PHASE II. Amphibions operations ship-to-shore and 
shore-to shore from bases in north AFRICA and SICILY, with air 
support based in SICILY, to establish bridgeheeds in the GULFS 
OF SAINT EUFEMIA and SQUILLACE. Artillery bombardment from 
SICILY to reduce defenses of REGGI0. Parachute and airborne 
troops to facilitate the seizure of air bases.
 
               FINAL PHASE. Extension of the bridgeheads and organization 
of defensive positions along the line PAOLA-ACRI-ROSSAN0. Occupa-
tion of the pinched-off portion of the Toe.
 
    9. Forces required.
 
        a. Ground.
            (1) Initial assault.
                 3 inf. div. (amphib.)
                 1 armored div. (amphib.) 
                 1 para. brig. (to be withdrawn)
                 1 air div. (to be withdrawn) 
            (2) Followup.
                 3 inf. div.
                 1 motorized div.
                    supporting troops.
            (3) Army service forces.
 
        b. Air.
                 6 fighter groups
                 4 B (L) groups
                 4 B (M) groups
                 1 obs. group
                 6 transport groups
 
        c. Naval forces.
                    As required by the existing situation.
 
        d. Availability.
          Unless removed for use elsewhere, these forces will
be available after HUSKY.
 
 
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