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THE LORRAINE GROUP - From the Libyan Desert to the... THE LORRAINE GROUP - From the Libyan Desert to the... 2
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THE LORRAINE GROUP - From the Libyan Desert to the Liberation of Europe 1941-1945

L20230042
€42.65
In September 1941, the Forces Aériennes Françaises Libres assigned the names of occupied French provinces to their combat units. Bomber Group No. 1, just formed from the Reserve Bomber Group No. 1 (a veteran of Kufra and Abyssinia), thus took the name "Lorraine". Equipped with Bristol Blenheim aircraft, it took part in Operation Crusader in Libya against...
Gendarmes & Chevau-légers of His Majesty the King Gendarmes & Chevau-légers of His Majesty the King 2
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Gendarmes & Chevau-légers of His Majesty the King

L20230030
€18.96
4 July 1759: « I arrived at Versailles on the 1st of July and learned on dismounting that the order for the review had been given for the 4th. On that day, at noon, the entire royal household was drawn up at the Trou-d'Enfer at Marly. There was our company of chevau-légers, the gendarmes, the mounted grenadiers, the two companies of musketeers and the...
Set of 6 Cutlery with Matte Carbon Finish Handles –... Set of 6 Cutlery with Matte Carbon Finish Handles –... 2
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Set of 6 Cutlery with Matte Carbon Finish Handles – Barebones Living

BB-CKW-360
€40.83
Minimalist, utilitarian and modern, this cutlery set brings something fresh and refined to the table. The polished stainless steel of the cutlery pairs elegantly with the matte carbon finish of the handles. The set includes 2 forks, 2 knives and 2 spoons. Ideal for home use, outdoor use or camping, the cutlery is dishwasher-safe.
Pair of Red Cedar Wood Shoe Trees Pair of Red Cedar Wood Shoe Trees 2
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Pair of Red Cedar Wood Shoe Trees

AP-151832
€25.00
Pair of red cedar wood shoe trees. Cedar shoe trees have fungicidal properties and absorb moisture from the shoe. The shoe tree is an essential accessory for the care and preservation of your leather shoes and boots. It dries out the shoe and maintains its original shape. These shoe trees run large. For Red Wing boots, take the same size. For Low Quarter...
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Mandarin Collar Shirt 100% Cotton White - 1923 Buccanoy... Mandarin Collar Shirt 100% Cotton White - 1923 Buccanoy... 2
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Mandarin Collar Shirt 100% Cotton White - 1923 Buccanoy Shirt White Chambray - Pike...

P0401-18-0013
€99.17
The 1923 Buccanoy Shirt is a must for formal occasions. It features a "MAO" collar, as straight-collar shirts were fashionable in the early years of the last century, in the 1920s and 1930s. For evenings and special occasions, it was possible to add a starched false collar. It therefore features a button at the back of the collar for this purpose. The...
Compagnies Franches de la Marine - René Chartrand Compagnies Franches de la Marine - René Chartrand 2
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Compagnies Franches de la Marine - René Chartrand

L20220386
€23.70
The soldiers and officers of the Compagnies franches de la Marine took part in an immense number of engagements both "at sea and on land," as indicated by the flags of their corps. They are the brothers-in-arms of sailors, buccaneers, coureurs des bois, soldiers of the metropolitan army's troupes de terre, those of the Compagnie des Indes, indigenous...
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FROM THE IS-1 TO THE T-10 - THE STALIN TANK FAMILY 1943-1997 FROM THE IS-1 TO THE T-10 - THE STALIN TANK FAMILY 1943-1997 2
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FROM THE IS-1 TO THE T-10 - THE STALIN TANK FAMILY 1943-1997

L20220329
€28.34
In 1942, the German introduction of the Panzer VI Ausf. E Tiger rendered the KV heavy tanks brutally obsolete, completely outclassed in terms of firepower. The Soviets then embarked on an arms race that gave birth to the famous IS‑2, equipped with a 122 mm gun, and a range of powerful self-propelled guns. But while this vehicle is the most celebrated...
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U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4 U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4 2
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U.S. ARMY TRUCKS. CHEVROLET 1.50-ton 4x4

L20220325
€23.70
New edition Between 1940 and 1945, Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors delivered just over 170,000 vehicles of all types to the U.S. Army and to the Allied nations.
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AXIS FORCES SIDEARMS 1939-1945
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AXIS FORCES SIDEARMS 1939-1945

L20220299
€36.97
GERMANY - ITALY - JAPAN - HUNGARY - BULGARIA - CROATIA - SLOVAKIA - ROMANIA AND FINLAND All Axis member countries used a large number of sidearms throughout the conflict. The majority of these were standard-issue weapons, manufactured locally or purchased abroad, as well as weapons acquired from neutral countries such as Spain. Finally, territorial...
U.S. CAVALRY VS. PANZERS — SEPTEMBER 1944... U.S. CAVALRY VS. PANZERS — SEPTEMBER 1944... 2
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U.S. CAVALRY VS. PANZERS — SEPTEMBER 1944 MONTREVEL-MALAFRETAZ

L20220193
€18.91
The battle of Montrevel-Malafretaz in the Ain on 3 September 1944 witnessed the final engagements following the Provence Landings, as part of a blocking manoeuvre against the retreating German 19th Army. For 11 hours, 150 Americans of the 117th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron held off nearly 3,000 Germans of the 11th Panzer Division. Overwhelmed by sheer...
THE ACTION SERVICE IN GERMANY 1945 - Mission Croc and... THE ACTION SERVICE IN GERMANY 1945 - Mission Croc and... 2
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THE ACTION SERVICE IN GERMANY 1945 - Mission Croc and Commando A220

L20220192
€20.85
In this work, the author takes us through an astonishing infiltration mission carried out by several teams of particularly daring French agents. The operation involved penetrating, in April 1945, under American bombing, a large German city plunged into chaos, in order to eliminate Nazi officials who were sustaining the spirit of resistance there. It was...
THE FRENCH MILITARY BUTTON 1871-2021 THE FRENCH MILITARY BUTTON 1871-2021 2
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THE FRENCH MILITARY BUTTON 1871-2021

L20210188
€18.91
The uniform button is something of the poor relation of militaria collecting. Small and highly varied, the enthusiast generally seeks it out only to complete a uniform. Yet it constitutes in its own right a fully-fledged collecting theme. More than a century after the publication of Captain Falloux's work, « Le bouton d'uniforme français », a gap remained...
Enamel Steel Bowls in Eggshell Color – Barebones Living Enamel Steel Bowls in Eggshell Color – Barebones Living 2
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Enamel Steel Bowls in Eggshell Color – Barebones Living

BB-CKW-390
€25.00
Set of 2 enamel steel bowls with hand-finished copper rim. Each piece is unique and together they make a beautiful set on the table. 3-layer enamel steel Copper rim, hand-finished Hand washing recommended to preserve the original patina. Indoor or outdoor use Resistant to cold (freezing) and heat up to 700°C Unbreakable
TAP 51 Camerone Military Canvas Jacket "Je ne regrette... TAP 51 Camerone Military Canvas Jacket "Je ne regrette... 2
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TAP 51 Camerone Military Canvas Jacket "Je ne regrette rien" - Fleurs de Bagne

FB-VesteCamerone
€241.67
« Non, je ne regrette rien » sang the légionnaire-paratroopers as they left their camp at ZÉRALDA in Algeria for the last time on 30 April 1961. The famous refrain of EDITH PIAF carried them into History... The 1er REP of the Foreign Legion had been stationed there since 1955 and took part in the Battle of Algiers. It was dissolved on that famous 30 April...
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FONTENAY-RAURAY - THE BEAR AND FOX, READY FOR THE FRAY FONTENAY-RAURAY - THE BEAR AND FOX, READY FOR THE FRAY 2
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FONTENAY-RAURAY - THE BEAR AND FOX, READY FOR THE FRAY

L20210083
€49.29
The 49th Infantry Division and the 8th Armoured Brigade against the Panzer-Lehr-Division and the Panzerdivision "Hitlerjugend" 13.6 – 1.7.1944 This book on the 8th Brigade and the 49th Division covers the fighting conducted by these two units from 13 June 1944 to 1 July 1944 on the battlefields east of Tilly-sur-Seulles: Fontenay-le-Pesnel, Tessel,...
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White linen mandarin-collar shirt with blue stripes -... White linen mandarin-collar shirt with blue stripes -... 2
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White linen mandarin-collar shirt with blue stripes - 1923 Buccanoy Shirt white blue...

P0401-17-0040
€99.17
1923 Buccanoy Shirt – Mandarin-collar linen shirt in white with blue stripes Inspired by the menswear of the 1920s to 1940s, the 1923 Buccanoy Shirt revives the elegant codes of straight-collar shirts worn since the mid-nineteenth century. At that time, this type of shirt allowed for the attachment of a starched detachable collar for formal occasions....
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The Kriegsmarine Submarines 1935-1945. Dönitz's "Grey...
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The Kriegsmarine Submarines 1935-1945. Dönitz's "Grey Wolves" - Vol. 2

L20200283
€52.13
Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister during the Second World War, declared: "The only thing that ever really frightened me during the war was the U-boat peril." Across these two volumes on the U-Boote, the author covers the entirety of the German submarines, describing their specifications, commands, victories and losses, whether during the war or...
WHEN THE ALLIES BOMBED FRANCE 1940–1945
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WHEN THE ALLIES BOMBED FRANCE 1940–1945

L20200249
€23.70
Quand les Alliés bombardaient la France sets out to explain the reasons for the raids, to describe their preparation, their execution — sometimes seen from the air, sometimes from the ground — and their results relative to objectives. Numerous first-hand accounts and a taste for precision take us inside both the cockpit of a bomber and the streets and...
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1941 USN Seaman Sweater Black – US Navy Wool Sweater –... 1941 USN Seaman Sweater Black – US Navy Wool Sweater –... 2
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1941 USN Seaman Sweater Black – US Navy Wool Sweater – Pike Brothers

P0204-19-0001
€157.50
This sailor's sweater has been a timeless classic since the Second World War. It was the sweater worn by US Navy men during the conflict. This sweater faithfully reproduces the original. The wool used is Italian Merino, warmer and more durable, and above all extremely soft to the touch (non-scratchy). This sweater, like the original, has a very...
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1923 Buccanoy Pant Upland Brown – British Wool Trousers –... 1923 Buccanoy Pant Upland Brown – British Wool Trousers –... 2
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1923 Buccanoy Pant Upland Brown – British Wool Trousers – Pike Brothers

P0102-20-0005
€149.17
This 1923 Buccanoy Pant Upland by Pike Brothers takes as its reference the trousers from a British suit of the 1920s. The other pieces of the suit are available on the site. - herringbone weave in 100% wool, 450 g/m² - classic British suit trouser cut - Regular cut - braces buttons - made in Portugal
THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL NAVY from 1870 to its fall.
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THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL NAVY from 1870 to its fall.

L20200057
€47.30
French works on the Russian Imperial Navy are rare. The same may be said of English and American publications. Yet the Russian Imperial Navy was an exceptional force, torn as it was between three principal theatres: the Baltic, the Pacific and the Black Sea, of which only the first two could be linked (at great difficulty), the Black Sea remaining...
Grey marl long-sleeve Henley shirt with button placket - Pike Brothers 1927 Henley Long Sleeve grey melange Grey marl long-sleeve Henley shirt with button placket - Pike Brothers 1927 Henley Long Sleeve grey melange 2
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Grey Marl Long-Sleeve Henley T-Shirt — Pike Brothers 1927 Henley long Sleeve grey melange

P0401-19-0019
€57.50
The origin of this t-shirt lies in the undergarments of the 1920s. Available in short or long sleeves, they were worn beneath 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 worn under a shirt but can also be worn as a...
Nuts & Bolts Vol 34 - Sd.Kfz. 7 - 8 ton ZgKw... Nuts & Bolts Vol 34 - Sd.Kfz. 7 - 8 ton ZgKw... 2
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Nuts & Bolts Vol 34 - Sd.Kfz. 7 - 8 ton ZgKw Krauss-Maffai and variants

L20190108
€28.34
Nuts & Bolts Vol 34 (OUT OF PRINT) -> Replaced by issue 50 One of the most interesting military vehicle developments of the German Reichswehr and Wehrmacht was without doubt the halftrack tractors. Basing on experiences from the First World War the development started at the end of the 1920's. From the six types of un-armoured halftrack vehicles (1 tonne...
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Newsboy Cap Blue Wabash 1928 Newsboy Cap Blue Wabash 1928 2
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Newsboy Cap Blue Wabash 1928

P0603-18-0001
€57.50
We all have in mind an image from the 1920s to the 1940s: that of a young newspaper vendor with his flat cap and his newspaper bag worn across the shoulder.
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MILITARY AERONAUTICS 1914–1918 MILITARY AERONAUTICS 1914–1918 2
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MILITARY AERONAUTICS 1914–1918

L20170019
€14.22 €28.44
This book describes the traditions and insignia of the first wings of what would become the French Air Force. « On 2 August 1914, France had 23 escadrilles and 138 aircraft. Four years later, 619 escadrilles had been created "administratively" for 371 operational units. More than 54,000 aircraft had been built … and 17,000 pilots trained »
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The Cry of the Waves 943: The Battle of Tarawa
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The Cry of the Waves 943: The Battle of Tarawa

L2026058
€18.01
A true tactical laboratory, Tarawa forged the identity of the Marine Corps and lastingly transformed the conduct of amphibious assaults. The Battle of Tarawa decoded by a Marine Corps general. Following a precise account of the operations, the commanders involved and the equipment used, the author offers a resolutely tactical reading of the battle,...
Malta Spitfire - Memoirs of a Lone Wolf
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Malta Spitfire - Memoirs of a Lone Wolf

L20250135
€18.01
"I never knew Navarre or Nungesser, but what I was able to learn of them — whom I deeply admired — confirms to me that Beurling was the pilot of this war they would have most admired…" It is in these terms that Pierre Clostermann, "Premier chasseur de France", the greatest French ace of the Second World War, introduces George Beurling in The Big Show. The...
The 8th Air Force 1942–1945
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The 8th Air Force 1942–1945

L20250122
€33.18
The 8th Air Force was the first strategic air force of the US Army Air Forces (USAAF) to be established during the Second World War. By mid-1944, two years after its creation, it had assembled more than 200,000 men at its bases in Great Britain and was capable of deploying for a single operation more than 2,000 four-engine bombers protected by 1,000...
German Fortresses in Liberated France. An Illustrated...
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German Fortresses in Liberated France. An Illustrated History

L20250101
€23.70
Through previously unpublished photographs, this illustrated essay sheds light on a little-known episode of the Second World War. Lorient, Saint-Nazaire, La Rochelle, Royan, the Pointe de Grave, Dunkirk. While Allied troops, having landed in Normandy, pushed eastward, these Atlantic and North Sea ports remained occupied by the Germans… Through previously...
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BRESLAU - An Impregnable Fortress February - May 1945 BRESLAU - An Impregnable Fortress February - May 1945 2
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BRESLAU - An Impregnable Fortress February - May 1945

L20250061
€37.44
February 1945: the Red Army surges across the Polish plains and into eastern Germany, overwhelming German armies struggling to contain it — objective: the Oder valley, to reach Berlin but also Breslau, capital of Silesia. This region had been founded by German settlers as early as the 12th century. Until now spared by the war, this German province was...
Memorial Guide to the Battle of the Vexin 1944 - 2024
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Memorial Guide to the Battle of the Vexin 1944 - 2024

L20240117
€9.48
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Landings and the Liberation, this guide — intended for walkers, curious hikers and history enthusiasts — sets out to present the memorial sites of the French Vexin connected to the Second World War. Located close to Paris, they were the theatre of events linked to the Occupation and the Liberation. Around...
RIVER CROSSING 1672–1815 RIVER CROSSING 1672–1815 2
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RIVER CROSSING 1672–1815

L20240089
€25.59
A tactical, human and technical history of river crossings carried out by French armies in the presence of the enemy, 1672–1815 The objective of a river crossing is to transfer sufficient firepower and manoeuvre mass to the far bank to sustain the offensive beyond it. Contrary to the view held by many authors, crossing a waterway under enemy threat is...
HS Gazette Des Armes No.31 - Lee-Enfield Rifles - The...
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HS Gazette Des Armes No.31 - Lee-Enfield Rifles - The Standard-Issue Weapons of the...

L20240067
€24.49
For nearly a century, the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles were protagonists of contemporary history on every continent. The Lee-Metfords, the first small-calibre repeating rifles adopted by the British Army, began to make their mark in the hands of Lord Kitchener's soldiers in the Sudan against the Mahdi's forces, and then in South Africa against the...
SELVA - The 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment in French Guiana SELVA - The 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment in French Guiana 2
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SELVA - The 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment in French Guiana

L20240048
€36.97
« SELVA »: this small word of Brazilian Portuguese punctuates, day after day and year after year, the conversations of the legionnaires serving in the 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment, signifying by turns a word of thanks, a negation, a question, or concretely the acceptance of a received mission. Is this merely a superfluous affectation, of little interest...
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