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Map of the European Theater

Map of the European Theater
Accession Number
M1750
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Cartographer
Army Orientation Course, Army Information Branch, Morale Services 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
3/4 inch = 50 miles. New Ireland: 1 1/2 inches = 25 miles. Truk: 1 inch = 5 miles. Pacific Theater: None
TIF Identifier
M1750.tif
Rights

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Credit: Army Orientation Course, Army Information Branch, Morale Services Division, Army Service Forces, War Department.

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

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Description

An American map titled "Newsmap for the Armed Forces: Monday, February 28, 1944." The map of the European theater shows railroads, rivers, boundaries, and the path of a series of Allied air attacks. The map of New Ireland, New Britain, and adjacent areas shows relief, rivers, and highlights key locations such as Rabaul and Kavieng. The map of the Truk Islands identifies islands and passes in the chain. The larger map of the Pacific theater identifies distances from Tokyo to the Truk Islands, Truk to Rabaul, New Britain, and Truk to Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Printed text and photographs reveal news on multiple fronts. On the back is a printed image resembling the Parteiadler, though in this version the eagle is grasping a swastika enveloped Earth. Printed text that accompanies the image reads: "In Mein Kampf, Hitler stated that his plan was to destroy France first, then England; after which he would have the United States cornered without a fight!.."

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