Key Information
Reference code
PENNEY 8/11
Title
Extracts from Penney's diary, 22 and 24-29 Jan 1944, about the Anzio landings and immediate aftermath
Date(s)
- 24 - 29 (Creation)
- 1944 Jan 22 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
4pp
Scope and content
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.