Institut Geographique National (IGN) Battle of Chemin des Dames map - 1917 The Great War

As part of the commemorations of the century of WW, IGN have produced a map detailing the Battle of Chemin des Dames (Second Battle of Aisne) which took place from 15April – 2 November 1917. Based on a 1:75000 topographic base, complete with contours and relief shading, IGN have added details of front lines, important battles, tourist routes, Military remnants, cemetaries. A zoom in of the main battle zone at 1:35000 is also included. The legend and editorial texts in three languages: French, German and English.

Institut Geographique National (IGN) Great War 1914-1918 Laminated Wall map

To mark the centenary of the First World War and produced by IGN in partnership with the Centenary Mission, the regional and departmental tourism committees of the regions and departments covering the front zone, this map covers the entire front from Switzerland to the North Sea on a scale of 1: 410,000 (1 cm = 4.1 km). The front lines, battle sites, memorials, military cemeteries, old defensive works, museums are all clearly indicated. The legend is in French, English and German.

Institut Geographique National (IGN) Grande Guerre Bataille de la Somme 1916 map

A map of the Battle of the Somme 1916. Originally published as part of the Centenary commemorations, this map is part of a series of WW1 maps produced by IGN in French, English and German. The map shows the moving of the front line during 2016 and the location of the various armies and the directions of movement.  The central section is also shown at a scale of 1:35,000 to give a better overview of the main area of the battle field.

Institut Geographique National (IGN) Grande Guerre Bataille de Verdun 1916 map

Map of the Battle of the Verdun 1916.