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Animated Maps and Military Propaganda

Historic animations and maps depict military strategies and wartime propaganda, illustrating the global context of military actions.

1941 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Russian soldiers fight off German invaders in various cities (narrated in 1943)."

Military tank close-up Caterpillar Track with Vietnam flag Background

011007-F-4067P-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Ramstein Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC/USAFE

The strategic direction of the Soviet far eastern theater of operations. Country: Unknown

A view of a Soviet intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) deployment map. Country: Unknown

110602-N-VS577-002PACIFIC OCEAN (May 2, 2011) In commemoration of the Battle of Midway, fought June 4-7, 1942. The U.S. Navy effectively destroyed Japans naval strength by sinking four of its aircraft carriers. It is considered one of the most important naval battles of World War II. Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) created posters for a Battle of Midway remembrance dinner.

Britain - Spearhead of Attack. Artist: Frederick Donald Blake. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Russia, 1900. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Russia

National Savings Strengthen Every Fighting Front. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Mosaic map of the successfully completed American operations during the Pacific War, Submarine Operations in the Pacific, Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, Asia

Soviet chemical weapons depots. Country: Unknown

DF-ST-88-03464. Base: Northwest Territories Country: Canada (CAN)

Second world war, German naval poster. Dated 1943

This is a graphic made for the article, Northern Search 22 marks first-ever combined ISR exercise hosted by 319th RW, that was used in place of photos. (U.S. Air Force graphic created by Airman 1st Class Roxanne Belovarac)

Befreiungsdenkmal mit der Inschrift Unseren Befreiern 1944-1945 mit Wappen der militaerischer Einheiten, Luxemburg, Clerf Liberation memorial with the inscription Unseren Befreiern 1944-1945 with coats of arms of the military units, Luxembourg, Clerf BLWS717633 *** Liberation Monument with the Inscription our Liberate 1944 1945 with Crest the military Units, Luxembourg, Clervaux Liberation Memorial With The inscription our Liberate 1944 1945 With Coats of Arms of The Military units, Luxembourg, Clervaux BLWS717633 Copyright: xblickwinkel/S.xZiesex

Roumania, 1881-95 part 1. 1910. Vinkhuijzen, Hendrik Jacobus. still image. Illustrations. General Research Division. Military uniforms , History, Romania

Poster of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, Warsaw Uprising Monument, Warsaw, Poland, Europe

A map of Asia showing the combat radius of Soviet Tu-16 Badger aircraft based at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. From Soviet Military Power 1985. Country: Unknown

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Heritage Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

California State Guard Col. John Spencer, a retired Army major and combat veteran who serves as director of urban warfare training for the California Army National Guards 40th Infantry Division, speaks during the first day of the Urban Operations Planner Course hosted by the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard, July 10, 2022, at Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California. The course brings together an international audience of military personnel to discuss modern warfare in megacity environments.

040404-A-1814P-001. Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHEAST

U.S. Army Advisors from 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade highlight a point-of-interest during a fly-to-assess mission, part of Operation Combined Victory, Fort Knox, Ky., Feb. 19, 2024. Advisors must prepare replicated partner forces for the possibility of enemy incursion, and assess the partner forces capabilities to defend themselves and fight back against a threat. Army

A map comparing Soviet and U.S. ballistic missile submarine force levels throughout the world. Country: Unknown

A bar graph showing the bombing capabilities of Soviet tactical ground attack aircraft. From Soviet Military Power 1985. Country: Unknown

030122-A-1814P-002. Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHEAST

Illustration showing U.S. forces for theater warfare. "Soviet Military Power," 1983, Page 47. Country: Unknown

A graph depicting bombing capabilities of Soviet tactical ground attack aircraft. Country: Unknown

A graph depicting quantities of Soviet navy surface warships. Country: Unknown

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