Front: Text highlights the strategic concept that guided the Western Allies to victory in Europe. Map shows German occupied territory as of 7 Dec 1941 in western Europe and North Africa. Back: Text and illustration highlight the postwar job as a threefold task: Speedily demobilize those in uniform who want to return to civilian life, maintain and supply occupation forces, and provide for peacetime military strength to help ensure world security.

Photograph of Frederick Castle standing in a courtyard in Frankfurt, Germany. Buildings and a fountain are visible in the background.

Photograph of Lt. Couvert riding on horseback in Neresheim, Germany.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing her hectic work schedule and related events. Written on USO stationary.

Letter from Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Gharles R. Griggs regarding daily life back home in Sweetwater, Texas; Mrs. Griggs tells that "190 Sweetwater people donated blood." She mentions the marriage between Otto Carter and Lillian Pratt, as well as her and Mr. C. K. Griggs' attempts at getting the yard in better shape.

Notice from the military confirming that Catherine Parker declined the position of Engineer Aide Trainee and that she will be removed from list of eligible appointees. A response is written on the included forms from Catherine Parker further confirming her declination to the position.

Photograph of Ed Goeppinger posing in front of a building on his 20th birthday on April 19, 1945. He wears a helmet and has binoculars around his neck.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Americans Cross Rhine; New Philippine Landings; Allies in Mandalay. Maps: Red Army menaces Oder line, Road to Mandalay, Mindanao P.I. Includes distance scale from Linz east to Berlin and from Zehden west to Berlin. Back: Map of the Pacific and the Far East. Inset maps: Ryukyu Retto, Okinawa, Saipan, Iwo-Jima, Paramushiru, Chisima Retto (Kurile Is.).

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Allies press western front Offensive; Manila battle continues - B-29's active; Soviets make new crossings Maps: Western Front, Soviet Salient, U.S. troops continue to clear Manila. Back: Text and illustration and photographs highlight the role of Military Police.

Photograph of Robert Mohney, the first soldier to receive the silver star in Company B of the 714th Tank Battalion.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a visit with Mae and Lorraine, her enjoyment of the photos he has sent, and a drive for more draftees that is coming up.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing golf on his day off, receiving a letter from Pat, apologizing for not writing Lorraine, getting a package from Annie and Doug, and encouraging Catherine to have her friends over to play bridge.