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Why do you think are maps useful to armies in times of war?

Maps are a very good source of information to armies in times of war because of the detailed information they provided about the location, population, interiors and way of life of a particular region.

Maps were highly in demand during the World Wars I and II and were often kept as secrets so that their enemies could not use them.


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