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Original Wwii German Tactical Map Army Group North Barbarossa Lithuania Invasion
WW2 German Operation Barbarossa Tactical Map - June 22, 1941 - Kalvarija Lithuania Invasion - Field Used. Rare and historically significant original WW2 German tactical map used during the launch of Operation Barbarossa on June 22, 1941. This authentic military map documents the German Army Group North's assault into Lithuania, showing troop movements into Kalvarija, a key fortified position along the Molotov Line. Kalvarija, a key fortified position along the Molotov Line. This map is composed of multiple original map segments professionally glued together, forming a long continuous layout for field tactical use.
It includes original pencil and ink military notations, with numerous markings for battalion advances, directions of attack, strongpoints, and resistance centers. This specific region marks the German crossing into the Kaunas fortified region.
Kalvarija, one of the first targets, fell under German occupation on day one of the invasion. The map's detail covers not only this rapid advance but also identifies terrain, bunkers, and strategic positions that highlight the German forces' methodical campaign through Lithuania. Date of Operation : June 22, 1941. Operation : Barbarossa - the German invasion of the Soviet Union.
Region Covered : Lithuania, including Kalvarija, Simnas, Marijampole, and more. Strategic Feature : Molotov Line bunkers and Soviet fortifications.
German Forces : Army Group North's direction of movement clearly indicated. Dimensions (unfolded) : 39" (length) x 12 5/16" (width).
Format : Multi-panel glued tactical map. Markings : Original handwritten ink and pencil field annotations.
Paper remains crisp and legible. Back Markings : Period pencil notations and field use indicators. An extremely rare survivor of the Eastern Front campaign, this field-used piece is ideal for.