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Portole

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Italian map dated 1940 reprinted in German in 1943 with purple German grid superimposed. Grid lines (purple) follow the Deutsche Heeresgitter (DHG), or German Army Grid System. Easting (Rechts) and Northing (Hoch) coordinates are measured in metres, based on a central meridian of 15 degrees (Meridianstreifen 15 degrees). Latitude/longitude coordinates are based on the prime meridian at Rome (Monte Mario). Contour intervals (Hohenlinien) are 10m.

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Title
Portole
Creator
Subject
World War, 1939-1945, World War, 1939-1945--Italy
Description
Italian map dated 1940 reprinted in German in 1943 with purple German grid superimposed. Grid lines (purple) follow the Deutsche Heeresgitter (DHG), or German Army Grid System. Easting (Rechts) and Northing (Hoch) coordinates are measured in metres, based on a central meridian of 15 degrees (Meridianstreifen 15 degrees). Latitude/longitude coordinates are based on the prime meridian at Rome (Monte Mario). Contour intervals (Hohenlinien) are 10m.
Publisher
Generalstab
Contributor
Germany. Heer. Chef des Kriegskarten-und Vermessujngswesen
Date
1943
Type
topographic maps
Format
1:25,000, map
Identifier
macrepo:86335, local: UofA_WW2_Italy_25k_053A_II_SW_ger
Source
Language
eng
Relation
Coverage
Italy, Europe--Italy--Portole------
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