The French Army 1939–45 (2)

Name: The French Army 1939–45 (2)
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781855327078
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By Ian Sumner and Francois Vauvillier

Series: Men-at-Arms

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The French Army 1939–45 (2) by Ian Sumner and Francois Vauvillier delves into the developments and transformations of the French military during World War II's later years. It examines how the army evolved in terms of strategy, equipment, and organisation after the fall of France and during the subsequent phases of liberation. The book provides detailed insights into French military operations from 1942 to 1945, highlighting key battles and the army's contributions to the Allied victory.
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The French Army 1939–45 (2)

In this companion volume to The French Army 1939-45 (1), Ian Sumner and François Vauvillier examine the history, uniforms and insignia of the Free French, Fighting French and the Army of Liberation.

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By 16 June 1940, De Gaulle, with the decisive support of Churchill, had come to the conclusion that, whatever happened, France could not stand to one side in the struggle against Nazi Germany. And so, Free France was born.

Featuring detailed illustrations and contemporary photographs throughout, this is an ideal guide for anyone interested in French military uniforms.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781855327078

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 1998

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 50 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mike Chappell

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 48

Collections

Education & Reference European History Francois Vauvillier History & Military Ian Sumner Military History Non-Fiction Series: Men-at-Arms

About the Author

Ian Sumner was born in 1953 in Eccles, near Manchester. He originally trained as a librarian in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but is now a freelance author. His work for Osprey includes Elite titles on the British Navy 1939-45 and the Indian Army 1914-47; he has also written several books on the history of the East Riding of Yorkshire, where he now lives with his wife.

Francois Vauvillier is the greatly respected editorial director of the French Military publishers Histoire & Collections, is the former editor of Gazette des Uniformes and of Militaria magazine. His special personal interests include French uniforms of both World War I and World War II.

Mike Chappell spent 22 years in infantry soldiering, retiring in 1974 as RSM of the 1st Bn., The Wessex Regiment (Rifle Volunteers). Since beginning to paint military subjects in 1968 Mike has gained world-wide popularity as a military illustrator, and has been a prolific artist and author for Osprey for well over 20 years.