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Typescript entitled, 'Account of operations by 33 Indian Corps 22 Jun 1944 to 16 Dec 1944', describing the opening of the Dimapur to Imphal road, India and the relief of 4 Corps on 22 Jun 1944, the Allied advance to Tamu, Burma, the capture of Tiddim and Kalewa, Burma and the establishment of a bridgehead over the Chindwin river, Burma, 16 Dec 1944. With appendices giving casualty statistics, and maps of Burma and Assam, India. 145pp.

Typescript entitled, 'Account of operations by 33 Indian Corps 20 Mar 1945 to 28 May 1945', describing the general situation in Burma after the capture by Allied forces of Mandalay, Burma, the strength of Japanese forces in Mar 1945, topographical description of area of operations, and phases of operation of Burma campaign. With appendices including casualty statistics, the moves of 33 Indian Corps Headquarters, and maps of Allied and Japanese positions in Burma, from Mar-May 1945. 34pp.

Narrative entitled 'The story of Fourth Armoured Brigade in Italy, Sep 43-Dec 43', possibly by Allfrey, detailing their role in clearing the east coast of Italy from Bari to San Vito, and the lessons learned from this period. With a covering letter from Capt Tudor P Weaver, to whom Allfrey had lent the account (1946). 15pp.

The History of the 4th Bn Madras Regiment in the Burma Campaign, 1943-45 (Calcutta, 1945) by Maj George David Garforth-Bles and Capt S D Clarke. 1 vol.

A short account of the 5 Corps operations which culminated in the capture of the German 'winter line' on the Sangro river in eastern Italy, Nov-Dec 1943. With the order of battle as at 26 Nov 1943. 9pp.

Davidson's account of the arrival of the 52 Light Anti-Aircraft Regt (Territorial Army) with the 1 Corps, BEF, whose training and performance in 'plan D', the advance to the river Dyle, Belgium to face the approaching German army and at the retreat to Dunkirk, he saw as indicative of defects in organisation in the Army and particularly the Territorial Army in 1939. Manuscript 3pp.

Account of 7 Armoured Div operations in Libya, compiled by Maj Gen William Henry Ewart Gott, General Officer Commanding, including accounts of the battle of Sidi Rezegh, offensive operations around Bir el Gubi and capture of Benghasi. With appendices including details of terrain, enemy forces, order of battle, with printed map of Egypt and Cyrenaica (War Office, 1938) scale 1:250,000 and six manuscript maps of Cyrenaica, Scale 1:500,000. 1 file

Manuscript account [by Capt Marmion Carr Ferrers-Guy, 9 Bn Lancashire Fusiliers] of operations of his battalion with 34 Bde, 11 (Northern) Div, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 6-22 Aug 1915, including landing at A Beach, Suvla Bay and capture of Hill 10, 7 Aug 1915; offensive on W Hills, 21 Aug 1915. 7pp

Narrative of the part played by 9 Indian Infantry Bde in operations on the Gallabat Front, Sudan, from 10 Jan-10 Feb, as part of the Allied invasion of Abyssinia and Eritrea. 4pp.

Letter to Dean from RAF Grantham relating to the daylight raid on the Shneider factory at Le Creusot, France, Oct 1942 with a photograph of the board in the operations room after the attack; notes by temp Brig George Henry Inglis on operations in Crete, May 1941 relating to inaccuracy of the bombing, lack of supplies and low morale. 1 file

An account of Rex v McDonnell case and chairman of the bench's comments on the large amount of material taken away from the factory. Typed 2 pp

Printed proof of an account of the King’s College London soiree published in The Illustrated Photographer.

Account by [Laura Kathleen Ismay, Lady Ismay] of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Paris. Typescript, 6pp

Account by 'JP' of the Ministry of Defence Procurement department, regarding a visit to the United States to discuss protectionism and visit various congressmen, senators, members of the armed forces and industries. 11pp.

Letter from Charrington to his wife, Stella Charrington, describing a wild boar hunt which took place in the Forest of Crecy, France, in between reconnaissance trips. 3pp.

Letter from Col Sir Neville (Francis Fitzgerald) Chamberlain, giving his account of the action in which Col William John Vousden won his Victoria Cross during the Second Afghan War. 4pp

Bound history of Allied Force Headquarters, Aug 1942-Jul 1944, compiled by historical sections of Allied Force Headquarters and North African (later Mediterranean) Theater of Operations, United States Army.

Narrative by [Col Alexander George] Victor Paley of the experience of a Bn of Infantry near Hamars, Normandy, during the invasion of Europe, 1944.

Narrative by Brig Reginald Horace Roger Parminter, Deputy Quartermaster General, BEF (British Expeditionary Force), of events at Hazebrouck and Dunkirk, during operations of the BEF (British Expeditionary Force) in France and Belgium, 1940, mainly comprising a description of numerous attempts to unload emergency supplies at Dunkirk, despite continual bombardment by German aircraft; the implementation of plans for the evacuation of troops and personnel from Dunkirk; the views of French commanders and troops concerning the evacuation. 4pp.

Bound typescript and copy titled 'St Thomas Hospital, Diary of events from September 9th 1940' Describing the bomb damage to St Thomas Hospital due to enemy action, Sep 1940-Apr 1941. Also copy of printed report in St Thomas Hospital Gazette, Feb 1942.