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BATTLE FOR POINTE DU HOC
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BATTLE FOR POINTE DU HOC

L20200141
€27.96
Informed by recent discoveries, this work at last offers a precise, detailed and dynamic account — accessible to newcomers and enthusiasts alike — of the spectacular battle fought by the Rangers and the forces of the Wehrmacht at Pointe du Hoc.
CARENTAN, Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part II CARENTAN, Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part II 2
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CARENTAN, Linking Omaha Beach - Utah Beach, Part II

L20190140
€61.61
This new work, published on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, retraces in pictures the epic of the 101st Airborne Division in Normandy on 6 June 1944 and the days that followed.
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The Fall of Dien Bien Phu
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The Fall of Dien Bien Phu

L20250119
€18.96
« Military authorities [believed] that Communist troops would be incapable of taking Dien Bien Phu. Giap's soldiers came and it was a horror, with a tragic end beneath shellfire and torrential rain. The men waded through mud, blood, urine, excrement, rats and pestilential odours. The wounded were operated on in the midst of this charnel house, with no...
Guide Militaria N°14 CAMOUFLAGED EQUIPMENT OF THE GERMAN... Guide Militaria N°14 CAMOUFLAGED EQUIPMENT OF THE GERMAN... 2
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Guide Militaria N°14 CAMOUFLAGED EQUIPMENT OF THE GERMAN ARMY 1939-1945

L20210096
€18.91
In the final years of the conflict, pushed back on all fronts and acutely aware of the growing threat from the air, the German soldier — already a pioneer in this practice — elevated camouflage to the level of an art. Blending into the surroundings, becoming invisible, was a matter of survival! Drawing on ingenuity, he employed different types of colours...
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The Mulsanne Notebook - German Prisoners of War in France...
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The Mulsanne Notebook - German Prisoners of War in France - 1945–1947

L20200203
€22.75
A German prisoner-of-war camp, somewhere in the Sarthe, on a bend of the Le Mans 24 Hours circuit. With the capitulation of Germany, 75 years ago, in May 1945, eleven million German soldiers found themselves prisoners. Among them, 700,000 were interned in France, sometimes under very harsh conditions. They would help to rebuild France. This is the...
IN THE SERVICE OF FRANCE – The Journey of an Intelligence Officer
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IN THE SERVICE OF FRANCE – The Journey of a Shadow Officer

L20200119
€18.01
This book is an adventure novel inspired by memories of true stories in some cases, and often lived experiences in others… The locations, countries, identities and course of these missions are not all real, or are often only partly so, in order to distance them in time and space. The author noting that it could not have been otherwise, so as not to risk...
GERMAN ANTI-TANK ARTILLERY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
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GERMAN ANTI-TANK ARTILLERY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

L20220293
€37.82
On 15 September 1916, the first British tanks went into action against the enemy lines; the novelty of the threat compelled the German Army to design, in haste, weapons and ammunition capable of countering them. In the spring of 1918, distribution of the Tank-Gewehr — an anti-tank rifle of 13 mm calibre — began, while on the eve of the Armistice, the...
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FRENCH PARATROOPERS IN INDOCHINA 1945-1954 FRENCH PARATROOPERS IN INDOCHINA 1945-1954 2
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FRENCH PARATROOPERS IN INDOCHINA 1945-1954

L20210114
€37.87
The French Army's airborne troops underwent spectacular growth during the Indochina War, following the initial formations raised with Allied assistance in 1943–1945. The fighting in Indochina, with its violence and sporadic character, severely tested these units, which carried out numerous combat jumps across every hotspot, right up to the sacrifice at...
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1947 Albert Shirt Hawaiian Shirt Pulemoku red - Pike... 1947 Albert Shirt Hawaiian Shirt Pulemoku red - Pike... 2
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1947 Albert Shirt Hawaiian Shirt Pulemoku red - Pike Brothers

P0402-21-0003
€82.50
With its comfortable cut, this Hawaiian shirt will accompany you on all your summer adventures. It is made from lightweight artificial silk printed with 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 6XL
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U-BOOT TYP IX — All Versions of the U-Bootwaffe's...
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U-BOOT TYP IX — All Versions of the U-Bootwaffe's Ocean-Going Submarines

L20210015
€23.60
Following a volume devoted to the Typ VII, and another to the last-chance U-Boote (Typ XXI and Typ XXIII), éditions Caraktère invites you to review the different versions of the mighty Typ IX, designed to strike hard and far. The book first presents in detail the technical origins of the Typ IX, then its direct predecessor, the lesser-known Typ IA. The...
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Vintage Portable USB Bronze LED Railroad Lantern -... Vintage Portable USB Bronze LED Railroad Lantern -... 2
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Vintage Portable USB Bronze LED Railroad Lantern - Railroad Lantern Barebones Living

BB-LIV-280
€90.83
A modern touch on a much-loved old US Union Pacific railroad lantern. The combination of antique glass and copper in the lamp creates a unique light for a dinner table setting or at camp. High-tech and functional, this vintage lantern runs on a battery for over 100 hours of autonomy at low brightness or 3.5 hours at high brightness, or can be powered via...
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THE SOLDIERS OF 1940. A SACRIFICED GENERATION
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THE SOLDIERS OF 1940. A SACRIFICED GENERATION

L20200067
€22.75
The history of the « phoney war », which mobilised five million French soldiers from 1939 to the defeat of June 1940, has long been reduced, in our national memory, to the Fernandel of La vache et le prisonnier or the adventures of La Septième compagnie. Eighty years after that « strange defeat », the heroes of Dunkirk or of the Maginot Line — prisoners...
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BLACK WAFFLE HENLEY T-SHIRT - 1936 WAFFLE SHIRT BLACK... BLACK WAFFLE HENLEY T-SHIRT - 1936 WAFFLE SHIRT BLACK... 2
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BLACK WAFFLE HENLEY T-SHIRT - 1936 WAFFLE SHIRT BLACK PIKE BROTHERS

P0401-20-0034
€65.83
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...
"MONSUN", GERMAN U-BOATS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN AND THE PACIFIC
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"MONSUN", GERMAN U-BOATS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN AND THE PACIFIC

L20230118
€25.59
MONSUN - The "Grey Wolves" of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Very little has been published on the operations of German submarines in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific during the Second World War. Yet some forty U-boats would be based in Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, fighting alongside Japanese sailors. It is this epic story that Lawrence Paterson...
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NUTS & BOLTS VOL 47 - Horch's leichte Panzerspähwagen on... NUTS & BOLTS VOL 47 - Horch's leichte Panzerspähwagen on... 2
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NUTS & BOLTS VOL 47 - Horch's leichte Panzerspähwagen on Einheitsfahrgestell I & II -...

L20220385
€31.18
Horch's leichte Panzerspähwagen on Einheitsfahrgestell I & II for s.Pkw. Sd.Kfz. 221, 222, 223, 247, 260, 261 and variants Comprehensive study of these vehicles. This book contains 660 illustrations including 444 photos (293 period photos from the front or drawn from manuals, 151 colour photos of restored vehicles with detail photoscopes). 16 camouflage...
THE 11. PANZER DIVISION "GHOST DIVISION" THE 11. PANZER DIVISION "GHOST DIVISION" 2
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THE 11. PANZER DIVISION "GHOST DIVISION"

L20220367
€20.85
The 11. Panzerdivision was created in August 1940 from the 11. Schützen-Brigade. This brigade began the war in Denmark and then in France, where it earned the nickname "Ghost Brigade", as its commander manoeuvred his unit with such speed that it always appeared or struck where the enemy least expected it. The new division took on the traditions of the...
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US NAVY WW2 JEANS - 1940 USN Dungarees 10oz Indigo - Pike... US NAVY WW2 JEANS - 1940 USN Dungarees 10oz Indigo - Pike... 2
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US NAVY WW2 JEANS - 1940 USN Dungarees 10oz Indigo - Pike Brothers

P0101-21-0003
€107.50
These jeans are an authentic reproduction of the trousers worn by US Navy sailors during World War II, and through into the 1950s.  The wide cut and high waist offer great freedom of movement. The patch pockets front and back are characteristic of this Navy jean. The 10 oz denim is lightweight, making these jeans very comfortable in summer, even in...
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AMBULANCES & MEDICAL VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY AMBULANCES & MEDICAL VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY 2
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AMBULANCES & MEDICAL VEHICLES OF THE U.S. ARMY

L20190124
€23.70
Of all the belligerents of the Second World War, the United States of America established an unparalleled medical infrastructure. The efforts made to provide care for soldiers were without equivalent, and the means deployed surpassed anything that had previously existed.
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MONOPOLY D-DAY 06.06.1944 - The Landings MONOPOLY D-DAY 06.06.1944 - The Landings 2
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MONOPOLY D-DAY 06.06.1944 - The Normandy Landings

L20190122
€37.42
Tuesday 6 June 1944, D-Day Normandy is about to experience the D-Day, as thousands of Allied soldiers land on the beaches of Normandy. With Monopoly D-Day, take part in the greatest military operation of all time, seize the most strategically vital locations, and master the logistics of victory.Lay your groundwork and become the hero of Operation Overlord!
Denim Bib Overalls 1953 Mechanic Bib 11oz Metal - Pike... Denim Bib Overalls 1953 Mechanic Bib 11oz Metal - Pike... 2
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Denim Bib Overalls 1953 Mechanic Bib 11oz Metal - Pike Brothers

P0101-20-0008
€165.83
1950s work overalls – The robust, timeless workhorse Discover these 11 oz raw denim bib overalls, inspired by the iconic workwear of the 1950s. Designed to combine durability, functionality and style, they are ideal for work and leisure alike. An authentic design built for action These overalls embody the practical spirit of the 1950s: A side belt loop...
DING HAO! The Fabulous Epic of the Flying Tigers
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DING HAO! The Fabulous Epic of the Flying Tigers

L20230103
€23.60
The Flying Tigers are legendary. Yet their true history is poorly known to the general public, and the most implausible rumours circulate about them, particularly in Europe. In 1967, aged just eight years old, the author became passionate about these aviators, their exploits, their aircraft, their battles. He never ceased researching the subject, and the...
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ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE PANZERGRENADIER
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ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE PANZERGRENADIER

L20220359
€37.82
The appearance of armoured vehicles on the battlefield profoundly changed the behaviour of the infantry. For years, armies attempted to better coordinate the action of infantrymen and that of armoured units, but it was on the German side that this synergy was most actively developed. Despite faltering beginnings at the start of the Second World War, the...
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THE FRENCH AIR FORCE IN INDOCHINA 1945–1956 THE FRENCH AIR FORCE IN INDOCHINA 1945–1956 2
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THE FRENCH AIR FORCE IN INDOCHINA 1945–1956

L20220358
€27.96
The Indochina War truly began at the end of 1946, when Hô Chi Minh, the leader of the Viet Minh — a communist-aligned revolutionary front that had proclaimed the independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam at the time of the Japanese surrender in September 1945 — launched a general insurrection against the French presence in the country. From the...
France 1940 – Massacred!
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France 1940 – Massacred!

L20200260
€23.70
The tragic fate of African and Indochinese soldiers in Picardy and Normandy No, this book has nothing demagogic about it — the author neither seeks to flatter nor to promote himself. Those put forward are the men themselves: the actors of the bloody fighting on the Somme in June 1940, the massacres of which African soldiers were victims, and those that...
THE GLADIATORS – History & Arms
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THE GLADIATORS – History & Arms

L20200197
€23.70
A comprehensive study devoted to the gladiators of Roman antiquity, detailing the history of gladiature, recruitment and training, the various categories of combatants — such as the essedarius, the murmillo and the retiarius — armament and the conduct of bouts. Numerous photographs of frescoes and mosaics from across the Roman Empire complement the text.
THE HISTORY OF THE MARINE INFANTRY THROUGH THEIR UNIFORMS THE HISTORY OF THE MARINE INFANTRY THROUGH THEIR UNIFORMS 2
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THE HISTORY OF THE MARINE INFANTRY THROUGH THEIR UNIFORMS

L20200147
€18.96
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bazeilles in 1870 — which is also the feast day of the Marine Infantry — the EMSOME (État-major spécialisé pour l'Outre-mer et l'Étranger) publishes with Histoire & Collections this work, which retraces the history of the Marine Infantry, formerly the Colonial Troops, through their uniforms....
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Beige Long-Sleeve Henley T-Shirt - 1927 Henley Shirt long... Beige Long-Sleeve Henley T-Shirt - 1927 Henley Shirt long... 2
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Beige Long-Sleeve Henley T-Shirt - 1927 Henley Shirt long sleeve oatmeal - Pike Brothers

P0401-19-0018
€57.50
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...
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Slim Grey Leather Braces - 1905 Hauler Braces grey Pike... Slim Grey Leather Braces - 1905 Hauler Braces grey Pike... 2
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Slim Grey Leather Braces - 1905 Hauler Braces grey Pike Brothers

P0602-18-0001
€49.17
The pair of braces has always been the inseparable accessory for work trousers or jeans. Pike Brothers has produced sturdy and extra-wide braces for denim trousers and jeans. Retro button braces - 25 mm wide straps - "Dutch cross" structure - Leather buttonholes - Pike Brothers engraved logo on the cross - One size - made in Germany 2 sizes: M for...
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1940 THE BATTLE OF DUNKIRK ON LAND AND AT SEA
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1940 THE BATTLE OF DUNKIRK ON LAND AND AT SEA

L20200049
€18.96
The Battle of Dunkirk of May–June 1940 is in fact little known: most authors, particularly Anglo-Saxon ones, focus on the evacuation that saved the greater part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and more than 120,000 French soldiers, yet a fierce battle was also fought.
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