Map of the Eastern Front

Accession Number

M1776

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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

Restrictions

Unrestricted

Scale

3 3/4 inches = 150 miles. Cologne: 3 inches = 15 miles. Netherlands: 2 1/2 inches = 20 miles. Philippines: 4 3/4 inches = 80 miles

TIF Identifier

M1776.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, November 13, 1944." The map of the Eastern front shows railroads, rivers, international boundaries, battle lines, and areas under Soviet and German control. The map of the area near Cologne, Germany shows railroads, roads, rivers, international boundaries, and other details. The map of the Western front, focusing on the Netherlands, shows railroads, roads, rivers, international boundaries, battle lines, and areas under Allied and German control. The map of the northern Philippines shows shows railroads, roads, rivers, relief, and other details. Printed text reveals news on multiple fronts. On the back, printed text and a cartoon sketch, titled "Post-war Plans," aims to steer soldiers in the direction of financial responsibility.

Date(s)

November 13, 1944

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