Historical Map of the American Expeditionary Force World War I by Ezra C. Stiles and Paul C. Bowman

Historical Map of the American Expeditionary Force by Ezra C. Stiles and Paul C. Bowman, produced shortly after World War I (circa 1919), is an illustrated historical chart documenting the deployment and movements of U.S. forces in Europe. Combining military geography with narrative illustration, the map traces troop routes, major engagements, and strategic locations, framed by symbolic imagery and explanatory text. Its pictorial style transforms complex wartime history into an accessible visual record, reflecting contemporary efforts to commemorate service and sacrifice.

Ezra C. Stiles and Paul C. Bowman were American illustrators and designers active in the early 20th century, known for educational and historical graphic works. Their collaboration on this map exemplifies the era’s use of visual storytelling to interpret recent events for a broad public audience. Together, they contributed to the tradition of American pictorial mapping that blended documentation, commemoration, and graphic clarity.