• 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 map of vicinity of Saigon during the Vietnam war, 1968

SKU:  190501

Old map of vicinity of Saigon during the Vietnam war, 1968

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The expansive and intricately detailed map unveils the geographical expanse encompassing Saigon, featuring notable landmarks such as the Mekong Delta, Bien Hoa Air Base, and the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels. Additionally, it offers a strategic perspective by delineating the positions of the U.S. Army divisions entrusted with safeguarding Saigon during the pivotal Tet Offensive.

This cartographic creation, attributed to G.W. Braunsdorf, found its publication under the auspices of the Cartographic Division, U.S. Army in the year 1968. Beyond its cartographic significance, it serves as an invaluable historical artifact, shedding light on the military dynamics that unfolded in South Vietnam during a pivotal juncture in the conflict.

The Tet Offensive stands as a seminal moment in the annals of the Vietnam War. A synchronized assault by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces targeted multiple key locations in South Vietnam, with Saigon at the epicenter. These audacious attacks took the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces off guard, inflicting substantial damage and leaving an indelible mark on the trajectory of the war. Moreover, the Tet Offensive catalyzed a precipitous erosion of public support for the war back in the United States.

The map of the vicinity of Saigon serves as an enduring testament to the intricate nature and brutality that characterized the Vietnam War. It provides a somber window into the human toll exacted by this protracted conflict, serving as a poignant reminder of the complex web of events that unfolded during this turbulent period in history.

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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