-2- IN THE ATLANTIC Has the decision been reached to establish a bombing unit in England? In what other manner should ground troops, particularly technicians, be used in England, if at all? Has a decision been reached to accelerate the complete occupation of Iceland, thereby relieving British troops? Are we going to use ground troops in some theater in Africa? Are there divisions at the exact points for debarkation and are they property equipped? Have arrangements been made with the Maritime Commission for shipping in case an operation should be ordered at once? If we hope to beat Hitler to the West Coast do we not have to begin the operation immediately, or are we taking for granted that he is going to get there first? If he does get there first what do we do about it? If for any reason the West Coast is not a suitable field of land operation, has consideration been given as to the use of one or more armored divisions in the Middle East, joining the existing British Army? Are we going to provide anti-aircraft facilities and regular Army supply units to General Maxwell in Egypt and General Wheeler in Basra? Does our entry into the war warrant changing the decision to use civilian personnel in those areas? What commitments have we made and should we make for running the Ferry Service from Natal through Africa, maintaining and supporting the various airports required? Is it possible to use any of our submarines directly against the enemy in Atlantic Mediterranean waters at an early date? |