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Map of Burma

Map of Burma
Accession Number
M1758
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Cartographer
Army Information Branch, 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 = 10 miles. New Guinea: 2 1/4 inches = 200 miles
TIF Identifier
M1758.tif
Rights

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Credit: Army Information Branch, 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, April 17, 1944." The map of Burma shows railroads, roads, rivers, international boundaries, relief, the Burma Road, and other details. The map of New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville, and adjacent islands shows rivers, relief, international boundaries, and other details. Printed text and photographs reveal news on multiple fronts. Printed text and drawings on the back describe the home front effort to finance and supply the war. The title of this section reads: "Are the folks at home backing us up?...Yes! 86,100 million dollars worth!"

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