Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Western Pacific

Barcode: 58804

Publishing Location: Washington, D.C.

Brief Description: World War II survival map made of rayon supplied by the United States Army Map Service showing the wind currents in the Western Pacific. The campaign in the Western Pacific took place from June 15, 1944 to September 2, 1945. The goal was to capture Japanese held islands in order to secure airfields and supply bases.

Publisher: United States. Army Map Service

Date/Date Range Published: 1944

Language: English

Region Depicted: Pacific Ocean

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical maps

Dimensions: 70 x 85 cm

Historical Context: World War II rayon cloth map used by the army. These were evasion or escape maps used by service members in case they were caught behind enemy lines.

LC Call Number: G9237 1944.U5

OCLC: 1437902697

Donor: Howard Stiles

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