of the nickel mines and the loading facilities for .chrome and.nickel ore in New Caledenia. _f. That'Australia and New Zealand afford all practicable logistic support to United 'States forces which may be assigned to assist in the defense of the .Fij. is and New Caledonia. ~. 'The attached ta, ble shows forces present in the island~ or en reute~ and those we recommend'should be sent in the future as shipping and .n~val escorts become available. - 3 - |