This volume continues the history of the Fifth Army beginning November 16, 1943 through their assault on the German Winter Line ending January 15, 1944.
On April 1, 1944 the Fifth Army had essentially completed the shifts ordered the previous month, this history follows their drive toward Rome, culminating in victory on June 4, 1944.
On June 5, 1944 the Fifth Army began their advance to the Arno River in pursuit of the remnants of the German Fourteenth Army. This history details their advance through August 15, 1944.
This field manual contains information on reconnaissance, bridges, roads, railroads, field fortification, and animal transportation. This is the 4th (revised) edition, 1912.