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THE PANZER CORRIDOR - VOLUME 2, TO THE SEA ZUR KÜSTE: 16-21 MAY 1940
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THE PANZER CORRIDOR — VOLUME 2, TO THE SEA ZÜR KÜSTE: 16–21 MAY 1940

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€54.98
This second volume, devoted to the drama of May 1940, presents the great turning point of the battle. By the morning of 16 May 1940, the outcome of the battle was already sealed. The French High Command would try by every means to re-establish a front by throwing before the advancing German units formations hurriedly recalled from Holland or Belgium — and...
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CHRONICLE OF A LIBERATION: PARIS AND ITS SUBURBS 19–31...
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CHRONICLE OF A LIBERATION: PARIS AND ITS SUBURBS 19–31 AUGUST 1944

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€18.86
While the liberation of Paris and its suburbs, from 19 to 31 August 1944, did not constitute a major military episode of the second campaign of France — which had begun on 6 June on the beaches of Normandy — it carried a symbolic importance that was recognised as such both within and beyond the borders of metropolitan France. Day by day, hour by hour,...
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Dying for Crisbecq and Azeville Dying for Crisbecq and Azeville 2
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Dying for Crisbecq and Azeville

L20260066
€14.22
June 6, 6:31 a.m., the 4th Infantry Division lands on Utah Beach while the US Navy, with the USS Nevada, exchanges fire with the German batteries, including the powerful 210 mm guns of the Crisbecq battery, supported by the 105 mm guns of Azeville. At 6:33 a.m., Crisbecq fires three shells below the waterline of the USS Corry, which sinks shortly...
GENERAL PAU — HE COULD HAVE BEEN COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, HE...
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GENERAL PAU — HE COULD HAVE BEEN COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, HE CHOSE TO BE EXEMPLARY

L20260062
€21.71
Alsatian by blood shed At the age of 22, Second Lieutenant Gérald Pau was severely wounded in the right hand during the terrible Battle of Froeschwiller in 1870. Faced with amputation, he asked to be operated on without anaesthesia, so that the small amount of product available could be reserved for the more gravely wounded soldiers. This gesture, which...
Pike Brothers 1948 Surf Shirt Random Red Hawaiian Shirt -... Pike Brothers 1948 Surf Shirt Random Red Hawaiian Shirt -... 2
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Pike Brothers 1948 Surf Shirt Random Red Hawaiian Shirt - Pike Brothers

P0403-26-0009
€90.83
The Pike Brothers 1948 Surf Shirt Random Red Hawaiian shirt draws inspiration from the early days of modern surfing and the beach spirit of the 1940s. Made from 100% viscose, it is lightweight, breathable and quick-drying. Its classic loose cut, authentic print and coconut buttons make it a standout summer piece for a relaxed vintage outfit. 
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PIN-UP LA FRENCH TOUCH Volume 4
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PIN-UP LA FRENCH TOUCH Volume 4

L20260035
€15.64
The latest available volume in the series, Pin-Up: La French Touch T4 continues the exploration of the pin-up as a great figure of popular illustration. It captures the spirit that gives the collection its charm: varied poses, multiple visual references, an unapologetically retro aesthetic and that "French touch" which makes Patrick Hitte's work...
The Third Reich. From Origins to Collapse. Two-volume... The Third Reich. From Origins to Collapse. Two-volume... 2
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The Third Reich. From Origins to Collapse. Two-volume boxed set

L20260030
€36.97
A masterful and pioneering synthesis, hailed as a masterpiece upon its publication in 1960, William L. Shirer's The Third Reich belongs to that category of reference works that read like a novel. Acclaimed by hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide, this colossal work owes its originality to the fact that the author, residing in Berlin from 1934 to...
History of the 3rd SS-Totenkopf Division History of the 3rd SS-Totenkopf Division 2
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History of the 3rd SS-Totenkopf Division

L20260027
€18.86
Paperback edition The SS Totenkopf division was among the Waffen-SS the most fanatical and most feared unit of the Second World War. This book traces the formation of the unit, including its origins, and the key figures involved in the division throughout its wartime service and its organisation. Initially drawn from the personnel of concentration camp...
THE GREAT NAVAL BATTLES OF HISTORY – 1789–1945
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THE GREAT NAVAL BATTLES OF HISTORY – 1789–1945

L20260012
€23.60
From 1789 to 1945, naval warfare continuously reshaped the balance of power. The French Navy experienced both hours of glory and dark hours, and on every ocean of the world, the fleets of the great nations deployed their ambitions and competed in performance. On this singular epic, Vincent Lanata, General of the Air Army, offers a unique perspective,...
THEORY OF THE COMBATANT – Close Combat: An Eternal Return...
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THEORY OF THE COMBATANT – Close Combat: An Eternal Return or a Revolution to Come?

L20250186
€22.75
On 18 August 2008, 10 French soldiers were killed and 21 others wounded in the Afghan mountains. No one had seen the ambush set up by the Taliban and their local allies coming. This tragic event is the starting point of Michel Goya's new work, which opens with a description of the fighting in the Uzbin Valley and then analyses its consequences. A sharp...
OBJECTIVE OMAHA BEACH 6 JUNE 1944 – 6:30 A.M. OBJECTIVE OMAHA BEACH 6 JUNE 1944 – 6:30 A.M. 2
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OBJECTIVE OMAHA BEACH 6 JUNE 1944 – 6:30 A.M.

L20250180
€28.34
Omaha Beach is certainly one of the most famous of the five D-Day landing sectors. It was on this 7 km-long beach, backed by cliffs, that American troops suffered their heaviest losses on 6 June 1944. Facing the Americans, the Wehrmacht's 716th Infantry Division defended the beach with machine-gun nests, kilometres of barbed wire, thousands of mines,...
A SPACE OPERATION... - When Space Becomes a Decisive... A SPACE OPERATION... - When Space Becomes a Decisive... 2
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A SPACE OPERATION... - When Space Becomes a Decisive Military Asset

L20250179
€18.01
You will follow the account of a fictional military operation, yet one firmly grounded in reality: every system, every operational concept, every space asset described truly exists. Alongside a special forces commando unit, at the heart of embassies and up to ministerial level, you will discover how space capabilities support the conduct of operations,...
HISTORY OF SUBMARINES, FROM ORIGINS TO THE PRESENT DAY HISTORY OF SUBMARINES, FROM ORIGINS TO THE PRESENT DAY 2
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HISTORY OF SUBMARINES, FROM ORIGINS TO THE PRESENT DAY

L20250178
€46.45
Evading observation and merging into the hostile environment of the ocean, submarines became the decisive weapon of naval combat and the one that preserves the strategic balance of nuclear deterrence between the great powers. Diving to the depths to explore, exploit, repair or rescue, in civilian or military applications, the submarine is on the verge of...
1943 CPO Shirt Atlanta Brown - Pike Brothers 1943 CPO Shirt Atlanta Brown - Pike Brothers 2
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1943 CPO Shirt Atlanta Brown - Pike Brothers

P0401-25-0022
€165.83
The 1943 CPO Shirt is a classic US Navy deck shirt. These shirts were designed for cold-weather periods and worn as an insulating layer beneath N1-Deck Jackets during very cold conditions. Thanks to the thickness of the wool, the 1943 CPO Shirt is warm enough to stand up to wind and harsh weather. It makes an excellent overshirt. - 100% merino wool - 460...
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1942 Hunting Braces Blue – Pike Brothers
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1942 Hunting Braces Blue – Pike Brothers

P0602-11-0005
€40.83
The pair of braces has always been the indispensable accessory for work trousers or jeans. Pike Brothers has produced sturdy yet slim braces for denim trousers and jeans. Retro button braces – 25 mm wide straps – "Dutch cross" construction – brown leather buttonholes – Pike Brothers logo engraved on the cross – made in Germany 2 sizes: M for individuals...
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The Napoleonic Wars in History
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The Napoleonic Wars in History

L20250163
€28.34
Historiography and contributions to the history of war The history of the Napoleonic Wars is itself an object of historical study. Narrated and theorised by witnesses and participants from the years following the fall of the Empire and the death of Napoleon, the Napoleonic war has been studied, taught, depicted and re-enacted for two centuries, in step...
CHARLES AILLERET, DE GAULLE'S STRATEGIST
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CHARLES AILLERET, DE GAULLE'S STRATEGIST

L20250160
€25.50
After the end of the Algerian War, General de Gaulle relied on one man to transform an army that had become an instrument of colonial order-keeping into a modern force equipped with nuclear weapons, intended primarily to maintain France's rank and sovereignty in Europe. A graduate of the École Polytechnique, resistance fighter, deportee, key architect of...
THE "L'ENFANT DU MALHEUR" CARDIGAN - Fleurs de Bagne THE "L'ENFANT DU MALHEUR" CARDIGAN - Fleurs de Bagne 2
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THE "L'ENFANT DU MALHEUR" CARDIGAN - Fleurs de Bagne

FDB-CARD-ETDM-920
€375.00
100% Pure Schoeller virgin wool  Heavy, tight AND ultra-resistant knit in Gauge 5. Excellent protection against the cold. Colour: ANTHRACITE (charcoal) Natural COROZO button. French manufacture, Lyon-based workshop Corne & Corozo. Buttonhole lining: Vintage cotton chambray fabric. Shawl collar Jacket weight: Approx. 1.2 kg Made in Portugal in a...
Civil Wars - From the Renaissance to the Present Day
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Civil Wars - From the Renaissance to the Present Day

L20250148
€20.85
" The greatest of evils is civil war " (Pascal) Following on from their previous successful collective work Le dernier carré, Jean-Christophe Buisson and Jean Sévillia have brought together renowned historians and journalists to recount the most significant civil wars that have disfigured the history of humanity, from the Wars of Religion that tore Europe...
Long-Sleeve Henley Button-Neck T-Shirt Coffee - 1954... Long-Sleeve Henley Button-Neck T-Shirt Coffee - 1954... 2
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Long-Sleeve Henley Button-Neck T-Shirt Coffee - 1954 Utility Shirt Long Sleeve Coffee -...

P0401-25-0014
€57.50
What could pair better with a raw denim jean? An authentic vintage button-up T-shirt! This Utility Shirt has the authentic cut found from the 1930s to the 1950s. It features a button placket. The fit is close to the body. The high cotton weight makes it a soft and warm garment. - 100% cotton (230–240 g/sqm) - Long ribbed cuffs at the sleeves - cat's eye...
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1923 Buccanoy Shirt Beppu Blue - Pike Brothers 1923 Buccanoy Shirt Beppu Blue - Pike Brothers 2
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1923 Buccanoy Shirt Beppu Blue - Pike Brothers

P0401-25-0016
€99.17
The historical model for this 1923 Buccanoy Shirt has its origins in the 1920s. Men's fashion had favoured straight-collar shirts since the mid-19th century. A detachable collar, known as a "paratise" or stand collar, could be buttoned onto it. Cleaning and starching dirty collars was made easier as a result. This type of shirt was very popular until it...
1927 Henley Shirt Long Sleeve Pure White - Pike Brothers 1927 Henley Shirt Long Sleeve Pure White - Pike Brothers 2
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1927 Henley Shirt Long Sleeve Pure White - Pike Brothers

P0401-25-0010
€57.50
1927 Henley Shirt Long Sleeve Pure White – long-sleeve henley T-shirt Authentic and timeless, the 1927 Henley Shirt draws inspiration from the traditional undergarments worn in the early 20th century. Originally designed as a base layer worn next to the skin, the henley was worn under a work or uniform shirt, in long or short sleeves. Lighter than the...
Boots 2949 Roughneck Moc Toe Black Oil Slick - Red Wing... Boots 2949 Roughneck Moc Toe Black Oil Slick - Red Wing... 2
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Boots 2949 Roughneck Moc Toe Black Oil Slick - Red Wing Shoes

RW 02949
€307.50
The Red Wing 2949 Roughneck Moc Toe boot in Black Oil Slick is a classic moccasin-style shoe made in Red Wing, Minnesota. The Red Wing 6-inch Moc Toe boot was originally designed for hunters and farmers in the early 1950s. The Red Wing Moc Toe was built to withstand hard work in difficult weather conditions. The Red Wing "Moc Toe" name derives from the...
THE WINGS OF ORLÉANS - The history of air base 123...
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THE WINGS OF ORLÉANS - The history of air base 123 "Commandant Charles Paoli" - Home of...

L20250133
€34.12
At the gates of the city of Orléans, air base 123 « Commandant Charles-Paoli » has been part of the Petite Beauce landscape for nearly a hundred years. As a historic site of French military air transport, it is today a major platform of the French Air Force, whose missions span the highly technological world of communications and the fascinating realm of...
L'Affaire de Tunisie 1881–1883
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L'Affaire de Tunisie 1881–1883

L20250127
€23.60
From the "bandit hunt" to the Protectorate, 1881–1883. How could a reader in 1881 be informed about a war in Tunisia leading to the establishment of a "protectorate" that same year, during a period when France was in a state of intense political, industrial, economic, and artistic upheaval? The press was the only link, allowing readers to follow, almost...
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