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THE FOREIGN LEGION - HISTORY AND UNIFORMS 1831 - 1962
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It is through 114 uniformed mannequins from the collections of the Musée de la Légion Étrangère, and in particular those of the Musée de l'Uniforme Légionnaire in Puyloubier, together with 112 exceptional and rare collection pieces presented here for the first time, that we invite you to follow the history and evolution of Foreign Legion uniforms from its...
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ITALIAN FIGHTER AIRCRAFT 1939-1945
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LAST COPY — OUT OF PRINT AT THE PUBLISHER Often poorly known and underestimated, the Italian fighters that flew during the Second World War were by no means unworthy. It is easy to forget that the Italian aeronautical industry was one of the foremost in the world during the interwar period, and that the output of its great names such as Fiat and Caproni...
DUELS UNDER THE STARS - Memoirs of a Nachtjagd Pilot
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LAST COPY BEFORE PERMANENT OUT OF STOCK Credited with 34 victories between 1940 and 1945, Hauptmann Wilhelm Johnen was no ordinary ace: he belonged to the very exclusive circle of Nachtjagd aces, the German night-fighter arm. Tasked with defending German airspace against Allied — primarily British — nocturnal bombing raids, these pilots led extraordinary...
B-17 KILLER - Memoirs of an Ace with 33 Victories
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Heinz Knoke enlisted in the Luftwaffe in 1939, driven by passion, a taste for adventure and a sense of duty. After a brief training period, he joined the day-fighter arm and flew the Messerschmitt Bf 109. He took part in the Battle of Britain, where he faced Spitfires, then in the war against the USSR, initially with great success. He escorted convoys in...
From the AMX 13 to the Leclerc - French Cold War Tanks
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Built on the development of several war machines that shaped their era, the Ateliers de Construction d'Issy-les-Moulineaux were one of the crown jewels of the French defence industry. It was on them that the French Army would notably rely, in the aftermath of the Second World War, to embark on an ambitious rearmament programme.
The Battle of the Alps – 1940
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The Battle of the Alps – 1940

L20210126
€28.34
OUT OF PRINT The definitive book on the Battle of the Alps, France's only victory in 1940. In June 1940, as France was suffering the worst military defeat in its history, the Army of the Alps resisted Italian assaults with success and even managed to counter the flanking attack launched by the Germans in the direction of Grenoble and Annecy.
ERNIE PYLE Summer 1944 - An American War Correspondent in... ERNIE PYLE Summer 1944 - An American War Correspondent in... 2
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A war correspondent in Normandy. When he lands in Normandy on 7 June 1944, Ernie Pyle is the finest (Pulitzer Prize) and most popular of American war correspondents. Pyle owes this popularity to his ability to recount, simply and with great empathy, the stories of ordinary soldiers. During the summer of 1944, he follows the American troops from Omaha...
Red Henley T-Shirt - 1927 Henley Shirt long sleeve... Red Henley T-Shirt - 1927 Henley Shirt long sleeve... 2
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The origins of this t-shirt lie in the underwear of the 1920s. Whether short- or long-sleeved, 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 standalone garment...
THE LANDSER'S GUIDE
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THE LANDSER GUIDE

L20200035
€37.82
The Landser of 1939 is the direct heir of that of 1918, and the Heer (army) draws its roots, traditions and uniformological specificities from those of the imperial armies of past centuries.
THE FORD M8 & M20 ARMORED CARS OF THE U.S. ARMY THE FORD M8 & M20 ARMORED CARS OF THE U.S. ARMY 2
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The Ford M8 and M20 Armored Cars of the U.S. Army, by Didier Andres. Specially designed as a reconnaissance vehicle, the Ford Light Armored Car M8 was primarily intended for mechanised cavalry units. With 8,523 examples built, it would meet all requirements in this field. A single variant was produced on the basis of its mechanical components: the Armored...
IRON GREY WAFFLE HENLEY T-SHIRT - 1936 WAFFLE SHIRT IRON... IRON GREY WAFFLE HENLEY T-SHIRT - 1936 WAFFLE SHIRT IRON... 2
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Waffle 1936 Henley – Long-sleeve waffle cotton henley t-shirt The Waffle 1936 Henley is an essential piece of the winter workwear wardrobe. Knitted in thick waffle cotton, also known as "waffle", this long-sleeve t-shirt offers excellent thermal insulation while remaining breathable. Ideal as a base layer under a shirt or worn on its own, it provides...
US WW2 Paratrooper Leather Gloves
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US WW2 Paratrooper Leather Gloves

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€29.17
Reproduction of the leather gloves worn by US airborne troops and cavalry during World War II. These gloves protected paratroopers' hands during landings in hostile environments (branches, hedgerows, etc.). These gloves were also used by cavalry and vehicle drivers (Harley WLA, Jeep, etc.). Made of leather, light beige, and well crafted, they feature an...
TRIVIAL PURSUIT D-DAY – Normandy Landings TRIVIAL PURSUIT D-DAY – Normandy Landings 2
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The Trivial Pursuit game dedicated to the Normandy landings. Test your general knowledge about the Landings with this unique edition of Trivial Pursuit D-Day featuring 600 questions! In which Norman city did de Gaulle deliver his first speech on 14 June 1944? What is the emblem of the British 6th Airborne? What is the name of the famous American war...
HISTORY OF THE SCHWERE PANZER-ABTEILUNG 654 HISTORY OF THE SCHWERE PANZER-ABTEILUNG 654 2
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History of the schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 654 — Russia 1943 – Normandy 1944 – Alsace 1944–1945 Discover the complete history of the schwere Panzerjäger-Abteilung 654 during its fighting on Ferdinands in Russia in 1943, then on the legendary Jagdpanther in the summer of 1944 in Normandy, during operations in Alsace 1944–1945 and through to the final...
FRENCH MOTORISED ARTILLERY, FROM ITS ORIGINS TO 1919 FRENCH MOTORISED ARTILLERY, FROM ITS ORIGINS TO 1919 2
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Delivery from 13 October 2023 During the Great War, the French army went from a single motorised heavy artillery group comprising four batteries to a vast array of motorised equipment fitted with more than 2,000 field, heavy and high-powered artillery pieces, representing nearly 15% of the French artillery park. Guy François traces the genesis of this...
The Tragic History of the 371. Inf.-Div. during the... The Tragic History of the 371. Inf.-Div. during the... 2
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Every day, Russian researchers carry out excavations to the west and south of Stalingrad — and occasionally within the city itself — searching for the missing soldiers of this gigantic battle, which cost the Soviets 1,700,000 dead and the Germans 1,000,000. They sometimes uncover remains and equipment from that period, and occasionally helmets, some of...
THEY FOUGHT May-June 1940 - Unpublished Photos and... THEY FOUGHT May-June 1940 - Unpublished Photos and... 2
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The defeat of 1940 remains the greatest political and moral drama to have shaken France in the 20th century. Beaten in six weeks, the French have since retained the impression of an ill-equipped national army and a poorly commanded country, quicker to flee than to resist the enemy. More broadly, the "syndrome of forty" is a deep trauma in the collective...
USN 1937 Roamer Shirt Blue Chambray - Pike Brothers USN 1937 Roamer Shirt Blue Chambray - Pike Brothers 2
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The 1937 Chambray shirt by Pike Brothers is a faithful reproduction of a late-1930s work shirt. It was worn by sailors of the United States Navy — the USN.
1972 Melange Socks green - Pike Brothers 1972 Melange Socks green - Pike Brothers 2
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1972 Melange Socks green - Pike Brothers

S0301-23-0007
€15.83
A pair of thick, soft socks to keep your feet warm! These socks are thick and feature a reinforced sole for extra comfort. They are ideal for winter. 60% cotton, 38% polyamide, 2% elastane Made in Portugal Sizes: S from 39 to 42 M from 43 to 46
FRÉJUS - LAVOIR - Men and Fortifications 1891–1945
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Since Antiquity, the Charmaix valley and the passes of Fréjus, La Roue and the Vallée Étroite have been important communication routes between the Maurienne valley and the Val di Susa. In 1860, the annexation of Savoy by France created a new frontier in the Alps. In 1882, Italy's accession to the Triple Alliance led to the creation of Alpine troops and...
CARENTAN, Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part III... CARENTAN, Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part III... 2
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This work traces in images the epic of the 101st Airborne Division in its first combat jump in History. This third volume in a series of five works totalling more than 3,000 pages and 4,000 photographs is devoted to the first hours of D-Day on the cursed Drop Zone — DZ D, Saint-Côme-du-Mont. Organized by the locations of the 101st Airborne's combat...
PANTHER – VOLUME I From Genesis to Baptism of Fire
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Exactly nine months to the day will elapse between the publication of the specifications for a new tank intended for the Panzerwaffe and the official presentation of the MAN prototype, from which, three months later, series production of the Panzer V — the celebrated Panther — would be launched. Between January 1943 and April 1945, the assembly lines of...
THE E-PROGRAMME TANKS - The Last-Chance Panzers
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In the minds of industrialists and Hitler alike, if the Third Reich was to hold its own against its adversaries, it had to win the battle of innovation by producing equipment so superior that it would have no rivals on the battlefield and that the balance would once again tip in its favour. With numerical superiority firmly on the side of the United...
Tank Destroyers 1939–1945 – Genesis and Tactics
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An exhaustive study of German, Soviet and Anglo-Saxon tank destroyers of the Second World War. Among the most powerful and heaviest armoured vehicles of the Second World War. A reference that every enthusiast of armoured warfare in the Second World War should have in their library. Contents: I) General Introduction: The origins of tank destroyers II)...
SOLO FOLDING KNIFE Folding Pocket Knife – Barebones Living SOLO FOLDING KNIFE Folding Pocket Knife – Barebones Living 2
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A high-quality pocket knife with the practicality of a folding knife. Its lockable folding stainless steel blade offers an effective cutting edge. Folded, it can be carried safely. The hardwood handle and elegant design make it a knife refined enough to be used in any context. Blade length 8.9 cm Opening/closing lock – Stainless steel blade 50CR15MOV...
U.S. ARMY MEDICAL KITS 1941-1945 U.S. ARMY MEDICAL KITS 1941-1945 2
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€33.18
From the moment the United States entered the war in 1941, they deployed considerable energy and committed a colossal budget to equip the combat troops, in order to send them to the front in the best possible conditions. The medical service took advantage of this modernisation to develop new capabilities. This evolution sought to make medical support more...
Anthracite Grey Braces - 1938 Special Braces grey Pike... Anthracite Grey Braces - 1938 Special Braces grey Pike... 2
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The pair of braces has always been the ideal companion for work trousers. Pike Brothers offers sturdy and wide braces for these raw denim trousers. - 38 mm wide elastic straps - leather attachments - "Dutch cross" structure - Pike Brothers engraved logo on the cross - Straps: 79% PES, 21% Elastane - made in Germany 2 sizes: M for people up to 6'3" L...
THE DRAMA OF 1940 - General André Beaufre
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€18.01
« The wind of History, when it rises, overpowers the will of men, but it is for men to foresee these storms, to contain them, and even, at the limit, to know how to harness them. » A member of the Grand Quartier général at the time of the Wehrmacht's invasion of France, General André Beaufre was the powerless witness to a collapse without precedent in...
Bell UH-1 Huey – On All Fronts
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Made famous by the films Apocalypse Now, Platoon and We Were Soldiers, the Huey was the true workhorse of the U.S. Army throughout the Cold War. The product of a mid-1950s research programme for a helicopter heavier and more robust than those previously fielded by the U.S. Army, the first examples entered service in the United States at the beginning of...
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