Cartography The Map: Rome, 1942 The War Office’s map of cultural treasures in Rome, 1942. Kate Wiles | Published in History Today Volume 67 Issue 9 September 2017 Capital cities, as centres of power and symbols for morale, are obvious targets in war. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.