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World War, 1914-1918

Map of German Positions

A French map titled "La Haute Chevauchee." The map, numbered 209 in a series, has red markings that refer to German positions and resources as of July 29, 1918. Overprinting also shows trench systems and battery activity. A handwritten note on the back reads: "II Army, Study of Enemy First Positions."

Map of Trench Systems and Battery Movement in the Argonne Forest

French map titled "La Haute Chevauchee." The map, numbered 209 in a series, shows the area surrounding the Argonne Forest and the Biesme River. The map is overprinted to show the Allied and German trench systems and battery movement. On the front of the map is a red stamp marked "Secret." A pencil note on the back reads: "La Haute Chevauchee 1/10,000, C. O. 140th Infantry."

Map of Allied Positions and Supply on July 23, 1918

A German map titled "Ailly S.O." The map, numbered 167 in a series, is of the Somme region of northern France, southeast of Amiens. The map, made from German aircraft observations, is annotated to show trench systems, positions, and supply of Allied forces as of July 23, 1918. Print at the top left corner translates to: "Don't take this map to the front lines." Handwriting on the back reads: "Luol."

Map of Trench Systems

A French map titled "Mont-Sous-Les-Cotes (Vigneulles 2)." The map, numbered 232 in a series, is overprinted to show trench systems. Handwriting on the back reads: "Mont-Sous-Les-Cotes (Vigneulles-2), VII" and "2nd Btn., Lt. Younger."