NAM.1996-05-11-17

1945 diary, USA, detailing social events, prefabricated housing during the war, US capture of the bridge at Remagen, death of President Roosevelt, capture of Bremen by the British 2nd Army, formal meeting of US and Russian armies at Turgau, reported death of Mussolini, reported death of Hitler, official announcement of German surrender in Italy, surrender of German Army in North West Europe at Luneberg, reports of Japanese surrender, news of the Ministry of Supply’s decision to amalgamate BSM and BAC which brings his career to an end after 45 years. From a collection of 25 diaries kept by General Sir Walter King Venning as an officer with the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1902-1903, 1905-1906 and 1912-1918; as a staff officer 1924-1925, 1927 and 1931; as Director General of the British Supply Mission, Washington 1943-1946; and in retirement 1947-1953.

World War Two (1939-1945)