An exceptional historical piece, this map was published in February 1942 with an article entitled "Facts about the Philippines." Time zones, ship routes, and naval bases, make this a valuable map for collectors and those interested in World War II.
The 1942 Theater of War in the Pacific Ocean map features:• Time zone boundaries and clocks showing the time when it is midnight in Greenwich
• An abundance of place names including country capitals, other capitals, cities, and towns
• Inset showing airline distances in statute miles
• Railways and principal ship routes showing distances in nautical miles
• Naval bases
• Geographical features including reefs, mountains, swampy regions, and glaciers
Coverage Area: North America, western Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand, eastern Asia
Geography | Pacific Ocean |
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Geotype | Region |
Map Type | Historical Maps |
Publisher | NG Classic |
Usage Type | Classroom Maps |