The East is Red

 

 

PIC 00112

Military Map of South-East Asia, c. 1965

This a very interesting map from the Cultural Revolution period. Firstly, it is devoid of any references to Chairman Mao, which adorned other maps during the period. Secondly, it is not an map that was ever offered for sale, but rather one used exclusively by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).

The map gives details about four countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Details include main rail lines, rivers, roads, weather patterns, lines of control, shipping distances between Chinese ports and other ports (marked in the Chinese unit li and kilometers) and main US bases in Vietnam and Thailand.

Vietnam is especially highlighted with three main hubs given special attention at the bottom of the map and blown up to show great detail.

The map was produced in April 1965 and is marked, 'Military Use Only'.

The map is 33.5 (77cm) x 42.5 inches (107cm) and is in very good condition with only a couple small holes where the folds meet which are barely visible.

Price: US $95

Item location: Delaware, USA

Postage & Insurance to US lower 48: US $10