Maps

These are selected maps from the World War II era. They show the progress of the war as well as predicting future moves. All were taken from newspapers of the time and outline to the reader Allied plans and positions.

1941
South America

This map shows the location of U.S. bases, battleships, destroyers, etc. as well as the number of U.S. troops in each country in South America, during World War II. It also shows the German population in each country at the time.

Quarantined

This map shows an option as to how the Allied forces could contain Axis forces in both Germany and Japan. The map shows ships, air strikes, and ground troops being used to surround the Axis powers.

1942
Japanese Sea Lane

This map locates many of the valuable natural resources located near the Philippines. It shows the Japanese's plan for controlling this region in order to control the resources.

World Encircling War

This map shows the ideal way for Japan and Germany to achieve world domination. The Japanese would move through the South Pacific and meet up with the Germans who would be moving through North Africa and the Middle East. When the meet south of India, they would have encircled half of the globe, cutting off many U.S. supply routes.

Effect After Three Years

This map shows the expansion of the war throughout the first three years. As you can see, the war was mostly fought in Europe for the first year. It expanded to include North Africa, and Western Asia. By the third year, the war was being fought on every continent except Antarctica.

Indian Ocean

This map shows the political boundaries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.

Allied Flags

This shows all the flags of the countries that fought with the United States. The Statue of Liberty stands in the background, symbolizing freedom as the foundation of these countries efforts.

1943
Military Highlights

This map shows many of the highlights from World War II. The location of the event can be matched with the date and brief summary of the event.

Extent of Japanese Control

This map shows the control that Japan had over the South Pacific. The U.S. and Britain had control of several small islands surrounding the Japanese and the countries they occupied.

Population

This map shows the World and the United States if the population was directly proportional to their size.

1944
Europe As the Ides of March Draw Near

This is a map showing the many events of World War II. They are presented in a cartoon like manner.

Eastern Front

This map shows Asia and the countries that controlled the different regions within it.

Western Beachhead

This map is similar to the previous map except it is of Europe, and the directions the control was spreading.

Five-Front War

This map shows the German forces, and the five fronts that were closing in on them in late 1944.

Red Army Repels Axis

This map shows the movement of the Red Army through Asia and Europe during the winter of 1945.

Battle of Italy

This map shows action taken by the Allies in Italy from January 23-29, 1944. It pinpoint sites that were bombed as well as where troops landed, and cities were taken.

German Prison Camps

This map shows the location of German POW camps during 1944.

Europe's Year Of Decision

This map shows Allied plans for advancement toward Berlin.

1945
Rise and Fall of Japan

This map shows the rise and fall of the Japanese empire. It shows the land Japan dominated at the beginning and end of the war, and when Japan was at it's best.

Allied Beachhead

This map shows Normandy Beach, and the approach the Allies took when they invaded it.

German Territory Decreases

This map shows Germany and the land that it dominated during the war. It shows how the Allied forces began to move in and decrease the domination of Germany.

South Pacific

This is a map of the South Pacific. It shows the route in which the U.S. took to reach the Philippine Islands.

Luxembourg

This is a map of Europe. It shows the location and advancement of forces in the Battle of Luxembourg.

German Forces

This map shows the location of German forces in Europe during 1945.

Allied Advancements

This map shows the advancement of Allied forces on Germany and Japan.

Battle of the Bulge

This map shows the location and movement of both Allied and Axis forces during the Battle of the Bulge.

Pacific Battles

This map shows the different locations of battles fought in the Pacific. The dark areas are the territory dominated by Japan.

Focal Points in Pacific War

This map shows key points for the Allies during World War II in the Pacific.

Germany Shrinks

This map shows the decreasing land, dominated by Hitler and his troops, during the end of the war.

Japanese Empire Collapses

This map is similar to the previous one, except it shows the shrinking of Japan's domination.

Three Stages of German Control

This map shows the expansion and reduction of Germany from November of 1942 to April of 1945.

Russians Penetrate Berlin

This map shows the invasion of Russian troops on the city of Berlin.

Extent of German Empire

This map shows the German Empire at the strongest and weakest points.

Beachhead on Luzon

This map shows the territory captured by American troops in Luzon.

Russian Spearhead

This map shows the approach of Russian troops on Berlin, the capital of Germany.

Crossing the Rhine

This map indicates where the U.S. crossed the Rhone. It also shows other Allied pressure.

Battle of the Rhine

This map shows the movement of the Allied troops during the Battle of the Rhine. It indicates what areas were taken during certain days and the location of Allied advancements.