Japanese imperial army maps to go online

Mac Daddy · Jul 4, 2009, 01:14 AM

Some of the maps date back to the 1880s, offering detailed topographical glimpses of the region when foreign occupations and colonialization were common, said Shigeru Kobayashi, professor at Osaka University.

"We talk about the deforestation of Southeast Asia," he said, with old maps showing which areas have been affected. "The maps could also show how cities have changed between then and now. It's quite educational."
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Source: Physorg

Jul 4, 2009, 01:14 AM	#1
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Japanese imperial army maps to go online Some of the maps date back to the 1880s, offering detailed topographical glimpses of the region when foreign occupations and colonialization were common, said Shigeru Kobayashi, professor at Osaka University. "We talk about the deforestation of Southeast Asia," he said, with old maps showing which areas have been affected. "The maps could also show how cities have changed between then and now. It's quite educational." ________________ Source: Physorg __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen