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Known for its famous coast, the region of Normandy in France played an immensely important part during WWII, serving as the location of the historic Allied invasion known as D-Day. These striking flags are ideal for either indoor/outdoor use, and feature brass grommets for easy hanging. 5'x 3'. $18.95 each

famous coast, the region of Normandy in France played of the historic Allied invasion known as D-Day. These striking flags are ideal for either indoor/outdoor use, and feature brass grommets for easy hanging.

Allied Tanks in Normandy 1944

Zaloga. This book explains the strengths and weaknesses of the major British and U.S. tank types, as well as associated Allied units in Normandy, including the Canadians, Poles, and French. It examines the organization and equipment of the units, providing thumbnail sketches of organization and doctrine as well as statistical data on the types and categories of tanks that saw action. 48 pages, illustrations throughout, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. #112077 $16.95

Paratrooper Signaling Cricket

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Airborne Wings T-Shirt

This black t-shirt pays tribute to the brave Airborne paratroopers, always on the ready to defend our freedom on any shore. 100% pre-shrunk cotton. #111227

U.S. M42 Paratrooper Jacket and Pants Set Limited Quantities!

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“Guy Whidden” 101st Airborne Figure

The Most Evil Men in History Brought to Justice This eight-part documentary series tells how a select band of secret agents tracked down some of the most evil men of the Nazi Party and brought them to justice. Each episode takes you on a different electrifying mission, from Klaus Barbie’s pursuit in Bolivia to the audacious Mossad operation to kidnap Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, and more. 5 hrs. 52 min. on two DVDs. #MV53080 $19.95

Take advantage of the rare opportunity to own a real opportunity to own a real American hero and one of the last American hero and one of the last surviving WWII veterans with this surviving WWII veterans with this 1/6 scale articulating figure –1/6 scale articulating figure –a re-creation of Guy Whidden of a re-creation of Guy Whidden of the 101st Airborne Division. He the 101 features an M-1C paratrooper features an M-1C paratrooper helmet, a gas mask, dust goggles, helmet, a gas mask, dust goggles, interchangeable hands, jump boots, interchangeable hands, jump boots, two combat knives, a T-5 two combat knives, a T-5 parachute pack, and parachute pack, and a figure stand with a figure stand with a photo-etched a photo-etched nameplate. nameplate. 12" long. 12" long. #703852

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U-Boat 977 The True Story of the U-Boat that Escaped to Argentina Schae er. Originally published in the 1950s by the captain of the U-977 U-Boat, the unbelievable story of the Kriegsmarine vessel is retold in this engrossing narrative. See its escape from Europe just as the fate of Hitler’s nation is sealed, and follow the submarine as it stays submerged for an unprecedented 66 days, finally surfacing in west Africa before reaching safety in Argentina. 224 pages, 6½"x 9¼", hardcover. #109938 $29.95 1950s Argentina 5 Centavos CoinDesigns may vary by year. After the fall of the Third Reich, many Nazi officials ed Europe to South America to escape punishment for their war crimes. Argentine President Juan Peron secretly ordered escape routes out of Europe for thousands of former SS officers and Nazi party members. You can own a 5 Centavos coin from this era when Nazis freely roamed Argentina. ¾" diameter. #112056 $12.95

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