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Subject: And here is message number 2
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 14:17:05 -0600
From: "Joseph J Kerski" <[log in to unmask]>



Folks:  Several new historical maps available through the USGS - see
below.
Joseph Kerski

Lewis & Clark Expedition
Based on William Clark's original drawing of 1814. It displays the
location
and relationship between mountains and rivers - vital knowledge needed
for
transcontinental trade and the western migration of settlers.
Antietam The Antietam Battlefield showing military positions during the
course of the battle. The purpose was to gain a greater understanding of
the movement of troop, artillery and cavalry units as they maneuvered to
win an advantage.

Armistice Day
American military mapping truly came of age in the First World War. For
the
first time, American cartographers worked closely with their Allied
European counterparts to produce maps that could be shared. This map
shows
the placement of all forces on Armistice Day.

Iwo Jima
This map shows the original invasion plan, and includes handwritten
updates. Aerial reconnaissance was used to locate and identify many of
the
Japanese defensive positions.

Normandy Air Campaign
This map shows the type of information exchanged by air and allied
ground
forces during the Normandy Campaign to help pilots execute precision air
strikes on waiting German forces. It significantly reduced the chance of
allied troops falling victim to friendly air fire.

Philippines
Captured Japanese map. Shows the totality of air and sea battles during
the
2nd Philippine campaign, when the US regained control of the islands
from
the Japanese. Displays the Japanese routes the Americans had to cut to
achieve victory.

D Day
One of a series of HQ Twelfth Army Group situation maps depicting the
position of the 12th Army Group and adjacent Allied Forces and of the
German units for each day from D-Day (6 June 1944) thru 26 July 1945.
This
map is June 6th.
.
Stock Numbers: Lewis & Clark #114886, Antietam #114662, Armistice Day
114664, Iwo Jima #114663, Normandy Air Campaign #114887, Philippines
#114888, D-Day #114665.

Size and Prices: Each poster is approximately 24"x36" and is $10 plus $5
handling

Additional historical maps are available for download at the NIMA
website
in Mr.SID format

For more information and other websites about these posters check out
the
NIMA site at: http://www.nima.mil/hms/
or contact your nearest ESIC at 1-888-ASK-USGS.

Joseph Kerski
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