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This is an authentic 1945 pictorial route map of the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division’s campaign across Europe during World War II. It features a colorful, "cartoon-style" illustration of the division's path from Marseille, France, through Germany, and into Austria.
Key Historical Details Included:
• Illustrations of the division's advance through Schweinfurt, Munich, and Salzburg.
• A poignant reference to the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp.
• Comedic vignettes of GI life, including "3 day passes" and interactions with locals.
• The "Rainbow Trail" design, honoring the division's nickname.
Condition & Display
• Mounting: The map is mounted on a sturdy board, which has kept the map flat and prevented the heavy folding or tearing often seen in loose paper copies from this era.
• Visuals: The colors remain vibrant. There is some light aging/patina consistent with an 80-year-old document, which adds to its vintage character.
Edges: there is one corner of the map that has some damage. See pictures
