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1944, THE FFI BECOME SOLDIERS
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1944, THE FFI BECOME SOLDIERS

L20160296
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When French troops landed alongside the Allies in Normandy on 6 June and then in Provence on 15 August 1944, they would find themselves in the presence of French Resistance units.
General Pierre-Alexis Duclaux 1775–1828 – Carnet de la... General Pierre-Alexis Duclaux 1775–1828 – Carnet de la... 2
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General PIERRE ALEXIS DUCLAUX (1775–1828) This new issue of the Cahiers de la Compagnie d'Élite came to fruition through the meeting of passionate enthusiasts who, with great generosity, opened the doors of their collections to allow us to discover and share an exceptional set of mementos belonging to General Pierre-Alexis Duclaux (1775–1828). The story...
Aerobatic Display Teams of the World – François Brévot
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Aerobatic Display Teams of the World is an illustrated book by François Brévot devoted to the great military aerial display teams. The work presents twenty aerobatic formations photographed on five continents, in action, in close-up and from spectacular angles. A superb aviation book ideal for airshow enthusiasts, military display team fans and...
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G.I. Joe - Ernie Pyle

L20260031
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A celebrated reporter, Ernie Pyle became a war correspondent when the Second World War broke out and set off alongside the American Army (Company of the 18th Infantry Regiment). Following it through its victories as well as its defeats, he first covered events in North Africa and went as far as the heart of Italy at the Battle of Monte Cassino, then...
VICHY - History of a Dictatorship 1940-1944
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More than eighty years after its demise, the Vichy regime continues to haunt our collective memory. Within a matter of days in July 1940, the Republic collapsed. Behind Marshal Pétain — national hero turned head of the French State — and the unscrupulous politician Pierre Laval, opportunists playing the German card and far-right ideologues seized power....
FIRST-CLASS SUBMARINES – The Requin and Redoutable...
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This work is devoted to the 40 first-class submarines built for the Marine Nationale between 1922 and 1939. They are divided into two types: the 1,100-tonne Requin class of the 1922 and 1923 programmes, and the Redoutable and Pascal classes of the 1924 to 1930 programmes. The second-class submarines and minelayers are covered in another volume in the same...
The 6th Foreign Infantry Regiment - From the Levant to...
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The first work dedicated to the 6th Foreign Infantry Regiment, tracing its epic from 1939 to 1948 across Syria, Lebanon and Tunisia, and paying tribute to the Levant legionnaires united under the motto "Ad Unum" – To the last man. Born in the Levant in 1939, the 6th Foreign Infantry Regiment would exist for only nine years, yet it experienced everything:...
THE U.S. TANKER HELMET - WW I & WW II 1917 - 1946 THE U.S. TANKER HELMET - WW I & WW II 1917 - 1946 2
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After four years of intensive research, writing, editing, and enrichment with newly discovered information, "THE U.S. TANKER HELMET - WW I & WW II 1917 - 1946" is finally here. Thanks to the close collaboration of passionate collectors Frank Vanstreels, Paul Reijnders, and Larry Munnikhuysen, this comprehensive and richly illustrated reference work —...
SHOOTING AND SELF-DEFENCE: Handbook for the Defensive... SHOOTING AND SELF-DEFENCE: Handbook for the Defensive... 2
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Having to use a firearm to save one's own life or that of another leaves no room for chance, as shooting at an individual must always be the last resort. This above all requires asking the right questions so as not to make the wrong decision about whether or not to arm oneself. In this handbook, the author offers a genuine reflection on the subject, in...
CHURCHILL
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CHURCHILL

L20250185
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The finest biography of Churchill, enriched with previously unpublished documents. A towering publishing success. Of Churchill, one believes, everything has been said — first and foremost by himself. And yet Andrew Roberts has managed to unearth press articles, private correspondence, personal diaries — not the least of which is that of King George VI,...
THE PROVENCE LANDINGS - The Second World War in Colour
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The Provence landings of 15 August 1944 were the best-organised and most successful amphibious operation of the entire war, from Operation Torch on the African coast to Overlord on the shores of Normandy. It must also be recalled that both operations — Overlord in Normandy and Dragoon in Provence — had been conceived by the Americans as two phases of a...
War Stories – Men, Objects and Memory of the Great War...
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The Great War told through the prism of objects: helmets, uniforms, notebooks, identification tags and many other silent witnesses of the conflict. A passionate collector since childhood, Benoît Chalhoub takes us on a journey to the heart of his collection, where each piece becomes the starting point for a story of human courage, suffering or hope. Far...
Turtleneck Sweater - 1923 Turtle Neck Anthracite Pike... Turtleneck Sweater - 1923 Turtle Neck Anthracite Pike... 2
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The turtleneck sweater has a long history dating back to the 19th century. Initially designed as a practical workwear garment, the turtleneck sweater became popular in England and the United States in the 19th century, particularly among sailors who needed protection from the cold. The high collar, often folded or rolled, served as additional insulation....
NAPOLEON'S GREATEST BATTLES
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NAPOLEON'S GREATEST BATTLES

L20250142
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A work for understanding the strategies of the Napoleonic battles. On 18 May 1804, the Senate proclaimed Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of the French. A military genius and exceptional statesman, Napoleon distinguished himself through his campaigns and his great historic battles. More than a mere instrument of conquest, the Grande Armée represented the...
Cold War Handguns. Vol. 1, The Warsaw Pact
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The Cold War began as early as 1945 and ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989. Two blocs faced each other throughout this period: NATO and the Warsaw Pact. The USSR then developed new handguns in line with its strategy. These weapons were issued to fraternal nations and supplied Marxist-aligned rebellions… The Cold War began as early...
General Jouinot Gambetta. Life and Death of a Cavalry Hero
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A true legend among his men, François Léon Jouinot-Gambetta (1870–1923) is an unsung architect of victory in the Great War. At 18, he enlisted as a simple soldier and began a modest military career in Algeria and Morocco. Despite unfavourable assessments and very mixed appraisals, his bravery and his sense of … A true legend among his men, François Léon...
A French Resistance – A Bordeaux Chronicle 1940–1945
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In June 1940 in Bordeaux, a young engineer came, through exceptional circumstances, to hold the position of chief engineer of the Rural Engineering Service. The position of this major port made the Rural Engineering Service — which physically administered the region — vital to the occupier. The author's father would be obliged to collaborate officially...
History of the 1er RPIMa - The Exceptional Regiment of...
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A living and thoroughly documented tribute to the 1er RPIMa, elite regiment of the French special forces, tracing its history, missions, traditions and the daily life of its soldiers. In a thoroughly researched work, Rémi Bernier immerses us in the history of the 1er RPIMa, the prestigious marine infantry parachute regiment and crown jewel of the French...
1908 Hazienda Shirt Baltic Blue - Pike Brothers 1908 Hazienda Shirt Baltic Blue - Pike Brothers 2
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1908 Hazienda Shirt Baltic Blue - Pike Brothers

P0401-25-0007
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At the turn of the century, work shirts reflected the transition from traditional craftsmanship to the early stages of industrialisation. Shirts had to be robust, comfortable and easy to maintain — requirements that shaped the choice of materials and the cut. The 1908 Hazienda Shirt comes directly from that era. It features a partial button placket, a...
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