A detailed map of a fortress left to wait out the war.
This map depicts the port and town of Dunkerque, created during the Allied advance in 1944 to support planning for the liberation of the French coast. While the city was heavily fortified, Allied command made the strategic decision to picket rather than assault the stronghold, isolating it until Germany’s eventual surrender.
The Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade was assigned to contain Dunkerque, maintaining a perimeter for the rest of the war. This map shows the intricate layout of the port, roads, and defences — offering a rare look at the geography of one of the last German-held pockets in Western Europe.
Product Details:
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Printed on 175 gsm premium fine-art paper
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Matte finish for an authentic archival look
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Created from high-resolution digital scans of original wartime documents
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Faithful reproduction of the Allied town plan of Dunkerque
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Ideal for collectors, historians, and battlefield travellers
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Ships worldwide in protective packaging
Own a piece of the final chapter of the war in Western Europe — a map that captures the waiting game at the gates of Dunkerque.