Towards the end of the Great War, the United States Army started to distinguish its units with cloth shoulder insignia. From 1941, due to the terrific expansion of its numbers, these multi-coloured shoulder patches became more numerous and contributed to the spirit of the new units.
This atlas offers a macro-regional overview of areas surrounding the EU, from the Sahara to the Arctic. It presents socio-economic data and maps analyzing regional integration challenges, including environmental, political, and social issues. It aims to inform scholars, local authorities, and companies about the region's dynamics and cooperation potential.