Historic Map - Europe - World War II - North Sea - 1944
Description
This unique map from 1944 follows the invasion of Poland, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and France by Nazi Germany. Many major events are shown on the map, starting with the invasion of Poland on September 1st, 1939 - considered by many to be the start of World War II.
Map includes the following text:
WORLD WAR 2 IN THE NORTH SEA AREA
1 September, 1939: Germany invaded Poland.
3 September, 1939: England and France delcared war against Germany.
27 September, 1939: Warsaw captured by German armies.
9 April, 1940: Germany invaded Norway.
May, 1940: German armies overran Netherlands, Belgium, and Northern France.
29 May - 4 June, 1940: England evacuated continental army at Dunkirk.
14 June, 1940: German armies capture Paris.
22 June, 1940: Armistace between France and Germany.
August to October, 1940: Germans attempted to knock out England with the arial blitzkrieg.
March, 1941: The United States passed the Lend-Lease Act which enabled America to
help England survive. Later, Russia was included in the Lend-Lease aid.
November, 1941: The United States repealed the Neutrality Act which had barred American
ships from the North Sea area.
1942: German submarines in packs turned loose in the North Atlantic against the
convoys to England and Russia.
1943: Both the German submarines and the German air force operating in the
North Sea area were brought under control by the combined efforts of the
British, American and Canadian navies and air forces. The great ariel
offensive against Germany by the American Air Force and Royal Air Force
was begun.
OCT 14, 1939 - H.M.S. ROYAL OAK WAS SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM GERMAN SUB.
1 - MAY 22, 1941 - THE BISMARCK, ACCOMPANIED BY THE PRINZ EUGEN AND 4 LESSER SHIPS
BEGAN HER FIRST VOYAGE, A RAIDING SORTIE ON ALLIED CONVOYS.
2 - MAY 23, 1941 - THE BISMARCK WAS SIGHTED BY THE BRITISH CRUISERS SUFFOLK AND
NORFOLK WHO CONTINUED TO SHADOW HER THROUGH THE NIGHT.
3 - MAY 24, 1941 - AFTER A SHARP ENGAGEMENT IN WHICH SHE SANK H.M.S HOOD AND
DAMAGED H.M.S. PRINCE OF WALES, THE CRIPPLED BISMARCK ELUDED
SEARCHING PLANES AND SHIPS WHILE FRANTICALLY TRYING TO REACH THE
FRENCH COAST.
4 - MAY 26, 1941 - CATALINAS LOCATED THE BISMARCK AND A SWORDFISH TORPEDO WRECKED
HER STEERING GEAR. THAT NIGHT THREE TORPEDO HITS WERE SCORED BY
CLOSING IN DESTROYERS.
5 - MAY 27, 1941 - MAIN BRITISH FORCE CAME UP AND WITHIN AN HOUR THE CORNERED BISMARCK
WAS A BLAZING WRECK. REFUSING TO SURRENDER, SHE WAS FINALLY SUNK
BY TORPEDOES FROM THE DORSETSHIRE.
JULY 7, 1941 - U.S. NAVAL FORCES OCCUPY ICELAND.
DEC. 26, 1943 - THE SCHARNHORST, IN A RAID ON AN ALLIED CONVOY, RAN INTO UNITS OF
BRITISH HOME FLEET WHCIH GAVE CHASE AND SANK HER.
DEC. 28, 1943 - TWO U.S. NAVAL FLYERS SPOTTED A FLOTILLA OF GERMAN DESTROYERS
AND SHADOWED IT UNTIL A BRITISH FORCE ARRIVED. THREE NAZI
DESTROYERS WERE SUNK AND SEVERAL DAMAGED.
Materials
Luster Photo Paper
A premium semi-gloss photo paper with a subtle texture that produces a vivid, richly detailed print. This material results in an exquisitely detailed giclee print of substantially higher quality than a standard poster.
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- Printed on 10 mil premium luster photo paper resulting in a brilliant, colorful image with a vivid life-like quality.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- Inks have a lightfastness rating of over 100 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time.
- Printed using very high resolution source files.
- Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.
Canvas on Wood Rails
A canvas giclee print is mounted to wooden hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Ready to hang on the wall using the attached hanging cord. Wood rails feature a natural finish.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
- USA sourced solid maple wood.
- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Canvas Gallery Wrap
A high quality canvas giclee print is hand stretched over a sturdy wood frame. Printed on demand and handcrafted in Seattle, WA. The canvas gallery wrap serves as a stunning piece of art ready to hang on your wall.
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- Premium 19 mil canvas material.
- Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
- High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
- Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
- Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.
Framed - Black Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a black finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
Framed - Natural Oak Finish
Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.
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- Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
- Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
- Solid wood frame with a natural oak finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
- Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.
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