Memo from Penney to US 6 Corps Headquarters, 2 May 1944, about remedies for desertion
Typescript memorandum from Penney to 6 US Corps, Headquarters, discussing an increase in absenteeism and desertion, and suggesting an increase in education, a penal camp for convicted deserters to be held in, and no early demobilisation for deserters at the end of the war as remedies. 3pp.
Memo from Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Thubron, 28 Jun 1944, about observation posts
Typescript memorandum from Lt Col Gerald E Thubron, General Staff, 1 Infantry Div, to 3 Infantry Bde, 2 Infantry Bde and 18 Infantry Bde, discussing tactics of 1 Infantry Div including the importance of maintaining observation posts and the need for constant erection of wire fences and sandbags. 1p.
Typescript memorandum from Penney to 168 Infantry Bde, and 46 Royal Tank Regiment, anticipating German counterattack following the Azio landings, and setting out the positions of the 24 Guards Brigade Group and 3 Infantry Brigade Group. 1p.
Memo by Penney, 3 Feb 1944, on defence against possible German counterattacks
Typescript memorandum from Penney to 168 Infantry Bde and 46 Royal Tank Regiment, entitled, 'Primus Inter Pares - what we have we hold', warning of German counterattack following the Azio landings, Italy, and stressing his order to defend land that has been won. 1p.
Memo by Penney, 3 Apr 1944, on training and defensive operations
Typescript memorandum from Penney to all Commanders, 1 Infantry Div, stressing the defensive role of 1 Infantry Div and the need for increased training. 1p.
Memo by Penney, 27 Jan 1944, on the importance of patrols and of artillery
Typescript memorandum by 1 Infantry Div Commander [Penney], on situation on 27 Jan 1944 and underlining the importance of vigorous patrolling, and the need for the Allies to enforce their artillery superiority around the Anzio beachhead, Italy. 2pp.
Memo by Penney, 14 Mar 1944, on morale and desertion and the importance of training
Typescript memorandum from Penney to Commanders of 2 Infantry Bde, 3 Infantry Bde and 18 Infantry Bde, on the problems of low morale and desertion and the importance of training in improving morale. 1p.
Memo by Penney, 1 May 1944, on subjects including desertion
Typescript memorandum from Penney entitled, '1 Division May-Day Manifesto', detailing points for Officers of 1 Infantry Div to bring up in talks with men, including the defeatist nature of desertion. 3pp.
Memo by Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Thubron, 27 Mar 1944, on mortars and light signals
Typescript memorandum from Lt Col Gerald E Thubron, General Staff, 1 Infantry Div, to 3 Infantry Bde, 2 Infantry Bde and 10 Infantry Bde, entitled '1 Div Tactical Notes No 2', outlining the use of mortars and light signals. 1p.
Memo by Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Thubon, 23 Mar 1944, on patrols
Typescript memorandum from Lt Col Gerald E Thubron, General Staff, 1 Infantry Div, to 3 Infantry Bde, 2 Infantry Bde and 10 Infantry Bde, stressing the importance and outlining the correct procedures of patrolling. 1p.
Typescript memorandum from Brig Arthur George Kenchington, Director of Military Training, Central Mediterranean Forces, to Maj Gen John Albert Charles Whitaker, Director of Military Training, The War Office, London, pointing out errors in report sent from 1 Infantry Div, regarding lessons to be drawn from the Anzio, Italy, landings. 2pp
Memo by 1 Infantry Division staff, [Jan 1944], on possible German defensive plans for Anzio
Typescript memorandum [from 1 Infantry Div] regarding Operation SHINGLE (Allied landings at Anzio, Italy) entitled, 'Enemy appreciation', setting out what effect topography will have on a German counter-attack, the strength of the German forces in the Anzio area, and estimates on the German counter-attack plan. 3pp.
Maps, 1943-1946, relating to Allied operations in Italy, 1943-1944
Map, 'the North African campaign, 21 Apr - 13 May', 1943
Map, 'The North African Campaign 21 Apr - 13 May (NWA 24)', showing lines of advance of Allied units. Scale 1:422,400.
Map, 'Sino-Japanese conflict Shanghai', showing locations of Japanese forces, Apr 1932
Manuscript map, 'Sino-Japanese conflict Shanghai', showing area of operations, including Japanese units and positions. Scale 1:127,320
Map, 'Shanghai and Hangchow', 1927
Ordinance Survey map 'Shanghai and Hangchow', (War Office, GS/GS, no 3825). Scale 1:250,000.
Map, Nov 1946, of the German counterattack, 2-4 Feb 1944, after the Anzio landings
Field Survey map, 'Map No 4 - The reduction of the salient, 2-4 Feb [1944]', showing German counterattack after the Anzio landings, with positions of German 715 Infantry Div, and 1 Infantry Div overprinted. Scale 1:50,000.
Map, Nov 1946, of the Allied defence of Carroceto, north of Anzio, 7-10 Feb 1944
Field Survey map, 'Map No 5 - The defence of Carroceto, 7-10 Feb [1944]', showing Allied defence of area north of Anzio, Italy, with positions of German 715 Infantry Div, German 65 Div, German 3 Panzer Grenadier Div and 1 Infantry Div overprinted. Scale 1:50,000.
Map, Nov 1946, of German attacks on US 6 Corps north of Anzio, 17-20 Feb 1944
Field Survey map, 'Map No 6 - Attacks on Corps Defence Line, 17-20 Feb [1944]', showing German attacks on 6 US Corps defences, in area north of Anzio, Italy, with positions of German 715 Infantry Div, German 65 Div, German 3 Panzer Grenadier Div and German 29 Panzer Grenadier Div, and 1 Infantry Div and US 1 Armoured Div overprinted. Scale 1:50,000.
Map, Nov 1946, of Allied defences north of Anzio, Mar-May 1944
Field Survey map, 'Map No 7 - Defensive positions, Mar - May [1944]', showing Allied defences north of Anzio, Italy, with positions of 1 Infantry Div, 5 Infantry Div, and US 45 Infantry Div overprinted. Scale 1:50,000.