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L’Armée Française: 1943-1956 (Officers and Soldiers of) (French Edition)

L’Armée Française: 1943-1956 (Officers and Soldiers of) (French Edition)

French Text

After adopting the American uniform in 1943 when the French Expeditionary Corps in North Africa were equipped by the United States, the high command and the units were constantly improving it with additions conforming to French military traditions. However, once peace had returned, its metropolitan army needed new dress and uniforms.

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This fully illustrated volume includes the black and white plates of the officersâ€™ uniforms published in April 1954, and shows how from 1943 to 1956, the high command and the units managed to transform a uniform which was dull by its very nature into a rather becoming and tasteful uniform inspired by the great tradition of the French Army.
Country USA
Brand Histoire and Collections
Manufacturer Histoire and Collections
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber fully illustrated in colour throughout
ReleaseDate 2012-02-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9782352501954

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