General Alexander's Telegram No. Naf 486. Report by J.I.C. (No Longer Required)

(b) 6-8 are in Northern Italy on the lines of communications and on the Pisa/Rimini position. (c) 5-6 are at present contained by the partisan forces in Slovenia and Istria. There are indications that up to 4 additional divisions may possibly be destined for the Italian Command, bringing the total to a maximum of 29, but this figure may not be reached owing to the demands of the Russian front. There are already indications that one or two divisions may be leaving Italy for Russia. Para, 3(a). Since the major limitation in build-up in North Italy is availability of forces, and not capacity of L.