"Newsmap - Battleground in Italy", U.S. Gov't Printing Office

This "newsmap" was issued on Monday, September 20, 1943, and covers the news from September 9-16, 1943 - the 210th week of the war. This large sheet, measuring nearly 4 feet by 3 feet, includes two inset maps of the war situation in the Mediterranean and South Pacific, as well as a number of photos related to the war.

The verso contains a mammoth map entitled "Battleground in Italy," which covers the majority of Italy and the western Balkans. It is packed full with details including railroads, roads, airfields, and more.

From 1942-46, the U.S. Army published "newsmaps" to keep American troops updated on the war. These weekly posters were distributed and posted in every American installation in the world and were intentionally more visual than descriptive to help engage and motivate personnel.

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Condition: A

Folded with a few short separations at fold intersections and a couple of minor spots.