~. That the perfection of a Joint United States -British Plan and preparations for operations in French North Africa should proceed as rapidly as possible.
c. That under the'hypotheses set out,in this paper~ the United States should prepare plans for'
(1) The occupation of the Cape Verde Islands both
against opposition and by invitation.
(2) The capture of Dakar against opposition for the
z Autumn of 1942.
_d. That the United States plan for the security of Northeast Brazil should be kept active.
e. That under the 'hypotheses set out in this paper~ the British should prepare or perfect plans fo~'
(1) The capture of the Canaries.
(2) The occupation of the Canaries by invitation.
(3) The occupation of the Azores and Madeira by
invitation.
(4) The capture of :Diego Suarez against opposition.
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