Project '44 provides a free interactive map of the Second World War with historical mapping information.

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About Project ’44

Project ’44 is a free interactive map of the Second World War built from original war diaries. It shows 150,000+ unit positions across 15 nations day by day, each traced to a scanned primary document, alongside 15,000+ war diary pages.

Users can search 1,000+ formations by unit, date, or location, view war diaries and after-action reports linked to the map, and read story maps, research projects, and individual case studies. The web map is described as beta, with some features still rough.

Key features

  • Day-by-day unit positions linked to scanned primary documents
  • Search 1,000+ formations by unit, date, or location
  • Searchable war diaries and after-action reports linked to map
  • Story maps covering battles including Bulge and Rhine crossing
  • Research projects on Canadian wartime subjects such as Dieppe
  • Individual case studies tracing soldiers' wartime service and locations
Best for: People researching family members' Second World War service and communities looking for local wartime history.
Good for
  • Free access to an interactive Second World War map
  • Unit positions traced to scanned war diaries and primary documents
  • Large collection including 150,000+ positions and 15,000+ diary pages
Watch out for
  • Web map is in beta with some features described as still rough

Project ’44 at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Project ’44 FAQ

How can I find where a unit served?
Search 1,000+ formations by unit name, date, or location and view day-by-day positions on the map.
What sources are the map positions based on?
Original war diaries and after-action reports, with positions traced to scanned primary documents.
Is the current web map final?
No. It is described as a beta map, with some features polished and some still rough.
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