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WORLD WAR 1
WORLD WAR 2
OTHER
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Size
The map measures 19.5 inches (49cm) by 28 inches
(71cm). It is printed in four colours and is
on firm glossy paper.
On one side at a scale of 1:116,000 are shown
The British Landing Beaches from Bayeux in the
west to Ouistreham (covering GOLD,JUNO and SWORD)
plus the 6th BR AB DZs from Pegasus Bridge to
Dives.
On the other side at a scale of 1:116,000 are
shown the US AE DZs around Ste Mere Eglise and
Ste Marie du Mont and the US Landing Beaches,
UTAH and OMAHA.
The
Falaise Gap
There
is also a small boxed section showing the area
of Falaise and the locations of the major memorials
that mark the actions at the Falaise Gap. |
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What is Marked on the Map
On both sides is a base map showing modern roads, thus
making navigation simple.
The locations of the following are marked with colour
coded lollipops as follows –
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There are two types of Index,
each based upon a simple but clear map reference
system. The map can be used on its own but all
the information is cross-referred by the map references
to the recommended stops in Major and Mrs
Holt's Battlefield Guide to The Normandy Landing
Beaches
1. Location. Thus upon seeing a
marker
at reference H32 on the British side, the
index explains that it is the site of the
memorial to the Queen’s Own Rifles of
Canada.
2. Thematic. If wishing to find the
memorial stained glass window to the US 82nd
AB at Ste Mère Eglise, the index explains
that it is at grid reference R13 on the US
side.
THIS
IS JUST A VERY SMALL SECTION OF THE MAP.
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