Mons, map No. 45 in the topographic survey of Belgium at 1:50, 000 covering the area of the Battle of Mons, British Army’s first major engagement in World War I in August 1914. The Mons
- Condé Canal runs across the middle of the map & coverage
Includes:: Obourg where Private John Parr became the first British soldier to be killed in the war. South of the canal the map extends west just beyond the French border & east to Givry & Haulchin. Map legend
Includes:: English. Although not specifically designed to highlight locations connected with WWI, the map contains all the information expected of detailed topographic mapping at this scale & provides excellent background for exploring the area with more specialist maps or guides. For full specifications of Belgian topographic mapping at 1:50, 000 & a list of titles in this series please click on the series link.