| Accession Number | RC03094 |
|---|---|
| Map call number | Escape Map Collection |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 95.6 cm x 70.4 cm |
| Object type | Map |
| Place made | Greece |
| Date made | 1938 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Digital format and content protected by copyright. Non-commercial use permitted. |
[New geophysical map of Greece]
Description
Greek topographical map used by NX239 Captain Bruce Brock, 2/2 Battalion. This map was obtained by Brock from a red headed female Greek school teacher whilst evading the advancing German forces. Captain Brock and his group of evaders managed to reach Turkey, and eventually reached Port Said, Egypt. Includes hand drawn annotations showing the route taken. Scale 1:1 000 000. Relief shown by gradient and bathymetric tints. Includes inset map of Cyprus, and legend. All map details in Greek. See Official History volume "Greece, Crete and Syria" by Gavin Long, p. 176-178.