APPENDIX "A" GROUND 1. General. In view of the estimated expansion rate of the Japanese ground forces throughout 1945, Japan will be able to dispose considerable strength both on the continent and in Japan Proper. Therefore, it is considered unlikely that Allied amphibious seizure of the Ryukyus and, possibly, of the Chusan-Ningpo area, or Soviet entry in the war, will cause any appreciable shifting of strength between the continent and Japan Proper prior to the invasion of the Tokyo Plain. As indicated above, increased Allied air action prior to and following successful lodgment on the Tokyo Plain will reduce greatly Japanese capability of reinforcing Japan, even if troops can be spared in the face of Soviet pressure.
- Collection ID
- CAB81
- Conflict
- Second World War
- Countries
- China Germany Japan Korea Philippines Russia
- Document Reference
- CAB 81/128/39
- Document Types
- Report
- File Reference
- CAB 81/128
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.cab81.0128.039
- Keywords
- Predicting Enemy Intentions Invasion Preparations Japanese Strategy Allied Strategy Pacific War Invasion Threat Assessing Enemy Strength Defence Military Strength Japanese Army Amphibious Operations Operations Planning Manpower Air Power Air Warfare Allies Military Dispositions Reservists Food Supplies Military Supplies Japanese Air Force Suicide Attacks Japanese Navy Naval Strength Submarines Mines Landing Places Invasion Of Japan
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Chiefs of Staff Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee
- Pages
- 6
- Persons Discussed
- Edward King-Salter
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Military Intelligence
