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Internationally recognized technique for concealing soldiers and the equipment, the camouflage is inspired by animals and their techniques to go unnoticed in their environment. Camouflage was adopted by the armed forces during the First World War, and saw a real boom during the Second World War. [...]
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If you find yourself near a gendarmerie on November 26, you may be lucky enough to see the homage paid to Sainte Geneviève.But who is she?Born in Nanterre around 420 AD and died in Paris around 510 AD (sources differ), Geneviève is the daughter of wealthy and Christian farmers. Blessed by Saint [...]
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Why ? Established in 1852 by Napoleon III, the military medal was used to reward the best soldiers in his troops, thus ensuring their support for the battles to come. Anonymous soldiers and great warlords were then placed on the same footing of equality under a common motto: “Value and [...]
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The authorization for the security forces to carry their weapon outside working hours was maintained after the end of the state of emergency. Thus, police officers and gendarmes can choose to keep their pistols in their daily activities, provided they obtain the agreement of their superiors and [...]