WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS WASHINGTON MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT.- Subject: Gymnast Operations. After our conversation with you Wednesday we have had our staffs re-examine the Gymnast project as a possible plan for the employment of U.S. forces against the Axis powers in the summer and fall of 1942. The advantages and disadvantages of implementing the Gymnast plan as compared to other operations, particularly 1942 emergency Bolero operations, lead to the conclusion that the occu- pation of Northwest Africa this summer should not be attempted. The attached discussion presents our joint views on this subject. Staff. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations. Chief of Staff 1 Incl. Memo for Pres. On subject. |