Authentic World War I British Military Trench Map: Arras Sector (1917)
Own a genuine piece of Great War history with this original 1917 Ordnance Survey Sheet 51b map of Arras, France. Printed at a 1:40,000 scale, this map was a crucial tool for British Army corps-level strategic planning during the historic 1917 Arras Offensive and the Canadian assault on Vimy Ridge.
Unlike standard paper issues, this map features a durable linen backing, a premium feature reserved for field officers to withstand harsh trench environments. It provides an incredible, unfiltered window into the topography of the Western Front.
Product Specifications:
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- Conflict: World War I (Great War, 1914–1918)
- Location Covered: Arras, France & surrounding sectors (Sheet 51b)
- Publisher: British Ordnance Survey
- Publication Date: 1917
- Scale: 1:40,000
- Material: Paper backed with original linen clothÂ
Condition Report (Used / Field-Worn):
This map is in heavily used, authentic vintage condition, reflecting its century-old history. It features visible lifting to the outer cover, prominent brown age marks, widespread foxing, and small tears along the natural fold lines. It is sold completely un-restored to preserve its true historic integrity. Perfect for framing, archival display, or military history collections.
This map is in heavily used, authentic vintage condition, reflecting its century-old history. It features visible lifting to the outer cover, prominent brown age marks, widespread foxing, and small tears along the natural fold lines. It is sold completely un-restored to preserve its true historic integrity. Perfect for framing, archival display, or military history collections.
