World War, 1914-1918

A grid map, numbered 62D in a series, that is annotated to show the positions, headquarters, and movement of the 5th Division of the Australian Imperial Force. Areas highlighted in red pencil are Bussy les-Daours, la Neuville, Corbie, and Sailly-le-Sec. A light red line is drawn from Villers-Bretonneux to Morlancourt. Handwriting on the back reads: "Sailly-le-Sec, Bussy-les-Daours, Sailly-Laurette, Aubigny, Corbie." The back also includes a French to English glossary and an index to adjoining maps in the series. Donated by Ralph E. Truman.

A French map titled "Carte Routiere pour Automobilistes et Cyclistes de la Bretagne et Normandie, (Section Nord)." The map, numbered 5 in a series, shows transportation routes in the Brittany and Normandy regions of northwest France.

An American map titled "Rand McNally War Map of the French Front, Southern Section." The map of France, Germany, and Switzerland shows the farthest advance of the German army in 1914 and the battle line as of September 1917. Annotations, in red ink, show the positions of the 69th Infantry Brigade and the 138th Infantry headquarters, as well as, troop movement from Docelles through Bussang. Many other areas in France and Germany are also circled, including markings south of Nancy.

A French map titled "Carte Routiere pour Automobilistes and Cyclistes-Environs de Paris, Section Sud-Ouest." The map, numbered 8 in a series, shows transportation routes in the area southwest of Paris. Annotations, in red ink, indicate allied movement from Breteuil through Senonches, Chartres, and Draveil across the Seine River. Handwriting on the back reads: "Joseph Pride, #8, Blois, Paris." Donated by Joseph C. Pride.

A French map titled "Observatoire C. 80 (Martin)." The map, drawn from an observation post, shows the elevation and distance between various points. A handwritten note on the back reads: "C-80."

A grid map, numbered 62D in a series, that is annotated to show the positions, headquarters, and movement of the 5th Division of the Australian Imperial Force during the German Spring Offensive. A line drawn in red pencil indicates troop movement from Poulainville to Bussy-les-Daours. Other areas highlighted are la Neuville, Corbie, Vaux-sur-Somme, Sailly-le-Sec, and Sailly-Laurette. Handwriting on the back reads: "Original map used by R.I.O. 140 Inf. 35 Div.

A French map titled "Carte Routiere pour Automobilistes & Cyclistes-Environs de Paris, Section Nord-Est." The map, numbered 3 in a series, shows transportation routes in the area northeast of Paris.

A French map titled "Carte Routiere pour Automobilistes & Cyclistes-Est de la France, Section Nord." The map, numbered 6 in a series, shows transportation routes in northeast France. Annotations, in black and red ink, indicate allied movement from Chateauvillain through Neufchateau, Mirecourt, Luneville, Epinal, Remiremont, Saulxures, and Gerardmer. Handwriting on the back reads: "Joseph Pride, #6, Luneville." Donated by Joseph C. Pride.

A map numbered 16 in a series and titled "Dieppe." The map of northern France shows transportation routes, chateaus, farms, church or chapel towers, forts, quarries, water and wind mills, and lighthouses. Annotations, in black ink, show the positions and movement of the 140th Infantry from Neufchatel to Gamaches. Also noted is the position of the 3rd Battalion of the 140th Infantry at Monchaux. Handwriting on the back reads: "140th Inf., 25+22=47?ɬ¢?¢‚Äö¬¨?Ǭ¶[Illegible]." Attached is a sheet describing this map.

A map numbered 16 in a series and titled "Dieppe." The map of northern France shows transportation routes, chateaus, farms, church or chapel towers, forts, quarries, water and wind mills, and lighthouses. Annotations, in red ink, highlight Villy-le Bas, Grandcourt, Londinieres, Neufchatel, and Buchy. Handwriting on the back reads: "Dieppe." Donated by Ralph C. Blades.