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ALPS 1940, THE UNDEFEATED ARMY ALPS 1940, THE UNDEFEATED ARMY 2
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ALPS 1940, THE UNDEFEATED ARMY

L20210156
€18.91
Alps 1940, the undefeated army. Résistance Libération collection, Stéphane Lavit, Jérôme Croyet. This book does not aim to retell the official history of the Armée des Alpes. Nor is it an exhaustive compilation; the idea is to provide a sense and a general understanding of what these troops were in 1939 and 1940, particularly in the key sector of the...
La Redoute Ruinée, Sentinel of the Col du...
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Perched at 2,400 m., the fort of the Redoute dominates the Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard, watching over it like a sleeping sentinel. Since the Neolithic period, this pass has been one of the main routes for crossing the Alps. Over the centuries, it was developed to facilitate passage. In the Petit-Saint-Bernard region, the post of the Redoute Ruinée was...
La Traction Avant Citroën sous l'Uniforme - Tome 2 La Traction Avant Citroën sous l'Uniforme - Tome 2 2
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The Citroën Traction Avant was the most-produced car in France before 1940: more than 250,000 examples were on the roads of the country and the world at the time. It is therefore no surprise to find it, during the Second World War, accompanying both armies and civilian populations on every front, in every territory, including the most remote. The...
Vietnam Tiger Stripe Boonie Hat - 1966 Boonie Hat Tiger... Vietnam Tiger Stripe Boonie Hat - 1966 Boonie Hat Tiger... 2
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These boonie hats are typical of the American sun and jungle hats worn by U.S. G.I.s during the Vietnam War. Originally, they were part of the tropical equipment designed to protect soldiers from rain and sun. Over time, they became not only an essential part of soldiers' kit, but also a symbol of the pacifist movement of the late 1960s. Composition:...
GAS STATIONS
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GAS STATIONS

L20200196
€28.34
The oil companies waged a ruthless battle to establish themselves on France's roads. Esso, Shell, BP, Total are among the best known, but the dozens of others such as Azur, Gargoil, Antar, Caltex, Lucilline, etc. should not be forgotten. This is the world of gas stations and garages that this book brings to life. A world where colourful advertising...
BROTHERS IN ARMS – Pacific War
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"At last translated into English, this soberly written book lays bare the daily reality of the soldiers without embellishment." (Le Figaro Magazine) A reference document for historians, this exceptional account was also the primary source of inspiration for the series The Pacific, produced for HBO by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. (Télérama)
CARENTAN, Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part I CARENTAN, Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part I 2
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OUT OF PRINT This new work, published to mark the 70th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, retraces in images the epic story of the 101st Airborne Division in 1944. This first volume in a series of five works totalling more than 3,000 pages and 4,000 photographs is dedicated to the few days preceding D-Day.
WEHRMACHT FIELD ARTILLERY DURING WORLD WAR II
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On 1 January 1921, in order to comply with the clauses of the Treaty of Versailles, the Reichswehr retained no more than 204 7.7 cm guns and 84 10.5 cm howitzers. With the exception of this meagre allocation, the entire artillery park of the Deutsche Armee existing on 11 November 1918 was seized or scrapped.
Encyclopedia of French Fighter Aircraft 1939-1942 Encyclopedia of French Fighter Aircraft 1939-1942 2
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This encyclopaedia devoted to French fighter aircraft of the 1939–42 period offers a sweeping panorama of the state of our aeronautical industry on the eve of an unprecedented cataclysm in the history of our country.
ACHTUNG JABO! Allied Fighter-Bombers in Combat
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"Achtung Jabo!" This simple warning cry in a German column could spread terror among troops lacking anti-aircraft protection against the firepower of Allied fighter-bombers appearing in the sky to drop their bombs, fire their rocket salvoes and strafe their ranks. A key element of the all-out war waged against Axis forces at the tactical level by the...
THE PANHARD EBR. A DISTINCTLY FRENCH INNOVATION THE PANHARD EBR. A DISTINCTLY FRENCH INNOVATION 2
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Emerging from the Second World War, the Panhard company successfully responded to an ambitious Army programme for an engin blindé de reconnaissance (armoured reconnaissance vehicle), abbreviated EBR. In doing so, it would quite literally make this EBR acronym its own, offering the armoured cavalry a mount that was both original and innovative. In post-war...
U.S. ARMY 1944. MARKINGS OF AMERICAN VEHICLES U.S. ARMY 1944. MARKINGS OF AMERICAN VEHICLES 2
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New Edition - April 2024 The authentic markings for American trucks, Jeeps, and tanks of the Second World War have always been a delicate and complex subject, as they are closely linked to the organisation of the U.S. Army. This guide is designed as a simple tool for vehicle collectors and scale modellers alike, to assist them in the accurate restoration...
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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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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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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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...
Grey wool socks - 1963 Utility Socks Walt grey - Pike... Grey wool socks - 1963 Utility Socks Walt grey - Pike... 2
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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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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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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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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...
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