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Map of the Invasion of Sicily

Map of the Invasion of Sicily
Accession Number
M1727
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Cartographer
Army Orientation Course, Special Service Division Army Service Forces, War Department.
Keywords
World War, 1939-1945
Photo Color
Color
Physical Size
35 X 47 inches
Related Collection (Plain)
Thirty-Fifth Division Association Records
Restrictions
Unrestricted
Scale
3 1/4 inches = 50 miles. Others: Various
TIF Identifier
M1727.tif
Rights

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Credit: Army Orientation Course, Special Service Division Army Service Forces, War Department.

Courtesy Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Independence, Missouri.

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Description

An American map titled "Newsmap: Monday, July 26, 1943." The map of Sicily shows areas held by the Allies, main highways, roads, railways, rivers, and airfields. Printed text reveals news on multiple fronts. Included is a map of Rome that shows strategic areas of importance and highlights the bombing of the San Lorenzo Railroad Yards. This map includes and inset of the area surrounding Italy. The last map shows areas controlled by the Japanese in the North Pacific Ocean and the inset highlights the Kuril Islands.

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