12. Forces required for the operation. (Minimum) (Appendix "H"-
                                                                                  omitted)
 
     a. Ground forces.
 
         4 Infantry Divisions                             59,032
                   3 Amphibiously trained 
                   (1 as floating reserve) 
                   1 Follow-up
         2 Armored Combat Teams                  13,815
                   1 Amphibiously trained 
                   1 Follow-up
                2 Parachute Regiments                   3,768
                6 Commandos                                 4,800
                   Supporting units                         61,918 
 
                 Total Ground Forces:                 143,333
 
     NOTE: If the garrison of SARDINIA is appreciably rein-
forced, the above estimates of the forces required must
be increased. If one German division were added to the
present Sardinian garrison, it is estimated that two
additional divisions would be required in the assault-
ing force. However, substantial reinforcement of SARDINIA
is not believed likely, because since SICILY has been
occupied by the UNITED NATIONS, ITALY proper would be
very vulnerable, and its defense would absorb all
available AXIS ground reserves.
 
b. Air Forces.
 
     4 Fighter Groups (SE)..............4,892     
     3 Fighter Groups(TE)...............3,051
     1 Light Bomber Group.............1,247
     3 Medium Bomber Groups......4,668
     2 Heavy Bomber Groups..........3,338
     1 Observation Group................1,150
     4 Transport Groups..................5,848
     Supporting units.......................4,227
     Total Air Combat Personnel...28,421   
 
 
     These air forces are required for operations directly
supporting the SARDINIA offensive. Strategic air force
missions in the area (antisubmarine, photographic, strategic 
long-range bombing, and defensive fighter operations) will
be performed by UNITED NATIONS air forces in NORTH AFRICA,
SICILY, MALTA and the MIDDLE EAST.
 
 
 
 
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