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Map of Carentan
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Map of Carentan. Marked Edition of June 1943 but with the actual date of March 1944 in the lower left corner. Scale 1:25.000. It was found along with other maps of Normandy. This 'large scale' map (small area with much detail) is typical for combat use. It is the map combat leaders of the 101st Airborne Division carried. The map measures about 50 x 60 centimeters. It has some stains of storage over the years but is quite nice still. It was definitely used. On the map 'Purple Heart lane' and the area where Cole's bayonet charge took place, the area were 'Battle of Bloody Gulch' took place, close to manoir of Donville (mispelled Douville on the map). This is the famous battle in which Easy Company of the 506th PIR held out against the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division and tanks of the 2nd Armored Division accompanied by infantry of the 29th Division saved the day! Also of interest are Hill 30, Saint-Côme-du-Mont (Dead man's corner), Angoville-au-Plain and the center of Carentan(where the 1944Supply shop is located). At some point the map was glued to OD fabric. Possibly to make it easier to roll up or to strengthen the paper. The scale and grid coordinates make this map excellent for research and perfect for display. It will look great framed and is perfect for anyone with particular interest in the battle around Carentan. Good condition.
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Map of Carentan. Marked Edition of June 1943 but with the actual date of March 1944 in the lower left corner. Scale 1:25.000. It was found along with other maps of Normandy. This 'large scale' map (small area with much detail) is typical for combat use. It is the map combat leaders of the 101st Airborne Division carried. The map measures about 50 x 60 centimeters. It has some stains of storage over the years but is quite nice still. It was definitely used. On the map 'Purple Heart lane' and the area where Cole's bayonet charge took place, the area were 'Battle of Bloody Gulch' took place, close to manoir of Donville (mispelled Douville on the map). This is the famous battle in which Easy Company of the 506th PIR held out against the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division and tanks of the 2nd Armored Division accompanied by infantry of the 29th Division saved the day! Also of interest are Hill 30, Saint-Côme-du-Mont (Dead man's corner), Angoville-au-Plain and the center of Carentan(where the 1944Supply shop is located). At some point the map was glued to OD fabric. Possibly to make it easier to roll up or to strengthen the paper. The scale and grid coordinates make this map excellent for research and perfect for display. It will look great framed and is perfect for anyone with particular interest in the battle around Carentan. Good condition.