| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (50 min. 35 sec.) ; 305060379 bytes |
| Summary |
The Map Makers is a three-part series on the history and major developments in map making. A map is more than a geographical representation of a land. It is an image which mirrors a society's political, religious and cultural vision of itself. Each episode includes period reconstructions, beautiful location sequences, expert interviews, and images of modern map making in this beautiful and compelling series. This episode tells the fascinating story of maps during wartime, featuring the tale of the 'Bigot Maps'. These maps were the most confidential and secret of World War II and contained information about the enemy territory and defences. One map in particular was stolen from Nazi headquarters by a house painter/spy, who hid it behind a mirror, and later retrieved it to pass on to the Allied forces. The episode looks at the incredible stories of bravery and treachery which went into the creation and procurement of the 'Bigot Maps'. (From Wales, In English and German, English subtitles)(From Wales, in English and German, English subtitles) |
| Event |
Broadcast 2010-08-07 at 19:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
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Cartography.
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Military campaigns.
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Military maps.
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World War (1939-1945)
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France -- Normandy.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Clarke, Stuart, director
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McGrath, Ali, director
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Rashbrook, Stephen, cast
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