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GRAUBLAU! LUFTWAFFE WOOL TUNICS GRAUBLAU! LUFTWAFFE WOOL TUNICS 2
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GRAUBLAU! LUFTWAFFE WOOL TUNICS

L20230081
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Luftwaffe tunics in grey-blue cloth (Graublau), whose cut blends tradition and modernity, were worn both as walking-out dress and in combat. These are rare uniforms, highly prized by collectors who favour pieces in their original patina, worn in action by combatants — pilots, artillerymen, and of course paratroopers. The aim of this book is to present...
DIXMUDE - 19 October – 10 November 1914 - Sailors and... DIXMUDE - 19 October – 10 November 1914 - Sailors and... 2
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DIXMUDE - 19 October – 10 November 1914 - Sailors and Belgians Defend the Yser

L20230007
€18.96
On 19 October, the French Navy commemorates the day of the naval fusiliers. This date corresponds roughly to the start of the Battle of Dixmude, which raged from mid-October (the first skirmishes took place on the 16th) to 10 November 1914. The naval fusiliers brigade distinguished itself during these particularly bloody engagements. They thus became the...
Paratroopers in Algeria - 1954-1962 The War in Colour
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Paratroopers in Algeria - 1954-1962 The War in Colour

L20220387
€38.86
The paratroopers' war as you have never seen it! Such is the subject of this unprecedented book — in both content and form — featuring exclusively colour photographs drawn almost entirely from private collections, illustrating texts that aim to trace the daily life of the airborne troops: their training, the units in which they serve, the operations in...
USMC HBT 100% Cotton 1941 Utility Trousers Tarawa - Pike... USMC HBT 100% Cotton 1941 Utility Trousers Tarawa - Pike... 2
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USMC HBT 100% Cotton 1941 Utility Trousers Tarawa - Pike Brothers

P0102-22-0007
€107.50
The HBT Tarawa trousers are directly inspired by the legendary P41 fatigue trousers worn by USMC (US Marine Corps) soldiers during World War II. They were worn from Camp Pendleton (California, north of San Diego) all the way to the beaches of the Pacific. Their overall appearance is that of early 1940s work trousers. The HBT (Herringbone Twill) fabric...
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Grey wool socks - 1963 Utility Socks Walt grey - Pike... Grey wool socks - 1963 Utility Socks Walt grey - Pike... 2
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Grey wool socks - 1963 Utility Socks Walt grey - Pike Brothers

S0301-21-0005
€12.50
A pair of thick, soft socks to keep your feet warm! These socks are thick and feature a reinforced sole for added comfort. They are ideal for winter. - 36% wool, 36% acrylic, 9% polyamide, 6% Coolmax, 3% elastane - Thick and warm - reinforced sole - Made in Portugal Sizes: S from 39 to 42 M from 43 to 46
Black long-sleeve henley T-shirt with button placket –... Black long-sleeve henley T-shirt with button placket –... 2
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Black long-sleeve henley T-shirt with button placket – 1927 Henley Shirt long sleeve...

P0401-20-0037
€57.50
The origin of this T-shirt lies in the underwear of the 1920s. In short or long sleeves, 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 model and therefore lighter and cooler to wear. It is perfect under a shirt but can also be worn as a main garment in summer.
Khaki Submariner Trousers - 1950 Submariner Royal Kaki... Khaki Submariner Trousers - 1950 Submariner Royal Kaki... 2
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Khaki Submariner Trousers - 1950 Submariner Royal Kaki Pant - Fleurs de Bagne

FB-Submariner-Kaki
€215.83
These trousers are inspired by the submariner trousers of the British ROYAL NAVY "SUBMARINER ROYAL NAVY PANT" Like many military items, it was developed using a technical fabric: the VENTILE canvas This fabric was created by the British ROYAL AIR FORCE in the 1940s to equip its pilots with lightweight, breathable and durable garments. It is also, above...
Sainte-Mère-Église - The 82nd Airborne Division Sainte-Mère-Église - The 82nd Airborne Division 2
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Sainte-Mère-Église - The 82nd Airborne Division

L20210067
€18.96
This book, containing more than 200 photographs and numerous first-hand accounts, will plunge you back into the heart of the fierce fighting waged by American paratroopers to liberate and hold Sainte-Mère-Église and its surroundings. It will take you through the extraordinary history of the creation of the American airborne arm and the epic of the...
Heavy Cotton T-Shirt MUROC DRY LAKE - In Memories Sportswear Heavy Cotton T-Shirt MUROC DRY LAKE - In Memories Sportswear 2
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Heavy Cotton T-Shirt MUROC DRY LAKE - In Memories Sportswear

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€29.50 €49.17
This T-shirt has a straight cut as in the 1940s. It is made from a very heavy cotton at 280 g/m², which makes it very comfortable to wear and very soft to the touch. The T-shirt is made in Portugal and the screen printing is done in France in a completely handcrafted manner. The ink used is water-based. The design depicts a belly tank racer (a race car...
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1928 Newsboy Cap Upland Brown – Pike Brothers 1928 Newsboy Cap Upland Brown – Pike Brothers 2
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1928 Newsboy Cap Upland Brown – Pike Brothers

P0603-20-0012
€65.83
We all have in mind an image from the 1920s to 1940s: that of a young newspaper boy with his flat cap and his newspaper bag slung over his shoulder. Typical cap from the 1920s–1940s — an essential accessory for a retro or city outfit that it will finish perfectly. Warm and water-resistant, it will be ideal in autumn and winter. - outer fabric: 100% wool...
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Five-O-Niners - 509 Parachute Infantry Battalion Vol 2 -...
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Five-O-Niners - 509 Parachute Infantry Battalion Vol 2 - France Belgium

L20250172
€65.40
This second volume continues the saga of this battalion, marked by the gradual arrival of the second generation of paratroopers, drawn from later training cycles, qualified throughout 1944 and arriving as replacements. These men did not fundamentally alter the battalion's identity, but they represent a transition in its history. The often youthful faces...
The 2nd U.S. Armored Division in the Eure – 20–25 August... The 2nd U.S. Armored Division in the Eure – 20–25 August... 2
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The 2nd U.S. Armored Division in the Eure – 20–25 August 1944

L20250081
€18.96
Objectives: Breteuil, Verneuil, Damville, Conches, Le Neubourg, Iville, Amfreville, Thuit-Signol The end of the Battle of Normandy. When the 2nd U.S. Armored Division arrives in the Eure, it spells the end for the remnants of the German divisions caught in its path, in full retreat from the Falaise-Chambois pocket. This great American formation is one of...
21. Panzer-Division Normandy 1944 - Testimonies & Objects
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21. Panzer-Division Normandy 1944 - Testimonies & Objects

L20250028
€18.86
During the Second World War, the German high command suspected that sooner or later the Allied forces would attempt a return to the European continent through an amphibious landing. This is why the construction of thousands of concrete fortifications was ordered, from the Basque coast to Norway, in order to repel that assault. In addition to this, the...
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France 1940 - The First Battle of Normandy France 1940 - The First Battle of Normandy 2
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France 1940 - The First Battle of Normandy

L20240206
€23.70
It is never easy to recount a defeat. Burdened by caricatural clichés perpetuated for too many years, this Battle of France tends to focus on a few facts regularly singled out. Historians have primarily focused on the French side. Here, we will look at the German side. Apart from our adversaries, who can say that the Franco-British troops fought with...
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SAVOIE 1944–1945 – A Long Liberation
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SAVOIE 1944–1945 – A Long Liberation

L20240114
€36.02
The Liberation of metropolitan France began on 6 June 1944 with the landings in Normandy. However, it was not until 15 August, with the landings in Provence, that the German occupation forces began to withdraw eastward through France. In Savoie, the elements of the 157e Reserve-Division occupying the département received orders to make for Italy via the...
The Piron Brigade in Normandy — 8 August – 1 September 1944 The Piron Brigade in Normandy — 8 August – 1 September 1944 2
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The Piron Brigade in Normandy — 8 August – 1 September 1944

L20240108
€35.07
The Piron Brigade took an active part in the liberation of Normandy. In this period commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation, Heimdal presents a very thorough analysis of the operations of the famous Belgian brigade during the Normandy campaign. This volume analyses the tactical workings of the unit and its adaptation to modern warfare during...
Valmy, 20 September 1792 Valmy, 20 September 1792 2
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Valmy, 20 September 1792

L20240044
€18.96
Live free or die! The author retraces this founding historical episode of the 1st French Republic. It all begins with the flight of Louis XVI and the royal family, halted at Varennes-en-Argonne on 21 June 1791. The French would see in his failed attempt to leave France a flagrant collusion with foreign powers. Following bitter debate, during which each...
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KÉPI: A French Headpiece. Volume 2: the military képi... KÉPI: A French Headpiece. Volume 2: the military képi... 2
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KÉPI: A French Headpiece. Volume 2: the military képi from 1939 to the present day,...

L20230058
€37.87
PRE-ORDER ONLINE - BOOK AVAILABLE FROM 30 MAY 2023 The history of the képi is covered here in its entirety for the first time. This headpiece alone symbolizes the French soldier, but it is also, by extension, the official representation of the military man and the civil servant. A képi conveys a great deal of information about its wearer, beginning with...
THE WEAPONS OF THE FOREIGN LEGION FROM 1831 TO THE...
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THE WEAPONS OF THE FOREIGN LEGION FROM 1831 TO THE PRESENT DAY

L20210185
€36.97
In the Legion you make do… That is how legionnaires have always known how to get the best out of the weapons issued to them. This work presents all the small arms used by legionnaires from 1831 to the present day. The author peppers his account with numerous anecdotes illustrating how these elite soldiers put them to use. He also covers marksmanship...
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Blue 9 oz. Wabash Vent Hole Work Shirt - The Bronson Mfg Blue 9 oz. Wabash Vent Hole Work Shirt - The Bronson Mfg 2
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Blue 9 oz. Wabash Vent Hole Work Shirt - The Bronson Mfg

BRS-VENTHOLEWBSHIRT
€29.67 €74.17
Wabash printed fabrics were popularized by the American manufacturer J.L. Stifel and Sons (1835–1956) in the early 20th century. This pattern became a staple and defining feature of American workwear from the 1920s onward. The work shirt, with underarm ventilation holes, was designed by the American brand Powr-House in the 1940s–1950s. The ventilation...
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THE CUNNING WINS! – An Anthology of Wartime Deception THE CUNNING WINS! – An Anthology of Wartime Deception 2
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THE CUNNING WINS! - An Anthology of Military Deception

L20200118
€18.96
What does military deception consist of? Is it indispensable for victory, as Sun Tzu claims, or merely incidental, as Clausewitz suggests? How has it been used throughout the centuries? What is the situation today? With what results? Does one have the right to deceive one's adversary in all circumstances and by all means? Are there rules, a doctrine? Does...
GERMAN CIVIL & MILITARY DECORATIONS 1919–1945
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GERMAN CIVIL & MILITARY DECORATIONS 1919–1945

L20200080
€61.61
This work, without equivalent in the French language, presents all German military decorations instituted between 1935 and 1945, in the form of detailed reference sheets accompanied by high-quality photographs, by Jörg-M. Hormann, followed by the civil decorations (including those of the RAD and the Westwall, among others) presented by Volker A. Behr....
THE GREAT NAVAL AND CARRIER BATTLES OF THE PACIFIC WAR
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THE GREAT NAVAL AND CARRIER BATTLES OF THE PACIFIC WAR

L20190216
€37.82
OUT OF STOCK From the fighting in the Slot to the great carrier battles, from the Japanese naval air attack on Hawaii on December 7, 1941, to the destruction of the heavy cruiser Haguro by the British 26th Destroyer Flotilla in the Strait of Malacca on May 16, 1945, the Pacific War is a complex sequence of more or less well-known battles that punctuate a...
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GI THE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE VOLUME 2
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GI THE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE VOLUME 2

L20160194
€42.61
Following the publication of the first work, many collectors indicated that certain items in their possession were absent from the book. A list of objects that should feature in a new edition was drawn up. All chapters from the first volume have been expanded (uniforms, signals, medical, etc.) and new themes addressed, such as personal effects, training...
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THE IMPERIAL GUARD IN COMBAT THE IMPERIAL GUARD IN COMBAT 2
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THE IMPERIAL GUARD IN COMBAT

L20240204
€47.30
Napoleon I's Imperial Guard in combat! As a general work on the Imperial Guard and its military exploits, the series of previously unpublished plates that make up this book was most likely commissioned by an enthusiast of the Napoleonic period during the interwar years. Apart from a title given to each plate, there was no text, and we therefore...
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