The “Map of the Conflict in Vietnam” by C.S. Hammond & Co., published around 1965, is a folding colour map that depicts in detail the Vietnamese conflict and the surrounding area in Southeast Asia. The map comprises five sections: a large map of Vietnam, smaller maps showing Asia and Southeast Asia in economic terms, one highlighting mountains and rivers, as well as a map devoted to the “struggle for freedom in Asia”. The main panel includes symbols for capitals, international boundaries, canals, railways, roads, major air bases and the landing zones of United States Marine and Army forces in 1965, while the US Seventh Fleet is shown in offshore waters. The map is complemented by a numbered and alphabetical index identifying cities and localities, offering a complete overview of the geography and military situation of the area at that moment in history.
On the back of the map is a descriptive panel tracing the chronology of the events that led to the crisis in Vietnam from 1945 to 1965, with notes on key moments such as the build-up of American troops and the first significant battle against the Viet Cong. The cover illustrates two iconic military helicopters of the period, the Piasecki H-21 and the UH-1B “Huey”, symbols of American operations in the field. This map also serves as an educational document illustrating the complex geopolitical and military dynamics of the Vietnam War in its first escalation, combining cartographic precision and informative clarity.
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Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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