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Map of Pantellaria (Pantelleria) by G. H. Davis
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Map of Pantellaria (Pantelleria) by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Pantellaria (Pantelleria), a volcanic Italian island outpost which surrendered unconditionally on 11 June 1943 -- the first loss of Italian soil to the Allies during the Second World War. It is a small island in the Strait of Sicily, between Sicily and the Tunisian coast. Date: 1943
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1943 Allies Contour Davis Gain Lava Loss Maps Mediterranean Outpost Sicily Soil Strait Success Surrender Surrendered Volcanic Volcano Unconditional
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This contour map, created by renowned cartographer G.H. Davis in 1943, showcases the volcanic Italian island of Pantelleria, also known as Pantellaria, located in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and the Tunisian coast. As the first Italian soil to be lost to the Allies during World War II, Pantelleria holds significant historical importance. The island, a natural outpost with its volcanic terrain, surrendered unconditionally on June 11, 1943. The map reveals the intricate topography of this small yet strategically vital island, with its undulating hills, rugged coastline, and volcanic features. The black lava flows and contour lines illustrate the island's volcanic origins, adding to its unique character. This map serves as a testament to the pivotal moment in wartime history when the Allies gained a strategic success in the Mediterranean, marking a turning point in the 2nd World War. Pantelleria, with its rich history and volcanic landscape, has long been a subject of interest for cartographers and historians alike. This map, a historical artifact from the time, offers a glimpse into the geography and significance of this intriguing island during a pivotal moment in world history.
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