ENCLOSURE May 8, 1943. MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT: Subject: Recommended line of action at coming conferences . 1. The Joint Chiefs of Staff recommend that the following line of action be adopted by the United States at the coming conferences and submit it herewith for your approval. Their recommendations are followed by a brief supporting discussion. RECOMDATIONS General I. The agenda must not be limited to 1943, nor to BOLERO as distinguished from ROUNDUP. II. The close interrelation between strategy against Germany and strategy against Japan must be clearly stated and emphasized early in the conference. It should be intimated that a British course of action in Europe which the United States consider unsound may force the United States to increased attention to the Pacific. Axis in Europe III. The United States consider that SICKLE from now on, and ROIDIDUP in 1944 constitute the basic strategy against Germany, and must not be delayed or otherwise prejudiced by other undertakings in Europe. IV. However, they recognize certain advantages in prompt post HUSKY operations in the Wes tern Mediterranean, and as an alternative or compromise will discuss them with a view to determining the best course of action in that area provided such |