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Dunkirk 1940–1945: historical & tourist guide: itineraries Dunkirk 1940–1945: historical & tourist guide: itineraries 2
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The town of Dunkirk played a leading role during the Second World War, not only during Operation Dynamo in May and June 1940, but also during the final year of the conflict, when the Germans held on in a pocket that did not surrender until May 1945.
THE 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN NORMANDY
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The 29th American Infantry Division was one of the three major units selected for the first wave of the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944.
P40 CURTISS
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P40 CURTISS

L20170093
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The Curtiss P-40 is the first Allied fighter of the Second World War to have seen action on every battlefield.
THE FRENCH ARMY OF 1914
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  OUT OF PRINT - COLLECTOR'S ITEM This work paints a colourful picture — perhaps too colourful given the first weeks of the conflict — of the French army in August 1914. A concise vademecum for newcomers who will discover the uniforms of "the finest army in Europe" — if not the most powerful — and for enthusiasts who will have a clear, simple and...
THE FRENCH ARMIES OF THE THIRTY YEARS' WAR
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The Thirty Years' War is a subject curiously little studied in France. This era was largely dominated by the personality and work of Richelieu, who joined the king's council in April 1624. It was the Cardinal's action that enabled Louis XIII to field an army that would emerge transformed from the Thirty Years' War. Commanded by great captains such as the...
CORSAIR: 30 YEARS OF PIRACY
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CORSAIR: 30 YEARS OF PIRACY

L20160179
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The largest carrier-based fighter of the Second World War, a true beast laid bare by one of the finest aviation illustrators working today.
PHANTOM McDONNELL F-4 VOL. 2
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PHANTOM McDONNELL F-4 VOL. 2

L20160176
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Shortly after entering service with the US Navy in 1960, the US Air Force in turn took an interest in the F4H-1 Phantom II, and it was in May 1963 that the first F-4C of the USAF — broadly identical to the US Navy aircraft — made its maiden flight and exceeded Mach 2 on that occasion.
OUTPOSTS OF LIGHT CAVALRY
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OUTPOSTS OF LIGHT CAVALRY

L20160193
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"The author of this book had been one of the most brilliant cavalry officers of the Empire. A pupil of Lasalle, Montbrun, Colbert and Pajol, he seemed destined for the highest military honours when the disaster of Waterloo struck the Grande Armée. After fifteen years of absence, Lieutenant-Colonel de Brack returned to take his place at the head of our...
Bigeard’s Lieutenant - Indochina 1945–1954
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2026 French Army Erwan Bergot Literary Grand PrizeThe previously unpublished account of one of the participants in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. In a scene from Pierre Schoendoerffer’s film Dien Bien Phu, a young lieutenant from the renowned 6th Colonial Parachute Battalion can be seen at the headquarters of General Cogny, commander of French forces in...
The 29th ITALIAN SS DIVISION
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The 29th ITALIAN SS DIVISION

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29. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (ital. Nr. 1)  The formation of the Italian SS Division, officially designated the 29th SS Grenadier Division, took place within the chaotic context of the end of World War II in Italy. It all began on September 8, 1943, when the Kingdom of Italy signed an armistice with the Allies, triggering the German occupation...
The Wings of Pohjola
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The Wings of Pohjola

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War memoirs of a Finnish fighter pilot According to Finnish mythology, the roots of the world tree lie in Pohjola — a distant, frozen and dangerous land, the archetype of the mythical North where national memory, wild nature and the legacy of the Kalevala intertwine. This is the story of the aerial clashes between the Finnish David — a small, ill-equipped...
General Pierre-Alexis Duclaux 1775–1828 – Carnet de la... General Pierre-Alexis Duclaux 1775–1828 – Carnet de la... 2
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General PIERRE ALEXIS DUCLAUX (1775–1828) This new issue of the Cahiers de la Compagnie d'Élite came to fruition through the meeting of passionate enthusiasts who, with great generosity, opened the doors of their collections to allow us to discover and share an exceptional set of mementos belonging to General Pierre-Alexis Duclaux (1775–1828). The story...
Aerobatic Display Teams of the World – François Brévot
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Aerobatic Display Teams of the World is an illustrated book by François Brévot devoted to the great military aerial display teams. The work presents twenty aerobatic formations photographed on five continents, in action, in close-up and from spectacular angles. A superb aviation book ideal for airshow enthusiasts, military display team fans and...
1908 Hazienda Short Panama Beige - Pike Brothers 1908 Hazienda Short Panama Beige - Pike Brothers 2
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1908 Hazienda Short Panama Beige - Pike Brothers

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The Pike Brothers 1908 Hazienda Panama Beige shorts capture the spirit of early-20th-century workwear in a summer version that is understated and elegant. Made from textured canvas in 100% cotton at 320 g/m², they combine robustness, comfort and heritage style. Their straight cut, classic waist, side pockets and button fly make them an ideal piece for a...
World Tour of Second World War Tanks
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Embark on a genuine world tour of Second World War tanks, from the United States to Australia, via Poland, Germany of course, and France. Conceived as a true handbook, the book brings together photographs and technical data to tell you everything you could want to know about these masters of the battlefield.A genuine technical and visual...
GIGN - The Full Story GIGN - The Full Story 2
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GIGN - The Full Story

L20260007
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60 OPERATORS RECOUNT THE HISTORY OF A LEGENDARY UNIT GIGN. Four letters that command respect. Since its founding in 1974, this counter-terrorism unit has established itself as a world model, always on the front line against the most extreme threats. Under the leadership of Lieutenant Christian Prouteau, the GIGN forged a unique identity: effectiveness,...
Dictionary of French Generals of the Second World War Dictionary of French Generals of the Second World War 2
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The French army ground force commanders serving during the Second World War have not been the subject of an exhaustive biographical study, unlike, for example, those of the United Kingdom or Germany. The main purpose of this dictionary is to fill this gap and to provide an overview of the career of every general who held responsibilities between 1939 and...
UNDER VICHY'S ORDERS - An Investigation into the French...
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Certainly, faced with the Vichy government — antisemitic, xenophobic and racist — the room for manoeuvre of the French police was limited. Nevertheless: how could thousands of police officers have arrested so many defenceless people and escorted them to the deportation trains without ever opposing their orders? Raphaël Delpard's investigation goes beyond...
1932 Roadster Jacket Moleskin Soil - Pike Brothers 1932 Roadster Jacket Moleskin Soil - Pike Brothers 2
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This jacket is inspired by classic motorcycle rider designs from the 1930s. It features a fitted cut with a back action pleat. Three exterior pockets and one interior pocket provide ample space for a wallet, keys or phone. The jacket fabric is extremely hardwearing. It is made from a brown moleskin cloth woven in Germany. Moleskin is an extremely sturdy...
Figures of Soldiers – Crimea 1854–1856 Figures of Soldiers – Crimea 1854–1856 2
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THE TIMELESS LEGACY OF THE CRIMEAN CAMPAIGN 1854–1856: Art and Moral Forces Sevastopol, 8 September 1855. The main naval port of the Russian Imperial Fleet on the Black Sea has just fallen to the Franco-British expeditionary force, supported by two small Turkish and Sardinian contingents, bringing an end to a year of gruelling siege warfare punctuated by...
TANKS AND ARMOURED VEHICLES OF WORLD WAR II 2nd Edition
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Tanks and armoured vehicles, the essential pillars of military arsenals. Exhausted by the Great War, the victorious powers were slow to embark on the development of new tactics suited to armoured warfare. Only the arrival of the German Panzerdivisionen forced strategies and national production programmes to accelerate. After the opening campaigns of the...
NAPOLEON'S GREATEST BATTLES
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NAPOLEON'S GREATEST BATTLES

L20250142
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A work for understanding the strategies of the Napoleonic battles. On 18 May 1804, the Senate proclaimed Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of the French. A military genius and exceptional statesman, Napoleon distinguished himself through his campaigns and his great historic battles. More than a mere instrument of conquest, the Grande Armée represented the...
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