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WW2 Normandy map D-Day map 1 Ste Mere Eglise

$ 13.2

Availability: 30 in stock
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: New
  • Modified Item: No
  • Region of Origin: United States

    Description

    This listing is for 1 reproduction "St Mere Eglise" map in 1:25,000 scale.  Maps in this scale were the most common maps used by platoon leaders, company commanders, and senior platoon/company NCO's in Normandy for use in land navigation and tactical movements.
    NOTE: The "labels" featuring D-Day objectives and drop zones (on the second picture in this listing) are for reference only and are not on the printed map you will receive.
    This map primarily shows the city of St Mere Eglise as well as the surrounding areas to the north, east, south and west including Drop Zone N, Drop Zone T, Drop Zone O, La Fiere Bridge, Chef du Pont, St Germain de Varreville, and Vierville.  Also seen on this map are most of Drop Zone A and C and all 3 glider landing zones.
    This map would have been the second most common map to troopers in the 82nd and 101st airborne due to the concentration of key tactical features on one map.
    Keep in mind that geographic maps used in World War Two were not being made in relation to the tactical environment of the battlefield.  Most if not all cartographers (map makers) did not know where the D-Day invasion (or any other invasion) was going to take place so you often find that key objectives are split over several different maps.  That being the case officers and NCO's often carried numerous maps not knowing if their tactical movement would keep them on one map or take them across several maps.
    Bulk order discounts are available. Please message me for details.
    These reproductions are made from scans of the original maps and maintain the same size, color, and scale of the originals.  The grid squares maintain their original size and can be used accurately with modern or vintage protractor tools.  They have been color printed on one side of 20LB engineering paper leaving the back of the map white.
    Whether folded and creased to fit in a pocket or map case for field use or kept flat to be framed for static display these maps will make great additions to any collection. ​
    This listing is for 1 reproduction map only (see picture 1 in this listing). Any and all other items pictured in this listing are not included in this sale.
    Special note for international buyers (buyers outside the US): international shipping costs cover the postage for the order but maybe subject to customs fees unique to your country. Seller is not responsible for any additional postage or customs fees.
    These maps will be shipped in a 3' wide cardboard tubes so that the maps remain flat and unfolded.  However, beings that these maps are scans of originals some of the wrinkles/folds of said original maps will be visible on the flat print of these reproductions.  Please note, that like all paper items shipped in protective tubes, these maps may have small folds or imperfections around the edges, these are to be expected and are not considered "damaged" and are not eligible for returns.