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Russian Military Map 1979
Russian Military Map 1979
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 26372
A Russian Military Map of Wigan. 1979. It appears they had everything planned for when they invaded <g>

Comment by: Giovanni on 5th April 2015 at 12:08

They achieved their goal with the amount of Eastern Europeans permanently in Wigan!!

Comment by: A.W. on 5th April 2015 at 13:17

I wonder what they would have made of Wigan.

Comment by: John G on 5th April 2015 at 15:02

Always remember A.W. First rule of Army intelligence,confuse the enemy.

Comment by: A.W. on 5th April 2015 at 20:15

John G. if that was the intention it was certainly successful, Wigan changes so fast and so frequently it confuses me nowadays.

Comment by: John G on 5th April 2015 at 21:36

A.W. Your very correct,the Wigan I used to know as a young lad has gone and the new Wigan just keeps expanding,that must be good for people for jobs.ect,may be its just called getting older,Warrington is the same you get lost in it.

Comment by: G .W. on 6th April 2015 at 02:57

Possibly Naval plans for a submarine base at Wigan Pier.

Comment by: Wigal on 6th April 2015 at 09:50

They did not locate the pie shops or the Wigan Rugby trophy room

Comment by: Gerry on 6th April 2015 at 09:57

One of Harry pembertons lines whilst performing at Higher Ince Labour club..............I feel very safe in here tonight, if Russians ever invade England that bloke on't door won't let um in

Comment by: Jimmy on 6th April 2015 at 21:41

Wigal,if the Ruskies went after Uncle Joe's Mint Ball Factory they would be in proper lumber.As for Cup Room there's bugger all in it. Will there be next year ?.

Comment by: Barry on 7th April 2015 at 15:32

They werent that intelligent. In 1979, this map wopuld have been at least 10 years out of date. In 1979, the railway lines to the right were lifted !!!!

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