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GOODWOOD: Normandy, July 44 (Men & Battles)
Didier Lodieu
Histoire and Collections, 2008
Excellent Introduction to Operation Goodwood
Mr Lidiou's book is well packaged and illustrated. A quick, well-organized read.
The maps help orient the action and are nice to have when reading more detailed tomes on Monty's efforts to break out of Normandy.
I wish that I had it to hand when I read Ken ...
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ESSLING: Napoleon's First Defeat? (Men & Battles)
Gilles Boue'
Histoire and Collections, 2008
Vol 3 of a new series... "cheaper book" but great value for money
Actually titled: 1809, ESSLING the first defeat?.
I have not been able to see nº1, nº2 is about WWII 1944... and nº4 Fontenoy... I thought it was a pure Napoleonic series... poor marketing AGAIN! by Histoire & Collections...
In my humble point of view at ...
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GI-COLLECTOR'S GUIDE, VOLUME 2
HP Enjames
Histoire and Collections, 2008
After the release of Volume 1, many readers and collectors pointed out several pieces they possessed which were missing from the book. Although including each and every item issued to the American soldier is a near impossible goal, the author started making a list of what should included in a reprint. All chapters from volume 1 have been revised ...
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HELMETS OF ETO: A Historical and Technical Guide
Regis Giard
Histoire and Collections, 2008
Outstanding book!
Informative text and excellent photography of many jaw dropping combat used helmets make this book a must have for the collector of the WWII M1 helmet.
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TOTALIZE -TRACTABLE: Normandy, August 44 (Men and Battles)
Ludovic Fortin
Histoire and Collections, 2008
In July and August 1944, the Allies launched a number of operations intended to break through the German front line. Operations Totalize and Tractable were intended to drive the Germans back to the south of the Normandy town of Falaise, thus creating the famous "Falaise Gap". Ludovic Fortin is has become a real specialist on the British Army and ...
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FELDBLUSE: The German Army Field Tunic 1933-45
Jean-Philippe Borg
Histoire and Collections, 2007
Ordnung Muss Sein (There Will be Order)
This book is exceptional for its size (128 pages). It has many excellent photographs of original tunics: exterior, front, back, interior showing lining, stitching patterns; ink stamps of tailors, garment firms, size and acceptance markings. There are photos of tunics ...
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Dying for Saint-Lô: Hedgerow Hell, July 1944
Didier Lodieu
Histoire and Collections, 2007
Great read, super photos
Haven't put it down since I got it. Great renditions of the daily activities and battles and beautifully printed photos, most of which I havent seen before. Buy it!
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CROSSING THE BEREZINA (Great Battles of the First Empire)
Franois-Guy Hourtoulle
Histoire and Collections, 2008
Napoleon had failed to tame the Russian Bear and winter made that dream impossible. The Grande Armee was retreating under constant attack from the Cossacks. The Berezina was the last obstacle that had to be crossed. Discover how this terrible episode was a true victory for French military genius.
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Dragoon
Paul Gaujac
Histoire and Collections, 2004
Great book on the Invasion of Southern France!
There is so little written in my estimation regarding the invasion of southern France, so this book was a real gift. Not only is the book filled with top-notch photos and maps, but is very well detailed.
I discovered the availability of this book while doing a ...
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P-39 AIRACOBRA (Planes and Pilots Series)
Bruno Pautigny, Nicolas Gohin
Histoire and Collections, 2008
The P-39 Airacobra was the first fighter in the world to have a tricycle undercarriage and to have the engine mounted mid-fuselage behind the pilot. It had rather a troubled beginning because it had been designed as a fighter for the western European theater of operations where it turned out to be completely unsuitable for the role. Its hours of ...
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FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD - VOL 4: 4 - Cavalry and Horse Artillery (Officers & Soldiers)
Andre Joineau
Histoire and Collections, 2006
ANOTHER FINE PRODUCTION
Excellent layout and splendid presentation of uniform details. An invaluable painting guide. A joy to browse througth, again and again.
Many other members of the Napoleonic Wargaming Society in Western Australia enjoy this series of books. Thanks 08 93314558
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8TH AIR FORCE: American Heavy Bomber Groups in England 1942-1945
Gregory Pons
Histoire and Collections, 2008
I like this book
If I was going to visit a WW2 AAF vet and wanted something to get him talking, this is the book I would bring. If he was an 8th AAF I know I would never get it out of his hands. It's a really nice book.
If I was an AAF vet, this is the book I would buy my kids to ...
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FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD - VOL. 5 (Officers & Soldiers)
Andre' Jouineau
Histoire and Collections, 2008
imperial guard series
this series is a "must have" for those interested in French Imperial Guard Uniforms, and I will certainly obtain this final volume. However other sources indicate that it will not be available until june 2008.
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MONTMIRAIL: The Day Napoleon beat Blucher (Men and Battles Series)
Jean-Pierre Mir
Histoire and Collections, 2008
After the disastrous Saxon Campaign, with its lowest point at Leipzig, the French army retreated, withdrawing inside its natural frontiers with the Allied armies hard on its heels. On 29 January 1814, the Battle of Brienne rekindled hopes which very quickly evaporated with the defeat at La Rothie're on 1 February. Napoleon fell back on Troyes. ...
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AIRFIX PLASTIC TOY SOLDIERS: Scale miniature figures from 1958-2008 (Action Figures & Toys)
Jean-Christophe Carbonel
Histoire and Collections, 2008
Airfix was founded in 1939, initially manufacturing inflatable rubber toys. Today, the company is synonymous with the hobby, with its plastic scale model kits and toy soldiers being the first entry for many young children into the world of modelling. This book covers 50 years of the famous Airfix plastic soldier, from its production beginnings ...
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