WORLD WAR II.

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Paris. First of this edition, revised from a French map dated 1937, photolithographed in 1942 and corrected to August 1944. Maps such as these were used in the planning and execution of the liberation of Paris from 19 to 25 August 1944.This map, intended for use in the field, focuses on areas of particular importance for the army. These include good viewing points, dangerous areas, forest paths practicable in dry weather, isolated hotels and buildings, hospitals, forts, radio stations, and factories. The heart of the city is highlighted in orange and distances are centred on Notre Dame Cathedral, whose Emmanuel bell rang out to welcome the arrival of General Leclerc's division.It was first produced by the War Office in 1941 after a Michelin map of 1937.

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