(2) Occupation of the PORTO TORRES-SASSARt-ALGHER0 
area.
 
     (3) Occupation of the MADDALENA-TERRANOVA area.
 
    g. To consolidate the Island against counterattack by 
sea or air.
 
    h. To occupy CORSICA, or to neutralize the offensive 
capability of CORSICA by air and sea action, and commando 
raids. (Appendix "B")
 
3. Major forces required. 
 
    a. Ground:
 
      4 Infantry Divisions
      2 Armored Combat Teams
      2 Parachute Regiments.
 
   b. Air:
 
     7 Fighter Groups
    6 Bomb Groups.
 
   c. Naval:
 
       3BB
       3 CV
       6 ACV
       10 CA & CL
       44 DD
       15 ss
 
4. Availability.
 
          All forces and shipping required should be available 
in the area after HUSKY.
 
5. Advisability of the operation.
 
          Since SICILY is the primary strategic prize of the area, 
the gain resulting from the subsequent occupation of SARDINIA 
is not commensurate with the cost of the operation and the 
commitment of a permanent garrison, unless future operations 
against SOUTHERN FRANCE or NORTHERN ITALY are envisaged.
 
 
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