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Artillery defence maps
Catalogue reference: WO 153/955
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This record is about the Artillery defence maps dating from 1917 June - 1918 July 28 in the series War Office: War of 1914-1918: Maps and Plans. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- WO 153/955
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1917 June - 1918 July 28
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Description (What the record is about)
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Artillery defence maps
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- No. of Sheets: 10 Origin: GS(I) adv. GHQ
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C1633719/
Series information
WO 153
War Office: War of 1914-1918: Maps and Plans
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Artillery defence maps
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