4. We cannot say that it would be safe to dispense with the information obtained from special beach reconnaissances prior to operations. 5. Annexed is a more detailed summary of the sources of information available to us. (Signed) V. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK E.G.N. RUSHBROOKE F.H.N. DAVIDSON F.F. INGLIS. Offices of the War Cabinet, S.W.1. 21ST APRIL, 1943. A N N E X A. Before War Reports of Intelligence Officers of H.M. Ships on reconnaissances of beaches included in Intelligence Reports. B. After Italy's entry in the war.