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Theatre of war on Western Front by G. H. Davis
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Theatre of war on Western Front by G. H. Davis
The theatre of war on the Western Front at the start of the Second World War: the region of the Maginot and Siegfried Lines. A pictorial map of the eastern frontier of France, where French and German forces confront each other, at a distance of nowhere more than a few miles, and in places of only 200 yards. Date: 1939
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This evocative photograph print, titled "Theatre of War on the Western Front at the Start of the Second World War," is a pictorial map created by renowned British cartographer G.H. Davis. The image captures the tense and disputed eastern frontier of France, where the Maginot and Siegfried Lines stood as a testament to the looming confrontation between French and German forces. The year is 1939, and the region is on the brink of war. The map spans from the English Channel in the north to the Swiss border in the south, with Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands marked in between. The thick black lines of the Maginot and Siegfried Lines crisscross the landscape, separating the territories of France and Germany. The distance between the opposing forces is minimal, with nowhere more than a few miles separating them, and in some places, only 200 yards. The Theatre of War on the Western Front was a volatile and unpredictable landscape, with the potential for battle erupting at any moment. The region was a powder keg, waiting to be ignited. The looming threat of war cast a dark shadow over the land, with the ominous Black Forest in the background serving as a stark reminder of the impending conflict. The photograph print offers a unique and poignant glimpse into the history of the Second World War, capturing the tension and uncertainty that marked the beginning of the conflict on the Western Front. The intricate detail of the map, combined with the historical significance of the subject matter, makes this a valuable and fascinating addition to any collection.
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