Official US Army Soldier’s Pocket Guide to Rome – Map – Published by 5th Army / NATOUSA 1944 – 1945

Up for auction is a nice and rare 1944/1945 dated (according to the archives, not dated as such but NATOUSA ceased to exist after this time) official US Army Pocket Guide to Rome, as issued to US troops invading and occupying this area from 1944 onwards. The US Morale Services Section, HQ SOS, Natousa ( North African Theater of Operations, United States Army) produced this booket ''A Soldier’s Guide to Rome''. This interesting and decorative US Army book gives insights into this famous city, as well as basics in language so that the US soldier / paratrooper would be familiar with the environment, including maps. It was actually used by the soldier, see the adresses that he wrote iwth pencil on the back. The booklet is in good condition for its age! A rare pocket guide that will be a great piece for your WW2 collection!See also our other interesting WW2 items thatwe offer for auction on catawiki!Rome's liberationThe retreat of German soldiers from Rome took place during 2 and 3 June 1944, and the leaders of the fascist administration fled during the night of 3 to 4 June. The first Allied troops reached Rome shortly after dawn on 4... lees verder bij Catawiki