Front: Text describes action on various war fronts : France, Eastern front, Japan, Marianas, Southwest Pacific, China, Southeast Asia, Italy. Maps: France, Europe, Southwest Japan. Back: One way to "blow your top"--but for good--is to be booby-trapped. Text and illustration urge soldiers to avoid booby-traps by exercising care and remaining suspicious.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Central Pacific, Southwest Pacific, Air war, Burma, USSR. Maps show air attacks from London to various sites in Germany; New Ireland; south Pacific; Truk Is. Includes photographs: "Island forts", Marine corps set up radio telephone sets at Roi Island, Leathernecks set up machine guns immediately upon landing, All-Negro Ninety-Ninth Fighter Squadron at Anzio, German prisoners disembark from an LST to a prison camp, wounded female Jugoslav guerillas arrive in Malta, General Sir Harold Alexander chats with Yank rangers near Cisterno. Back: Text states "In Mein Kampf, Hitler stated that his plan was to destroy France first, then England, after which he would have the United States cornered without a fight!."

Photograph of Marseille, France, seen from a hill facing across the city and towards the sea. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Seventh Army, Marseille, France. Panoramic of Marseille, port, and islands."

Photograph of a soldier standing on the sidewalk near Place Charles de Gaulle, with the Arc de Triomphe in the background.

Photograph of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, taken from across the square facing the front facade.

Photograph of the Eiffel Tower in Paris France, seen from Trocadéro Gardens on the opposite side of the Seine.

Photograph of soldiers standing and looking at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier inside the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

Photograph of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier inside the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

Photograph of Arc de Triomphe in the middle of Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, France.

Photograph of people walking in the street Champs D'Elysee, with the Arc de Triomphe visible in the distance at the end of the street.

Photograph of the Eiffel Tower, seen from the pool at Trocadéro Gardens, on the opposite side of the Seine.

Photograph of buildings in Paris, France. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Out of hotel window, Paris, France."

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Fanny Hamburger discussing her health and end-of-life plans. He assures her that he will respect her wishes.

Letter from Angèle Hamon to Jeane Bertig Kempner providing her with information about herself.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner complimenting him on how he handled the situation in France; letting him know that I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner have left for their vacation; and discussing how the crops are doing.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine informing him that after a considerable wait the package of foie gras arrived from France in good condition.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing the Kempners' trip plans, some general personal news, parcel plans, and information about the Hamon sisters' travel accommodations.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Fanny Hamburger discussing her health and end-of-life plans. He assures her that he will respect her wishes.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Mary Jean's new job as well as Jeane Bertig Kempner future travel.