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The Battle of the Bulge – Hitler's Last Gamble
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The Battle of the Bulge – Hitler's Last Gamble

L20240200
€22.75
In 1940, the manoeuvre that would seal the fatal fate of the Allied armies can be summarised in two stages. Alongside the diversionary attack carried out in the Netherlands and Belgium, the German armoured mass first rushed to assault its enemy in the Ardennes. After a chaotic period of a few days, it finally crossed the Meuse after brushing aside the...
French Nationalist Movements 1920–1945 French Nationalist Movements 1920–1945 2
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French Nationalist Movements 1920–1945

L20240196
€46.45
From the Action française league to the LVF, by way of the PPF and the Milice française, this work offers a broad overview of French nationalist movements from 1920 to 1945. Its presentation in album-book format, showcasing a variety of items (photographs, insignia, membership cards) — many previously unpublished — will delight historians and collectors...
MARCEL BLOCH AIRCRAFT - Volume 1: Early Successes MARCEL BLOCH AIRCRAFT - Volume 1: Early Successes 2
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MARCEL BLOCH AIRCRAFT - Volume 1: Early Successes

L20240189
€74.88
Among all the great French aircraft manufacturers, Marcel Bloch is one of the least well known, as are his aircraft. It is time to fill an important gap and present his productions, which left their mark from the 1930s through to the Second World War. How, by applying a policy of small steps and always building on his previous experience — good and bad...
From 1 to 1000 - Sniper Rifle Shooting Techniques
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From 1 to 1000 - Sniper Rifle Shooting Techniques

L20240161
€42.65
Tactical instruction and employment of snipers. From 1 to 1000 is above all a guide for the training and employment of snipers, but it also offers a fresh perspective on sniping... A proposed employment concept ranging from the four-man team to the sniper company provides a broad overview of the operational possibilities of this specialty. The technical...
Stars at War – 1939-1945
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Stars at War – 1939-1945

L20240138
€19.81
The Second World War upended the lives of entire populations. Among them, countless actors and actresses. How did they live through the conflict? What choices were they forced to make? What were the consequences for their careers? From 1939 to 1945, general mobilisation was the order of the day: in France, Bernard Blier was taken prisoner but escaped from...
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Vietnam Jacket - 1966 Jungle Jacket Olive - Pike Brothers Vietnam Jacket - 1966 Jungle Jacket Olive - Pike Brothers 2
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Vietnam Jacket - 1966 Jungle Jacket Olive - Pike Brothers

P0301-24-0003
€157.50
1966 Jungle Jacket Olive – Tropical Combat Uniform Jacket The 1966 Jungle Jacket is derived from the Tropical Combat Uniform, the standard uniform of American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Developed in the early 1960s, it was specially designed to withstand the extreme conditions of the jungle: heat, humidity and dense vegetation. Made from lightweight...
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The Secret Army 1942-1945, from the Resistance to the... The Secret Army 1942-1945, from the Resistance to the... 2
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The Secret Army 1942-1945, from the Resistance to the Army of Victory

L20240109
€34.12
When speaking of the Resistance, one most often refers to the movements — that is, the political actors. The military actors are overlooked, and among them the Secret Army, the undeniable armed wing of the Resistance as envisioned by General de Gaulle. It is therefore important to examine its founding, its development, its acts of bravery and its...
Normandy 1944 - Allied & German Vehicles Normandy 1944 - Allied & German Vehicles 2
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Normandy 1944 - Allied & German Vehicles

L20240065
€18.01
This book will allow you to discover the majority of the vehicles deployed by the Allies as well as the Germans, through numerous period photographs and colour images of restored vehicles taken at various events across France and Europe. On 6 June 1944, several Allied divisions landed on five beaches in Normandy, facing static units posted in the...
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MINE CLEARANCE IN NORMANDY 1944–1948 MINE CLEARANCE IN NORMANDY 1944–1948 2
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MINE CLEARANCE IN NORMANDY 1944–1948

L20240038
€15.07
Across France, more than 500,000 hectares of land had been mined during the Second World War. Nearly 6 million mines were laid on Field Marshal Rommel's orders as part of the Atlantic Wall alone, to defend the French beaches against invasion. The Normandy coastline proved severely affected by this "mine warfare." With Liberation came the time for...
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The Thirty Years' War 1618-1648
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The Thirty Years' War 1618-1648

L20240035
€25.50
Between 1618 and 1648, Europe was ravaged by war. No synthesis has until now shown with such clarity the violence and the scope of this civil and European war. The first clashes of the Thirty Years' War broke out in Bohemia in 1618, with the Defenestration of Prague. What at first appears to be an act of rebellion by Protestant-leaning nobles against the...
THE FRENCH NAVY FROM 1792 TO THE PRESENT DAY (1885)
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THE FRENCH NAVY FROM 1792 TO THE PRESENT DAY (1885)

L20240027
€27.49
A magnificent panorama of the French Navy, compiled by the French watercolourist and draughtsman François Geoffroi Roux. One is left speechless before the quality of these drawings of extraordinary beauty. This remarkable collection of vessels, sometimes caught in full storm, testifies to the artist's great talent. Complemented by a text by Admiral Pâris,...
The Authentic Marcel Tank Top Khaki - Les Tricots Marcel The Authentic Marcel Tank Top Khaki - Les Tricots Marcel 2
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The Authentic Marcel Tank Top Khaki - Les Tricots Marcel

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The ribbed cotton Marcel tank top with dumbbell logo 100% French-made, 100% made in Roanne Marcel tank tops are made in Roanne, France, their region of origin. They are iconic garments of the twentieth century and have become wardrobe staples over time. What sets them apart from other tank tops is above all their quality. They are made with organic Pima...
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1958 Roamer Pant 16oz Indigo Jean - Pike Brothers 1958 Roamer Pant 16oz Indigo Jean - Pike Brothers 2
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1958 Roamer Pant 16oz Indigo Jean - Pike Brothers

P0101-23-0003
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A classic workwear jean from the 1950s. The 1958 Roamer Pant by Pike Brothers is made from 16 oz raw selvedge denim. It features the authentic red selvedge ID, characteristic of premium jeans. The fabric used is of superior quality with a pleasant hand feel. The raw denim fabric used comes from the Candiani mill located in Milan, Italy. This mill,...
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MA-1 Pilot Bomber Jacket Sage Green OD - Alpha Industries

AI-100101-01
€66.33 €165.83
The bomber, or Flight jacket MA-1, is a nylon jacket. It was created for pilots of the US Air Force and Navy. This type of jacket became famous through photographs of American pilots during the Vietnam War. Prior to that, pilots wore leather jackets, but the nylon bomber became the defining aviator jacket. The first bombers appeared in the early 1950s....
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FRENCH MILITARY AVIATION 1919–1934. Its units, its men,...
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FRENCH MILITARY AVIATION 1919–1934. Its units, its men, its insignia

L20230154
€64.45
At the end of the Great War, the French Military Aviation was reorganised into aviation regiments. It was the heir to the glorious battle-forged legacy of the escadrilles that had fought for four years above the trenches. Some of its regiments would in turn face the ordeal of aerial operations, in the Levant and in Morocco. The air arm, gradually gaining...
The Normandie-Niémen Epic – Free French on the Eastern...
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The Normandie-Niémen Epic – Free French on the Eastern Front 1942–1945

L20230147
€23.60
Fighting France, which in the darkest hours of the Occupation found its way back to victory, was also embodied by a small fighter squadron operating relentlessly in the skies of the Eastern Front. The Normandie squadron, which became the Normandie-Niémen regiment, is the most decorated of all time, yet remains little known in France. Who still remembers...
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UNBOXER Marine Nationale Knife

TB-11060128
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The Marine Nationale & TB (Tarrerias-Bonjean) have joined their worlds to offer an Unboxer® Marine Nationale: a navy blue handle with the Marine Nationale logo applied to the knife blade. Unboxer® is a folding knife, lightweight and flat for extreme discretion. The unique operation of Unboxer® lies in its innovative blade design. The mechanism does away...
Camo CH Army Socks - Di Carlo
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Camo CH Army Socks - Di Carlo

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Pair of socks by Pierandrea Di Carlo. Made from noble and innovative materials with a constant pursuit of perfection to guarantee impeccable quality. One size: 40 to 45 70% Egyptian Cotton 10% Cashmere 18% Polyamide 2% Elastane, double-twisted A quality material harvested in keeping with tradition.
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USN Chambray Shirt "SAN PEBBLE" - In Memories Sportswear USN Chambray Shirt "SAN PEBBLE" - In Memories Sportswear 2
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USN Chambray Shirt "SAN PEBBLE" - In Memories Sportswear

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From carrier-based air operations in the Pacific to the beaches of Normandy in June 1944, this shirt was there. Every original feature has been reproduced, including the genuine and durable chambray fabric, which fades beautifully to a light blue with age. These are not fashion shirts designed to look like work shirts — they are built with all the...
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Brown Leather Mountain Boots 1946 Mountaineer Boots... Brown Leather Mountain Boots 1946 Mountaineer Boots... 2
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Brown Leather Mountain Boots 1946 Mountaineer Boots Bourbon - Pike Brothers

P0501-22-0003
€249.17
The 1946 Mountaineer Boots were designed after typical mountain boots from the 1940s. At that time, mountain boots were generally built with a Goodyear welt combined with a Norwegian stitch for greater durability and water resistance. The Norwegian welt — also known as Norwegian stitch — connects the insole to the midsole, making the shoe more rigid. It...
THE NAPOLEONIC MILITARY REVOLUTION - Volume 3, Combat
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THE NAPOLEONIC MILITARY REVOLUTION - Volume 3, Combat

L20230090
€33.18
Having analysed operational strategy and general tactics from the perspective of the conduct of operations, this third volume deals with the tactics of the individual arms, prioritising an approach grounded in the combatant's lived experience, his motivations and his daily life. It emphasises the sociological and anthropological aspects of the fighting of...
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LIBERTY! FRANCE'S DECISIVE ROLE IN AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
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LIBERTY! FRANCE'S DECISIVE ROLE IN AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

L20230057
€23.60
The role of the French in North America in the 18th century is largely unknown. Yet they were to occupy a pivotal position in the transformation of that territory into a major political entity for the two centuries that followed. Indeed, a former British general, George Washington, sought the help of yesterday's enemy — France — to assist the American...
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FIGHTING FOR HONOUR - 13 Heroic Battles FIGHTING FOR HONOUR - 13 Heroic Battles 2
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FIGHTING FOR HONOUR - 13 Heroic Battles

L20230041
€20.85
Alamo, Sidi-Brahim, Camerone, Bazeilles, Fort de Vaux, the Alcázar of Toledo, Westerplatte, Wizna, Saumur, Bir Hakeim, Les Glières, Iwo Jima, Diên Biên Phu. What do Alamo, Camerone, Iwo Jima, and Bir Hakeim have in common? The determination of the defenders who, without faltering, face an adversary vastly superior in numbers and materiel. Surrounded and...
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T-Shirt Henley Racer 1950 Racing Jersey Sprocket White -... T-Shirt Henley Racer 1950 Racing Jersey Sprocket White -... 2
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T-Shirt Henley Racer 1950 Racing Jersey Sprocket White - Pike Brothers

P0401-22-0011
€65.83
Vintage Racing T-Shirt - Pull-on racing shirt from the 1930s/40s These t-shirts were worn by motorcycle racing riders in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s. Sometimes plain, sometimes two-tone or striped, they often featured the colours or logo of their racing teams such as Harley-Davidson or Indian, or simply the team name. They thus served as...
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101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS 101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS 2
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101 FORMIDABLE TACTICIANS

L20220442
€28.34
From Geronimo to Rommel, from Napoleon to Giap, discover the 100 greatest tacticians in History. These extraordinary commanders capable of turning the tide on the battlefield and writing History. Produced under the auspices of the École de guerre – Terre, this work brings together for the first time the 100 most formidable tacticians. Four illustrated...
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The Luftwaffe in Belgium, Volume 1: Conquest and...
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The Luftwaffe in Belgium, Volume 1: Conquest and Establishment

L20220426
€46.45
From September 1939 and throughout the "Phoney War," the airspace of neutral Belgium was criss-crossed by the aircraft of the belligerents, who exploited the weakness of the Belgian Aéronautique Militaire. German reconnaissance aircraft were thus able to survey the future invasion routes. On 10 May 1940, the Wehrmacht entered the country and, until the...
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KORVETTENKAPITÄN KENTRAT — From the cruiser Emden to U-196 KORVETTENKAPITÄN KENTRAT — From the cruiser Emden to U-196 2
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KORVETTENKAPITÄN KENTRAT — From the cruiser Emden to U-196

L20220425
€61.61
We have gathered all the archives of Korvettenkapitän Kentrat and will be presenting an exceptional colour album devoted to the career of this distinguished sailor, featuring more than 600 photographs and documents. Born in 1906 in Moselle, he entered the Reichsmarine in October 1925 as an ordinary seaman and rapidly rose to become an officer. We follow...
T-Shirt UDT Recovery Team Blue - In Memories Sportswear
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T-Shirt UDT Recovery Team Blue - In Memories Sportswear

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€29.50 €49.17
This straight-cut T-shirt is styled as worn in the 1940s. It is made from a very thick cotton at 240 g/m², making it exceptionally comfortable to wear and very soft to the touch. The T-shirt is made in Portugal and the screen printing is produced in France entirely by hand using artisanal methods. The ink used is water-based. The aircraft carrier USS...
INFERNO - COASTAL COMMAND
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INFERNO - COASTAL COMMAND

L20220346
€13.74
September 1943... A British airbase welcomes new pilots for its Bristol Beaufighter Mk VI. Coming from Lancaster squadrons, these pilots have earned the right to return to service aboard this night fighter, capable of operating as a fighter-bomber, torpedo bomber, or ground-attack aircraft. The missions pile up, each more perilous than the last... But the...
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Napoleon and Intelligence
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Napoleon and Intelligence

L20220340
€23.70
Napoleon's secret wars. This original book renews our understanding of intelligence during the Napoleonic era by placing it within its European and transnational dimension rather than a strictly national one. Many espionage and terrorism affairs traditionally studied separately, each yielding their own particular explanations, are thus presented in a new...
The Slang of the Poilus in 10 Lessons The Slang of the Poilus in 10 Lessons 2
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The Slang of the Poilus in 10 Lessons

L20220336
€17.06
Like any group living in upon itself, the poilus developed their own language. While some words are neologisms, most are derived from old words, Parisian slang and regional patois, trade jargon, and even foreign languages… Each of these words thus has its own history and lineage. This slang allowed fighters to assert their membership of the community and...
1947 Albert Shirt Lanai Green Silk Hawaiian Shirt - Pike... 1947 Albert Shirt Lanai Green Silk Hawaiian Shirt - Pike... 2
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1947 Albert Shirt Lanai Green Silk Hawaiian Shirt - Pike Brothers

P0402-22-0001
€82.50
With its comfortable cut, this Hawaiian shirt will accompany you on all your summer adventures. It is made from lightweight printed artificial silk in an authentic Hawaiian pattern.  - classic 1930s–40s cut- authentic 1940s Hawaiian pattern - genuine coconut buttons - 100% viscose (artificial silk)- made in Portugal Available from S to 3XL
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BASQUE PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS 1900 - 2000
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BASQUE PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS 1900 - 2000

L20220326
€36.97
It was at the beginning of the 16th century that Basque craftsmen began making firearms. But it was not until the end of the 19th century that Spanish Basque gunmaking took off with the development of major companies such as that of the Orbea family. The industrial revolution, the creation of new trades around small arms manufacturing, and the arrival of...
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BREAK THROUGH! - The 2nd Panzer Division in the... BREAK THROUGH! - The 2nd Panzer Division in the... 2
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BREAK THROUGH! - The 2nd Panzer Division in the Falaise-Chambois Pocket, 13–23 August 1944

L20220305
€20.85
After fighting since 12 June 1944 to hold Caumont-l'Éventé against the 1st US Infantry Division, the 2.Panzer-Division, 16,700 men strong, lost 12% of its strength in June as its units arrived piecemeal. While it fared reasonably well in July, the same cannot be said of the Mortain offensive, where it suffered severe losses. By 11 August, it was left with...
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Recruitment Posters of the Colonial Troops, 1900–1961
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Recruitment Posters of the Colonial Troops, 1900–1961

L20220140
€23.70
This work refers in a very factual manner to a now-controversial period in recent French history, namely that of colonisation. A catalogue of recruitment posters published elsewhere on many occasions and brought together here, it aims above all to serve as a witness to an era when the poster was one of the few mass communication tools capable of arousing,...
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Objective: Special Forces
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Objective: Special Forces

L20220004
€16.78
Joining the special forces is the objective you will achieve if you follow Matt's programme with determination. After twenty years wearing the prestigious green beret, Matt wanted to write this guide for younger people who wish to follow in his footsteps. He sought to share his experience: to provide the keys to making that dream a reality. And to build a...
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