{"product_id":"1943-british-21-army-group-military-road-map-first-edition-sheet-7-basel-stuttgart-southwestern-germany-alsace-france-northern-switzerland-ready-for-framing","title":"1943 British 21 Army Group Military Road Map - First Edition Sheet 7 - Basel–Stuttgart Southwestern Germany - Alsace France - Northern Switzerland - Ready For Framing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Original 1943 British 21 Army Group Military Road Map - First Edition Sheet 7 - Basel–Stuttgart Southwestern Germany - Alsace France - Northern Switzerland - Ready For Framing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond World War military road map produced in 1943 by 21 Army Group, covering the Basel–Stuttgart corridor of southwestern Germany, eastern France (Alsace), and northern Switzerland. Issued at a scale of 1:500,000, this map was created for operational planning and field use by British-led Allied forces during the buildup to the advance into northwest and central Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map emphasizes primary and secondary road systems in red, with railways, rivers, towns, and regional boundaries clearly shown. The level of road detail reflects its purpose for vehicle movement, logistics, and staff-level route planning, rather than civilian navigation. Terrain and waterways are included to support transport and engineering decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coverage area focuses on key transport routes leading toward southern Germany, with Basel serving as a major geographic reference point near the Rhine. Although Switzerland remained neutral, its border cities and infrastructure were essential reference features in Allied military cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 1943\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssuing authority: 21 Army Group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Military Road Map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale: 1:500,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoverage: Southwestern Germany, Alsace (France), Northern Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition, Sheet 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic example of British Army operational cartography from the Second World War, well suited for collectors of WWII militaria, historians of Allied planning, and enthusiasts of historical ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/em\u003e - Creases \/ Folds, Edge Wear With Tears, Paper Brittling, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Map. Unfolded Measures Approx. 25-1\/4\" Wide by 31-1\/2\" Tall. Will Be Shipped Folded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Photos Include\u003c\/em\u003e A Watermark And Possibly An Object For Scale \/ Photography Purposes Only. Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. The Product Title Is For The Exact Item Available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History-Collectors.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52800209879337,"sku":"B21-030726-1","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6917\/9433\/files\/1943BritishMilitaryRoadMapBasel_StuttgartGermanyAlsaceFranceSwitzerland1.png?v=1772890553","url":"https:\/\/history-collectors.com\/products\/1943-british-21-army-group-military-road-map-first-edition-sheet-7-basel-stuttgart-southwestern-germany-alsace-france-northern-switzerland-ready-for-framing","provider":"History-Collectors.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}