A map of The Ottoman Empire and its vast rail system in 1914
This week’s atlas is an online collection of World War I operations and situation maps hosted by the United States Military Academy’s Department of History. The maps included track major engagements and territorial arrangements across all fronts throughout the war. The maps are ordered chronologically, with the first being “The World in 1914” and the last “The World in 1919.” Additionally, the maps are prefaced with a table of symbols used so that anyone can make sense of the maps. All of this, coupled with the fact that the atlas is available online for free and for anyone to access makes it a remarkable resource for those interested in learning more about the Great War.