Maps of Jack’ WWII route

Maps of John Hampden Bingley’s WWII route through France and Belgium, June to September 1944

Between June and September 1944 Jack took photos of his journey through France and Belgium as the Allies gradually defeated the German army in Europe (see the photos by clicking here). Below are two maps summarising the military action and showing the locations of Jack’s photos.

Map 1: WWII military action in August 1944 and locations of Jack’s photos – Falaise and the Seine

Map created by author using Google Earth Pro and map from Martin Blumenson (c. 1970) Normandy the breakout. History of the Second World War, Volume 5, page 1958.

Map 2: WWII military action in August and September 1944 and locations of Jack’s photos – Northern France and Belgium

Map created by author using Google Earth Pro and map from John Keegan (c. 1970) The race to Holland. History of the Second World War, Volume 5, page 2021.

© Caroline Maskill, New Zealand Family History Search

April 2021