The Fourth Armored Division
The spearhead of Patton’s Third Army across Europe – the 4th Armored Division, “Name Enough.”
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Description
The experiences of the Fourth Armored Division during World War II were so tremendous, that they couldn’t be fit onto one page! This tremendous two-sheet map depicts the unit’s campaign across Europe, from landing in Normandy in early July 1944 to the assigned occupational area in Germany in late May of 1945.
The relatively simple image belies the frenetic activity and numerous engagements experienced by the division and it’s component units during the war. Individual Combat Commands (CC’s) are shown with colored lines, with dated locations and “important engagements” are sited with large red stars. Particularly notable was the division’s relief of the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne and the Battle of Arracourt near Luneville.
Photographs of the division’s commanding officers throughout the duration of the war – including John S. Wood, one of the most capable divisional commanders in the U.S. Army (by the author’s estimation) – can be seen in the lower right.
The map(s) were designed by members of the 24th Armored Engineer Battalion and was published in July of 1945 by the 673rd Engineer Topographical Company.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1945
Author: 24th Armored Engineer Battalion
Sheet Width (in): 28.9
Sheet Height (in): 22
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Two separate sheets, each showing moderate creasing, toning, and wear along old fold lines. Ample margins also show wear and discoloration, with the first sheet showing moderate staining in the lower right corner. Between good and very good overall.
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