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HistoryShots is a print shop that creates high-quality information graphics that provide context to interesting subjects, time periods and events. Most of these are original works of information design - although they do reproduce restored antique prints. The goal of the presentation is to create a pleasing design, while presenting detailed information and data into the display. HistoryShots prides itself on objective presentation of accurate data culled from a variety of reliable sources.
Recently two of these prints were featured in BoNESHOW7, the AIGA’s Boston Best of New England Design. Both are excellent examples of alternative representations for understanding complex stories and data sets.
This print maps the story of the conquest of Everest from 1921 to 1953. It has two related components each with its own intriguing design and rich set of content. On the left, the year, sponsor, duration, dates, height reached, and members of each of the major expeditions are provided. The history of climbers who went on more than one expedition are tracked as well. On the right is a detailed graph of the numerous ascents and descents of the 1953 team as they blazed trails and ferried supplies ever higher up the mountain. In addition, the weather conditions predominate for each day are provided.
U.S. Army Divisions in World War II
U.S. Army Divisions in World War II, provides a graphic overview of the formation, expansion, and campaign history of all 91 divisions of the U.S. Army Ground Forces from 1939 to 1945. Every infantry, armored, airborne, mountain and cavalry division is represented. In addition to a high-level overview of the complete mobilization of the U.S. Army, detailed information for each division is mapped including: dates of activation, movement overseas, and entry into combat; commanding generals; casualty and days of combat figures; and more. Detailed maps of each theater show divisional campaign histories and provide a unique perspective of the size and flow of the entire war. This print provides you with all the information you need to understand the scope and flow of the U.S. Army during World War II.
