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Typescript table of Japanese troops by area, overall strength, concentration, whether they are disarmed and those remaining under arms. 1p.

Telegram from Penney to Lt Gen Allan Francis Harding, Headquarters, Allied Armies in Italy, stating his unwillingness for a temporary transfer [Penney had been injured, 17 Feb]. 1pp.

Telegram from Gen the Hon Sir Harold Alexander, Commander-in-Chief, Allied Armies in Italy, to Penney, congratulating Penney on award of his Companion of the Bath (CB). 1p

Typescript [by Penney] entitled, 'The case of Dorman-Smith and 3 Infantry Bde', describing Col Eric Dorman-Smith's arrival as Commander, 3 Infantry Bde, his relationship with his troops, and how 3 Infantry Bde's lack of confidence in Col Eric Dorman-Smith led to his dismissal. 3pp.

Typescript poem, 'The morning sitrep [situation report], or the Staff Officer's revenge'. 2pp.

Celluloid overlay on Ordinance survey map, (War Office, GS/GS no 4229), showing dispositions of 1 Infantry Div prior to attack on Ardea Line, Anzio, Italy, at 1200 hrs 3 June 1944. Scale 1:50,000.

Celluloid overlay on Ordinance survey map, showing positions of Allied forces around Anzio, Italy, as on 24 May 1944. Scale 1: 50,000.

War diary by Penney, referring principally to Japanese landing in Shanghai, China, and the first battle of Shanghai, between 26 Jan and 13 Jun 1932. 83pp.