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Map of the Eastern and Italian Front

Map of the Eastern and Italian Front
Accession Number
M1759
Printer-Friendly Version
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
1 1/4 inches = 50 miles. Crimea: 1/2 inch = 10 miles
TIF Identifier
M1759.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 24, 1944." The map of the Eastern and Italian front shows railroads, rivers, international boundaries, areas under Allied control, battle lines, and points of Allied activity. The areas circled signify an Allied air attack on German rail centers, communication centers, aircraft plants, and airfield installations. The map of Crimea shows railroads, roads, battle lines, and points of Soviet advance. Printed text and photographs reveal news on multiple fronts. Printed text, drawings, and photographs on the back describe the importance of the use of smoke in gaining a tactical advantage.

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