Who controls the oceans?

This map of the world shows hypothetical ocean boundaries that could be controlled by the United States, Great Britain, Russia, Japan, Germany, Italy, or raiders in event of war. The map also notes the boundaries' effects on commerce. The map was drawn in 1937, two years before the beginning of World War II. Signed by Roland.

Publication date: 1937-03-07

Size: 27.9 x 48.4 cm

Publisher: Tribune Company

Print type: color

Language:

• English

Subject(s):

• International security--1930-1940
• Navies--Allied Forces--1930-1940
• Navies--Axis--1930-1940

Genre(s):

• Maps

Type(s):

• still image
• text

Copyright(s):

• These materials are either in the public domain, according to U.S. copyright law, or permission has been obtained from rights owners. The digital version and supplementary materials are available for all educational uses worldwide.

Is part of:

• The Janet A. Ginsburg Chicago Tribune Image Collection

Source(s):

• Chicago Sunday Tribune (March 7, 1937), Graphic Section/Drama/Music/Movies/Hollywood, p. 1

Format(s):

• application/pdf
• image/jpeg