Original 1945 WWII "Seven-Five-Zero Tank Battalion" Pictorial Route MapUp for sale is a rare, authentic piece of World War II military history: the **"Seven-Five-Zero Tank Battalion"** humorous pictorial campaign map. Designed by **Corporal Edward Oauss** and dated **June 15, 1945**, this map was published just over a month after V-E Day as a commemorative souvenir for the unit's veterans. The illustration captures the unit's 180+ days of combat operations across the European Theater of Operations (ETO) in a lighthearted, cartoon style. It details their route through England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany, highlighting major actions like the Battle of the Bulge. The map is rich with soldier caricatures, inside jokes, battlefield quotes, unit emblems, and a complete roster of commanding officers.### Item Specifics & Details:* **Artist/Cartographer:** Cpl. Edward Oauss* **Date of Publication:** June 15, 1945* **Unit Covered:** 750th Tank Battalion, US Army (attached at times to the 99th, 104th, and 75th Infantry Divisions)* **Dimensions:** 16.5x23.5* **Medium:** Lithograph print on paper### Condition Report:This is a vintage, original period item, NOT a modern reproduction. * **Overall State:** Good condition for its age* **Flaws:** Features light edge wear, minor creasing from historical rolling/folding, and minor discoloration at the corners as shown in pictures. No major tears or missing text. Very minor tear in middle bottom and small defect/tear near the tank in the lower right
* *Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess the precise condition before offerding/buying.*### Shipping:The map will be handled with extreme care, loosely rolled, and securely shipped
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