OUTLINE PLAN FOR A REVISED "ANAKIM"
 
Report by Joint War Plans Committee
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1. An analysis of possible plans and an outline of the plan
recommended for UNITED NATIONS operations in BURMA in 1943-44,
provided ANAKIM as originally conceived cannot be completely
executed in the next dry season, is contained in Enclosure "A"
 
2. The minimum acceptable objectives of operations in BURMA 
are to maintain pressure on JAPAN, to retain the initiative in 
the area, and to maintain and improve the flow of supplies and
munitions to CHINA in order to insure her.continuance in the
war.
 
3. The concept of the operation (See map, Appendix "A" to
Enclosure "A") recommended to accomplish these objectives is
briefly stated below:
 
a. Phase I. (1 November 1943).
 
(1) Advance into upper BURMA.
 
(2) Capture AKYAB, and RAMREE ISLAND. 
 
b. Phase II.
(1) Simultaneous amphibious assault (1 December 1943) on:
        (a) SANDOWAY and GWA, with the object of capturing
 airfields.
 
        (b) The coast opposite BASSEIN, to open way for 
overland advance to capture BASSEIN and airfields in the
 area.
 
(2) Secure BASSEIN RIVER for logistic support through
 BASSEIN.
 
 c. Throughout both phases:
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(1) Carry out an air offensive in BURMA.
 
(2) Conduct naval operations in the PACIFIC to hold
the Japanese Fleet.
 
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