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The Atlantic Pockets and Dunkirk. 1944–1945
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The Atlantic Pockets and Dunkirk. 1944–1945

L20250107
€22.75
Forgotten battles and forgotten acts of heroism. The liberation of France cannot be reduced to the Normandy landings and the liberation of Paris. Far from the main front, the war continued until May 1945 around German redoubts strung along the French Atlantic coastline, from the Gironde estuary to Dunkirk. These redoubts, described as … Forgotten battles...
THE MARCEL BLOCH AIRCRAFT - Volume 2: Entry into War
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THE MARCEL BLOCH AIRCRAFT - Volume 2: Entry into War

L20250070
€74.88
After an initial attempt that went largely unnoticed, Marcel Bloch was able to establish himself as an aviation industrialist thanks to the success of a second generation of aircraft — the MB 81, MB 120 and MB 200. He then set his teams a sweeping challenge, giving rise to a third generation that included the MB 130, MB 131, MB 210 and MB 220 models,...
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Kolwezi – The Legion Jumps on Katanga
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Kolwezi – The Legion Jumps on Katanga

L20250067
€27.49
A thoroughly documented, gripping account of Operation Bonite at Kolwezi in 1978, in which the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment distinguished itself in a swift rescue amid the chaos in Zaire—the last major French airborne operation. In May 1978, the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP), then commanded by Colonel Philippe Érulin, was selected for a...
THE GREEN DEVILS JUMP ON MONTEROTONDO - 9–10 September 1943 THE GREEN DEVILS JUMP ON MONTEROTONDO - 9–10 September 1943 2
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THE GREEN DEVILS JUMP ON MONTEROTONDO - 9–10 September 1943

L20250062
€46.45
Summer 1943, Rome an open city, Italy prepares to switch sides and installs its army headquarters at Monterotondo, some twenty kilometres from the capital. From late July, the German command takes measures to counter the threat. Italy proclaims the armistice on 8 September; under the command of Major Gericke, 650 German paratroopers of II./FJR 6 jump on...
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D-Day Girls - Saboteurs, Spies, Resistance Fighters: the...
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D-Day Girls - Saboteurs, Spies, Resistance Fighters: the true story of Churchill's...

L20250060
€18.96
1942. The Allies are losing the war; Germany seems invincible. Churchill, convinced that Great Britain faces an existential threat, creates a secret agency, the Special Operations Executive (SOE), whose agents are trained in every kind of technique, from sabotage to precision shooting. Their mission: to "set Europe ablaze". With most men on the front...
THE CUSTOMS OFFICERS IN THE BATTLE OF FRANCE 1939-1940 THE CUSTOMS OFFICERS IN THE BATTLE OF FRANCE 1939-1940 2
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THE CUSTOMS OFFICERS IN THE BATTLE OF FRANCE 1939-1940

L20250051
€42.65
1939, the year France was plunged into a new world conflict, marked a third black chapter for the customs officers. After 1870 and 1914, the Military Corps of Customs was once again mobilised. Like their predecessors before them, this third generation of customs fighters did their duty, upholding the motto « Honneur et Patrie » on their standard. These...
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BADGES AND BREVETS OF THE FIRST FRENCH PARATROOPERS 1936... BADGES AND BREVETS OF THE FIRST FRENCH PARATROOPERS 1936... 2
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BADGES AND BREVETS OF THE FIRST FRENCH PARATROOPERS 1936 - 1946

L20240170
€46.45
At the end of 1946, the badge for the "military parachuting brevet" was created. Before that date, no single badge attesting to this qualification was worn in the French army. During the hostilities and in the immediate post-war period, the vicissitudes of training French paratroopers outside metropolitan France generated a great diversity of badges...
Tracking
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Tracking

L20240162
€11.37
With this manual, Philippe PEROTTI provides a quick yet effective learning method for the practice of tracking. Scope of application of tracking Individual and collective techniques Components of a mission Considered by some as an outdated or unreliable technique, tracking can often make the difference in the successful execution of a mission… This...
The D-Day Landings Seen from the Air - Unpublished and...
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The D-Day Landings Seen from the Air - Unpublished and Annotated Photographs

L20240122
€37.87
In his compelling new work, Colonel Stanley invites readers to relive this landmark historical event through rarely seen aerial photographs taken by Allied aviation. Thanks to his unrivalled expertise, every detail of the operations is meticulously analysed and explained to provide a thorough understanding of the decisive battle that defined the twentieth...
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Daytime Parachute Drops by the 8th Air Force – Arming the...
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Daytime Parachute Drops by the 8th Air Force – Arming the Resistance

L20240091
€27.49
From 1940, special squadrons were formed in England and then in North Africa to support the Resistance in occupied Europe. The remarkable surge in parachute operations during the second half of the war was linked to the entry of the United States into the conflict. The contribution of their enormous industrial potential, combined with operations carried...
RAFALE IN COMBAT - Accounts from Pilots, Navigators and... RAFALE IN COMBAT - Accounts from Pilots, Navigators and... 2
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RAFALE IN COMBAT - Accounts from Pilots, Navigators and Mechanics

L20240075
€20.85
The Rafale: a technical feat and a leap forward in the art of aerial combat. This work is an immersion into 20 years of operations. Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq — names that marked an entire generation of pilots, technicians and sailors. Memories of preparing complex missions, of long and gruelling flights, of the concentration required for carrier deck...
HE WAS MY CHIEF - Memoirs of Adolf Hitler's Principal...
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HE WAS MY CHIEF - Memoirs of Adolf Hitler's Principal Secretary

L20240056
€20.85
Hitler's best-known secretary to date is Traudi Junge, owing to her memoirs which inspired the film Der Untergang (Downfall) about the dictator's final days. But she did not enter his service until January 1943, whereas Christa Schroeder had been there since 1933 and would remain until 20 April 1945. For twelve years, she accompanied her "chief" on all...
GREEN BERET - Commander Kieffer's Account of 6 June 1944 GREEN BERET - Commander Kieffer's Account of 6 June 1944 2
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GREEN BERET - Commander Kieffer's Account of 6 June 1944

L20240049
€18.86
Béret Vert testimony of Philippe Kieffer, edition presented and annotated by Benjamin Massieu A family man with no military experience, Philippe Kieffer nevertheless became the founder and commander of the Free French commandos. Trained at the formidable Achnacarry camp, these volunteers carried out secret raids on the European coastlines. They were the...
INDOCHINA 1946–1954 – Unpublished Testimonies
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INDOCHINA 1946–1954 – Unpublished Testimonies

L20240032
€21.80
March 2024: commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu The Indochina War has passed into history, as the last witnesses gradually leave us. On the initiative of La Sabretache, a military history society, fourteen veterans of the French Expeditionary Corps in the Far East recount their memories as soldiers. They were then young...
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1947 Roamer Pant 15oz Indigo Jean - Pike Brothers 1947 Roamer Pant 15oz Indigo Jean - Pike Brothers 2
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1947 Roamer Pant 15oz Indigo Jean - Pike Brothers

P0101-23-0004
€124.17
The 1947 Roamer Pant jean features a classic 1940s denim style. This trouser is distinguished by a higher back rise and wider thighs, providing optimal comfort and great freedom of movement. In addition, the turn-up at the bottom of the trouser pairs perfectly with boots or sneakers. The 1940s brought many changes to the cut of work trousers. Originally,...
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CAC® Knife Serration Blade with Fork, Corkscrew and... CAC® Knife Serration Blade with Fork, Corkscrew and... 2
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CAC® Knife Serration Blade with Fork, Corkscrew and Sheath — French Army

TB-CAC11060113
€107.50
The CAC® knife, manufactured by Tarrerias-Bonjean in Auvergne, is currently the official field knife of our soldiers. It replaces the Baroudeur, itself the successor to the famous Bivouac. The CAC® is the third iteration of the «Couteau de Campagne» that Tarrerias-Bonjean (TB) designs and manufactures for the French Army. Its uncompromising design,...
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D-DAY - The Essential Guide to the Normandy Landings and...
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D-DAY - The Essential Guide to the Normandy Landings and the Battle of Normandy

L20230097
€15.07
6 June 1944 is etched in collective memory as a landmark date, a turning point of the Second World War. Yet the history of the Landings began well before D-Day, at the inter-Allied diplomatic conferences and through the preparation of Operation Overlord. It also extends well beyond it, since 6 June itself was only the prelude to the long and difficult...
ANGEL WINGS T8 - ANYTHING GOES ANGEL WINGS T8 - ANYTHING GOES 2
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ANGEL WINGS T8 - ANYTHING GOES

L20230060
€13.74
February 1954… In Korea, after four years of a bloody conflict, a fragile armistice has been signed! The war is put on pause for thousands of GIs, even as the situation is more tense than ever and a nuclear conflict looms. Yet there is a buzz on the American bases… For, on her honeymoon in Japan with her new husband, baseball legend Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn...
THE STUKAS ATTACK - Battle of Britain
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THE STUKAS ATTACK - Battle of Britain

L20230039
€20.85
The Junkers Ju 87 in the Battle of Britain The Stuka is the best-known German aircraft of the Second World War, having left an enduring impression with its angular silhouette and its near-vertical dives. This book, which focuses on Stuka operations during the Battle of Britain, corrects a widely repeated misconception: no, the Stuka did not suffer such...
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THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 2: WEAPONS,... THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 2: WEAPONS,... 2
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THE FRENCH ARMY SPECIAL FORCES - VOLUME 2: WEAPONS, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

L20220375
€28.44
For some twenty years, the Army Special Forces have been engaged in counter-terrorism operations. They have taken part in numerous training and intelligence missions and in bold interventions that have neutralised several dozen armed terrorist groups and rescued many hostages in Afghanistan, the Sahel and the Levant. Today, the Army Special Forces command...
BERLIN WILL BE OURS TOMBEAUT2 - FURIA FRANCESE BERLIN WILL BE OURS TOMBEAUT2 - FURIA FRANCESE 2
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BERLIN SHALL BE OUR GRAVE VOL. 2 - FURIA FRANCESE

L20220228
€13.74
Late April 1945. Berlin is encircled — to the west by the Americans, to the east by the Russians. The smouldering ruins of the Third Reich's capital will be the stage for the final battle, the last stand of a routed army. The Division Charlemagne has suffered heavy losses. The men are exhausted, acutely aware of the inevitable outcome. Their only hope: to...
THE "AUGUSTE" WAISTCOAT NAVY FRONT LIGHT KHAKI BACK (5... THE "AUGUSTE" WAISTCOAT NAVY FRONT LIGHT KHAKI BACK (5... 2
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THE "AUGUSTE" WAISTCOAT NAVY FRONT LIGHT KHAKI BACK (5 BUTTONS) - TONTON ET FILS

TF-AR129
€121.92 €174.17
A jacket waistcoat freely inspired by the straight three-piece suit waistcoat, to be worn under a jacket or over a shirt.  Navy blue tweed front Tan canvas back Cotton lining for comfort. Fastening with 5 aged brass buttons. 2 darts on the front and back, no collar Adjustment via 2 side tabs with aged brass buckle 4 pockets 2 adjustable buttoned...
The Women's Shirt "Arromanches" Light Chambray Denim -... The Women's Shirt "Arromanches" Light Chambray Denim -... 2
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The Women's Shirt "Arromanches" Light Chambray Denim - L'Ouvrière Moderne

OM-AR0194
€82.50 €132.50
Inspired by an American military shirt from the First World War. This loose shirt is worn tucked out. It can be worn under an Ouvrière jacket, a Billie dungaree, or over Louv trousers Half-placket henley-style button closure 2 large vertical slit pockets on the chest 100% cotton 300 g Made in France
Genuine Douk-Douk knife 200 mm Chrome carbon steel blade Genuine Douk-Douk knife 200 mm Chrome carbon steel blade 2
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Genuine Douk-Douk knife 200 mm Chrome carbon steel blade

MCC-815440GM
€33.33
This model is the mid-range model in the lineup at 200 mm open. Its pleasantly curved handle ensures a particularly comfortable grip. It fits in a pocket in compliance with current legislation. It is the ultimate "all-terrain" knife. Whether you are fishing, hunting or hiking, this knife will let you easily cut a branch and whittle it into a walking...
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U.S.N. N-3 Utility Shirt - The Bronson Mfg U.S.N. N-3 Utility Shirt - The Bronson Mfg 2
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U.S.N. N-3 Utility Shirt - The Bronson Mfg

BRS-USNN3
€33.00 €82.50
The N-3 shirt was part of a 4-piece uniform issued to US Navy ground personnel. This uniform consists of an N-3 HBT jacket, N-3 HBT trousers, an N-3 shirt, and an HBT cap. Recipients of the N-3 utility uniform included shore-based crews, construction battalions, amphibious units, and combat and security units. This shirt was worn by US Navy sailors from...
THE WAFFEN-SS PARATROOPERS VOL.3 -... THE WAFFEN-SS PARATROOPERS VOL.3 -... 2
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THE WAFFEN-SS PARATROOPERS VOL.3 - SS-Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon 500/600

L20210166
€51.18
This is a very little-known subject. A Waffen-SS paratrooper battalion was formed in autumn 1943 to carry out special operations missions. The author, a Luftwaffe paratrooper captain (West Germany) holding German, French, and US jump qualifications, who served in the 1960s before becoming a historian, presents a detailed history in three volumes of nearly...
1940 Service Chino Leesville khaki trousers - Pike Brothers 1940 Service Chino Leesville khaki trousers - Pike Brothers 2
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1940 Service Chino Leesville khaki trousers - Pike Brothers

P0102-21-0012
€107.50
"Chino" trousers are of military origin. They were worn in the US Army during the Second World War. They were also worn in the French Army. The fit is wide and comfortable, allowing great freedom of movement. Washed and pressed, it has the straight bearing of a uniform. The fabric is a cavalry twill. Cavalry twill 320 g/m2 100% cotton High waist, wide...
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T-Shirt Black Cat Café - In Memories Sportswear T-Shirt Black Cat Café - In Memories Sportswear 2
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T-Shirt Black Cat Café - In Memories Sportswear

IMS-TSBLACKCATCAFE
€29.50 €49.17
This straight-cut T-shirt is styled after the 1940s. It is made from a very thick 240 g/m² cotton, which makes it very comfortable to wear and very soft to the touch. The T-shirt is manufactured in Portugal and the screen printing is carried out entirely by hand in France in a traditional artisanal manner. The ink used is water-based. The Black Cat Café...
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Cooking and Eating in the Middle Ages — History, Produce,... Cooking and Eating in the Middle Ages — History, Produce,... 2
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Cooking and Eating in the Middle Ages — History, Produce, Techniques and Recipes

L20210057
€14.12
Discover the story of Taillevent and his celebrated book, le Viandier, that of the master cook Chiquart, or that of the Mesnagier de Paris and many other culinary works. Then reinvent the galimafrée, savour a brouet, and taste the unmissable blanc-manger with red fruits! Travel to the heart of medieval cuisine through the pages of this work with its...
Denim Vest 1963 Roamer Vest 11oz Metal - Pike Brothers Denim Vest 1963 Roamer Vest 11oz Metal - Pike Brothers 2
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Denim Vest 1963 Roamer Vest 11oz Metal - Pike Brothers

P0302-18-0006
€132.50
A denim vest typical of the 1960s/70s. At that time, it was common practice to cut the sleeves off denim jackets to make vests. They were often covered with various patches or marker inscriptions. This is the spirit that guided Pike Brothers in creating this vest. - 11 oz sanforized selvedge denim, 100% cotton - classic slim fit - 2 chest pockets - 2 hand...
An Untold History of France in 100 Maps An Untold History of France in 100 Maps 2
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An Untold History of France in 100 Maps

L20210017
€25.59
The history of France mapped, from prehistory to the present day, and narrated by Jean Sévillia. In 5 parts — " Origins ", " The Kingdom of France ", " The French Nation ", " Facing the Trials of the 20th Century " and " Towards the France of Tomorrow " — and in 100 previously unpublished and richly detailed maps, from the principal prehistoric sites to...
The End of the Reich - April, May 1945: Unpublished...
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The End of the Reich - April, May 1945: Unpublished Images of the Fall of Nazi Germany

L20210010
€36.97
On 24 March 1945, for the first time since Napoleon, foreign armies crossed the Rhine to invade German territory. The first Anglo-American elements engaged in the fierce fighting that was to open the way to the heart of the Nazi Reich. On the eastern front, the Red Army, drunk with vengeance, broke through the German defences one by one along a merciless...
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Memoirs of General Dietrich von Choltitz
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Memoirs of General Dietrich von Choltitz

L20200284
€20.85
For our contemporaries, Dietrich Von Choltitz has the features of Niels Arestrup, who portrayed him masterfully in Volker Schlöndorff's film "Diplomatie", staging his fateful face-to-face with Swedish consul Raoul Nordling, played by André Dussollier. At the conclusion of their discussions, the military commander of Paris agrees not to carry out Hitler's...
Kriegsmarine Submarines 1935-1945. Dönitz's "Grey Wolves"...
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Kriegsmarine Submarines 1935-1945. Dönitz's "Grey Wolves" - Vol. 1

L20200282
€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." In these two volumes on the U-Boote, the author covers all German submarines in detail, describing their specifications, commands, victories and losses, both during the war and after the end...
GALLIPOLI - THE FLIGHT OF THE GIANTS
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GALLIPOLI - THE FLIGHT OF THE GIANTS

L20200269
€32.23
Gallipoli, the Dardanelles — these names, almost forgotten from our history books, nevertheless mark one of the bloodiest battles in which the French Army took part during the First World War. This military campaign, contested from its very conception by the political world and decried by the general staffs, had been conceived by a single man: Winston...
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