World War II Original Document and Map

By Marilyn Hancock, 12 July, 2014
Description

My father was drafted by the  US Army in 1944 and 1945 serving in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. This original document dated May 8, 1945 titled "Victory of The Day" by Dwight D. Eisenhower and the map titled "Allied Plans for the Invasion of Japan (Operation Downfall) were forwarded to my father in 1945 regarding his service in the US Army.

Category
Other
Medium
Original paper documents 80 years old
Distinguishing marks
US Supreme Headquarters document by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Back side of Map shows "The Top Secret Planned Invasion of Japan, November 1945".
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Document is 9.5"x11" and Map is 11"x14"
Date Period
1945
Weight
6 ounces, 2 pages of paper
History
These were mailed to my father after his military service in the US Army.
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited from my father
For Sale?
Yes
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