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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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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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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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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...
ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE PANZERGRENADIER
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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...
THE FRENCH AIR FORCE IN INDOCHINA 1945–1956 THE FRENCH AIR FORCE IN INDOCHINA 1945–1956 2
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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
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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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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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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....
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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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...
Slim Grey Leather Braces - 1905 Hauler Braces grey Pike... Slim Grey Leather Braces - 1905 Hauler Braces grey Pike... 2
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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...
1940 THE BATTLE OF DUNKIRK ON LAND AND AT SEA
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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.
8146 Moc Toe Briar Oil Slick - Red Wing Shoes 8146 Moc Toe Briar Oil Slick - Red Wing Shoes 2
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The Red Wing 8146 Roughneck Moc Toe in Briar Oil Slick is a classic moccasin-style boot 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 harsh weather conditions. The Red Wing "Moc Toe" name derives from the word...
Dark navy turtleneck sweater - 1923 Turtle Neck Dark Navy... Dark navy turtleneck sweater - 1923 Turtle Neck Dark Navy... 2
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The turtleneck sweater has a long history dating back to the 19th century. Originally designed as a practical work garment, the turtleneck became popular in England and the United States during the 19th century, particularly among sailors who needed protection from the cold. The high collar, often folded or rolled, served as additional insulation. In the...
1940: THE REASONS FOR A DEFEAT
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1940: THE REASONS FOR A DEFEAT

L20230106
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To say that the campaign of May–June 1940 has generated an enormous amount of writing is an understatement: rarely has an event in French history left such a mark on our country. Several reasons can be identified: first and foremost, the French Army, which had emerged victorious from the First World War, was forced to lay down its arms after barely two...
THE TIGER TANK OF VIMOUTIERS in Normandy
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Collective work The Tiger tank of Vimoutiers is the only German armoured vehicle of this type engaged in the final phase of the Battle of Falaise-Chambois to have remained in place since the end of the conflict. For nearly eight decades now, its silhouette has become a familiar sight. A rest area allows tourists and curious visitors to approach this...
Dancing Hawaiian Doll - Solar Power Hula Girl Dancing Hawaiian Doll - Solar Power Hula Girl 2
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The dancing Hawaiian doll is a small figurine to be placed on a flat surface, such as a dashboard, a desk or similar. She moves on her own in daylight thanks to her solar sensor. Very well known in the surf world, she can regularly be found in the shade of tiki bars or on the dashboard of old Volkswagen campervans or surfers' Jeeps. Available in...
BMW Flat-Twin Pressed-Steel R11 R12 and R16 R17 — The...
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Presented at the Olympia Show in London from 5 to 10 November 1928, the first BMW 750s — types R11/R16 — with their new pressed-steel frame caused a sensation. The proven powertrain, treated as a combined engine-gearbox unit, was derived from the preceding models, types R62 (side-valve) and R63 (overhead-valve) with tubular frames.
ROMMEL IN NORMANDY - France 1940
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Rommel's passage through Normandy in June 1940 is often overshadowed. The author sought to highlight this brief episode, which was far from straightforward for his division, which nonetheless captured three Norman ports. Ancelle, Boos, Elbeuf, Yvetot, Fécamp, Saint-Valery-en-Caux, Le Havre, L'Aigle, La Haye-du-Puits, Marinvast, Cherbourg — Rommel is one...
Short sleeve henley shirt ecru melange - 1927 Henley Shirt short Sleeve ecru melange Short sleeve henley shirt ecru melange - 1927 Henley Shirt short Sleeve ecru melange 2
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The origins of this T-shirt lie in the underwear of the 1920s. With short or long sleeves, they were worn under a shirt. The cut of the Henley Shirt is based on period patterns. Made from 100% cotton, it is finer than the 1954 Utility Shirt model and therefore lighter and cooler to wear. It works perfectly under a shirt but can also be worn as a...
A Lieutenant with the Tanks - An Eyewitness at the Heart...
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A Lieutenant with the Tanks is a previously unpublished account of the 1940 campaign, written by Claude Peignot, officer of the 5th BCP. Particularly vivid, it casts an unsparing eye on the operations, the competence of the commanders and the equipment. The notebooks are annotated and explained by Camille Vargas, an author specialising in world conflicts...
Franche-Comté July 1815 - The Swiss Invade France
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The Swiss Invade France At the beginning of July 1815, a few days after his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon abdicated and embarked for his final exile on the island of Saint Helena. At the same time, one million foreign soldiers, drawn from some thirty European nations and states, swept across France and occupied virtually the entire territory. Taking...
RAIDS SPECIAL REPORT No. 3: THE UKRAINIAN ARMY AT WAR
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After more than a year of major fighting in Ukraine between the Russian army and the Ukrainian armed forces, and given our readers' constant interest in this war in Europe, we felt it necessary to present the Ukrainian army in detail. And this through both its general organisation and its special units such as snipers, anti-armour hunters, cyberwarfare...
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