World War, 1914-1918

A French map titled "Montdidier." The map, numbered 21 in a series, has red and blue pencil annotations that show allied positions and movement along the front lines.

The map is titled: "War Map of the Battle Ground of Liberty of the Western Battle Fields." The map shows the farthest advance of the German army as of September 1914, as well as, railways and stations, forts, wagon roads, and fortified places. Red pencil annotations are prevalent throughout. "C.B. Forester" is written in ink on the back. An index on the back identifies rivers, seas, towns, cities, forts, lakes, mountains, and forests in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Donated by Ralph C. Blades.

Two French maps that are taped and glued together. The top portion is numbered 34 in a series and is titled "Reims." Red, green, and blue pencil annotations west of Reims indicate battle lines and positions, possibly during the Second Battle of the Marne of the German Spring Offensive.

A French map, numbered 100 in a series, of Lure, France. A handwritten note on the back reads: "Salxures."

French map titled "Bar-le-Duc." The map, numbered 51 in a series, is annotated with red and blue lines that mark the route of the 128th Machine Gun Battalion before and after Meuse-Argonne participation. Notes on the back read: "Belval-Clermont en Argonne-Evres" and "Hachured, 1/50,000." Donated by Ward L. Schrantz.

French map of the area around Lure. The map is listed as number 100 in the series. Note on the back reads: "R.I.O. 140." Donated by Ralph E. Truman.

A French map of Verdun (Mezieres) with red annotations to show battle lines and locations of divisions on certain dates. A note on reverse side reads, "Verdun original map used in Argonne by R.I.O. 140 Inf. 35 Division. Road map showing disposition of all DIVS in Argonne Offensive." No. 35. Donated by Ralph E. Truman.

A French map titled "Metz S.O." The map, numbered 36 in a series, is overprinted to show German positions and supply as of August 25, 1918.

A French map titled "Commercy." The map, numbered 52 in a series, has a faded hand-drawn red line stretching from Marcheville to the Moselle River. Handwriting on the back reads: "2d Bn."

A French map that is numbered 52 in a series and titled "Commercy."