• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Old top-secret map of D Day, WW2, Beaches Of Normandy, Vierville To Houlgate, 1943

SKU:  194741

Old top-secret map of D Day, WW2, Beaches Of Normandy, Vierville To Houlgate, 1943

€76,71 EUR
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The Beaches of Normandy, Vierville to Houlgate map (1943) is a historically significant artifact from World War II, created as a top-secret document in preparation for the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. This map was part of the extensive planning by Allied forces for Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious assault in military history. Its detailed depiction of the Normandy coastline played a critical role in the successful landings and subsequent liberation of Nazi-occupied France.

The map covers the stretch of coastline from Vierville-sur-Mer (part of Omaha Beach) to Houlgate, encompassing key sections of the invasion zone. It provides highly detailed information on coastal defenses, terrain features, and potential obstacles. Strategic elements such as German fortifications, gun emplacements, minefields, and beach obstacles are meticulously marked. Tidal patterns, beach gradients, and access points are also included, reflecting the precise calculations needed for the timing and execution of the landings.

In addition to its military functionality, the map highlights local landmarks, roadways, and village layouts to assist troops in navigation and coordination. Each element of the map was carefully designed to provide commanders and soldiers with the critical intelligence needed to adapt to changing battlefield conditions.

Printed in secrecy and distributed to select Allied units, this map represents the intense preparation and intelligence-gathering efforts that defined the Normandy campaign. Its creation involved aerial reconnaissance, espionage, and the analysis of resistance reports, demonstrating the complexity of Allied planning.

Today, the Beaches of Normandy, Vierville to Houlgate map is a powerful reminder of the bravery, strategy, and sacrifice that characterized D-Day. It is revered as both a historical artifact and a symbol of the Allied effort to restore freedom to Europe during one of history’s darkest chapters.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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