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Liberating France, Invading Germany - The French Army at...
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As France prepares to celebrate in 2025 the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, this book recounts the final months of the conflict through the eyes of French Army photographers. Following the landings of summer 1944 and the liberation of Paris, the two armies from the west and the south joined forces in eastern France. This marked the...
4585 Logger Briar Oil Slick Boots - Red Wing Shoes 4585 Logger Briar Oil Slick Boots - Red Wing Shoes 2
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The Red Wing 4585 Logger Briar Oil Slick is a classic Red Wing Shoes model. With an 8'' (20.32 cm) shaft, it is made in Red Wing, Minnesota. It draws inspiration from the popular Moc Toe 8146, descended from a shoe created in the 1930s. The Red Wing Logger symbolizes the emergence of a "new nation" after the American Great Depression of 1929. The Red Wing...
Killing Hitler: The 42 Assassination Attempts on the Führer
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"I could take out that bastard with my eyes closed", proposed the British military attaché in Berlin, who laid out his plan of action to his superiors in 1939. Of the 42 documented assassination attempts on Hitler, the majority were carried out by the German resistance, which recognized early on Hitler's appetite for war. Ordinary citizens, workers,...
Lasalle - The Legacy of a Legend
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A mythical figure of the Grande Armée's cavalry, Count Antoine-Charles-Louis de Lasalle fascinated generations of light cavalrymen the world over. Yet this inveterate drinker, gambler, swordsman and extravagant lover seems to have fallen victim to his own legend. Drawing on the analysis of previously unpublished archival documents, this book offers,...
The Commandos' Bagpipe – Bill Millin
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Bill Millin, piper and soldier, sounds reveille for the troops at the commando training centre in the Scottish Highlands, leads the way for volunteer groups who sweat, run or march, and also takes part, in battledress and boots, in manoeuvres in the harsh Scottish climate. On 6 June 1944, aged 22, he was chosen to "sound the charge" for the...
1966 Boonie Hat Olive Green - Pike Brothers 1966 Boonie Hat Olive Green - Pike Brothers 2
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1966 Boonie Hat Olive Green - Pike Brothers

P0603-22-0021
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These boonie hats are typical of the American sun and jungle hats worn by US G.I.s during the Vietnam War. Originally part of tropical equipment designed to protect soldiers from rain and sun, they gradually became not only an essential part of soldiers' kit, but also a symbol of the pacifist movement of the late 1960s. Composition: -100% cotton...
1927 Harvester Braces Brown Reg - Pike Brothers 1927 Harvester Braces Brown Reg - Pike Brothers 2
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1927 Harvester Braces Brown Reg - Pike Brothers

P0602-25-0001
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The pair of braces has always been the indispensable accessory for work trousers or jeans. Pike Brothers has produced sturdy, extra-wide braces for trousers and denim jeans. Retro button braces — 45 mm wide straps — "Dutch cross" construction — leather buttonholes — engraved Pike Brothers logo on the cross — made in Germany. 2 sizes: M for individuals up...
1940, The Allies' War Begins in Scandinavia 1940, The Allies' War Begins in Scandinavia 2
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The Franco-British intervention at Narvik, in Norway, in May 1940, passed relatively unnoticed because, at that very moment, Germany was launching its victorious offensive against France. History, for this reason, retains little memory of these battles, which took place beyond the Arctic Circle. By examining these battles in detail, François Gatineau...
The Marines - History of an American Myth
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This work allows the reader to discover the rich history of an elite corps that has become inescapable yet remains almost entirely unknown. Indeed, no one in France is familiar with its first hundred and fifty years before 1918 and the Battle of Belleau Wood; no one knows that it was initially scorned, mocked for its mediocre performance, cut back,...
RECONSTITUTIONS - Immersion in Living History
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From the hunter-gatherers of the Palaeolithic to the soldiers of the Second World War, by way of the great age of chivalry and the battles of the First Empire, reenactors seek to represent the lives of our ancestors as closely as possible to reality. Analysed by historian Martin Bostal, a specialist in recreations of the past, Barry's photographs offer an...
Marksmanship Instruction - The Range Instructor's Manual
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Principles and methods of basic and advanced marksmanship instruction Today a large number of professionals, in both the public and private sectors, recognise that the authors of this work have a comprehensive approach to marksmanship instruction. Marksmanship technique is now integrated, or about to be, by most major European institutions. However, they...
Immediate Action Techniques
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Immediate Action Techniques

L20240157
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This manual dedicated to "Immediate action techniques" complements the shooting technique manuals from the same publisher. The authors share their experience by describing, in this essentially practical work, a clear and precise method for teaching "small-unit combat techniques". Immediate Action Techniques (IAT) enable: 1 - to instruct collective...
1966 Boonie Hat Moleskin Mustard - Pike Brothers 1966 Boonie Hat Moleskin Mustard - Pike Brothers 2
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1966 Boonie Hat Moleskin Mustard - Pike Brothers

P0603-24-0005
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No headwear stirs as much passion as the good old boonie hat. You either love it, or… well, no — you just love it! Despite all personal preferences, the classic bucket hat has a tradition of over a century. The first headwear of this type appeared on the market more than 100 years ago. Designed to protect the wearer from sun, wind and rain, they quickly...
STURMARTILLERIE DE LA WAFFEN-SS Vol. 4 Hohenstaufen -... STURMARTILLERIE DE LA WAFFEN-SS Vol. 4 Hohenstaufen -... 2
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In this fourth and penultimate volume of the series on the Sturmgeschütze of the Waffen-SS, Pierre Tiquet turns his attention to two celebrated armoured divisions, at one time grouped together within the II. SS-Panzer-Korps: the 9. and 10. SS-Panzer-Divisionen, respectively named "Hohenstaufen" and "Frundsberg". Despite the fairly rapid disbanding of...
The Odyssey of the 506th PIR from Toccoa to D-Day The Odyssey of the 506th PIR from Toccoa to D-Day 2
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Easy Company is the best-known airborne parachute company among military history enthusiasts. It has become so famous that some regard it as the unit that ensured the success of the Landings. Until now, no one had undertaken to place its exploits back in their historical context. This work aims to step back from the myth by placing the actions of these...
USMC P-44 1944 Monkey Pant Olive Trousers - Pike Brothers USMC P-44 1944 Monkey Pant Olive Trousers - Pike Brothers 2
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USMC P-44 1944 Monkey Pant Olive – HBT U.S. Marine Corps Cargo Trousers Introduced in 1944, the USMC P-44 Trouser, also nicknamed the "Monkey Pant", is one of the most iconic models of the U.S. Marine Corps uniform during the Second World War. Developed to improve field functionality, it is distinguished from the P-41 model by its large side cargo pockets...
Materiel Regiments and Bases. History and Traditions of... Materiel Regiments and Bases. History and Traditions of... 2
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A soldier without operational equipment cannot win the war: the crucial role of maintenance personnel, the craftsmen of victory… Since man has waged war, he has needed to maintain and repair his weapons. Having long been a service, the Materiel only became a branch of arms in 1976. However, maintenance personnel have always existed: from the king's...
Oradour-sur-Glane, 10 June 1944 - History of a Massacre...
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10 June 1944. Four days after the Allied landings in Normandy, the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, near Limoges, was methodically wiped off the map by the SS division "Das Reich". The death toll would reach 643 victims, more than 200 of them children. Since then, the ruins of the martyred village, preserved as they stood, have become one of the most...
THE MEMORIAL OF THE FAFL IN GREAT BRITAIN THE MEMORIAL OF THE FAFL IN GREAT BRITAIN 2
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In June 1940, France put an end to the collapse of its armies. It chose the armistice. This surrender marked the beginning of a human adventure without equal in our history — that of Frenchmen who chose to remain free. In order to continue the fight, they joined England. For the fortunate ones, the choice of commitment was made under the uniform of the...
M1951 Field Parka Fishtail olive - Pike Brothers M1951 Field Parka Fishtail olive - Pike Brothers 2
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M1951 Field Parka Fishtail olive - Pike Brothers

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The Parka Field 1951 is the updated version of the M-1948 winter jacket. When the United States entered the war against North Korea, it quickly became apparent that clothing was needed to withstand the harsh Korean winters. Drawing inspiration from garments worn by the Inuit, the US Army developed a parka (a word of Inuit origin) with a removable inner...
Women's 6" Clara 3404 Oro Legacy Boots - Red Wing Shoes Women's 6" Clara 3404 Oro Legacy Boots - Red Wing Shoes 2
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The Red Wing Shoes Clara 3404 Oro Legacy is a Red Wing women's shoe from the Modern collection. The Modern collection presents the most classic models, entirely reimagined for a much more sophisticated and feminine silhouette. The "Clara" reinterprets the classic 6-inch Moc Toe from the heritage collection. The Red Wing "Moc Toe" name derives from...
THE RED ARMY - Innovator, Liberator, Predator
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History of the Red Army… in blood It was born in 1918 amid the pain and urgency of the worst of civil wars; it was cherished by and complicit with the worst of regimes — Stalin's — yet also its victim, seeing its best commanders tortured and shot; it was able to renew military thinking and gave itself the greatest means ever assembled. And yet, the Red...
OKINAWA 1945
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OKINAWA 1945

L20230161
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The last great battle of the Second World War. " Typhoon of Steel ". That is the name by which the Battle of Okinawa is known. The deluge of fire that American forces rained down on the Japanese defenders of the island between April and June 1945 does indeed seem to justify the epithet. For the United States, it was a matter of seizing a stepping-stone...
1965 CWU Vest olive drab sleeveless jacket - Pike Brothers 1965 CWU Vest olive drab sleeveless jacket - Pike Brothers 2
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CWU – The beginning of modern functional clothing. The abbreviation stands for Cold Weather Uniform. It refers to a layering system developed in the early 1960s by the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force to better protect their pilots. Keeping personnel warm and combat-ready has always been a challenge, particularly during high-altitude flights and on isolated...
François Louis Tesseidre de Fleury (1749–1799) – King's...
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François Louis Tesseidre de Fleury – American Hero, Unknown Frenchman: the career of a King's officer in the service of the American cause. In France, the torch of the American War of Independence is held by the emblematic figure of Lafayette. This representation distorts every parallel that could be drawn with the commitment of those who, before him,...
1969 Poco Blanket Sand Plaid Blanket - Pike Brothers 1969 Poco Blanket Sand Plaid Blanket - Pike Brothers 2
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This blanket is ideal at home, on a bed or sofa, as decoration, or even in a car or on a motorbike to keep warm or for a picnic.  Large and soft, it is ideal for your comfort. - 100% virgin wool- vintage North American design- dimensions: 170 x 200 cm- fitted with a genuine leather strap- made in Portugal
THE BOCAGE BREAKOUT Volume 3 – 5–20 August 1944 THE BOCAGE BREAKOUT Volume 3 – 5–20 August 1944 2
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5–20 August 1944: Vassy – Tinchebray – Flers – Putanges Following the success of the first two volumes, which minutely detailed the breakout of the XXX and VIII British Corps through the bocage in the second half of July 1944, here is the final instalment of this series, describing day by day, hour by hour, the advance of British troops towards Argentan...
VERSAILLES 1939-1945 - A Château in the Crosshairs
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DURING THE CONFLICT OF 1939-1945, the Château de Versailles and its gardens changed in appearance the better to protect themselves. Deemed particularly at risk, the monument took on a «war footing» as early as the summer of 1939 and gradually resumed its former appearance over the following years. By turns barricaded, occupied and then liberated, this...
RWANDA (6 April 1994 – 19 July 1994): The War, the... RWANDA (6 April 1994 – 19 July 1994): The War, the... 2
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What happened in Rwanda between 6 April and 19 July 1994? What share of responsibility does each of the national and international actors bear for the genocide of the Tutsi? From the very opening of the book, in order to dispel any ambiguity, a table of a scale of crimes on page 21 rules out any reasoning that would equate the genocide of the Tutsi...
T-Shirt "Atomic Bomb" - In Memories Sportswear T-Shirt "Atomic Bomb" - In Memories Sportswear 2
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T-Shirt "Atomic Bomb" - In Memories Sportswear

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This T-shirt has a straight cut as in the 1940s. It is made from a very thick cotton at 240 g/m², which makes it very pleasant to wear and very soft to the touch. The T-shirt is made in Portugal and the screen printing is carried out entirely by hand in France. The ink used is water-based. STRAIGHT-CUT TEE-SHIRT 1940s STYLE THICK AND COMFORTABLE COTTON...
T-Shirt 7th AAF "Joe Di MAGGIO" - In Memories Sportswear T-Shirt 7th AAF "Joe Di MAGGIO" - In Memories Sportswear 2
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This T-shirt has a straight cut as in the 1940s. It is made from a very thick cotton at 240 g/m², which makes it very pleasant to wear and very soft to the touch. The T-shirt is made in Portugal and the screen printing is carried out entirely by hand in France. The ink used is water-based. STRAIGHT-CUT TEE-SHIRT 1940s STYLE THICK AND COMFORTABLE COTTON...
THE NAPOLEONIC MILITARY REVOLUTION - Volume 2, The Battles
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A groundbreaking presentation of the innovations of Napoleonic warfare. Following the analysis of operational strategy in Volume I on Manoeuvres, this Volume II examines the Napoleonic battle in all its dimensions, setting out its specific characteristics in relation to the linear battles that preceded it. Drawing on a comparative study of the course of...
THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC - World War II in Colour
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The Battle of the Atlantic was, from September 1939 to May 1945, the longest battle of the entire Second World War. It was also, and remains, the least known. No ruins left by the bombing, no makeshift graves for the sailors, no visible destruction, no scars. Only the ocean. An Atlantic Ocean that was one of the major stakes of the war for both...
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