10.    Modified Plano
 
                           The following represents what can be accomplished to effect an invaaion of
France on or about September 15, 1942 should a decision be made to advance the date of
execution of the operation.
 
                           a. U.S. troops that can be made available and arrive in England in time to
oarticipate. (Figures include 34th Division and 1st Armored Division).
 
               Air Forces.
 
               400 Fighters
               333 Combat other than fighters
               200 Transport
 
               Ground Forces.
 
               2 +  Infantry Divisions and 1 Armored Division, or
               1 +  Infantry Divisions and 2 Armored Divisions, or
               l +   Infantry Divisions, 1 Armored Division, 4
                    Parachute Bns, and 10 Antiaircraft Regiments.
 
          b.    Inclusive of the above, a total of six Infantry,
three Armored, and two Motorized Divisions, four Parachute Battalions, and ten Antiaircraft
Regiments will be equipped and trained in the U.S. in time to participate in this operation.
Shortage in shipping precludes transporting more than the number indicated unless shipping is
diverted from another commitment.
 
          c.    British troops estimated to be available to participate.
 
                 Air Forces.
 
                              No data is at hand as to how many planes the British can make available The
minimum considered essential, exclusive of U.S. air forces, is 2,600 fighters, 2,400 combat other
than fighters, and all available transport aircraft.
 
                             Ground Forces.
 
                              15       Infantry Divisions
                               3        Armored Divisions
                               1        Parachute Brigade
                               3         Antiaircraft Groups.