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Russian advance in Balkans by G. H. Davis
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Russian advance in Balkans by G. H. Davis
Russias advance in the Balkans during the Second World War: a pictorial map of the terrain. The Eastern Balkans and Carpathian passes: a map showing mountain passes, railways and oilfields. Date: 1944
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This evocative map, titled "Russia's Advance in the Balkans during the Second World War: A Pictorial Map of the Terrain. The Eastern Balkans and Carpathian Passes," was created by renowned cartographer G.H. Davis in 1944. The map provides a detailed and intricate representation of the Eastern Balkans and Carpathian passes during the pivotal year of the Second World War. As the Allied forces pushed deeper into Europe, the Soviet Union made significant gains in the Eastern Balkans, advancing through Poland, Hungary, and Romania. This map offers a unique perspective on the strategic importance of the region during the war, highlighting key terrain features, mountain passes, railways, and oilfields. The map's intricate detailing of the mountainous terrain, particularly the Carpathian passes, emphasizes the challenges faced by both the advancing Soviet forces and the retreating Axis powers. The railways and oilfields depicted on the map underscore the importance of transportation and resources in the conflict. The Black Sea and the surrounding regions are also featured prominently, illustrating the strategic significance of the sea as a critical transportation route and a potential invasion front. The map's historical context is further emphasized by its title, which places the events of 1944 within the broader context of the Second World War. G.H. Davis's "Russia's Advance in the Balkans during the Second World War: A Pictorial Map of the Terrain. The Eastern Balkans and Carpathian Passes" is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the military, geographical, and strategic aspects of the Eastern Front during the Second World War.
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