This grouping consists of the following: a Mediterranean edition of "The Stars and Stripes" March 29, 1945, an army issue Italian language guide dated 1944, "A Soldiers Guide to Rome" with fold out map of the city, 5 Lira military currency (two pieces are dated 1943), a paper bound printing of Bills Mauldin’s "Mud Mules and Mountains" which was published in Italy for distribution to G.I.’s in 1944, and a 22 page, paperbound photo narrative titled "Mission Accomplished- Africa, Sicily, Italy" that was published in Italy and distributed to the troops at the time of the surrender.