Geography has played a major role in the outcome of history. This is particularly true in the region of Europe. Rome and Greece were able to command massive empires due to their respective geographical advantages. Sometimes in modern times we lose site of the importance Geography plays in more recent events. This page provides several maps to help show some of the aspects of the Geography of Germany and Europe relating to the Nazi era.
This map shows the losses of the German Nation between the end of World War I and World War 2
Losses to Germany Between the Two World Wars
This Map shows the claims of Germany near the Beginning of World War I
German Claims of 1915
This Map shows the locations within the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Map of Auschwitz Camp
This is a general map of Europe for reference purposes.
Map of Europe
This map shows the extent of Axis held territories as of July 1943.
Map of occupied Territories as of July 1943
Suggested Reading:
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