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Typescript diary, recording the movements of 6 Bn Gordon Highlanders, 21 Jan 1944-10 Feb 1944, describing the Allied landings at Anzio, Italy, and attempts to secure a beachhead. 5pp.

Typescript diary of Maj William Philip Sidney, 24 Guards Bde, describing the Allied defence of the German counter-attack on the 1 Infantry Div sector of the Anzio bridgehead, Italy, 3-4 February 1944. 2pp.

Typescript article by Colonel G R Desmond Fitzpatrick, Anzio and its lessons. Article removed from untitled journal. 459 - 464pp.

Typescript prepared by General Staff Intelligence, 34 Indian Corps, entitled 'A short account of Japanese Army strategic intelligence as available to 29 Army', compiled from interrogation of Chief of Staff of Japanese 29 Army. Account suggests the weakness of the Japanese subordinate Commanders' strategic intelligence resources. 4pp.

Essay on Chinese versus Japanese imperialism, written by Col Godfrey Robert Viveash Steward, Intelligence Section, General Staff, Shanghai, China to Maj Gen James Walter Sandilands, General Officer Commanding British Troops in China. 6pp.

Typescript extracts from diary by Penney, aboard Headquarters ship HMS BULOLO, Naples, Italy on eve of Anzio landings, Italy, expressing optimism in British and American troops, and believing the Germans are unaware of the attack. 3pp.

Typescript extracts from diary [by Penney], describing the Anzio landings, and the immediate aftermath, including criticism of US Col William H Hill for planning offensive on corps and divisional level. .With congratulatory manuscript telegram by Maj Gen John P Lucas, Commander 6 US Corps. 4pp.

Typescript extracts from diary by Penney, describing the German counterattack after the Anzio landings, Italy, including entry for 10 Feb containing strong criticism of US Maj Gen William W Eagles, Commander 45 US Infantry Div. 3pp.

Typescript extracts from diary by Penney dealing with build up to Anzio landings, including brief character description of US Maj Gen Lucien King Truscott, 6 US Corps. 2pp.

German propaganda leaflets aimed at British and American soldiers in Italy. 13pp

Manuscript map, 'Enemy Situation, 1 Div Front, as at 2400 hrs 18 Feb 1944', showing positions of German forces during counter-attack after Anzio landings. Scale 1: 50,000.

Manuscript map, 'Dispositions of 1 Brit Div as at 1800 hrs 3 Feb 1944', showing positions of 1 Infantry Div around Aprilia, Italy. Scale 1: 50,000.

Manuscript map, 'Enemy situation, 1 Div front', showing Allied defences around Aprilia, Italy. Scale 1:50,000.

Manuscript map, 'Dispositions of 6 US Corps as at 1800 hrs 16 Feb 1944', showing positions of Allied forces north of Anzio, Italy. Scale 1: 50,000.

Manuscript map of Cha-peh, China, with houses searched by Japanese, and other indications of Japanese activity.

Manuscript map, 'Enemy Situation, 1 Div Front, as at 0630 hrs 16 Feb 1944', showing positions of German forces during counter-attack after Anzio landings. Scale 1: 50,000.

Manuscript map, 'Enemy Situation, 1 Div Front, as at 2400 hrs 22 Feb 1944' showing positions of German forces during counter-attack after Anzio landings. Scale 1: 50,000.

Manuscript map, 'Enemy Situation, 1 Div Front, as at 2400 hrs 3 Feb 1944', showing positions of German forces during counter-attack after Anzio landings . Scale 1: 50,000.

Manuscript map, 'Enemy Situation, 1 Div Front, as at 2400 hrs 7 Feb 1944', showing positions of German forces during counter-attack after Anzio landings. Scale 1: 50,000.

Manuscript map, 'Roads and tracks', showing roads maintained by 1 Infantry Div around Anzio, Italy. Scale 1: 50,000.