Description | Map created by pasting together various editions of Geographic Section of the General Staff maps to create a large composite map of the Western Front. Includes major towns and cities including Brussels, Amiens, Bruges, St Quentin, Ypres. Shows German trench lines indicating German retreat with dates. Measures 2.3m x 2.8m. Map dates from 1916; trench lines date from 1918 during the 100 Days Offensive.
Note on reverse suggests provenance: taken from 5th Corps headquarters by the 13th Battalion Manchester Regiment. |