Lot 146
Clark, Mark W (1896-1984) American soldier; Commanding General of the 5th Army in World War II. Printed map of the Order of Battle on the Italian Front, April 1945, signed in black marker in the lower margin by General Clark, 8½ x 11", n.p., n.d. The map was issued for the 15th Army Group under the command of General Clark.
That last April of the war President Roosevelt died, Mussolini was executed, Hitler committed suicide, and the 5th Army's losses in Italy were 188,746, often in hand-to-hand combat. On April 29, 1945, the Germans surrendered to the 5th's own Mark Clark.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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