navy during the conflict. Like the original, it is made up of 8 pieces of wool joined in a cross pattern on top of the cap. Merino wool is very soft, warm and non-itching. Worn on the deck of...
1938 USN 37J1 Flight Jacket Cadet Green - Pike Brothers 1938 USN 37J1 Flight Jacket Cadet Green - Pike Brothers 2
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€232.50
The 37J1 Flight Jacket – The icon of US aviation pioneers Discover the 37J1, one of the very first regulation flight jackets of the US Navy, which appeared in the late 1920s. Regarded as the first "bomber" of the nascent American naval aviation, this jacket made its mark on military aviation history and inspired the legendary models that followed, such as...
Traveller Waxed Cotton Hat - Stetson Traveller Waxed Cotton Hat - Stetson 2
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Traveller Waxed Cotton Hat - Stetson

STE-25411046
€82.50
Stetson hat 100% Cotton TECHWAX KHAKI fabric, BRITISH MILLERAIN manufacture - England - Lining: 100% cotton Size guide:  57-58: M 59-60: L  61-62: XL
Hatteras Donegal WV Cap - Stetson Hatteras Donegal WV Cap - Stetson 2
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Hatteras Donegal WV Cap - Stetson

STE-6840601
€107.50
This classic Stetson fabric is made from high-quality Donegal cloth and carefully worked 100% virgin wool. This traditional product from northern Italy offers a great variety of combinations. The "Hatteras" cap is an ever-stylish accessory that suits many head shapes. A medium-sized round brim, a band and a baseball peak give this German-designed hat...
COMIC SABOTEUSES - VOL. 3 - MOUCHE
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London, 1942. Hannah is a sensible housewife raising two children in a city under the Blitz. Cold by nature, she no longer understands what she is doing there, waiting for her husband each evening and for the war to end, while others disappear or help keep the country alive. Her mind made up, she decides to enlist and join the S.O.E. Normandy, a few...
1947 Roamer Pant 14oz hemp denim - Pike Brothers 1947 Roamer Pant 14oz hemp denim - Pike Brothers 2
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1947 Roamer Pant 14oz hemp denim - Pike Brothers

P0101-23-0005
€140.83
The 1947 Roamer Pant features a classic 1940s jeans style. These trousers stand out with a higher back rise and wider thighs, providing optimal comfort and freedom of movement. The turn-up at the bottom of the leg pairs perfectly with boots or sneakers. The dark blue cotton-and-hemp selvage denim is exceptionally durable over time. Its raw, unwashed...
AMERICA IN A BOTTLE - How Coca-Cola Colonized the World
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"Coca-Cola! Delicious! Refreshing! Stimulating! Invigorating!" On 29 May 1886, The Atlanta Journal published the first advertisement for the beverage invented a few months earlier by John Pemberton. This pharmacist from Columbus, who sold thirteen glasses a day of his soda flavoured with kola nut and cocaine, was far from imagining that, a hundred years...
THE STRATEGY OF DESTRUCTION - Allied Bombing in France, 1944
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France, spring 1944. A few months before D-Day, bombing raids of unprecedented scale struck more than 70 major cities, causing the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians within a matter of weeks and leaving countless others wounded or homeless. Since 1940, British scientist Solly Zuckerman had devised a sweeping aerial attack plan targeting the French...
CWU 45 Pilot Bomber Jacket Black - Alpha Industries CWU 45 Pilot Bomber Jacket Black - Alpha Industries 2
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The ALPHA INDUSTRIES CWU 45 bomber is perfect for those who want to look stylish while staying comfortable.  Made from 100% nylon, this jacket features a classic cut and also has side pockets and a zip fastening.  Composition: 100% Nylon
CWU 45 Pilot Bomber Jacket Sage Green - Alpha Industries CWU 45 Pilot Bomber Jacket Sage Green - Alpha Industries 2
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The ALPHA INDUSTRIES CWU 45 bomber is perfect for those who want to look stylish while staying comfortable.  Made from 100% nylon, this jacket features a classic cut and also has side pockets and a zip fastening.  Composition:  100% Nylon
French Blue Beret - Le Blocus - Le Béret Français French Blue Beret - Le Blocus - Le Béret Français 2
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The vintage edition of the French beret includes a magnificent beret with an interior lining, its red cabillou, and an original vintage badge from the 1930s. The berets are 100% made in the Béret Français workshop in Bayonne (64). They are 100% Merino wool from Arles, spun in the Pyrenees. This sheep is a French breed raised in the PACA region around the...
4th Generation Sniping
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4th Generation Sniping

L20240164
€11.37
Scoped combat shooting (TCL) Today, the effectiveness of sniping remains uncontested and its objectives remain the same as in the past: - destabilisation of the adversary; - destruction of command elements; - enhancement of fire support. On the other hand, since combat takes place at the level of small units, it must be taught down to the smallest...
Hatteras Wool Herringbone Cap - Stetson Hatteras Wool Herringbone Cap - Stetson 2
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Hatteras Wool Herringbone Cap - Stetson

STE-6840514
€57.75 €82.50
Stetson hat The Stetson hat is a superior-quality product, made from British lambswool and Shetland wool. The carefully selected yarns are woven into a superb herringbone pattern that gives this British-made fabric its note of classic elegance. 100% wool  Size guide:  56: S 57: M 59: L  61: XL
BANDANA CH POLO Socks - Di Carlo
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BANDANA CH POLO Socks - Di Carlo

PDC-BANDANA-CH-POLO
€15.83
A pair of socks by Pierandrea Di Carlo. Made from noble and innovative materials with a constant concern for perfection, guaranteeing irreproachable quality. One size: 40 to 45 70% Egyptian Cotton 10% Cashmere 18% Polyamide 2% Elastane, double twisted A quality material collected in keeping with tradition.
Mom CH SKY BLUE Socks - Di Carlo
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Mom CH SKY BLUE Socks - Di Carlo

PDC-MOM-CH-SKY-BLUE
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A pair of socks by Pierandrea Di Carlo. Made from noble and innovative materials with a constant concern for perfection, guaranteeing irreproachable quality. One size: 40 to 45 70% Egyptian Cotton 10% Cashmere 18% Polyamide 2% Elastane, double twisted A quality material collected in keeping with tradition.
Women Fighters for Freedom - 1939 - 1945
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Long overlooked and unjustly forgotten, women nonetheless played an essential role in the Resistance during the Second World War. As liaison agents, radio operators, editors of underground newspapers, and fighters in the maquis, they risked their lives to contribute to the Allied victory and to the rescue of Jews. Through 31 portraits of French and...
Caesar against Vercingetorix - Nine Months of War in Gaul
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In 52 BC the Gallic uprising led by the Arvernian Vercingetorix broke out. The first months of the war were a succession of skirmishes, with Vercingetorix conducting a form of avant la lettre guerrilla warfare. Julius Caesar decided to seek a decisive victory by attacking the capital of the Arverni. The fighting, somewhat disjointed, ended in an...
One-Way Ticket to Ouistreham: Commando Kieffer, Fallen...
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In the early hours of 6 June 1944, 177 naval commando riflemen, under the command of Philippe Kieffer, landed at Colleville-sur-Orne. Their mission was to take the town's casino, converted into a bunker, and neutralise the German defences. By the evening of 6 June, the French unit of No. 4 Commando had suffered heavy casualties. Nearly a quarter of the...
DOSSIER MILITARIA No. 2: Normandy 44. Events and... DOSSIER MILITARIA No. 2: Normandy 44. Events and... 2
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This special issue is designed to accompany you in Normandy if you are attending the many events planned for this 80th anniversary. Our complete calendar is illustrated with an exclusive colour map locating all these events, so you can plan your itinerary as efficiently as possible and miss nothing! In the section devoted to museums, we have chosen to...
Comic Book: General Leclerc's 2nd DB - Normandy June 44 –... Comic Book: General Leclerc's 2nd DB - Normandy June 44 –... 2
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On 2 March 1941 at Koufra, in southern Libya, Colonel Leclerc swears not to lay down arms until the French flag flies over Strasbourg Cathedral... Three years later, at the casino in Témara, General de Gaulle announces that the 2nd DB will take part in the Battle of France. First step: the liberation of Normandy... 64-page comic book accompanied by a...
From the Siebel to the Martinet - 27 Years Under Our...
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This volume traces the history of the NC 700, 701 and 702 "Martinet" aircraft under French roundels, as well as that of the Siebel 204 D aircraft built in France from which they derived. Although more than 350 aircraft of this type served in the French air forces until the mid-1960s, the "Martinet" are often overlooked in accounts devoted to operational...
HONOUR IN THE FEMININE - Portraits of Women in the...
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1940. Refusing the armistice requested by Marshal Pétain following the country's collapse, General de Gaulle made a solemn appeal from London on 18 June to rally the French — military and civilian alike — who wished to resume the fight against the German invader. From November onwards, the small Free France army thus formed opened its recruitment to...
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