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THE 1ST DLM IN COMBAT: CAVALRY TANKS AND ARMORED VEHICLES, 1939-1940 THE 1ST DLM IN COMBAT: CAVALRY TANKS AND ARMORED VEHICLES, 1939-1940 2
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The crucial question of armoured divisions, championed by Colonel de Gaulle in 1934 with his crusade for a professional army, had obscured from the general public a major element in the development of the French army during the rearmament period: yes, France possessed, even before the war, divisions légères mécaniques (DLM) that were light in name only....
GERMAN ARMY COMBAT HEADGEAR 1914–1918
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Unrivalled in its field, this work presents in exhaustive detail the full range of German headgear worn in combat during the First World War: spiked helmets and helmet covers, shakos, colbacks, tschapkas, steel helmets, as well as Mütze and, of course, experimental protective headgear and Stahlhelm. Every component of the German Army is covered: foot...
JUNE 1940, ON THE ROADS OF CÔTE-D'OR, FROM THE DÉBÂCLE TO... JUNE 1940, ON THE ROADS OF CÔTE-D'OR, FROM THE DÉBÂCLE TO... 2
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Second volume of the exceptional study on the events and fighting that took place in the Côte-d'Or during June 1940. These two books will take you day by day through the incredible and terrible history of the Côte-d'Or in 1940: the history of war, fire and blood. In this context of total chaos, fleeing the fighting, on the roads of the exodus, tens of...
An Ordinary Father – In the Footsteps of Alfred Douroux,...
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On 27 March 1943, Alfred Douroux — Freddy to his friends, to the judges and to the police — enlisted in the Wehrmacht with the Légion des volontaires français contre le bolchevisme, the LVF. He pursued his career as a military collaborator in the Waffen SS, fighting in May 1945 among the ruins of Berlin, "a white silk scarf around his neck and a cigar...
Fast Attack Craft of the Second World War
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Light, fast, heavily armed and crewed by a handful of men, the motor torpedo boat proved its full effectiveness during the Second World War, whether in the North Sea, the Mediterranean or the Pacific. Between 1939 and 1945, the fleets involved in the fighting fielded more than 3,500 of these small vessels in torpedo-launching or gun-armed versions....
National Socialist Organizations 1920–1945: Analysis of a... National Socialist Organizations 1920–1945: Analysis of a... 2
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From the NSDAP to the Postschutz, from the SA to the Red Cross, from the HJ to the NSBO, from the NSKK to the Kultursenat, etc., the Nazi party had blanketed the whole of German society. Here we discover precise documentation on what we think we know, as well as on organisations whose name, at best, rings a bell. This true encyclopaedia is accompanied by...
THE HEDGEROW WAR - Two Months in the Hell of the Bocage... THE HEDGEROW WAR - Two Months in the Hell of the Bocage... 2
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The hedgerow war was arguably the most gruelling fighting undertaken by American troops in Europe, before the Hürtgen Forest and the Ardennes counter-offensive. In the weeks following the Landings, the GIs found themselves confronted with an unexpected environment whose significance high command had not truly grasped. The bocage proved to be a deadly trap...
FRENCH MILITARY HELMETS - GUIDE MILITARIA N° 9 FRENCH MILITARY HELMETS - GUIDE MILITARIA N° 9 2
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Illustrating the great diversity of helmets worn by French servicemen, this new edition of the reference work will enable readers to understand their evolution from the late nineteenth century to the present day. This panorama of nearly 200 objects focuses on the steel helmet, the emblematic headgear of the French Army, while also illustrating the variety...
THE WAFFEN-SS IN COMBAT 1933 - 1945 THE WAFFEN-SS IN COMBAT 1933 - 1945 2
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The Waffen-SS is one of the most curiosity-provoking subjects in military history. From a small, highly elitist Praetorian guard embodying concepts of Germanic "racial purity", it ended up drawing in approximately one million increasingly eclectic combatants whose military quality ranged from elite to mediocre and who, alongside remarkable troops, fielded...
THE BATTLES OF METZERAL AND THE LINGE - VOSGES 1915
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After overly easy successes in Alsace at the start of 1914, the French army was rapidly pushed back into the Vosges, towards the ridge line, where the front stabilised at the end of 1914, with a few villages remaining unoccupied in the deepest valleys. Such was the case with the Fecht valley at Metzeral, west of Munster. In February 1915, the Germans...
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With its graceful silhouette and piercing whistle, the Gazelle is a helicopter whose sight has become familiar since its first flight more than fifty-five years ago. Designed as a simple observation aircraft, it was employed far beyond that single role, becoming a genuine combat helicopter in many of the armed forces that acquired it. In the Falklands,...
The Legion of French Volunteers against Bolshevism Vol....
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In this new work, author Eric Le Clanche presents 100 biographies of Volunteers from the Légion des Volontaires Français against Bolshevism, with the distinction that all were enlistees of 1941. This opens Volume 1: 1941 — The Legion of French Volunteers «On the road to Moscow and victory». A work arranged chronologically, from enlistment to trial. The...
Women's 6" Classic Moc Toe 3375 Oro Legacy Boots - Red... Women's 6" Classic Moc Toe 3375 Oro Legacy Boots - Red... 2
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The women's 6" Red Wing 3375 Classic Moc Toe in Oro-Legacy is a classic shoe inspired by Native American moccasins. It is manufactured by Red Wing Shoes in the city of Red Wing, Minnesota, USA. It is the women's version of the brand's most iconic shoe: the Moc Toe 875 Oro-Legacy for men. It has been completely redesigned to suit the morphology of the...
Large Charcoal Black Enamel Steel Plates – Barebones Living Large Charcoal Black Enamel Steel Plates – Barebones Living 2
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Set of 2 enamel steel plates with a 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
Grey 100% Cotton Mao Collar Shirt - 1923 Buccanoy Shirt... Grey 100% Cotton Mao Collar Shirt - 1923 Buccanoy Shirt... 2
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1923 Buccanoy Shirt Iwaki Grey – Grey Cotton Mao Collar Shirt Elegant and timeless, the 1923 Buccanoy Shirt Iwaki Grey is inspired by the stand collar shirts worn in the 1920s and 1930s. At the time, the stand collar — today referred to as a Mao collar — was the norm in menswear, particularly for formal attire. This shirt features a button at the back of...
III.PANZER-KORPS — The Third SS Germanic Volunteer... III.PANZER-KORPS — The Third SS Germanic Volunteer... 2
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In the spring of 1940, when Germany invaded Denmark, Norway, then the Netherlands and Belgium, the Waffen-SS opened recruiting offices there, with mixed — if not mediocre — results. But when the Third Reich launched its war against the Soviet Union, the "crusade against Bolshevism" rekindled enthusiasm for a recruitment drive that had stagnated. Thus,...
THE MYTHS OF THE GRANDE ARMÉE - The True History of the...
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Shaped by the heroic narrative imposed by Napoleon and then by the cohort of memoirists of the Consulate and the Empire, the history of the " Grande " Armée rests on a number of legends that have become accepted truths for the public, relayed by a complaisant historiography. Led by an invincible genius adored by his grognards, a temple of heroism and an...
MITSUBISHI A6M REI-SEN ZERO: When the Wind Rises
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When on 26 November 1941 the six aircraft carriers of the Kidō Butai secretly left the anchorage of Hito-Kappu in the Kuril Islands and set course for Pearl Harbor, they embarked approximately 380 aircraft: dive bombers, torpedo bombers and fighters. All of them, in their respective categories, represented the best available in single-engine combat...
THE WAFFEN-SS - THE GRENADIERS - Helmets & Camouflage -... THE WAFFEN-SS - THE GRENADIERS - Helmets & Camouflage -... 2
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This work traces the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment between 1939 and 1945 of the infantrymen (Grenadiere) of the Waffen-SS. This encyclopaedia devoted to the uniforms and equipment of the infantrymen — known as "Grenadiere" towards the end of the war — of the Waffen-SS had become essential for researchers, historians, collectors and the...
The Purges of the French Army 1940–1966
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From 1940 to 1966, the French Army underwent three successive purges: the first under Marshal Pétain's Vichy government, the second from 1943 through the years following the Liberation, and the last from the end of the Algerian War up to the eve of the May 1968 events. The purge most familiar to the public is the one that affected civilian society at the...
Navy Submariner Trousers - 1950 Submariner Royal Navy... Navy Submariner Trousers - 1950 Submariner Royal Navy... 2
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These trousers are inspired by the ROYAL NAVY Submariner trousers "SUBMARINER ROYAL NAVY PANT" Like many military items, it was developed using a technical fabric: the VENTILE canvas This canvas 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 all, waterproof...
Mechanic - Pilot Denim Coverall - 1967 Mechanic Denim... Mechanic - Pilot Denim Coverall - 1967 Mechanic Denim... 2
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A classic among garments worn around circuits or sand races, the Beach Races. For the workshop or on the track, the 1967 Mechanic Coverall has just the right look. It is roomy enough to be worn over everyday clothing, as was common at the time. The 8.5 oz denim is lightweight and ideal for summer to keep you from sweating too much, while being sturdy...
THE ALLIED BOMBING OF FRANCE - May–September 1944 THE ALLIED BOMBING OF FRANCE - May–September 1944 2
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At the American cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach, on the vast map engraved in stone, red ceramic stars mark the Allied bombing raids. Foreign visitors do not appreciate what these stars symbolize for the French: pain, tragedy, and sometimes incomprehension. How do you wage war against friends? Time has moved on, consigning to oblivion the suffering of the...
1969 Denakatee Wool Blanket navy plaid - Pike Brothers 1969 Denakatee Wool Blanket navy plaid - Pike Brothers 2
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This plaid is ideal at home, on a bed or sofa, as decoration, or even in the car or on a motorcycle to keep warm or for a picnic.  Large and soft, it is ideal for your comfort. - 100% virgin wool - North American vintage design - dimensions: 170 x 200 cm - fitted with a genuine leather strap - made in Portugal
THE 193RD GLIDER INFANTRY REGIMENT IN THE ARDENNES -... THE 193RD GLIDER INFANTRY REGIMENT IN THE ARDENNES -... 2
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The 193rd Glider Infantry Regiment in the Ardennes. Résistance Libération collection, Richard Frognier. This book is the result of nearly twenty years of work. Drawing on research in official archives and interviews with veterans, Richard Frognier retraces the forgotten story of ordinary young men swept up in the turmoil of the greatest conflict humanity...
1944 Summer ANJ-2 Flight Jacket Sand - Pike Brothers 1944 Summer ANJ-2 Flight Jacket Sand - Pike Brothers 2
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Reproduction of the ANJ-2 summer flight jacket. This lightweight jacket was used in tropical or hot climates during the Second World War. The AN specification denotes a joint procurement order from the Quartermaster for the Army or the Navy. It was intended for pilots or crew members. It features 4 patch pockets and two interior pockets. The additional...
1952 Lowkinawa Boots Rough-Out - Rough-Out Leather and... 1952 Lowkinawa Boots Rough-Out - Rough-Out Leather and... 2
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The 1952 Lowkinawa Boot traces its origins to the jungles of Southeast Asia. In the 1950s, the U.S. Army began developing footwear for hot and humid environments. The first trials took place in Okinawa, Japan, which is how the name Okinawa Boots came about. Pike Brothers created an ankle boot with a shorter shaft and decided to name it Lowkinawa. The...
Reversible 3/4-sleeve Navy T-shirt - 1965 UDT Shirt 3/4... Reversible 3/4-sleeve Navy T-shirt - 1965 UDT Shirt 3/4... 2
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An authentic US Navy diving T-shirt, introduced in the early 1960s for the UDT (Underwater Demolition Team).  The Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) were US Navy units that existed from 1942 to 1983 and are considered the forerunners of the NAVY SEALs. They took part in several conflicts: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Their primary...
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