1942 US ARMY Topo Map ARZEW Algeria Darby's Rangers WW2

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1942 US ARMY Topo Map ARZEW Algeria Darby's Rangers WW2 Original War Office topographic map of Arzew, Mostaganem, and vicinity, printed more than 66 years ago. This map measures 46 x 65.5 cm [18" x 25-3/4"] and is drawn on a scale of 1:200,000. It is based on a 1930 French map and was printed by the Army Map Service in October 1942, just prior to the assault on Arzew by the United States Army Rangers under the command of Colonel William Orlando Darby. Darby's Rangers spearheaded the Allied invasion of French Northwest Africa in early November 1942 as part of Operation Torch, the initial step to liberate Europe from German occupation during the Second World War. Details on the map include roads, railroads, cities, towns, and natural features. A printed note in the upper margin states: "For use by War and Navy Department Agencies only." The scans above and below show some of the detail; the final image depicts the entire map: This is an original , authentic U.S. Army Map Service World War Two publication, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. Condition : The map is complete and intact, with a few stains, creases, and other signs of use. It has been folded to approximately 4" x 6", perhaps to fit into the pocket of a soldier's uniform, but t is no indication of who may have carried this map into battle. T is no printing on the reverse side. We will ship it rolled in a sturdy tube. The United States Army Rangers are specialized, elite trained American light infantry troops. This map offers an historical connection to one of their earliest and most significant operations. We are pleased to offer it with a low starting bid and NO RESERVE. SHIPPING : We gladly ship anyw in the World, and we use sturdy, professional packing materials to assure safe delivery. The shipping charges are as follows: Within the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and APO addresses: $6.00 To Canada or Mexico: $ 8.00 To all other international destinations: $ 12.00 We accept PayPal, as well as personal checks, money orders, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Florida residents add 6.5% sales tax. For more antique and collectible maps and ephemera, visit our eBay store! We are currently offering a wide selection of interesting items âe" many of which can be combined with this purchase so you can save on shipping . Just click to check out what we have. Make it even easier to keep track of our eBay store and auction offerings!Click to add us to your Favorites List. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Bid with confidence. We've been serving map and ephemera collectors for more than 25 years. Check our positive feedbacks on eBay. See how much praise we've gotten for our prompt, professional service and our careful packing. We use sturdy, high quality packing materials to make sure your item reaches you safely. We will send you an e-mail shortly after the auction ends. Please make sure that your e-mail server will allow us to contact you âe" if our e-mail is rejected or returned we have no way to reach you. We ship all items (whether paid by check, credit card, or money order) as quickly as possible. We also accept payment via PayPal, if that may be more convenient for you, and we are always happy to combine items to save on shipping cost. Just be sure to check with us first to make sure they are compatible, and be sure to make a single payment for all items that will be shipped together. Good luck with your bid and thanks for visiting our listing. Insurance is available at a cost of $1.75 for the first $50 of coverage and $1.00 for each additional $100 of coverage. Please click to see our other listings. read more

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