05-19-2006, 11:32 AM
Oh, speaking of the lack of good maps early in the war, I read a story about the British rapid advance across North Africa early in 1940---before the Germans arrived. Their recon in force turned out to be a route for the Italians. The British command didn't know where their units were. One field officer contacted HQ and reported that "We are at the 2nd "B" in Budk Budk" (or whatever the name of the town was).
Steve