Estimate by J.I.C.(A.F.) On the Effects of the Bombing of Sofia. Note by Sec. Covering J.I.C.(A.F.) 23/44

A N N E X ALLIED FORCE HEADQUARTERS Office of Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 JIC (AF)/23/43 24th December, 1943. JIC (AF) ESTIMATE on the EFFECTS OF THE BOMBING or SOFIA 1. We have been asked to express an opinion as to whether the bombing attacks on Sofia are likely to have the desired effect, i.e. to cause Bulgaria seriously to consider suing for peace or at least withdrawing her forces from Yugoslavia and Greece. We report as follows: 2. Effect on Bulgaria of Bombing There has been very little information which indicates the effect of the bombing effort so far directed against Sofia.