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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stiff color pictorial wraps. Slight shelf wear, nearly as issued. 48 pp., illus. w/ color photographs. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. June 6, 1944 in the Cotentin. Thousands of corollas open in the night. Thirteen thousand American paratroopers are dropped in this area west of the Normandy landing zone. But many are not fallen to the right place. It can take many hours to finally find a friend or a group, just as much lost. Nevertheless, all the missions assigned to the parachutists are fulfilled with success. The 101st Airborne manages to cover the backs of Utah Beach while the 82nd Airborne controls Sainte-Mere-Eglise and its surroundings. Nevertheless, American positions remain very precarious including the bridge of the Fiere. Reinforcements landing from 6:30 am on Utah will be welcome. So begins for the US parasols a month and a half of deadly fights in the middle swamps and Norman bocage. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. One side of this map shows, in detail, the locations of all the German defensive positions (from WN 60 - WN 74) as well as the locations of all the coastal and field artillery batteries. For the allies, the complete order of landing is shown. In addition there is a brief account of the landing and the assault on Pointe du Hoc. The reverse side of the map contains sidebars on the Navy at Omaha and the US Mulberry harbor. Altogether, there is a huge amount of information for both the novice and expert. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. George S. Patton is a colourful war leader little encountered. Adored by some, hated by others, the one who will lead the 3rd U.S. Army from Tunisia to the heart of Czechoslovakia is an eminently complex character. "Georgie," this little guy from California, will earn a reputation as a leader of men and he will become one of the most gifted and the most feared general officer of the Second World War, living only by and for the war. His fiery temper and legendary outbursts will get him in big trouble, but his personal archives have also shown that, under his hard-boiled shell, the one that his soldiers nicknamed Old Blood and Guts was a cultured man, sensitive and deeply doubting him. His accidental death 21 December 1945 will help to make him enter the legend. AUTHOR: Historian, specialist of the Second World War and the Battle of Normandy, Christophe Prime has collaborated for several years in several military history journals and participates in documentaries. He has published many books which are authoritative, including Omaha Beach, Tuesday, June 6, 1944 (2016) and Arromanches, artificial ports and allied logistics (2018). This book explores the many facets of George S. Patton, the World War II military legend. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. June 6, 1944 minutes after midnight, silent silhouettes fly through the clouds and veer over from l'Orne, north of Caen. At more than 150 km / h, they touch the ground and finish their race a few meters from the bridge of Benouville, who will enter into posterity under the name of Pegasus Bridge. Ninety men emerge painfully from these gliders and seize in a few minutes of the work by a spectacular "helping hand". He is the vanguard of the 6th Airborne Division which will jump a few minutes later between Orne and Dives, for cover the eastern flank of the Normandy landings. The missions assigned to it will all be successfully completed despite widely dispersed drops. But it is not as the beginning of three long months of fighting for British paratroopers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From the decision to land in Normandy up to the closing of the "Falaise Gap" this work describes the different phases of the Battle : strategy, diversion, the multiple operations undertaken, the sectors chosen for landing, the Armed Forces and their mission in each case. Maps trace the Army Corps and Units and their advance in the course of the Battle. A concentrated and instructive work on the main stages of the Battle of Normandy. From the decision to land in Normandy up to the closing of the "Falaise Gap" this work describes the different phases of the Battle : strategy, diversion, the multiple operations undertaken, the sectors chosen for landing, the Armed Forces and their mission in each case. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For thousands of years, men have dragged animals onto the battlefield. The Great War was no exception to the rule. Even if, at the beginning of the twentieth century, modernity was on the move - trucks, airplanes, tanks - it was unable to free itself from the animal world. Animals of all kinds each participated in their own way in the war effort. Some accomplished their mission close to the fighters and shared with them fear, suffering and death. Others comforted and supported them. There are also those who fed them, and parasites who harassed them. The story of the millions of animals sacrificed in the war is indeed revealing of the reality of the conflict: its harshness, its brutality, but also its absurdity, dramatically illustrated by the ten million animals that lost their lives. For thousands of years, men have dragged animals onto the battlefield. The Great War was no exception. Even though modernity was on the move, it could not free itself from the animal world. The story of the millions of animals sacrificed in the war reveals the stark reality of the conflict. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The First World War was as much a ordeal for women as it was for men. They were mobilised en masse from the very beginning, at the invitation of Rene Viviani, President of the Council, and actively participated in the war effort for four long years. Those that La Guerre Documentee repeatedly refers to as "substitutes" in its columns made themselves indispensable by the support given to combatants (as nurses and as 'marraines de guerre'), but also by offsetting the deficit of male labour, ensuring the full performance of the country's economic activity. In addition to keeping the home and caring for children, women played a major role during the conflict. By proving that they were capable of supplying men with sectors of activity from which they had hitherto been excluded, they asserted themselves more in society, and legitimately aspired to take a decisive step towards their emancipation. The balance is nuanced, and the famous journalist Severine did not hesitate to conclude bitterly that women were only the "servants of the war". However, it became clear that nothing would ever be the same again. The First World War was as much a ordeal for women as it was for men. Women made themselves indispensable, and as a result, they asserted themselves more in society, taking a decisive step towards their emancipation. It became clear that nothing would ever be the same again. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The epic of William the Conqueror explained to children. We're ready my lord. - Good, let us raise the anchor! I am eager to regain Norman soil. - You left as a duke and return as a king, dear William - I am honoured by your compliments, Edgar But, more so, I left as a 'bastard'. and return as a 'conqueror'! William the Conqueror's epic tale is one of the most incredible adventures in history. Heir to the Duchy of Normandy upon his father's death, he who was referred to as 'the Bastard' by his enemies was to become King of England! From fortified castles to abbeys, this comic strip lets you follow in the footsteps of William and Matilda, via a fascinating discovery of William the Conqueror's life. AUTHORS: Sebastien Corbet is an illustrator from Caen, born in 1972. After studying advertising, he turned to music. Concurrently, he paints and, after exhibiting for ten years, resumed his earlier passion for comic strip. Isabelle Bournier is a historian and author of several documentaries for young readers. She is also cultural and educational manager at the Memorial de Caen. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In Europe, the Allied forces are preparing for the invasion and artists will be needed to immortalise the event. To prove his worth to his parents, Peter, failed New York artist, volunteers for the job. He finds himself at the heart of The Big Red One the most exposed regiment of them all; the one that will land at Omaha Beach. His brother, Jim, is the family favourite. He has even recently made the front page of Life magazine. He is a member of the Rangers whose job it is to neutralise the Pointe de Hoc. Shortly before D-Day Jim and Peter cross paths in a holding camp and it is clear that Peter has no idea what he has let himself in for. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1914. The most terrible and bloody of the conflicts of history comes from start. It will result in the death of more than 18 million soldiers. While still a child, Odysseus sees his father and his brother leave his luminous scrubland to join the land dark and stained by the war in eastern France. A conflict that was meant to be short and that will last more than four years, stealing the boy's childhood to make him a fighter, ready to fall on the field of honor for his homeland. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Good+. First Edition. 8vo. 29pp. Illus.,maps. Circular stains on front cover, rear cover rubbed. Book.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is to honour all the brave and wonderful people who risked or gave their lives to free Europe from the Nazis and the claws of fascism. Let us never forget the innocent victims, both young and old from all sides, who endured the losses and the suffering imposed upon them by those democratically elected evil criminals. We must never let this happen again. English and French Text Colour and b/w photographs This book is to honour all the brave and wonderful people who risked or gave their lives to free Europe from the nazis and the claws of fascism. Let us never forget the innocent victims, both young and old from all sides, who endured the losses and the suffering imposed upon them by those democratically elected evil criminals. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The battle of Omaha occupies a prevalent place in our collective memory due to the tragic events that took place there on June 6, 1944. The beach code-named Utah, located at the base of the Cotentin Peninsula, has attracted less attention. Wrongly. According to General Eisenhower, the U-Force mission was the most complex and risky because of its distance from the beach and the presence of many German divisions. The 4th Infantry division and the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions had to fight hard to secure the Utah area. The scale of the losses alone - 3,500 men in total - demonstrates that the Battle of Utah deserves to be investigated in a new light. The battle of Omaha occupies a prevalent place in our collective memory due to the events of June 6, 1944. The beach code-named Utah has attracted less attention. Wrongly. The scale of the losses alone demonstrates that the Battle of Utah deserves to be investigated in a new light. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The most famous American war correspondent takes part in allied landing in Normandy on June 7th, 1944. When he landed in Normandy on June 7, 1944, Ernie Pyle was the best (Pulitzer Prize) and most popular American war correspondent. Pyle owes this popularity to the fact that he tells simply and with a lot of empathy, the stories of the common soldiers. During the summer of 1944, he will follow the American troops from Omaha Beach until the liberation of Paris, attending the liberation of Cherbourg, the hedgerow war, the bombings of the Cobra Operation, but also discover Normandy surprisingly. Many episodes he tells in 70 articles subsequently published in the American daily press. These 70 articles had never been translated into French in their entirety. AUTHOR: Frederic Patard is a journalist and historian from La Manche (Normandy). He was hired at the "Presse de la Manche" (daily newspaper) in 1989 as a documentalist, then became a journalist for this daily. He has also published several books on the history of Cherbourg and North-Cotentin. The most famous American war correspondent takes part in allied landing in Normandy on June 7th, 1944 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. With about 100 panoramic photos, Christophe Daguet offers us a timeless postcard of Normandy of the D-DAY and invites you in a real journey in the landscapes of the Landing. The book is completed by an internet version which will allow you to view videos created by the author, 360 degree virtual tours of the main sites and museums as well as much practical information. Colour photographs With about 100 panoramic photos, Christophe Daguet offers us a timeless postcard of Normandy of the D-DAY and invites you in a real journey in the landscapes of the Landing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Normandy Landings were the first operations of the Allied Powers' invasion of Normandy, also known as Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord, during World War II. D-Day for the operation, postponed 24 hours, became June 6, 1944, H-Hour was 6:30 am. The assault was conducted in two phases: an air assault landing of American and British airborne divisions shortly after midnight, and an amphibious landing of Allied infantry and armoured divisions on the coast of France commencing at 06:30 British Double Summer Time. It required the transport of soldiers and materiel from England and Wales by troop carrying aeroplanes and ships, the assault landings, air support, naval interdiction of the English Channel and naval fire-support. There were also subsidiary operations to distract the Kriegsmarine and prevent its interference in the landing areas. The operation was the largest single-day invasion of all time, with over 130,000 troops landed on June 6, 1944. 195,700 Allied naval and merchant navy personnel were involved. The landings took place along a stretch of the Normandy coast divided into five sections: Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah. Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Pointe du Hoc, Ouistreham, Omaha Beach, Pegasus Bridge, Arromanches so many names entered into history on the morning of the 6th of June 1944, to remain forever engraved in our memories. This fully illustrated guide, including period documents and colour photographs, offers an insight, sector by sector, place by place, not only of the legendary D-day landing sites, but also of the less widely known, but just as crucial areas. Enhanced by original maps, a series of "close-up views" offering detailed explanations, "at a glance" pages devoted to specific towns or sites and an introduction to the many museums available to history enthusiasts keen to see where it all happened. Colour photographs June 6th, 1944, Norman beaches situated between Ouistreham and Sainte-Marie-du- Mount entered the history books of the humanity under their respective code name: Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah Beach. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. George S. Patton is a colourful war leader little encountered. Adored by some, hated by others, the one who will lead the 3rd U.S. Army from Tunisia to the heart of Czechoslovakia is an eminently complex character. "Georgie," this little guy from California, will earn a reputation as a leader of men and he will become one of the most gifted and the most feared general officer of the Second World War, living only by and for the war. His fiery temper and legendary outbursts will get him in big trouble, but his personal archives have also shown that, under his hard-boiled shell, the one that his soldiers nicknamed Old Blood and Guts was a cultured man, sensitive and deeply doubting him. His accidental death 21 December 1945 will help to make him enter the legend. AUTHOR: Historian, specialist of the Second World War and the Battle of Normandy, Christophe Prime has collaborated for several years in several military history journals and participates in documentaries. He has published many books which are authoritative, including Omaha Beach, Tuesday, June 6, 1944 (2016) and Arromanches, artificial ports and allied logistics (2018). This book explores the many facets of George S. Patton, the World War II military legend. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. This new, seemingly unread copy is bound in illustrated card covers as issued. The contents are bright, tight, white and square. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. The German battery at Longues-sur-mer located on the Calvados coaptation, is an excellent example of an Atlantic Wall strong point. However, the German battery at Longues is particularly noteworthy since it is the only one to have preserved its guns. By some mysterious miracle, it managed to escape the fervent salvage operations by post-war scrap merchants. The Longues-sur-Mer battery (German: Marineküstenbatterie (MKB) Longues-sur-Mer; also designated Widerstandsnest (Wn) 48)[1] is a World War II German coastal artillery battery approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) north of the village of Longues-sur-Mer in Normandy, France. The battery is sited on a 60 m (200 ft) cliff overlooking the Baie de Seine and formed a part of Germany's Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications, between the Allied landing sectors of Gold Beach and Omaha Beach. The battery shelled Allied naval forces off Gold and Omaha beaches on D-Day (6 June 1944), but was damaged by Allied shore bombardment the same day. It was captured on 7 June 1944 by British ground forces, playing no further part in the Normandy campaign. The battery is the only one in Normandy to retain several of its original guns. It was listed as a historical monument in October 2001, and remains in a good state of conservation. Ref HH 4.…

Paperback. Condition: Fine. English Translation. The story of the frequently overlooked aspect of D-Day - the planning and supply of the logistics required not only for D-Day itself, but for months beyond: the vehicles, harbours, food, medical supplies, airfields and other infrastructure construction. 80 pages. Illustrated throughout mostly by b/w photographs, plus several colour maps. All text is in English. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. Size: 26.5 Cm x 20 Cm.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For thousands of years, men have dragged animals onto the battlefield. The Great War was no exception to the rule. Even if, at the beginning of the twentieth century, modernity was on the move - trucks, airplanes, tanks - it was unable to free itself from the animal world. Animals of all kinds each participated in their own way in the war effort. Some accomplished their mission close to the fighters and shared with them fear, suffering and death. Others comforted and supported them. There are also those who fed them, and parasites who harassed them. The story of the millions of animals sacrificed in the war is indeed revealing of the reality of the conflict: its harshness, its brutality, but also its absurdity, dramatically illustrated by the ten million animals that lost their lives. For thousands of years, men have dragged animals onto the battlefield. The Great War was no exception. Even though modernity was on the move, it could not free itself from the animal world. The story of the millions of animals sacrificed in the war reveals the stark reality of the conflict. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Card covers. Excellent account of the audacious raids of a British commando 1941-1943 Published 2006. 333pp., ills., maps, aerial view. sources, bibliography, index, Very good condition. Signed by both authors and presented to Frank Risbridger who served in the 9th Tank Regiment in WWII. Signed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The First World War was as much a ordeal for women as it was for men. They were mobilised en masse from the very beginning, at the invitation of Rene Viviani, President of the Council, and actively participated in the war effort for four long years. Those that La Guerre Documentee repeatedly refers to as "substitutes" in its columns made themselves indispensable by the support given to combatants (as nurses and as 'marraines de guerre'), but also by offsetting the deficit of male labour, ensuring the full performance of the country's economic activity. In addition to keeping the home and caring for children, women played a major role during the conflict. By proving that they were capable of supplying men with sectors of activity from which they had hitherto been excluded, they asserted themselves more in society, and legitimately aspired to take a decisive step towards their emancipation. The balance is nuanced, and the famous journalist Severine did not hesitate to conclude bitterly that women were only the "servants of the war". However, it became clear that nothing would ever be the same again. The First World War was as much a ordeal for women as it was for men. Women made themselves indispensable, and as a result, they asserted themselves more in society, taking a decisive step towards their emancipation. It became clear that nothing would ever be the same again. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Stapled Paper. Condition: Near Fine. First English. SUBTITLED : ` History of a Harbour '. 28 pages of creative military engineering creativity. As the Allies planned (1943) their invasion of northern Europe, the concept of temporary harbour facilities first took route. They came to be known as Milberry Harbours. They were protected by Gooseberry breakwaters. Text very well complemented by maps, diagrams, and both colour and b/w (archive) photographs. LEARN more about : Sword Beach, Bofors, Selsey, DUKWs, Cherbourg, Caen, Dieppe, LSTs, bombardons, whale piers, shelter-jettoes, floating roadways, and Courbet. Cond : Card wrapper is a colour wraps-around photograph of the remaining beach installations. Volume is bright and tight and clean. No names nor marks. QUote (p. 16) : " On 6th June, D-Day, tugs towed the first elements of the artificial harbours towards the Normandy beaches. For their part, the ships destined to be scuttled to form GOOSEBERRIES had been made ready some hours earlier. They would arrive first and, from ._._._. . " Size: 8vo. Colour Photographs (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From the decision to land in Normandy up to the closing of the "Falaise Gap" this work describes the different phases of the Battle : strategy, diversion, the multiple operations undertaken, the sectors chosen for landing, the Armed Forces and their mission in each case. Maps trace the Army Corps and Units and their advance in the course of the Battle. A concentrated and instructive work on the main stages of the Battle of Normandy. From the decision to land in Normandy up to the closing of the "Falaise Gap" this work describes the different phases of the Battle : strategy, diversion, the multiple operations undertaken, the sectors chosen for landing, the Armed Forces and their mission in each case. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Normandy Landings were the first operations of the Allied Powers' invasion of Normandy, also known as Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord, during World War II. D-Day for the operation, postponed 24 hours, became June 6, 1944, H-Hour was 6:30 am. The assault was conducted in two phases: an air assault landing of American and British airborne divisions shortly after midnight, and an amphibious landing of Allied infantry and armoured divisions on the coast of France commencing at 06:30 British Double Summer Time. It required the transport of soldiers and materiel from England and Wales by troop carrying aeroplanes and ships, the assault landings, air support, naval interdiction of the English Channel and naval fire-support. There were also subsidiary operations to distract the Kriegsmarine and prevent its interference in the landing areas. The operation was the largest single-day invasion of all time, with over 130,000 troops landed on June 6, 1944. 195,700 Allied naval and merchant navy personnel were involved. The landings took place along a stretch of the Normandy coast divided into five sections: Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah. Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Pointe du Hoc, Ouistreham, Omaha Beach, Pegasus Bridge, Arromanches so many names entered into history on the morning of the 6th of June 1944, to remain forever engraved in our memories. This fully illustrated guide, including period documents and colour photographs, offers an insight, sector by sector, place by place, not only of the legendary D-day landing sites, but also of the less widely known, but just as crucial areas. Enhanced by original maps, a series of "close-up views" offering detailed explanations, "at a glance" pages devoted to specific towns or sites and an introduction to the many museums available to history enthusiasts keen to see where it all happened. Colour photographs June 6th, 1944, Norman beaches situated between Ouistreham and Sainte-Marie-du- Mount entered the history books of the humanity under their respective code name: Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah Beach. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The most famous American war correspondent takes part in allied landing in Normandy on June 7th, 1944. When he landed in Normandy on June 7, 1944, Ernie Pyle was the best (Pulitzer Prize) and most popular American war correspondent. Pyle owes this popularity to the fact that he tells simply and with a lot of empathy, the stories of the common soldiers. During the summer of 1944, he will follow the American troops from Omaha Beach until the liberation of Paris, attending the liberation of Cherbourg, the hedgerow war, the bombings of the Cobra Operation, but also discover Normandy surprisingly. Many episodes he tells in 70 articles subsequently published in the American daily press. These 70 articles had never been translated into French in their entirety. AUTHOR: Frederic Patard is a journalist and historian from La Manche (Normandy). He was hired at the "Presse de la Manche" (daily newspaper) in 1989 as a documentalist, then became a journalist for this daily. He has also published several books on the history of Cherbourg and North-Cotentin. The most famous American war correspondent takes part in allied landing in Normandy on June 7th, 1944 Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is to honour all the brave and wonderful people who risked or gave their lives to free Europe from the Nazis and the claws of fascism. Let us never forget the innocent victims, both young and old from all sides, who endured the losses and the suffering imposed upon them by those democratically elected evil criminals. We must never let this happen again. English and French Text Colour and b/w photographs This book is to honour all the brave and wonderful people who risked or gave their lives to free Europe from the nazis and the claws of fascism. Let us never forget the innocent victims, both young and old from all sides, who endured the losses and the suffering imposed upon them by those democratically elected evil criminals. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. With about 100 panoramic photos, Christophe Daguet offers us a timeless postcard of Normandy of the D-DAY and invites you in a real journey in the landscapes of the Landing. The book is completed by an internet version which will allow you to view videos created by the author, 360 degree virtual tours of the main sites and museums as well as much practical information. Colour photographs With about 100 panoramic photos, Christophe Daguet offers us a timeless postcard of Normandy of the D-DAY and invites you in a real journey in the landscapes of the Landing. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Couverture souple. Condition: Très bon. In-4. 197 pages. Témoignage sur ce camp de concentration situé en Autriche. Nombreux documents reproduits.