"Covers 1943-1944. Deals with the organization, administration and operations of chemical mortar battalions; tactical doctrine; problems encountered; and an evaluation of the operation. Tabs contain training and operational memoranda, a list of mortar spare parts, and statistics on 4.2-inch mortar expenditures." - Draft of "Catalog and Index to Historical Manuscripts, 1940-1966," v.3, page 40. [Catalog Materials collection, Archives, Aisle 5A].

"217 pages. Text, bibliography, and appendixes. Typescript." -- from old catalog card.

Introduction -- Organization and Administration of Chemical Mortar Battalions -- Tactical Doctrine and Employment -- Operations of Chemical Mortar Battalions in Italian Campaign -- Problems Encountered -- Summary and Evaluation -- Appendix.