Original Items: Only One Available. This is a nearly unissued sturdy British “ARMY / AIR” map of the CHERBOURG & CAEN area of France, most commonly referred to as “Normandy”. this was the area where famed D-Day invasion of June 1944 took place. The coastline shown is where all 5 of the D-day invasion sites, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword would be. The map itself measures 31″ x 36″, and is made of fabric backed paper, somewhat similar to oil cloth, and is in 1:250,000 scale.
The information on the map itself indicates that it is SHEET 3a & 8, and indicates that this original map was first compiled in 1914. It was then revised in 1938, partly revised in 1942, and then fully revised from Photos in 1943. The lower right corner indicates the printing and publishing information:
Geographical Section, General Staff, No. 2738.
Published by War Office 1914.
4th Edition 1943.
100,000 /6 / 43 Cr.
This type of map would have been used by both air and ground forces for planning. It is in excellent nearly unissued condition, with the expected age toning and fold lines from being stored for some time. There are no real tears or other damage, and the colors are still vibrant. Due to the flash used, some parts of the map “whited out”, but they are definitely there.
Ready to display!