MR 203(6) Sec. 1 G-2 Reports Enemy Situation and Operations, Enemy Capabilities - March 22-June 30, 1942

SECRET 203(6) 683 Letter, 5-8-9 G-2 REPORTS ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS ENEMY CAPABILITIES 1450 225 MARCH 22 thru JUNE 30 1942 [Asmy Classified] SECRET Regraded Unclassified SPORE Tt G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S. G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 29, 1942 Date 6-30-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 30, 1942 Initials U.S.S. G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 30, 1942 No. 109 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. &. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska: Nothing to report. Atlantic: Approximately 50 submarines are operating in the Atlantic. Continued activity exists in the sea lanes around Nova Scotia and Newfoundland; heavy activity off the southern tip of Florida, modera- tion of activity around Cape Hatteras, New York and off Long Island, while enemy effort continues in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and the Middle Atlantic. Subversive activity: Nothing new to report. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. El Tiempo, the leading paper of the capital of Colombia, has come out in favor of declaration of war on the Axis. As this paper is owned by President Santos, its opinion will carry weight. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. The Germans claim further gains against strong Russian defense at Sevastopol. Situation in the Kharkov and Kursk areas is confused. In the Leningrad-Kronstadt sector German shelling of the besieged area is reported: the bombing of Murmansk continues. It is possible that the long-awaited German offensive, apparently held up by & late rainy season in the north, is being launched over a limited area in the Ukraine, where the ground is suf- ficiently dry for large scale operation and where the morale of the German troops was suffering by the enforced waiting. (2) Western Europe. Second RAF raid on Bremen June 27-28 by about 150 aircraft resulted in large fires observed despite heavy clouds. Unidentified plane sighted over Jan Mayen Island at 1335 June 28. Considerable movement of German air force personnel from Trieste area to Greece has been reported. It is reported that the Nazi Gauleiter of Lorraine has ordered the deportation to Poland of 8,000 parents whose sons fled to avoid obligatory German Army or labor service. (3) Southern Europe. Italian parachute and ground troop movements to Creto and the Dodecanese reported. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Egypt enemy has penetrated the vicinity of Fuka where heavy British rearguard action continues. Present indications are enemy progress is slowing and main British defense effort is expected along line extending from between El Daba and El Alamein on the coast south to the edge of Qattara OBD Latter, Regraded Unclassified Depression. Political unrest continues in Egypt but reassurance of Egypt's safety has been issued by both British military authorities and Egyptian Premier. Tobruk attacked on the night of the 28th by U.S. bombers. Ineffective AA, no interception; results not observed. Withdrawal from Matruh got excellent protection from RAF. Light bomb- ers and fighter bombers kept well forward within ten or fifteen minutes flying time of targets. South Africa. No significant political un- rest yet in ovidence, despite severo South African losses at Tobruk. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 1. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Japanese are reported to be using native labor in construction work on airfield at Buka (Solomons). Of the 200 Japaneso reported at Faisi 100 are said to have left for Tulagi on the 27th. In recent raid on Salamaun heavy AA fire from Bofors guns was encountered. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported: 1 in Cape Canso area; 1 between Lurcher Shoals and Cape Cod; 1 between Portland and Cape Cod: 1 between Cape May and New York; 1 between Wilmington and Cape Lookout; 1 in Miami area; 1 in SW Gulf of Mexico; 1 in Trinidad- Barbados area; 1 nt 52-30 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 51-30 N, 34-30 W; 1 at 50-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 at 40-30 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 67-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 35-33 N, 74-57 W; 1 nt 34-30 N, 72-30 W; 1 nt 34-00 N, 71-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 nt 27-00 N, 86-00 V; 1 at 23-30 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 23-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 23-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 20-30 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 19-00 N, 75-00 V; 1 at 18-45 N, 63-52 W; 1 at 17-00 N, 73-00 W; 1 at 10-15 N, 53-14 W. Activities reported: June 20th Schooner E. P. THERIAULT attacked by submerine at 19-14 N, 74-00 W and towed to Cardenas, Cuba; June 28th, SS STEEL ENGINEER attacked at 11-38 N, 54- 28 W; Juno 29th, SS WAI WERA torpedoed at 45-56 N, 34-25 W; Schooner REINE MARIE STEWART torpodoed and sunk at 07-16 N, 2320 W; unidentified vessel attacked at 23-33 N, 60-00 W; SS EMPIRE MICAZ torpedoed and sunk at 29-27 N, 85-22 W. 2. ENEMY C..PABILITIES. The Axis may occupy the remainder of France to bring that country under complete control. For the Chief of M.I.S.: George S. Smith GEORGE S SMITH, R MID 319.1 SITUATION Colonel, General Staff Corps, (3-14-42) Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. Distribution A SECRET - 2 - Regraded Unclassified BECLASSIFIEL OSD Letter, To G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A, C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 28, 1942 Date 6-29-42 To: 1200 GET, June 29, 1942 Initials G.S.S. S. G.S.S. War Department, Military gence Service, June 29, 1942 No. 108 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH ALERICAN THEATER. Alaska: A new type Japanese plane was encountered over Kiska on June 25. It is similar in appearance to the NAKAJIMA 95 but has better fire power, speed and maneuverabi- lity. It is a single place seaplane mounting at least four MG's and uses tracer and armor piercing ammunition. Speed is estimated at a minimum of 220 MPH. This plane does not withdraw in face of .50 cal fire as did the old type NAKAJIMA 95. It's armor piercing ammunition is very effective. The Japanese continue their expansion of shore installations and their capabilities are on the increase. Atlantic: Concentration of submarine activity still continues in the shipping lanes of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, and scattered along the Atlantic Coast, Cape Hatteras and the Lesser Antilles. Continuation of effort is indicated in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Subversive activity: 8 saboteurs recently landed from German submarines were seized by F.B.I. agents. The saboteurs had in their possession nearly $150,000.00 in American currency and brought enough explosives to carry on a two years sabotage campaign against U.S. war industries. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Situation continues substantially un- changed at Sevastopol and Kharkov. The Russians report an Axis offen- sive of unknown proportions under way in Kursk area. It would appear that the Red Army's thrust in the Volkhov area to relieve Leningrad is over. The Germans claim to have captured 32,000 prisoners in ex- tended fighting on this front. This operation appears to have been on a much larger scale than was admitted by either side at the time. (2) Western Europe. German air reconnaissance continues northeast and southeast of Iceland. Nearly 1200 tons of HE and in- cendiaries were dropped on Bremen during the raid 25/26 June. Photos taken 26 June revealed that several large industrial buildings in- cluding large warehouses in docks area and large erecting shops at Focke-Wulf airdrome were either destroyed or severely damaged. About 30 enemy aircraft operated over East Anglia, June 26/27: 3 destroyed and 1 damaged. It is reported that the Germans are endeavoring to increase French bauxite production by 50%; of the ex- pected total, 600,000 tons is destined for French industry and 400,000 tons for Germany. FORE Regraded Unclassified (3) Southern Europe. Air activity against Malta since June 21 is on an increasing scale: an average of 35 sorties a day. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Egypt the enemy continues his drive on Alexandria and Delta area. Enemy claims of capture Mersa Matruh not officially confirmed. Enemy interdiction of coast road Alexandria-west by enemy planes continues. Enemy reconnaissance over Alexandria area is at extremely high altitudes. General Auchenlech has taken personal command of the 8th Army in the field. General Lumsdon is now in command of the Armored Forces and General Freyburg in command of all Ground Forces. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: In Akyab area, hostile Thakin bands at Buthidaung (see G-2 Report, June 26) have been driven back by Moslem Arakanese who are actively resisting attempts at penetra- tion in Arakan region. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Photo reconnaissance made at Lae, June 26 showed 43 fighters, 1 bomber and improvements to runways. There is evidence of a new radio station near Lae aerodrome. On Timor enemy is reported preparing billets at Liquica (15 miles W of Dili). On June 27th, our medium bombers made two night attacks on Lae and Salamaua. Poor flying weather hampered night attack against Tulagi (Solomons) on same date. The enemy has steadily increased air and ground installations in the New Guinea, Solomon area. Although this activity probably represents a consolidation of a defensive area, it will undoubtedly facilitate further offensive operations. The value to the enemy of his present positions northeast of Australia is sharply reduced as long as Port Moresby remains in our hands - hence he probably considers the seizure of Port Moresby a strategic necessity. g. PACIFIC THEATER. During the raid on Wake Island, June 26/27 by U.S. bombers, hits were made on airdrome and nearby installations as well as among poorly disporsed enemy aircraft. Heavy but inaccurate AA fire! no surface craft observed. Three enemy planes attacked our formation about 30 miles from Wake on return trip. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported: 1 vicinity Lurcher Shoals; 1 between Cape Breton and Cape Ray; 1 between Halifax and Sable Island; 1 in Gulf of Maine, between Portsmouth and Boston; 1 vicinity of Five Fathom Bank (entrance to Delaware Bay); 1 vicinity Diamond Shoal (off Hatteras); 1 between Miami and Cay Sal; 1 between Vera Cruz and Tuxpan; 1 between Trinidad and Barbados; 3 n of Brazil; 1 at 51-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 51-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 52-30 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 40-20 N, 72-50 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 66-00 M; 1 at 38-00 N, 33-00 V; 1 at 38-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 71-00 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 71-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 29-39 N, 87-03 W; 1 at 26-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 26-00 N, 62-30 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 58-00 il; 1 at 23-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 17-00 N, 59-40 W; 1 at 16-00 N, 78-00 W; 1 at 16-56 N, 71-35 W; 1 at 12-00 N, 80-00 W. Activities re- ported: June 27, SS LIEF ERICKSON torpedoed and sunk at 13-18 N, - 2 - Regraded Unclassified SPORE 59-57 W; SS WILL ROCKEFELLER torpedoed and sunk at 34-50 N, 76-00 W; SS FREEDOM torpedoed at 34-23 N, 75-28 W. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M.I.S.: George S.Smith GEORGE S. SMITH, R LID 319.1 Situation Colonel, General Staff Corps, (3-14-42) Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. Distribution A SECRET SECRET Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED SECRI G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 27, 1942. Date. 6-28-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 28, 1942. Initials C.S.S. G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 28, 1942. No. 107 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska. Reconnaissance of Kiska June 25-26 showed one heavy cruiser, three destroyers and a 6,800 ton cargo vessel (believed to be the KAMIKAWA MARU) in harbor there. Kiska ground installations have almost doubled since June 18. In raids over Kiska by army heavy bombers on June 26 enemy AA fire encountered was light and ineffective; nothing larger than 37 mm was used. Atlantic. Submarine activity continues in the Atlantic shipping lanes, especially in the Nova Scotia area. Activity along Atlantic seaboard, the Carib- bean and the Gulf of Mexico continues, with a probable concentration of effort between Tampico and Vera Cruz. Subversive activities: Nothing to report. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Situation in Kharkov sector and at Sevastopol remains substantially unchanged. (2) Western Europe. German air reconnaissance continues north- east of Iceland. TIRPITZ (battleship) and HIPPER (heavy cruiser) re- ported in usual berths at Trondheim on June 26th. Air reconnaissance over Kiel June 23 showed the PRINZ EUGEN with new stern in position. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Egypt enemy forces have by-passed British forces west of Matruh and are striking east and north to the coast. h second Anglo-American heavy bomber attack was made on wharves and harbor installations at Tobruk night of Juno 26-27. No shipping observed. Large fires were started in target areas. En- route bombers observed heavy enemy air attacks on targets between Matruh and Sidi Barrani. Unconfirmed reports indicate small Vichy French reinforcements are moving from Tabu, Ivory Coast to Casablanca. e. ASIATIC THEATER. China. In Chokiang fighting reported con- tinuing vicinity Lishui. In Kiangsi activity continues south of Kwangfeng. No report of closing of gap between enemy forces on SECRE Chekiang-Kiangsi railroad. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Acrial observations made June 26: In Huon Gulf (Now Guinea) 1 destroyer operating betwoon Lae and Salamaua; at Chouten Islands (N. of New Guinea) 1 medium vessel moving on westerly course toward Garnot Island; at Remexio airdrome (near Dili) considerable motor traffic. In single operation on June 26 18 enemy T-51 bombers escorted by 11 or 12 Zeros attacked Port Moresby; our fighters pursued attackers to Buna (N.E. coast of New Guinea) scoring hits on 6 to 10 bombers. In this attack our fightors reported heavy calibre tail gun or cannon in enemy bombers. &. PACIFIC THEATER. Enemy installations on Wake Island were attacked by our bombors night of June 26-27; hits were observed in target area. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported. 1 vicinity Cape Race; 1 N of Virgin Rocks; 1 S of Virgin Rocks; 1 N of Magdalen Island (Gulf of St. Lawrence); 1 vicinity Cape Hatteras; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 in Mona Passage; 2 N of Brazil; 1 at 56-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 54-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 51-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 47-30 N, 27-30 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 46-30 N, 27-30 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 69-00 W; 1 at 43-00 11, 67-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 43-30 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 42-30 N, 62-30 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 56-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 40-15 N, 73-45 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 38-30 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 42-30 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 41-00 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 69-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 29-32 N, 79-45 W; 1 at 29-30 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 29-30 N, 87-00 W; 1 at 28-00, N; 66-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 26-11 N, 80-00 W; 1 at 23-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 23-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 22-00 N, 96-00 W; 1 at 21-00 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 14-00 N, 81-00 W; 1 at 11-00 N, 79-00 W. Activities reported. June 27, SS TUXPAN and SS CHOAPAS attacked by submarine and sunk at 19-50 N, 96-25 W; unidentified vessel torpedoed, but proceeding under own power with escort, at 34-48 N, 75-19 W; unidentified vessel torpodoed and sinking at 39-00 N, 54-36 W. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M.I.S.: George s. Smith C GEORGE S. SMITH, MID 319.1 Situation Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, (3-14-42) Situation Officor, Intelligence Group. Distribution A SECRET -2- SECRET Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED 08D Letter 6-3-72 W.H G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth. A. C. of s., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 26, 1942. Date June 27, 1942 To: 1200 GMT, June 27, 1942. Initials MSS G.S.S War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 27, 1942. No. 106 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska:- Nothing to report. Atlantic:- Concentrations of submarines off Nova Scotia and on Atlantic sea lanes still on the increase. The Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean are the other active areas, Subversive activities:- Nothing to report. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. In hard fighting at Sevastopol Germans claim gains. The situation east and south of Kharkov is obscure. It is possible that the German objective in this area has been achieved. Two months of unusual rainy weather have prevented military operations in the Moscow area. (2) Western Europe. June 24-25th, fifty German aircraft dropped bombs over widely scattered areas in England; five German planes destroyed and two damaged. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Egypt the enemy's main force has progressed to within 15 miles west of Mersa Matruh. Leading elements are in contact with the British defense forces but no heavy fighting yet reported. An unidentified plane thought to have boen from an enemy surface craft created alarmin Durban, South Africa where blackout regulations were enforced. A British-American force of heavy bombers attacked wharves at Tobruk night of 25-26th. No vessels seen at wharves and very little AA encountered. RAF fighter patrols over frontier area have met little enemy opposition. Reports indicate that any enemy parachute troops or air infantry that may bo in Crete arrived within last few days. There are no definite indications of any increase in strength over the former garrison of one Gorman and one Italian Division. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma:- Homalin reported practically destroyed by fire. Reconnaissance reports no movoment of Japanese forces at Homalin or Thaungdut. Several bargos and steamers observed at Kalewa. On June 23d AA fire from what is ostimated to be 3" calibor guns was encountored at Kalowa. On June 20, no- FORM Regraded Unclassified SECRET Japanese were in the vicinity of Pantha (30 miles SE Tamu.) f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Photo reconnaissance of June 24th shows the following revision in sightings: At Kendari (Celebes) 77 fighters, 38 other type aircraft; at Rabaul 14 planes at Vunakanau airdrome, 20 planes and evidence of airdrome improvements at Lakunai; 27 scaplanes, 1 tanker, 1 destroyer, 1 tender, 1 minolayer and 5 other surface ships in Rabaul Harbor; at Kavieng 1 cargo vessel and 1 possible warship. Airdrome installations at Dili (Timor), building aroas at Lae and Salamaua and a 4000-ton cargo ship were hit by our modium bombers in night attacks June 25. In two flights, 28 to 30 Zeros attacked Port Moresby same date; 1 Zoro badly damaged, 4 Zeros possible damaged. During engagement with intercepting planes enemy used decoys to gain advantage of attacking from higher altitudos. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarinos reported:- 1 vicinity Sable Island; 1 between Cape Barnegat and Cape Henlopen; 1 between Yucatan Channel and Swan Island; 2 off N coast of Brazil; 1 at 34-55 N, 75-05 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 71-00 W; 1 at 12-12 N, 80-00 W; 1 at 43-30 N, 66-00 "I; 1 at 32-02 N, 54-52 W; 1 at 35-30 N, 64-00 T; 1 at 30-13 N, 87-10 T; 4+ 1 at 24-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 85-00 W; 1 at 13-00 N, 75-00 W; 1 at 48-30 N, 62-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 67-00 %; 1 at 21-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 62-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 53-00 TV; 1 at 46-00 N, 52-00 H; 1 at 47-00 N, 50-00 π; 1 at 48,00 N, 47-00 Ti; 1 at 49-00 N, 47-00 17; 1 at 56-00 N, 33-00 7; 1 at 52-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 at 51-00 N, 27-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 38-00 V; 1 at 30.00 N, 42-00 11; 1 at 39-00 N, 49-30 T; 1 at 35-00 N, 54-00 Vⱼ 1 at 39-00 N, 65-00 i; 1 at 28-00 N, 85-00 V; 1 at 26-00 N, 79-30 Ti; 1 at 18-00 N, 64-00 Tij 1 at 17-00 N, 57-00 Ti; 1 at 43-00 N, 64-00 7; 1 at 41-00 N, 61-00 V; 1 at 41-30 N, 57-30 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 28-00 Ti; 1 at 26-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 52-00 T; 1 at 35-00 N, 46-00 17; 1 at 34-00 N, 46-00 V. Activities reported:- June 23d, Schooner RESOLUTE machine-gunned and shelled at 13-30 N, 81-00 1; June 26th, SS JAGERS FONTEIN torpedoed and sunk at 32-02 N, 54-52 Ti; SS ARRIGA sholled and reported sinking at 12-35 N, 72-15 W. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief, M. I. S.: Lunge.Smith Euroge S.Smith GEORGE S. SMITH, s MID 319.1 Situntion Colonel, General Staff Corps, (3-14-42) Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. Distribution A SECRET # 1 at 44-18 N, 67-30 Ti; - 2 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified RECLASSIFIED SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From : 1200 GMT, June 25, 1942. Date June 26, 1942 To: 1200 GMT, June 26, 1942. Initials G.S.S G.S.S War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 26, 1942. No. 105 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska:- No change. Atlantic:- Con- tinued concentration of enemy submarines near Nova Scotia points to a concerted effort in that area. Submarines scattered along the Atlantic Coast with concentrations in the vicinity of Cape Hatteras and Jupiter Inlet indicate continued activity in that area. Continued activity is also indicated in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Iceland:- There are indications that German air and submarine reconnaissance in the Iceland-Greenland area is being increased. Subversive activities:- June 25th, Camp Kilmore, New Brunswick, N. J., Sabotage is suspected in the destruction by fire of a large pile of salvage lumber near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks; Parker, Ariz., 2 persons killed and many injured when a Santa Fe passenger train crashed through a. burned out bridge near here. Sabotage indicated. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. The Russians admit that the important railroad junction of Kupyansk (60 miles SE of Kharkov) has been occupied by the Germans for the first time. The width of this German drive has not yet been determined. Severe German pressure continues against Sevastopol. Local action continues on the rost of the front. (2) Western Europe. Night of June 25th it is reported that over 1,000 planes of the RAF bombed Bremon: damage not yet determined. A second force of bombers and fighters attacked airdromes in the low countries in the path of the main force. RAF bombers with fighter escort attacked docks at Dunkirk in daylight on the 23d hitting a 4,000-ton ship. On the same date airdrome at Morlaix was bombed. (3) Southern Europe. Enemy air activity over Malta continues. Enemy Moditerranean shipping was attacked by British heavy bombers. Italians are reported without confirmation to have sont B battalions of parachuto troops to the Dodecanose Islands. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Egypt the enemy's main force is now moving oast along the constal plain. Leading elements are 30 milos wost of Mersa Matruh, and other units are reported southwest DECLASSIFIED-7W Letter, of Mersa Matruh. Unconfirmed rumors persist of an impending air and sea attack on Alexandria and Egyptian coast: this to be based on Crete and Greece. On the night of June 25, U.S. and RAF hoavy bombors firing Benghazi docks and warehouses. Searchlight and heavy AA activity have not perceptibly increased since the raid of the 22d. On the 22d RAF medium bombers attacked landing grounds and traffic along tho Tobruk Road near Bardia. From those captured landing fields Axis is bombing El Daba and Matruh. O. AS-LATIC THEATER. Burma:- In Akyab area, local fighting botween hostile Thakins and Arakanoso Moslems (natives of Arakan Hills) at Maungdaw and Buthidaung (noar Bongal bordor, NW of Akyab). In upper Chindwin area, unverified report of enemy evacuation of Homalin, via Uyu River and rail toward Mandalay June 4 and down Chindwin June 9. However, at least 500 Japanese known to be at Homalin June 16 and small parties still operating in vicinity. Report of evacuation may be onemy inspired since it is known that the Japanese are improving com- munications in that area. f. SOUTHVEST PACIFIC THEATER. Air reconnaissance of June 24th revealed 6 medium transports in bay at Kendari (Celebes) and 40 to 50 single-engined and 20 to 30 twin-engined aircraft at airdrome. At Laha, Ambon, a number of small vessels were seen in the harbor, and the air- drome apparently has been enlarged. In New Britain enemy detachments were reported to be at Talasea (75 miles SW of Rabaul) Ponda (42 miles WSW Rabaul) and Vunapopo (12 miles SSE Rabaul). At Kavieng one large and one small cargo ship. Photographs of Rabaul on the 23d reveal 1 cruiser, 1 destroyer, 1 converted seaplane tender, 1 medium cargo ship, 19 float planes and 4 four-engined flying boats. Vunakanau airdrome Rabaul was attacked by 7 of our heavy bombers. Intense fires and explosionswe visible sixty miles. AA fire was light and inaccu- rate. Japanese activity in Lunga-Tulagi (Solomons) area continues. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported:- 2 near Virgin Rocks; I in Cape Breton aroa; 3 120 miles S of Sable Island; 1 in Cape Cod ,Lurcher Shoals area; 1 in tapo Honry area; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; 1 in Jupiter Inlet area; 1 in Barbados area; 3 N of Brazil; 1 at 9-30 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 50-00 N, 43-00 V3 1 at 49-30 M, 46-00 W; 1 at 48-30 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 38-30 T; 1 at 46-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 28-00 11; 1 at 44-00 N, 57-00-11; 1 at 43-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 33-00 V) 1 at 41-00 N, 59-00 1; 1 at 41-00 N, 65-00 V3; 1 at 39-00 N, 65+00 T; 1 at 39-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 50-00 V; 1 at 35-00 N, 35400 T/3 1 at 34-30 N, 75-30 T; 1 at 33-00 N, 50-00 7; 1 at 33-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 46-00 T; 1 at 27-30 N, 90-00 V; 1 at 27-00 N, 86-00 Tip 1 at 26-00 N, 55-00 T/3 1 at 26-00 N, 56-00 T; 1 at 24-00 N, 64-00 7; 1 at 23-30 N, 81-30 Fij 1 at 23-00 N, 60-00 Ti; 1 at 20-00 N, 85-00 7; 1 at 17-00 N, 76-00 11; 1 at 14-00 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 12-00 N, 81-00 TIf Activities reported:- June 25th, SS TAMESIS torpedoed 15 miles N of Capo Hatteras; unidentified ship in distress - Regraded Unclassified S ded at 28-56 N, 89-10 W; SS ANDREA BROVIG torpodoed at 12-10 N, 59-10 Fij SS HARDVICK GRANGE torpedood 400 miles S of Bormuda. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: George S. Smith = GEORGE S. SMITH, MID 319.1 Situntion Colonol, General Staff Corps, (3-14-42) Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. Distribution A SECRET - 3 - S OSD Letter, T Regraded Unclassified CLASSIFIED SECRET 0-2 REPORT W.H SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 Date 6/25/42 FROM: 1201 GMT, June 11, 1942 Initials NSS TO: 1200 GMT, June 25, 1942 G.S.S. War Department Military Intelligence Service, June 25, 1942 No. 6 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Japanese forces consolidated their position in the Aleutian islands of Attu and Kiska, where there were indications of airfield construction. Although air operations in this area were hampered by bad weather, at least one enemy transport was sunk and several other vessels, including warships, were damaged by our air action. Hostile submarines were active along the Pacifie Coast, making several attacks on shipping to Alaska and shelling ineffectively points in Oregon and on Vancouver Island. In the Atlantic enemy submarine activity showed an increase over the pre- ceding period, with preliminary reports indicating a total of 58 attacks on shipping. Extensive enemy mining operations on the Atlantic Coast were indicated as far south as Jamaica. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Argentine public indignation over the recent sinking of the "Rio Tercero" may eause a material change in Argentina's policy of strict neutrality. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. German assault on Sevastopol made considerable progress against bitter opposition, and at end of period the Russian position there was becoming increasingly serious. The Russian resistance here apparently has delayed concentrations of the German Air Force at other points on the Russian Front. In the Kharkov sector German advances were reported. Operations on the remainder of front were limited to local actions. Murmansk was sub- jected to several heavy air raids. The oil fields at Ploesti, Rumania, were attacked by U.S. heavy bombers. (2) Western Europe. Air operations were on a reduced scale, and both RAF and Luftwaffe activity was limited primarily to attacks on shipping. For the week ending June 13, 1942, the operations of the German Air Force on the Western Front consisted of a daily average of 36 sorties by bombers and 130 by fighters. Minelaying and unusual roconnaissance of the Portsmouth area were reported. The German warships TIRPITZ and ADMIRAL HIPPER reported preparing for long cruise at Trondheim: no change in other German Naval dispositions. (3) Southern Europe. In the course of heavy attacks by Axis air and naval units on two United Nations convoys in Medi- DECLASSIFIED-TA SECRET SECRET terranean, an Italian heavy cruiser was sunk and U.S. heavy bombers scored repeated hits on the Italian battleships LITTORIO and CAVOUR. Enemy air attacks on Malta increased sharply toward the end of the period. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. Axis forces in Libya scored a decisive victory over the British Eighth Army, taking a. large number of prisoners and a quantity of supplies. Tobruk and Bardia were occupied, and British forces driven back of the Egyptian frontier. At the end of the period the period the enemy was con- tinuing his eastward drive with the evident intention of capturing Alexandria and seizing the Suez Canal. Enemy successes were aided materially by the effectiveness of the 88-mm dual-purpose gun and by the effective technique of the German combat team of artillery, tanks and infantry units. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Further advances were made by Japanese forces in southeastern China, particularly in Kiangsi province east and south of Nanchang. The Chekiang-Kiangsi railroad was occupied by the enemy with the exception of a 50-mile stretch between Shangjao and Kweiki. Toward the end of the period the enemy activity was shifted to the south of the railroad into southern Chekiang and northwestern Fukien province. The situation in Burma and Yunnan remained unchanged. Reports were received of the rein- forcement of Japanese Forces in Manchuria. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Enemy air activity showed an increase, several heavy raids being made on Darwin and Port Moresby, but declined again during the latter part of the period. A moderate concentration of enemy shipping, including several warships, was noted at Rabaul. Considerable damage was inflicted by United Nations air attacks on docks, shipping and airfields in the Rabaul area, and on airdromes at Lae and Salamaua. B. PACIFIC THEATER. The enemy engaged in no further offensive operations in this theater during this period following their defeat off Midway Island early in June. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: Seory 5. Smith E GEORGE S. SMITH, MID 319.1 Situation Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, (4-16-42) Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. Distribution B SECRET SECRET SECHET G-2 Report SECRET By Auth. A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 24, 1942. Date June 25, 1942 To: 1200 GMT, June 25, 1942. Initials ESSS G.S.S War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 25, 1942. No. 104 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaskan situation:- Nothing to re- port. Atlantic:- Approximately 47 submarines operating in the Atlantic. Heavy concentration of effort indicated off Nova Scotia. Continued activity off Cape Hatteras, in the Gulf of Mexico, and in the Caribbean. Continued activity along shipping lanes is indicated. Mining operations indicated to be extended as far south as Jamaica. Subversive activities:- Van Nuys, Calif., June 24th, 4 injured in an explosion at the Timm Air- craft Corporation. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. The political situation in Argentina has become more confused as a result of President Ortiz's tendering his resignation from the Presidency of the Republic. His former resignation was rejected by Congress, but the attitude of that body today is a matter of conjecture. The recent torpodoing of an Argentine ship, the "Rio Tercero", has brought about riots and demonstrations against the Axis. Congrossional leaders have called on the Foreign Ministor, r. Ruiz Guinazu, to explain what action is being taken in rogard to the sinking. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europo, Intenso pressure on Sevastopol continuos. Germans are reported to be making 700 to 1000 heavy bomber sorties daily against defenses of Sevastopol. The Gormans appear to be advancing east of Kharkov. (2) Tostern Europe. On June 23rd àn unidentified plane circled Jan Mayon Island (NNE of Iceland). Endon was bombod Juno 22d, 23rd and many fires observed. (3) Southern Europe. Italy reported strongthening southern coastal defenses. About 60 enemy aircraft employed in attacks on Malta from the 20th to the 22d. Four dostroyed and one damaged. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Egypt enemy troops have penetrated the frontier defense and are now pushing cast on Sidi Barrani. Enemy communiques claim capture of this town, but official confirmation is lacking. Solumn and Fort Capuzzo are reported abandoned to the enemy. In Egypt enemy Lybian successes have resulted in increased political intrigue and pro-Axis activity. SE 08D Regraded Unclassified SECRET O. ASIATIC THEATER. China: On Chokiang-Kiangsi r.r., small enemy advances roported east of Kweichi and west of Shangjao. In Chekiang, Japanese force advancing on Lishui reported south of Tsinyun (20 milos NE of Lishui), with another column approaching Lishui from northwest. Press reports of Japaneso occupation of Lishui not confirmed. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Air reconnaissance of June 23, rovealed one small ship and one largo transport in the vicinity of Koopang, with 3 bombers and 8 or 10 fighters at Penfoei airfield (near Koopang); 1 destroyer or light cruiser, 3 modium transports and 3 smaller vessels at Rabaul. A 10,000 ton merchant ship with escorting light cruiser or destroyer was seen 150 miles NV of Rabaul, course NNW. It is reported that the Japanose have constructed a wharf at Lunga (northern coast of Guadalcanal). Four flying boats were observed in that area. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarinos reported:- 1 between Bar Harbor and Portsmouth; 1 botween Norfolk and Dolaware Capes; 1 botween Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout; 1 between Jupiter Inlet and Miami; 1 between Grand Cayman and Swan Island; 1 in Rosalind Bank area; 1 botwoon Trinidad and Barbados; 3 N of Brazil; 1 at 52-30 N, 36-30 7; 1 at 51-30 N, 41-00 W; 1 at 50-30 N, 42-00 V; 1 at 49-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 48-30 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 47-54 N, 60-37 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 34-00 W; 4 in aroa of 44-00 N, 56-00 17; 1 at 44-00 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 63-05 W; 2 at 43-00 N, 59-00 7; 2 at 42-00 N, 62-00 7; 1 at 41-00 N, 55-00 "1; 1 at 41-00 N, 38-00 ii; 1 at 41-00 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 64-00 Ti; 1 at 39-00 N, 49-00 T7; 1 at 38-50 N, 69-30 Ti; 1 at 37-00 N, 34-00 V; 1 at 36-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 54-00 Ti; 1 at 29-00 N, 50-00 Ti; 1 at 29-00 N, 88-00 TJ; 1 at 27-00 N, 52-00 1/3 1 at 26-00 N, 59-00 "I; 1 at 25-00 N, 92-00 T; 1 at 23-30 N, 84-00 17; 1 at 22-00 N, 61-30 Ti; 1 at 20-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 14-00 N, 71-00 7; 1 at 12-28 N, 80-11 V. Activities reported: - June, 24th, SS LJUBICA MATKOVIC torpedood at 34-30 N, 75-40 "; SS R.G. VILLIAMS struck by mine at 35-80 N, 74-46 T; SS NORDAL and SS MANUELA both torpodoed at 34-31 N, 75-42 7. Follow- ing vessels reported torpodood made port: SS FT. CAMOSUN, SS ROBERT TUTTLE, and SS CANTAL. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chiof of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation Eeny. S. Smith (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, & Lt. Colonel, Genoral Staff Corps, Distribution /. Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET STREET - 2 - OSD Regraded Unclassified DECLASSITIES SECRET White House G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 23, 1942. Date 6-24-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 24, 1942. Initials 1955 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 24, 1942. No. 103. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska:- Nothing to report. Atlantic:- Submarine situation remains very similar to yesterday, with increased concentration between New York City and Charleston and off the mouth of the Mississippi. Subversive activities reported:- A fire starting sometime prior to 7:30 p.m., 23 June at the Walla Walla Air Base Hospital, Washington, destroyed 18 to 20 buildings. Oil soaked excelsior found in orte building suggests possible subversive origin which is now "under investigation. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. The Russian situation in the Kharkov sector is now grave. 'It is believed that the German offensive is more extensive than appears from German or Russian communications. The final objective of this offensive is Stalingrad. The immediate objective is to cut rail line Moscow-Rostov in order to divide Russian forces and cut Russian lines of communication to the south. $evastopol cannot hold out. When Sevastopol falls, the Germans will control the Black Sea and possess sea communications which will permit establishment of a bridge head in the Batum region. This action will be synchronized with the German thrust against Egypt. Murmansk situation unchanged. Increased German pressure to cut Russian supply lines with the United Nations to be expected. (2) Western Europe. Gorman air reconnaissance northeast of Iceland continues, Dunkirk bombed successfully on the 21st by R.A.F. bombers. On the 21st-22nd, about 50 enemy aircraft operated over Great Britain, about 40 of them over Southampton area. Four enemy aircraft destroyed, including one Heinkel 177, a new type of heavy bomber with four engines driving two propellers; one ME shot down off Cornwall. Four other enemy aircraft damaged over Groat Britain. During raid on Emden June 20-21, 325 tons of bombs were dropped, more than half of thom incendiaries. Fires were observed' in spite of cloudiness and haze. It is reported that the Paris Renault plant is again operating at almost full capacity. This plant and others in the Paris area have been provided with a moderate amount of A.A. artillery. SECRET Regraded Unclassified (3) Southern Europe. Automobile road from Istanbul to Ankara to be closed from June 25th to August 15th. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya the ground situation along the Libya-Egypt border shows no important change. Enemy apparently regrouping units for move against British positions. U. S. and R.A.F. heavy bombors attacked wharves, shipping and waro- houses at Benghazi on night of Juno 22; large firos started which were visible from the planes 15 minutos after loaving. On the 20th, R.A.F. bombers attacked enemy columns at Tobruk, and on the 21st, fighter bombors attacked motor transport in Sidi Azeiz area; landing ground at Tmimi also bombod. Two 8,000-ton enemy vessels and ono escort ship torpedoed off Capo Bon. (Tunisia) on the 21st by R.A.F. e. ASIATIC THEATER. China: Fighting continues along Chokiang- Kiangsi railroad and vicinity Fukien-Kiangsi-Chokiang border south of Kwangfeng (Kiangsi). No confirmation of press report of now enemy drive in Chekiang southward from Wuyi toward Lishui (30 miles south of Wuyi; 65 miles southeast of Chuhsien). f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Diminishing enemy air activity in Melanesia has been noted during the last week. There have boon no Japanese air attacks on Port Moresby or North Australian bases since June 18. B. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h.. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported:- 1 60 miles S of Halifax; 1 between Sable Island and Capo Canso; 1 120 miles S of Cape. Sable; 1 between Cape Henry and Cape May; 1 betwoen Mississippi Delta and Mobile; 1 between Cape Canaveral and Miami; 1 in Yucatan Channel or southward; 1 in Colon area; 1. between Trinidad and Barbados; 1 at 59-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 53-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 53-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 51-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 49-00 N,, 43-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 30-00 1 at 45-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 58-00 W; 2 at 44-00 N; 56-00 W; 2 at 44-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 51-00 1 at 39-00 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 38-00.N, 71-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 27-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 41-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 34-45 N, 74-45 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 73-30 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 25-30 N, 60-00 W; 1 at .25-00 N, 49-45 W; "1 at 24-42 N, 87-46 W; 1 at 23-00 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 23-00 N, 90-00 W; 1 at 17-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 81-00 W; 1 at 14-00 N, 70-00 W; 3 in area N of 04-00 N, W of 35-00 W. Activities reported:- June 20th, SS CANTAL .(British cargo) attacked and believed sunk at 44-35 N, 51-26 W; June 23rd, SS HENRY GIBBONS (transport) terpedood at 24-42 N, 87-46 W; SS E. J. SADLER (tanker.) attacked by submarine at 15-36 N, 67-52 W; SS RALEIGH WARNER (tanker) torpodoed at 28-53 N, 89-15 W; SS CAMDEN (cargo) reported torpedoed; but proceeding, at 43-30 N, 125-18 W (West Coast). - 2 - Regraded Unclassified RECLASSIFIED SEORE To 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Denges.Smith Deorge S. & Distribution A GEORGE S. SMITH, SECRET Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 3 - DECLASSIFIED SECRET RECLASSIFIER SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C, of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 22, 1942. Date 6-23-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 23, 1942. Initials BSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 23, 1942. No. 102. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska:- Photo reconnaissance of Kiska Harbor shows that the vessel sunk on June 18 and reported as a cruiser was in reality a transport vessel with cruiser bow. Atlantic:- Approximately 50 submarines are operating in the Atlantic, with con- centration inshore along the coast and, in the Gulf of Mexiço and the Caribbean. Continued activity along "shipping lanes 1s indicated. Subversive activities:- June 22nd, Mt. Braddock, Pa., an explosion at the Liberty Powder Company wrecked a building, killing 3 men and injuring 2 others. b. LATIN- AMERICAN THEATER. It is believed that the resignation of Argentina's President Ortiz, as rumored in the press, would not materially alter the present Argentine foreign policy. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Heavy fighting around Sevastopol. The Russian position appears to be extremely grave. Local action on rest of front. Murmansk was subjected to heavy enemy air raid on June 18. (2) Western Europe. In the raids on Emden and Osnabruck on the night of June 1A-20, 250 tons of HE and incendiaries were dropped on Emden and 60 tons on Osnabruck. On June 20, power station and surrounding area at Le Havre were bombed by R.A.F. Four FW 1-90's were destroyed, one probably and three damaged. (3) Southern Europe. Coordination with Rommel by the German forces in Crete and in Greek Islands can be expected in the near future. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Lybia the enemy continues moping up operations in coastal area. The ground situation along the Lybian-Egyptian border remains temporarily static pending ro- organizations of. forces. Malta is again under severe aerial bombardment from the enemy. In French and Spanish Morocco, despite continued protestation of good faith and continued amicable relations, considerable military activity has been noted on both sides of the border. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: In Western Burma, small parties Japanese reported moving north of Homalin, recently; large enemy body accompanied by party of tanks reported, June 15, at Monywa (200 miles south of Homalin). Both réports without confirmation. Late type Japanese pursuit planos reported to be on Kaitak airfield, Kowloon (Hongkong). Japanese air activity in China for the past ten days reported to have been confined to transport movements. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Extensive air reconnaissance of June 21 revealed no enemy shipping in area north of New Ireland and the Solomons. Lunga (on north coast of Guadalcanal) is being úsed by the enemy and there are indications of the construction of an air field on the island, B. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported:- 4 in Virgin Rocks area; 1 in Sable Island area; 1 in Lurcher Shoals area; 1 between Cape Charles and Cape Henlopen; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; 1 in Cape Canaveral area; 1 between Mississippi Delta and Cape St. George; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 in Rosalind Bank area; 1 in Aruba - Curacao area; 1 in Mona Passage; 1 between Trinidad and St., Lucia; 1 in Caicos Passage (Bahamas); 1 at 59-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 54-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 53-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 49-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 27-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 54-30 W; 1 at 42-12 N, 70-15 W; 1 at 39-30 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 39-30 N, 39-30 W; 1 at 39-15 N, 72-32 W; 1 at 38-30 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 62-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 27-00 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 80-00 W; 1 at 24-30 N, 49-30 W; 1 at 21-41 N, 61-32 W; 1 at 19-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 11-00 N, 79-00 W. Activities reported:- June 15th, SS CARDENAS torpodoed at 06-00 N, 47-00 W; June 22nd, SS RIO TERCERO torpodood at 39-15 N, 72-32 W; SS THOMAS STONE attacked at 21-41 N, 61-32 W. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Seorye S Smith GEORGE S. SMITH, 2 Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situntion Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET OSD Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 21, 1942. Date June 22. 1942 To: 1200 GMT, June 22, 1942. Initials 1355 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 22, 1942. No. 101 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Pacific:- Six to nine shells fired from unidentified vessel landed on S portion Ft. Stevens reservation about 0630 GMT 22 June. This may have been same submarine that fired on Canadian radio station on Vancouver Island night of 20-21 June. Indications point to increased submarine activity between Hawaii and Pacific Coast and against shipping to Alaska. Aleutian Area:- Reconnaissance failed to disclose enemy E of Adak. June 20, enemy destroyer and tanker east of Attu. Atlantic:- Approximately 48 sub- marines are operating in the Atlantic, with continued effort along the shipping lanes, Atlantic coast, and an apparent concentration of effort in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Indications point to ex- tensive enemy mining operations on the E coast as far S as Key West. Subversive activities:- June 21st, Elkton, Md., 1 person killed and 1 severely injured in explosion in the Triangle Explosive Company; Stewart Field, Test Point, N.Y., a hammered and broken safety wire and a loose safety turnbuckle found on airplane indicates sabotage. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER (1) Eastern Europe. It appears that the defenses of Sevastopol north of the bay are now in German hands. This threatens Soviet Black Sea Fleet with German artillery. (2) Western Europe. ADMIRAL HIPPER (Heavy Truiser) and TIRPITZ (Battleship) in Trondheim area reported ready for long cruise, Considerable number of invasion barges reported moving northern Norway. German air reconnaissance continues north of Ibeland. On June 19, RAF fighters attacked and damaged three armed minesweepers and one coastal vessel off the Franco-Belgian coast. Four enemy fighters shot down, one probably and four damaged. On the night of June 19-20, RAF bombed Enden and Oshabruck in Germany. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report. secret Regraded Unclassified d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya the enemy capture of Tobruk terminates British occupancy of Libya. Enemy units now feeling out British position on Libya-Egypt border. Enemy strength in armor expected to increase in forward area, It is reported that equipment for sea-borne landing now present in Libya. Cyprus - It is reported that unidentified reconnais- sance aircraft caused one-hour air-raid alarm June 21. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. China: In Kiangsi, Japanose reported to have made no further advance east along R.R. since capture of Kweiki, June 16 which is 50 miles west of Shangjao, point of furthest advance west on R.R Main activity now appears to be south of R.R. between Kwangfong, Kiangsi, and Pucheng, Fukien, Enemy reported to have withdrawn 7000 troops from Chekiang - Kiangsi front to Hangchow, Juno 12-14. In Burma on June 18, United Nations heavy bombers at- tackod the harbor CO Akyab and the landing fields at Myitkyina. f, SOUTHMEST PACIFIC THEATER. Aerial reconnaissance Juno 21, revealed one Japanese destroyer at Lunga (25 miles South of Tulagi), a possible landing strip being cleared by burning about 60 miles NW of Lae, one 10,000-ton passenger vessel and a smaller ship at Lorengau (Bismarck Archipelago), and one vessel at Kavieng (New Ircland). Roport of same day indicatos Japanose left Nagotano Island (16 miles northwest of Tulagi) after salvaging 6 guns from a grounded cruiser. Japanese airdrome at Lac damaged by heavy bombers in raid June 21. Runways were hit and 2 grounded enemy bombers were damaged. Recheck of damage at Rabaul from United Nations bomber attack June 19 revealed wharf area partially destroyed and fires started. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported: - 2 vicinity Cape Race; 1 between Cape Canso and Sable Island; 2 in Cape Cod - Cape Sable area; 1 in Yucatar Channel; 1 in Windward Passage; 1 N of Curacao; 1 at 51-00 N, 34-00 T; 1 at 49-30 N, 35-00 T7; 1 at 49-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 49-00 N, 47-30 V; 1 at 47-30 N, 45-00 11; 1 at 47-00 V; +# 1 at 46-00 N, 49-00 11; 1 at 46-00 N, 35-00 V; 1 at 45-00 N, 33-00 TT; 1 at 44-30 N, 42-00 11; 1 at 43-30 N, 35-00 7; 1 at 42-30 N, 50-00 i/; 3 in arca 43-00 to 45-00 N, 52-00 to 53-00 7; 1 at 40-00 N, 70-00 7; 1 it 40-00 N, 73-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 65-00 V; 1 at 39-00 N, 33-00 Tij 1 at 37-30 N, 55-00 7; 1 at 34-55 N, 75-27 11; 1 at 34-00 N, 73-00 V; 1 at 33-00 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 66-00 7; 1 at 30-00 N, 49-00 17; 1 at 30-00 N, 48-00 V; 1 at 30-00 N, 56-00 V3 1 at 29-40 N, 79-45 W; 1 at 26-00 N, 92-00 W; 1 at 23-51 N, 88-19 :/; 1 at 23-00 N, 52-00 T/; 1 at 20-00 N, 30-30 V; 1 at 17-00 N, 82-00 7; 1 at 16-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 16-30 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 32-00 7; 1 at 13-00 N, 81-30 is 1 at 12-28 N, 57-05 Ti; 1 at 11-00 N, 77-00 11; 1 at 07-00 N, 36-00 T; 1 at 04-00 N, 43-00 7. Activities reported:- June 17th, SS ANNE MATKOVIC torpodoed 50 miles B of Rio Hacha (NE Colombia); unidentified vessel torpedoed at 17-20 N, 87-20 17; June 19th, SS CHEERIO shelled at 18-02 N, 67-40 V. *47-00 N - 2 - Regraded Unclassified SECRET 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. - No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation George S.Smith E (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligonce Group. SECRET SECRET - Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 20, 1942. Dato 6-21-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 21, 1942. Initials G.S.S G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, Juno 21, 1942. No. 100. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. 8. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska:- Enemy naval forces last observed at Kiska include 3 destroyers, 2 transports and 1 destroyer or mine-layer. No carrier-based planes seen. Construction and fortification continues. USAT GENERAL GORGAS reported shelled by submarine. Enemy reported jamming our air force radio not. A pear- shaped mid-air explosion bomb, use of which has twice been reported from the Southwest Pacific Area, is boing used by Japanese Zero fighters in the Alaska aroa. Released at about one thousand feet above and in front of our planes, the bomb is timod to explode as it reaches the altitudo of our planes. Explosion produces vivid purplish color with white smoke streamers, Poor weather still hampering our operations in Aloutians area. British Columbia:- British radio station VAE at Vancouver Island was reported shelled by enemy submarine which probably torpedoed lumber schooner carlier in the day. Fifty-one (51) enemy submarines reported in the Atlantic covering shipping lanes and Atlantic coast ports, with particular effort being concentrated in the Caribbean, No subversive activities were reported. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Attack on Sevastopol continues. Local fighting on remainder of front. Heavy German air attacks on Murmansk aroa June 13-14 resulted in little damage to port facilities or to shipping, but inflicted considerable damage on the town itself. (2) Western Europe. In an attack by 12 JU-88's on a convoy 100 miles west of Bantry Bay (s.w. tip of Ireland) June 16-17, four enemy planes wore shot down and two crashed after a collision. Fivo small enemy boats sunk by air action off Dieppe, June 18. (3) Southern Europo. A German Air Headquarters is reported to have moved from Greece to Creto. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya enemy successes continue. Enemy forces stormed the outer defenses of Tobruk and now SECRET SECRET occupy a considerable proportion of defended area. Enemy forces are in possession of border sea port of Bardia, where British troops destroyed port facilities before ovacuating. Enemy efforts continue to feel out British defensive positions along Sollum-Fort Capuzzo- Maddalena lines. In French North Africa unconfirmed rumors persist indicating enemy efforts to secure control of native troops by introduction of nucleus of German officers and non-commissioned officers. In Madagascar action has slowed. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On June 13th, no Japanese ground activity at Myitkyina or Bhamo and no enemy troops on Chindwin River or at Homalin. Japanese construction party reported to be 40 miles north of Myitkyina. Unconfirmed report may indicate enemy with- drawing south to Paungbyin. Effective Allied sabotage of main part of Burma riyer shipping discounts some of reports of Japanese river activity on Chindwin and Irrawaddy Rivers. China: In Kiangsi Province, Japanese reported continuing advance south from Kwangfong. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. June 19: Reconnaissance flights showed northmast-southwest runway of airdrome at Laha (Ambon) com- pleted for 900 yards, indicating early use. Other sightings: at Ambon, 5 small motor vessels; at Rabaul, 7-8 large planes at Lakunai airfield, 25 bombers at Vunakanau airfield, 7 Zoro fighters and 2 float planes in the air, with 12 ships (3 large) in the harbor. United Nations' bombers attacked airfields and harbor at Rabaul, scoring 3 direct hits on 10,000-ton merchant vessel. The arrival of 1,000 Japanese troops at Dilli, Timor, brings total enemy force there to 5,000-6,000. Japanese land-based air battle order, June 16: Fighters Bombers Flying Boats Float Planes Observation New Britain- New Ireland 25 33 12 10 o Now Guinea 39 0 0 0 0 Solomons 0 0 3 4 0 Timor 17 33 0 0 0 Bali 21 0 0 0 4 Ambon 9 0 0 0 0 111 66 15 14 4 Total: 210 E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Two between Lurcher Shoals and Cape Cod; 1 in vicinity of Cape Sable; 1 off Nova Scotia; 1 in vicinity of New York; 1 between Cay Sal and Key West; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 in vicinity Trinidad - Barbados area; 1 at 57-00 N, 29-30 W; 1 at 52-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 49-15 N, 31-45 W; 4 in area between 48-00 to 51-00 N, 42-00 to - 2 UNITED ECRET Regraded Unclassified OF 02 EL reported the !!! THE THE !!!!! I the R Ti THE 220d 5 I Jo B 8 I and SECRET DECLASSIFIED SECRET 46-00 W; 5 in area between 45-00 to 48-00 N, 48-00 to 53-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 71-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 38-38 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 75-15 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 26-00 N, 95-00 W; 1 at 26-00 N, 85-00 W; 1 at 18-00 N, 84-00 W; 1 at 18-00 N, 34-00 W; 1 at 17-00 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 16-00 N, 69-15 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 77-00 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 73-30 W; 1 at 12-00 N, 81-00 W; 1 at 11-44 N, 68-09 W; 1 at 11-30 N, 63-30 W; 1 at 09-00 N, 34-00 Wi 1 at 06-00 N, 41-00 W. Activities reported: Atlantic:- June 13th, SS REGENT torpedoed at 16-00 N, 85-00 W; June 19th, SS BOSILJKA believed mined near Koy West, Florida; SS HANDLEY CONE torpedoed at 11-05 N, 54-25 W; June 20th, SS NORTING torpedoed at 28-40 N, 89-20 W; SS MERIDA tarpedood at 28-15 N, 89-20 W; SS WEST IRA torpedood at 12-28 N, 57-05 W. Pacificr- June 19th, SS FORT CAMOSUN torpedood at 47-14 N, 125-20 W. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. Unchanged, excepting that it is indicated enemy submarines in NE Pacific are reconnoitering eastward from Aloutian waters. Shipping to Alaska is now subject to submarine attack. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Genge 8. Smith c GEORGE S. SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 3 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRE RECLASSIFIED TO G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 19, 1942. Date 6-20-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 20, 1942. Initials 1055 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 20, 1942. No. 99 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska. Our air raid on Kiska Harbor June 18th resulted in one enemy heavy cruiser sunk, 1 transport damaged. Japanese submarine reported at entrance to Cold Bay indicates increas- ing sub activity. Reinforcements for Japanese Aleutian force continue. Believed aircraft being sent from Paramushiro, Kurile Islands. Ro- connaissance of Andreano Islands and St. Lawrence Island negative. Poor weather continue to hamper our operations in western Aleutians. Concentrations of enemy submarines are chiefly along Atlantic shipping lanes, U. S. Atlantic Coast and in Caribbean. No subversive activities reported. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Germans apparently have penetrated northern Russian defense line around Sevastopol reaching the shores of bay north of city. Germans claim artillery bombardment of Murmansk. Local action continues on rest of front. (2) Western Europe. Gorman air reconnaissance north of Iceland and along convoy route to Russia continues. Approximately 37 German aircraft operated, majority in anti-shipping activities, west of Brest. Some bombs were dropped on Brixham, damage slight. (3) Southern Europe. June 16-17, enemy activity in vicinity of Malta on a small scale. One enemy bomber destroyed and another damaged by M fire. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya enemy's main force now concentrated south and east of Tobruk. Approximately half way betwoen isolated British force at Tobruk and remainder of British 8th Army now occupying prepared position Bardia-Capuzzo-Sidi Omar-Maddalona Line. Sporadic engagements between enemy columns moving east towards Capuzzo and Bir Sherferzen and British mobile controls continue. Enomy troops remain in control of coastal strip while British troop disposition indicates defensive tactics at Tobruk and along Egyptian bordor. It is reported that armorod reinforcoments may have reached SEGRET the enomy during the period Malta under heavy air bombardmont; enemy uso of para-troops considered possible. On June 16th enemy concentra- tion in Sidi Razegh and El Adem areas was heavily attacked from air; at least ten tanks hit and heavy damage to supply columns. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. Japanose 5th Division reported shifting from N.E.I. to Indo-China or Canton. China: In Kiangsi, capture of Yushan, June 12, by enemy force moving wost from Chekiang confirmed. Kwangfong (25 miles south of Yushan) taken by Japanose on June 14 and Shangjao (20 miles NW of Kwangfeng) on June 15. Enemy main strength now shifting southward toward Pucheng-Chionou (Kionning) area of northwestern Fukien, apparently in pincor movement south from Kwangfong and cast from Nanfong (110 milos SSE* of Nanchang). In Canton arca, 5 transports carrying ostimated 5,000 troops reported in Pearl River, possibly for drive up Canton-Hankow R.R. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Eighteen Japanese heavy bombers (T-99) attacked Port Moresby from 21,000 feet on June 19th. A second flight of 18 Japanese bombers (type 37) was interceptod at 21,000 feet noar Rorona (Port Moresby area), Two hostile bombors probably shot down. A short time later 1 P=39 engaged two Zeros at 4,000 feet; 1 Zero shot down and one possibly shot down. A third flight of 9 heavy Japaneso bombers (type 37) escorted by 4 or 5 Zeros, was intercepted at 21,000 feet; results not observed. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported: 1 off Wilmington; 1 off Cape Hatteras; 1 off Nantucket Lightship; 1 in Cape Cod area; 1 between Swan Island and Rosalind Bank; 2 100 miles off Colon; 1 in Grenada area; 1 entering Mona Passage;'} Yucatan Channel; 1 60 miles SW of Cape Sable (Nova Scotia); 1 at 27-59 N, 80-06 W; 1 at 12-15 N, 72-30 W; 1 at 13-00 N, 66-00 W; 4 in area 47-00 to 49-00 N, 45-00 to 49-00 W; 4 in area 49-00 to 52-00 N, 38-00 to 42-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N; 73-00 W; 1 at 26-00 N, 96-00 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 83-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 62-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N; 52-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N; 40-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 50-30 W; 1 at 51-00 N; 27-00 W; 1 at 51-00 N, 26-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N; 42-00 N, 1 at 14-30 N; 80-00 W; 1 at 10-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 08-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 11-00 N; 32-00 W; 1 at 20-00 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N; 45-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 37-00 ii; 1 at 45-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 25-30 N, 71-30 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 37-00 W. Activities reported: June 16th, SS FLORA torpedoed and sunk at 11-34 N, 72-55 W; SS NUEVA ALTA GRACIA torpedoed and sunk near Curacao; June 17th, SS MOTOREX shelled and sunk at 10-10 N, 81-30 W; June 18th, SS VANNES torpedoed 5 miles E of Cape Devine Korovin (Aleutians). SS BRAGA reported in distress June 17th reached port safely. -2- Regraded Unclassified SECRET 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: George S Smitt GEORGE S. SMITH, & Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution A SECRET -3- SECRET Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 18, 1942. Date 6/19/42 To: 1200 GMT, June 19, 1942. Initials C.S.S. G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 19, 1942. No. 98, 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska:- Increased activity by submarines in the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska indicates estab- lishment of Jap submarine bases in the Aleutians aimed at cutting lines of supply to our Alaskan and Aleutian bases. Approximately 46 submarines are operating in the Atlantic, with particular concentration of effort on shipping lanes and in coverage of shipping ports in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, Continued coverage of Panama Canal north of Colon is indicated, The activity of enemy submarine mine- layers has been definitely established by the presence of enemy mines in the channel entrance to Delaware Bay and probably mine-laying operations off Cape Hatteras. (See 1 h, bolow) No subversive activ- ities were reported. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Hard fighting continues at Sevastopol. (2) Western Europe. TIRPITZ (Battleship) not in usual berth in Trondheim Fiord, June 16-17, about 100 R.A.F. planes attacked Essen and Bonn. German planes attacked convoy in Bristol Channel losing one JU 88 from 4.4. firo of a destroyer. (3) Southern Europe. About fifty enemy aircraft over Malta June 15-16, three of them shot down and four damaged. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya enemy forces continue envelopment of Tobruk where a large force of British infantry is now concentrated, The major portion of remainder British 8th Army has withdrawn to prepared positions on Libya-Egyptian frontier. Sporad- to fighting between mobile columns continues in area south and east of Tobruk. Enemy activity contained to coastal strip. Reports indi- cate that Axis forces in Libya are being reinforced by air. Italian battleships LITTORIO and CAVOUR, escorted by 7 destroyers, were attacked by U.S. and British planes June 15. Sixteen hits. and about 10 hear misses made on the LITTORIO and about 8 hits and 5 near misses on the CAVOUR. Flames, dense smoke and orange flashes emerged from both ships. Enemy A.A. fire orratic. One ME 110 and one ME 109 intercopted our bombers on return from mission; one ME shot down. SEORET Regraded Unclassified e. ASIATIC THEATER. China: In eastorn Kiangsi province a junction is momontarily expocted of enemy forces moving east and west along the Chekiang-Kiangsi R.R., which, prior to these operations, was running under Chinese control botwoon Kinhwa (Chekiang) and a point about 50 milos oast of Nanchang (Kiangsi). The apparent immodiate enemy objective of denying to the United Nations the use of the rail- road and bases in this area is nearing accomplishmont. In northwest China, lack of information concorning operations in the Paotow area of Suiyuan province (see G-2 Report, June 15) probably indicates that this action was confined to local operations. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Eighteen heavy Japanose bombers (Type 96), escorted by 9 Zeros, attacked Port Moresby from 21,000 feet on June 17; one Zero and one bomber probably damaged. In attack on Lae June 16, 9 Zeros destroyed and one damaged, instead of one Zero destroyed and one damaged, as previously reported. Reconnaissance June 17 showed 4 small merchant vessels and number of smaller craft at Ambon; construction work at Laha airdrome (Ambon); two vessels at Hansisi (Timor); no aircraft at Salamaua; a 1200-ton vessel (machine- gunned by reconnaissance plane) at Simbori Island (N. of New Ireland); and one unidentified reconnaissance plane at Horn Island (in Torres Strait). Photos mde at Lae June 16 revealed 38 Zero fighters. &- PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported (Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean):- 1 between Cape Cod and Cape Ann; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; 1 off mouth of Mississippi; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 between Grand Cayman and Rosalind Bank; 1 between Aruba and Haiti; 1 between Trinidad and St. Lucia; 1 in Montserrat area; 1 300 miles NW of St. Paul Rocks; 4 in area 51-00 to 54-00 N, 34-00 to 38-00 W; 4 in area 48-00 to 51-00 N, 41-00 to 45-00 W; 1 at 48-00 N, 48-30 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 62-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 69-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, '41-00 W; 1 at 38-15 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 70-58 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 25-19 N, 79-44 W; 1 at 21-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 18-00 N, 81-00 W; 1 at 14-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 13-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 12-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 12-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at I2-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 10-20 N, 79-05 Vi; 1 at 08-00 N, 31-15 W. (Pacific): 1 60 miles, W of Cape Ommaney on Barranof Island; 3 off Cape Spencer. Activities reported:- June 3rd, SS HOEGH GIANT torpedoed at 16-52 N, 42-02 W; June 14th, SS SCOTTSBURG torpedoed at 11-51 N, 62-56 W; June 15th, SS WEST HARDAWAY torpedoed at 12-11 N, 63-48 W; SS BNNESTVET reported sunk at 11-00 N, 82-00 W; Juno 16th, SS ARKANSAN torpodood at. 12-07 N, 62-51 W; June 17th, SS MILLINOCKET torpedood 15 miles from mouth of the Sagua (Cuba); June 18th, uni- dentified ship torpedoed at 10-00 N, 81-00 W. - 2 - Regraded Unclassified SECRET OSD 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. In addition to enemy capability of moving eastward from Kiska discussed yestorday, there are two additional capabilities of a move northward against Nome or westward against Russia in the event of a Japanese-Russian conflict. In connection with current Japanese operations in the Aleutian Islands and Alaskan waters, attention is called to the fact that the Military Intelligence Service has pointed in its official communications to the probability of such an enemy move for the past month and has noted it as a definite Japanese capability for six months. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Drug. S. Smith Distribution A GEORGE S. SMITH, s SECRET Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situntion Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET 3 Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S,, G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 17, 1942. Date 6-18-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 18, 1942. Initials ASS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 18, 1942. No. 97. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. &. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska:- Poor weather hinders friendly air operations in Kiska area. Enemy force believed to consist of 2 cruisers, 3 carriers and 2 destroyers now unlocated. As of June 15th there was no evidence of Japanese building activity at either Atka or Adak (botween Kiska and Dutch Harbor). On the same day a Navy Catalina bombed one Japanese light cruiser and three destroyers which were on a northward course from Kiska and which returned there after being attacked. Approximately 44 submarines are operating in the At- lantic with concentration of effort on shipping lanes and in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, particularly N of Colon. (See 1. h below) No subversive activities were reported. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Gorman attacks on Sevastopol continue. Local action on rest of front. (2) Western Europe. TIRPITZ (Battleship) and ADMIRAL HIPPER (Heavy Cruiser) at Trondheim. ADMIRAL SCHEER and LUETZOW (Pocket Battleships) at Narvik. On June 15th R.A.F. fighters sank an armed mine sweeper and a motor launch off the Franco-Belgium coast. On June, 15-16 about 50 enemy aircraft operated off the South and Southwest Coasts of England. One probably destroyed. (3) Southern Europe. United Nations convoy from Gibraltar was attacked on the 15th throughout the day by Axis forces. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya the onemy is increasing pressure on British Forces now engaged in strengthening Tobruk defenses, The enemy was unsuccessful in his attempt to destroy pocketed British troops in Ain el Gazala area. The major portion of these troops were withdrawn into Tobruk defenses or escaped by by- passing the enemy to the south and east. It is reported that the enemy now has superiority in armored forces in forward area. In Libya on the 14th and 15th, R.A.F. successfully attacked enemy ground forces near SECRET Acroma and El Adem. Fighters destroyed five enemy aircraft, probably two, and damaged fivo, 0, ASIATIC THEATER. China: In Kiangsi, the enemy occupied Shangjao (Kwangsin) and continued to move east along the Chekiang- Kiangsi railroad. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. On June 16th, United Nations made two sepárate attacks on Lae: hits scored on buildings, hangar and runway areas starting several fires. A.A. fire inaccurate. Six Zeros pursued one B-26 flight attacking at a distance. One Zero shot down and ono damaged. Seven P-39's attacked 9 Zeros and shot' down 2. On same date bombers attacked enemy airdrome at Salamaua scoring hits from 13,000 feet in target area and starting several fires. Recon- naissance shows several fires on waterfront at Koepang, resulting from previous attacks. On June 16th Darwin raided for the fourth successive day by 27 heavy bombers at 26,000 feet escorted by 25 Zeros at 30,000 feet. Intercoption by our P-40's extremely difficult and hazardous because of altitude. One Zero shot down and one bomber probably shot down. It is believed that in this attack a new type of Japanese heavy bomber was used. Twenty-eight Zeros (estimate) attacked Port Moresby on June 16th. Interception took place from 12,000 feet and four s'damaged. Reconnaissance at Lae showed at least 27 planes and at Ambon 1 flying boat and small vesscls. E. PACIFIC THEATER. About June 16th reconnaissance over Banks and Torres Islands (New Hebrides group) revealed no enemy activity. h. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. Submarines reported:- 2 in Virgin Rocks area; 2 between Lurcher Shoals and Capa Cod; 1 off mouth of Mississippi; 1 in Yucatan Channel' or at 22-30 N, 87-00 W; 1 between Swan Island and Grand Cayman; 1 in Rosalind Bank; 1 in aroa N of Colon; 1 60 miles NW of Jamaica; 1 in Bonairo - Curacao area; 1 be- tween Trinidad and Barbados; 1 in Antigua area; 1 botwèen Goorgetown and Paramaribo; 1 250 miles N of St. Paul Rocks; 1 at 48-00 N, 41-00 W; 1 dt 47-00 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 58-00 17; 1 at 44-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 62-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 73-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 34-15 N, 76-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 67-00 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 60-00 W; 2 at 13-00 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 12-09 N, 64-27 W; 1 at 07-18 N, 41-03 W. Activities reported:- June 8th, SS TELA torpodoed at 18-15 N, 85-20 V7; SS SOUTH AFRICA, torpedoed at 12-40 N, 49-57 W; June 10th, SS PORT MONTREAL torpodoed at 11-13 N, 81-25 W; Juno 13th, SS SOLON TURMAN torpedoed at 10-49 N, 80-24 W; June 15th, SS MANAGUA torpodoed at 18-30 N, 63-30 W; June 17th, SS COLUMBIA torpedood at 00-18 N, 41-03 W; SS SANTORE mined 10 miles from Cape Henry Lighthouse; SS LEBORE in distross at 12-58 N, 80-25 W; SS BRAGA in distress at 34-34 N, 70-58 W. - 2 - Regraded Unclassified SECRET 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. Seizure of bases to E of Kiska or on Alaskan mainland. Time and weather are playing an important part in favor of the Japanese. Land-based aviation established at Kiska will furnish protection to Japanese for offensive operations to the east. Success at Kiska might cause Japanese to shift heavy force to this area. Japanese are capable of moving rapidly forward using islands as stepping stones. Mileage from Dutch harbor to Seattle, 1,694 air miles (nautical). For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Seorye s Smith GEORGE S. SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 3 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 16, 1942. Date 6-17-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 17, 1942. Initials 1255 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 17, 1942. No. 96 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaskan situation: Following enemy vessels were observed June 14th at Kiska: inside harbor: several destroyers, 3 transports, 2 small gun-boats, 4 light cruisers, possibly 1 carrier, 3 4-motored bombers; outside harbor: 6 destroyers. Enemy is establishing airfield and base according to indications, Two of 3 enemy catapult seaplanes destroyed June 16th. Submarines reported: 1 near Cape Henry; 1 40 miles NE of Cape Cod; 1 vicinity Lurcher Shoals (Nova Scotia); 1 90 miles S of New Orleans; 1 between Key West and Caysal; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 between Swan Island and Rosalind Bank; 1 100 miles N of Colon; 2 in Curacao - Bonaire area; 1 between Barbados and Grenada; 1 30 miles NW of Paramaribo; 1 N of Fortaleza - St. Paul Rocks; 1 at 49-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 48-00 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 45-30 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 56-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 41-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 67-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 37-14 N, 63-52 W; 1 at 36-05 N, 75-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 30-10 N, 63-20 W; 1 at 22-30 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 20-00 N, 59-00 W3 1 at 19-00 N, 75-00 W; 1 at 14-00 N, 80-00 W; 1 at 12-00 N, 63-30 W. Activities reported: June 7th, SS EDITH torpedoed at 14-33 N, 74-35 W; June 15th, SS DUTCH PRINCESS shelled 20 miles E of St. Lucia; June 16th, SS KINGSTON - CEYLONITE torpedoed at 36-50 N, 75-50 W; SS FORT NICHOLSON torpedoed at 42-23 N, 69-08 W; 8S CHROCKEE torpedoed at 42-25 N, 69-10 W; unidentified vessel torpedoed 5 miles SE of Devine Point, Krovin, Aleutian Islands. Sub- marine summary: 6 sightings along Atlantic Seaboard from Boston to Key West indicate renewed inshore activity. Continued activity in Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean is indicated with special effort directed toward Panama, Yucatan Passage and Losser Antilles. Two (2) sinkings off the N coast of Brazil point to ronowal of onemy sub patrols in this area. Subversive activities reported: Juno 16th, Baltimoro, Maryland, Main line of Pennsylvania Railroad blocked by hoad-on collision of 2 freight trains. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to-report. SECRET 089 Regraded Unclassified SECRET c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Nothing new to report. (2) Wostern Europe. Spanish reinforcements to Canary Islands continue, most recent group numbers 1,500 from Valoncia, (3) Southern Europe. On the 14th, two United Nations convoys, one moving eastward from Gibraltar and one moving westward from Alexandria, suffored attacks by Axis planes and submarines, the first near Sardinia, and the other SE of Malta. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya enemy attacks at Sidi Resegh and Acroma were repulsed by British forces. Failure of enemy attack at Sidi Rezogh temporarily halted his effort to isolato Tobruk and invest it from both oast and west. It is reported that British convoys carrying supplies have arrived at both Malta and Tobruk after suffering some losses. (See Para 1, c, (3).) 0. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: In western Burma, Kalewa and Shwegyin (south of Kalowa) reported hold by small Japanese forces estimated to be platoons only. No Japanese are west of Chindwin in the Kalewa area. At Homalin, Japaneso reported diverting refugoes apparently to avoid divulging positions. At Gangaw (60 miles west of Monywa) 500 enemy Burmose reported June 5; conditions chaotic in that area. Thailand: Broadcast from Bangkok states 200 Indian reprosenta- tives of Japanese occupied territorios will participate conference of "Froe Indian" movement, China. In Kiangsi one enemy column advancing from Ihwang towards Nanfong (30 milos S.E. of Ihwang). Along Chekiang- Kiangsi R.R., pross reports fighting in progress N.E. of Shangjao (30 miles S.W. of Yushan). A junction of this force with Japanese forco moving west from Chokiang is expected within tho noxt several days. In northorn China, Japanoso 41st Division reported to have left Shansi, destination unknown. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. On Juno 15, Darwin attacked by 27 bombers and 15 fightors; residential and harbor districts damagod by about 100 bombs, mostly 200 lb. and 120 lb. typo; 6 Zeros shot down. This attack is the third in so many days. Unconfirmed report that 1,000 Japanose troops and 50 aircraft arrived in Dilli (Timor) betwoon the 13th and 15th. There is noticoable increase in Japaneso patrol activity. Our modium bombors attacked Koopang airdromo on night of 13th; hits mado on targot aroa. Lao attacked by scaplano bombors. A P-40 shot down at Darwin caught firo, which may indicate a new type of Japaneso ammunition. An enemy submarino was soon 8 miles NNE of Cape Howe, Victoria. Japanese fighter tactics observed in SW Pacific: Zeros often go into a turn resembling a steep Immolman after head-on attack and then attack again from the roar. This manouver is designed to leavo behind the P-39 which can stay on the tail of a Zaro in a turn. -2- SECRE Regraded Unclassified SECRET & PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chiof of M. I. S.: Eeorge Smith GEORGE S. SMITH, E Lt. Colonol, Gonoral Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligonce Group, MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution A SECRET -3- SECRET Regraded Unclassified MOLASSIFIEB SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A.C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 15, 1942. Date 6-16-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 16, 1942. Initials G.S.S G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 16, 1942. No. 95 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska. Considerable force of Japanese Zero fighters at Kiska indicates carriers may be near. Burn- ing of brush on SE cape of Kiska may indicate construction of landing field. Bad weather hinders operations. Submarines reported: Two 120 miles E of Virgin Rocks; one 120 miles S of Cape Cod; 1 vicinity Mississippi Delta; 1 vicinity Key West; 1 vicinity Colon; 2 in Curacao area; 1 entering Mona Passage; one 300 miles N of St. Paul Rocks; 1 N of Brazil; 1 vicinity Fortaleza; 1 at 51-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 at 49-30 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 49-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 49-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 48-00 N, 34-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 25-30 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 45-30 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 43-30 N, 63-30 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 67-30 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 64-30 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 41-52 N, 70-20 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 71-00 W; 1 at. 37-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 33-00 W3 1 at 35-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 22-00 N, 56-00 W; 1. at 21-51 N, 85-42 W; 1 at 19-00 N, 75-00 W; 1 at 13-00 N, 81-00 W. Activities reported: June 10th, SS ARDENVOHY and SS SURREY torpedoed at 12-30 N, 80-22 W; June 11th, SS AMERICAN torpedoed at 17-58 N, 84-28 W; June. 14th, SS COLD HARBOR attacked by sub at 11-45 N, 62-55 W; June 15th, SS WALT JENNINGS attacked at 28- 45 N, 90-10 W; SS VELNA LYKES torpedoed at 21-21 N, 86-36 W3 SS DIMSDALE torpedoed near Brazil; SS GUNVAR hit by mine or torpedo. 27 miles NW of Key West; SS ROBERT C. TUTTLE and SS ESSO AUGUSTA both hit by mines or torpedoes at 36-52 11, 75-51 W. Submarine summary: several sightings in the Straits of Florida indicate renewal of concerted effort in the Gulf of Mexico. Indications point to considerable activity throughout the Caribbean, with concentration on shipping through the Panama Canal. It is possible that mine-laying subs may be operating off Cape Hatteras and in the Straits of Florida. Subversive activities reported: None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to, report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Apparently the Germans have penetrated SECRET Regraded Unclassified into the Sevastopol defenses. Soviets have injected their Black Sea fleet into defense of Sevastopol. Local action continues on entire front to improve position. (2) Western Europe. It is estimated that the total German Air Force effort in Northern waters against the convoy to Russia in the period May 25-30, amounted to 220 bombers and 40 torpodo-carrying air- craft. On June 13, a coastal convoy off North Cornwall was attacked by Gorman bombors, One JU-88 probably shot down and one damaged by convoy escort. Enomy bombers also operating in Isle of Wight area. (3) Southern Europo. Italians attacked British convoy in Central Moditorranean Juno 15 and claim heavy damage, but admit loss of heavy cruisor. Takali airdromo at Malta bombed Juno 12 and 13. One onemy bombor destroyed and one damaged by AA. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya heavy fighting continues. Withdrawal of British forces from Acroma-Ain El Gazala area to Tobruk-Acroma-El Adem line releases portion onemy forces from Acroma- El Gazala salient for uso against main British concentration near El Adom. The use of 88-mm dual purpose gun as a supporting arm for enemy armored forces is reported to have contributed matorially to onemy suc- cesses. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On Juno 9, 900 Japanese reported landed at Akyab. On Assam-Burma border enomy Burmese fired on Alliod post at Heiseik (8 miles S of Tamu) June 12. China. In Kiangsi province onemy force moving east from Tungsiang now reported 10 miles south of Yingtang (25 miles east of Tungsiang). Japanose capture of Nancheng (90 miles S.E. of Nanchang) confirmed. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Air reconnaissance of June 14 showed one 5,000 ton vossel in Ombai Strait near Dilli; one modium ship off Salamaua; one large flying boat 100 milos Southwost of Buka, Solomons; one lugger in Buna Bay, New Guinoa; one probable cruiser, 3 probable destroyers and 3 transports in Rabaul Harbor, Recent photos show main wharf at Rabaul unusable and other wharves partly destroyed. Photos of Lae June 13 show 36 to 39 fightors and one bomber. Buildings at Sohana Island (Solomons) attacked by one Catalina at night, June 14; hits scored on target arca. On June 14, Darwin attacked by 18 to 25 Zeros. First flight of 3 Zeros intercopted. ono Zero shot down. Second flight intercepted at 18,000 foot; three shot down. E- PACIFIC THEATER. Tokyo Radio, in a broadcast dirocted to Germany, is reported to have describod Japanose naval losses in oporations off Midway and the Aleutian Islands as "not inconsiderable" and as the most grievous of the Pacific War. -2- Regraded Unclassified = SECRET 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chiof of M.I.S.: Sense S. Smith w GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution is SECRET -3- SECRET SECRET, 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A.C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 14, 1942. Date 6-15-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 15, 1942. Initials 1955 G.S.S. War Department Military Intelligence Service, June 15, 1942. No. 94 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaskan situation, Japanese continue consolidation of Kiska; construction observed indicates building of airfields, Heavy antiaircraft fire encountered. Weather impairs recon- naissance and bombing operations. Definitely identified German plane observed over Grimsey Island (Iceland) on June 14. Plane then headed South and was next ob- served 10 miles north of Raufarhofn. Submarines reported: 1 off Cape Sable area; 1 E or NE of Cape Cod; 1 E of Nantucket Shoals; 2 in Virgin Rocks area; 1 off Miss- issippi Delta; 1 between Key West and Yucatan Passage; 1 N of Colon; 1 W of Grenada; 1 E of Trinidad; 1 N of Puerto Rico; 1 N of Swan Island; 1 between Swan Island and Rosalind Banks; 1 unlocated N of Brazil; 1 between Natal and Fortaleza; 1 at 50-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 49-30 N, 34-00 W; 1 at 49-00 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 48-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 48-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 48-00 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 52-00 S/; 1 at 44-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 40-53 N, 71-16 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 60-00 17; 1 at 38-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 71-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 80-00 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 13-01 N, 80-31 W3 1 at 08-Q0 N, 28-00 W. Activities re- ported: June 10th, SS CHRISTENSEN torpedoed at 27-44 N, 63-54 W3 June 14th, SS SIXAOLA torpedoed at 09-41 N, 81-00 W. Submarine summary: 1 sighting inshore 8 of Cape Hatteras and 5 sightings along shipping lanes N and 8 of New York point to continued activity in these areas. 1 sighting S of New Orleans, 2 in the Straits of Florida, and 1 in Yucatan Passage indicates continued coverage of these points in the Gulf of Mexico. Concentration of effort in the Caribbean appears to be N of Colon, as indicated by 4 sightings and 1 sinking, with continued activity in the Lesser Antilles in the vicinity of Puerto Rico and Curacao. 1 sighting N of Paramaribo points to possible activity in that area. Subversive activities reported: Juno 14th, Kittrell, N.C., 8 persons, including 2 soldiers, were killed in a roar end collision when a through freight train rammed the Scaboard Air Lines "Silver Meteor" passenger train, b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER, Nothing to report, : C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. June 11-12, R.A.F. modium bombers SECRET Regraded Unclassified attacked and damagod two small freighters in Heligoland Bight. Although no German Focks Wulf 190 has been captured, it is estimated that this plane has a normal range of 375 miles and a maximum range of 535 milos; A ceiling of 36,000 to 38,000 feet; a rate of climb of about 3500 feet por minute from sea level to 15,000 foot; ostimated H.P. 1775 and weight 8,000 pounds. (2) Eastern Europe. At dawn June 12, our heavy bombors attacked oil fields and storage areas at Ploesti, Rumania. All planes returned from raid although four were obligod to land in Turkey. Re- sults of raid believed good but observation very difficult. Heavy AA fire, barrage balloons, and fighter interception encountored, One ME-109 shot down. (3) Southorn Europo. On Juno 11-12, R.A.F. heavy bombers attacked harbors at The Piracus and at Taranto, d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya enemy activity in coastal area forced withdrawal of British forces from Ain El Gazala - Bir Fachrun line to new position Acroma - El Adem. Severe fighting during week-ond with heavy losses to both sides. On Juno 10-11, R.A.F. heavy bombors attacked airdromo at Heraklion in Creto. During the past throe days. Axis air reconnaissance over the Western Mediterranean has considerably increased. In Morocco reconnaissance showed battleship Jean Bart, and cruisers Primauguot and Gloiro at Casablanca, This contradicts previous report of the Gloire at Bizerto for repairs. e, ASIATIC THEATER. China. In Chokiang province, a Japaneso forco which moved in a wosterly direction north of Chuhsion is reported noaring Yushan in Kiangsi provinco. On Juno 11, a Japaneso force which movod wostward to the south of Chuhsion reported to have captured Kiangshan (20 miles S.W. of Chuhsien). In Kinngsi, it was reported that Ihuang (30 milos S.W. of Nanchong) was occupiod, and a Japaneso force was moving east from Tunghsiang (50 milos S.E. of Nanchang) on Juno 10. Furthor unconfirmod reports state that on June 9 Japanese are reported to have renewed attacks south of Paotow in Suiyuan province. Japan: On May 25 the Japanose are reported to have soized seven French ships. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. June 13 -, at Rabaul 1 large vossel of about 15,000 tons with superstructure like warship, 7 modium ships, and numorous small vessols closo to shore, all of the harbor was not visible; 20 aircraft, mostly bombers, were soon; at Lae 30 aircraft were disporsed on the airdromo and 8 Zoros wore taking off. No activity was seen at oither Salamhua or Kaviong. Ono merchant vessel was seen at Gasnata on the 12th. Further examination of the photographs of Rabaul taken on the 11th show the presence of 1 large passonger vessel. United Nations heavy bombors attacked buildings, docks and airdromo at Rabaul. Hits were scored on the runway but other results were not ob- sorved. Modium bombers attacked shipping and the village on Simbori Island, Tabar group (NE of New Ireland). -2- Regraded Unclassified SECRET & PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. Nothing to roport, For the Chief of M.I.S.: Group S. Smith GEORGE S. SMITH, E Lt. Colonol, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intolligence Group. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution is SECRET -3- SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A, C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 13, 1942. Date 6-14-42 To: 1200 GMT; June 14, 1942. Initials G.S.S. G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 14, 1942. No. 93. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS, a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. June 13th, Alaska situation: 5 aerial attacks made on enemy forces at Kiska. (Enemy surface craft last re- ported there included 1 tender or transport, 1 transport possibly a converted cruiser, 4 transports, 2 heavy cruisers (new), 1 medium cruiser (old), 4 light cruisers.) Heavy Zero fighter opposition was encountered. Hits were scored on 2 heavy cruisers, 1 transport, 1 gun boat, 2 destroy- ers. An enemy submarine was sunk at 51-00 N, 171-00 W. Submarines reported: 2 submarines in Cape Sable-Halifax area; 1 in Capo Cod area; 1 off Atlantic entrance of Panama Canal; 1 between Haiti and Aruba; 1 NE and 1 NW of Trinidad; 1 at 50-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 50-00 K, 33-00 W; 1 at 49-50 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 49-00 N, 27-50 W; 1 at 46-30 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 27-00 W; 1 at 42-30 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 56-50 W; 1 at 41-30 N, 67-00 W; 1 at 39-30 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 35-33 N, 75-02 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 72-30 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 63-45 W; 1 at 28-59 N, 92-10 W; 1 at 27-30 N, 79-45 W; 1 at 26-00 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 25-30 N, 67-30 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 82-00 W; 1 at 17-30 N, 85-00 W; 1 at 16-00 N, 80-15 W; 1 at 10-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 10-00 N, 53-00 W; 3 in area 05-00 to, 08-00 N, 35-00 to 43-00 W. Activities reported:- June 6th, SS CASTILLA reported sunk at 21-03 N, 83-30 W; June 7th, USAT SICILIEN sunk 60 miles S of Bardhona (Dominican Republic); June 11th, SS PONTYPRIDD and a vessel with call letters "GBKT" both torpedood at 50-00 N, 40-00 W; June 12th, SS HARPJ reported sunk at 48-43 N, 42-48 Vi; June 13th, SS L. LUCKENBACH torpedoed at 30-25 N, 63-38 W. Submarine summary:- 7 sightings near shore along Atlantic seaboard point to continued coverage of important shipping ports. One (1) sighting and 3 sinkings in North Atlantic on shipping lanes and 2 sinkings on the shipping lanes south of Bermuda Islands indicate continued off-shore activity. Two (2) sightings in. Straits of Florida and 4 in Caribbean with 2 sinkings in Greater Antilles and 2 sightings in Lesser Antilles reveal concentration of offort in that area. One (1) sighting near Natal indicates coverage of this port. Subversive activities:- June 11th, Axtel, Utah, the Willow Creek Reservoir Dam failed and washed out a section of the Rio Grande and Westorn Railroad. Tho dam was in good condition at 4:30 and reason for its collapse is unknown. June 12th, Rodding, California, Filter Center at Redding was destroyed by fire this date; Montauk Point, Long Island, 4 or 5 mon with small boat accosted coast guard man threatoning to shoot him, tried to bribe him to place large object in boat. Coast Guard investigating. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Nothing to report. (2) Western Europe. Nothing to report. (3) Southern Europe. Harbor area at Taranto bombed by R.A.F. June 10-11; 1 large fire started, Over Malta same date 4 enemy fighters shot down, 1 damaged, and a night raider destroyed. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya the situation remains confused. Armored force combats continue in the El Adem and Acroma areas where initial enemy attacks were repulsed. Enemy rear areas and communications were harassed by British mobile forces. Air- dromes in Crete were bombed by R.A.F. heavy bombers June 9-10 and 10-11, In Liberia the evacuation of all German Nationals continues. e. ASIATIC THEATER. China: On Chekiang-Kiangsi front fighting continues with main activity reported to be vicinity Tsungjen (60 miles south of Nanchang) and along Chekiang-Kiangsi railway in Yushan area. Manchuria: According to an unconfirmed report Japanese strength in Manchuria has been increased by 18 divisions during the past several days. 1. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. June 14 - Further examination of Rabaul roconnaissance photographs takon June 11th, reveals 1 large ship at wharf, 1 tanker, 1 destroyer, 4 small vessels, 13 launches and 5 other ships; 12 flying boats at Sulphur Crook, 7 bombers and 1 fighter at Lakunai, 7 float planos at Malaguna and 26 bombers and 4 fighters at Vunakanau. One 4,000-ton onemy tanker was seen 80 miles SE of Rabaul, course 130°. A hostile submarine sank cargo ship GUATEMALA 45 miles NE of Sydney, Enemy heavy bombers and fighters attacked airdromo at Darwin causing slight damage. Derby (Northwest Australia) also received a small raid from what appeared to be the same planes that attacked Darwin. Three Zoros interceptod over Port Morosby on May 27 were painted completely white except for national markings; this may be for purpose of blonding planes with coral-surfaced landing fiolds and high altitude cloud formations. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) George S. Smith C GEORGE S. SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligenco Group. 2 SECRET 5-3-78 SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 12, 1942. Date June 13, 1942 To: 1200 GMT, June 13, 1942. Initials GSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 13, 1942. No. 92 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaskan situation: It is now con- firmed Japanese forces have occupied Attu and Kiska. 3 heavy cruisers, 2 light cruisers or destroyers were attacked by U.S. Army and Navy bombers at Kiska on the evening of June 11 - 12th in the face of heavy AA fire. A number of hits were scored on the vessels. 12 seaplanes (of which, 4 heavy bombers) were noted in harbor. At Attu and Kiska concealed tents were observed and some construction was in progress. Submarines reported: 1 between Cape Henry and Cape May; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; 1 E of cape Cod; 1 in Gulf of Maine; 1 SW of New Orlcans; 1 vicinity Cay Sal (N coast Cuba); 1 N of Colon; 1 S of Hispaniola (Santo Domingo); 1 NW of Trinidad; 1 in tape Sable area; 1 vicinity Halifax; 1 in Virgin Rocks (Nowfoundland) area; 4 in area N of Anazon Delta - Natal area; 1 at 10-00 N, 60-00 7; 1 in area 12-00 N, 53-00 Tj 1 at 14-24 N, 77-17 7; 1 at 18-17 N, 84-16 7; 2 in area 36-00 to 39-00 N, 62-00 to 67-00 7; 1 in area 48-30 N, 47-00 V; 2 in area 51-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 26-15 N, 64-15 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 48-00 V; 1 at 29-00 N, 77-00 T7; 1 at 33-00 N, 34-00 W3 1 at 45-00 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 29-00 V3 1 at 27-00 N, 44-00 T; 1 at 30-00 N, 75-00 T; 1 at 33-00 N, 35-00 TV; 1 at 36-00 N, 69-00 7; 1 at 37-00 N, 50-00 Ti; 1 at. 40-00 N, 61-00 The 1 at 42-00 N, 32-00 T/3 1 at 42-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 63-00 V3 1 at 45-00 N, 36-00 7. Activities reported: June 7th, SS PLEASANTVILLE (cargo) torpodoed and sunk at 26-48 N, 80-00 W3 June 12th, SS TOLEDO (tanker) attacked and sunk at 29-02 N, 91-58 V; SS ILLINGIS (cargo) torpodoed and sunk at 24-00 N, 60-00 W; SS DARTFORD (cargo) torpedood at 49-43 N, 42-48 7, Correction: SS EMPIRE CLOUGH reported on June 12th as torpedoed, was not sunk. Submarine summary: Submarino sightings and attacks along Atlantic Coast, Gulf of Mexico and Caribboan indicate continued activity. Subversive activities reported: None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Argentine Government, reversing its former attitude, denounces to Berlin the Axis torpedoing of the VICTORIA sunk on April 17. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Nothing now to report. SECRET Regraded Unclassified (2) Wostern Europe. German air ruconnaissanco. reported north of Iceland. On June 10th RAF modium bombers attacked Lannion Airdrome in Brittany. Fighter escorts shot down 2 German FW 190's, 2 probably and damaged 3. Juno 10 - 11, 27 German planos engaged in anti-shipping and mine-laying. Night fighters destroyed 2 and probably destroyed 1. (3) Southern Europe. Juno 9 10, RAF bombors dropped 14-tons of bombs on harbor at Taranto. Juno 9 10, 70 onemy planos attacked Malta: 1 destroyed, 1 probably and 2 damaged. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya the enemy, after roducing Bir Hacheim, has swung his main offort north towards the coastal arca. Engagements between armored units in the vicinity of Bir El Harmat, then further to the east of El Adem indicato his objective as Tobruk and the isolation of British units to the wost of Tobruk. Fighting is now reported between armored units wost of Tobruk in the vicinity of Accroma, where British units are now in danger of boing pockoted. Good air sup- port of ground troops appears to have been furnished by both enemy and British. June 8-9, in Libya, Axis plane losses were 7 fighters destroyed, 2 probably and 17 damaged. It 18 reported as of June 12th, that the xis is using an undetermined number of obsolete Italian CR-42's in Libya, which indicates a shortage of planes and a dotormi- nation to give ground forces all possible air support. Indications of raids on onemy industrial centers in the Balkans by the Allied Nations air forcos was disclosed by the landing of 3 planes at Ankara, Turkoy. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. China: Fighting continues in Chokiang and Kiangsi provinces. No confirmation of pross reports that enemy has captured Yushan in Kiangsi (40 miles STI of Thuhsion). Thore is further evidence that Japanese air strength has boen moving northward from Malaya, Burma and Thailand. f. SOUTHIEST PACIFIC THEATER. June 11. Three submarines were sighted off cast coast of Australia, 1 45 miles cast of Bay Bryons (NSW), another off Fort Kembla (NST7) and the third 48 milos south of Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Allied heavy bombers scored hits on buildings and runways at Rabaul. Our medium reconnaissance bombers met opposition over Lao and Bougainville, the onemy losing a fighter and a flying boat. Photographs of Rabaul aroa showed one medium transport, possibly a large tanker, 6 other vessels and miscollaneous small ships. It is likely that the reports of a considerable concentration of enemy shipping at Rabaul, have been exaggerated. However, the possibility that a number of large vessels were at Rabaul for 2 days cannot be eliminated, Our heavy bombors attacked Rabaul on June 11th making hits on buildings and runways and starting fires. A heavy roconnaissance bomber, intercepted over Lae, shot down 1 Jap fighter and arriod on undamaged. A medium reconnaissance bomber shot down 1 onemy flying boat to the west of Bougainville Island: sido blisters and possiblotail gun on flying boat but no turrot. - 2 - Regraded Unclassified SECRET E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation Sery S. Smith (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intolligence Group. SECRET - 3 - SEORET Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 11, 1942. Date 6/12/42 To: 1200 GMT, June 12, 1942. Initials MSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 12, 1942. No. 91 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a, NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaskan situation: - A Japanese naval force of 2 light cruisers, 1 heavy cruiser, 6 transports and 1 destroyer have been reported at Kiska. Japanese fighters engaged in combat in this theater have been observed using head-on approach, then dropping low at five miles and climbing sharply for attack from the rear. Submarines reported: - 1 between Cape Sable and Cape Cod; 1 off Delaware Capes; 1 S or SE of Nantucket Shoals; 1 between Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout; 1 S of Cape Canso (Nova Scotia); 1 W or NW of Miquelon (Newfoundland); 1 NW of Swan Island; 1 in Guadeloupe Area; 1 W of Grenada; 1 N of Georgetown; 1 N of Amazon delta; 2 vicinity of 52-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 29-30 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 62-30 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 73-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 56-00 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 79-30 W; 1 at 25-30 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 22-40 N, 78-25 W; 1 at 18-09 N, 70-31 W; 1 at 13-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 10-30 N, 80-30 W; 3 in area 04-00 to 09-00 N, 35-00 to 39-00 W. Activities reported: - May 29th, SS ALLISTER torpedoed at 18-23 N, 80-49 W; June 6th, SS HERMES torpedoed at 24-36 N, 83-32 W; SS RAMSEY and SS EMPIRE CLOUGH torpedoed at 52-00 N, 35-30 W; June 11th, SS F. W. ABRAMS torpedoed at 35-01 N, 75-45 W; SS SCHEHEREZADE torpedoed at 28-00 N, 91-20 W; SS CRYNSSEN torpedoed at 17-00 N, 82-00 W; 3S PORT GOOD HOPE attacked by sub at 10-20 N, 80-10 W; SS ANNISTON CITY previously reported torpedoed has made port; SS NIDARNES previously reported, was torpedoed at 22-45 N, 85-13 7. Submarine summary:- 5 sightings inshore along Atlantic Coast and 1 sinking near Cape Hatteras shows continued coverage of ports and renewal of inshore activity. Greatest effort appears to be in the Caribbean where 6 sightings and 3 sinkings occurred with particular effort directed at important ports and passages, and activity on both entrances to the Panama Canal. Two sinkings in the Gulf of Mexico, one S of New Orleans and one in the Straits of Florida point to continued activity in that area. Sub- versive activities reported: - None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. SECRET OBD c. EUROPEAN THEATER (1) Western Europe. June 8-9, Essen and surrounding area bombed again by RAF: many fires seen throughout the Ruhr. June 9th, offensive operations over northern France carried out by RAF. German Focke-Wulf 200 Condor seen over Jan-Mayen Island (N.N.E. of Ice- land) at 1025 June 10th. (2) Eastern Europe. Heavy German attacks on Sevastopol continue. German attack appears to be developing east of Kharkov. Recent air. reconnaissance at Gdynia (Gulf of Dansig) showed Gor- many's new aircraft carrier, Graf Zepplin, nearing completion. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing. new to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya the enemy has assumed the initiative. The Free French Garrison at Bir Hacheim, after repulsing repeated enemy assaults, was forced to withdraw un- der heavy pressure. Fighting between armored units now in progress at Bir el Harmat (8 miles south of Knightsbridge). Immediate ef- fect of enemy success at south end of British line is alleviation of enemy supply difficulties and release of units for use against British force in the coastal region. Enemy air losses greater than British; enemy armored vehicle losses less than British. June 8-9, RAF bombers attacked Barce (Libya) airdrome and airdromes in Crete. Five enemy aircraft shot down and two probably. Axis aircraft losses Libyan front from May 27 to include June 8, 48 planes lost, 12 probably lost, 61 damaged. French naval force of one aircraft carrier, two cruisers, and four deatroyers now at Bizerta, re- putedly for repairs. e. ASIATIC THEATER. China: In Chekiang enemy occupation of Chuhsien (Chuchow) confirmed. Fighting reported in progress vicinity Changshan (25 miles west of Chuhsien). In Kiangsi, one enemy column reported at Tsungjen - 30 miles s.w. of Linchuan (Fuchow) - and second column vicinity Kinki (35 miles east of Linchuan); no con- firmation of reports claiming Japanese have captured Nancheng (Kienchang - 30 miles 8.0. of Linchuan). f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. June 10 - at Rabaul 6 large ships, including 1 which appears to be an ocean liner, 12 medium large ships and 6 to 8 small vessels were seen in the harbor. No war ships were observed. Thirty to 35 planes were seen on the ground, and 8 fighters were in the air. At Ambon 1- 4,000 cargo ship and 2 - 1,000 ton sleek, gray ships. Runway at Laha, observed 35 miles away, appeared to be inactive. One enemy submarine was attacked in vicinity of Newcastle, another was seen in vicinity of Coffs Harbor, N.S.W. on the 9th. A 50-ton schooner at Salamaua was sunk by an Allied attack on the 9th, Nothing was soen of the Japanese reported to be on Choiseul (Solomon Islands) but there was - 2 - Regraded Unclassified SECRET considerable shipping activity at Faisi. The Japanese are also re- ported to be salvaging material from a grounded warship 14 miles northwest of Tulagi. United Nations heavy bombers again attacked Rabaul scoring hits in the building area, on grounded enemy air- craft and the runway. Five Zeros intercepting, one was possibly damaged. AA fire was light. One of our light bombers on re- connaissance attacked and damaged submarine north of Williamtown, N.S.W. The presence of the unusually large number of vessels at Rabaul suggest renewed offensive action to the south upon the arrival of a sufficient naval and air striking force. The absence of a striking force raises the bare possibility that the enemy is reinforcing defenses in this area, effecting an exchange of troops or preparing the evacuation of New Guinea, &. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation Georges Geoge Smithe Smith (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET - 3 - DECLASSIF SECRET Doaradod Ln SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 Date 6/11/42 FROM: 1201 GMT, May 28, 1942 Initials G.S.S. TO: 1200 GMT, June 11, 1942 G.S.S. War Department Military Intelligence Service, June 11, 1942 No. 5 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. A Japanese naval task force consisting of at least 2 carriers, 2 cruisers, and 8 destroyers operated in the Aleutian Islands area. Enemy planes of this force attacked Dutch Harbor on the 3rd and 5th,and strafed Fort Glenn, Umnak, on the 5th, suffering losses of four bombers, three fighters, and two seaplanes. One enemy cruiser was probably sunk and an aircraft carrier and another cruiser damaged by our airaction. At the close of the period the re- mainder of this task force was unlocated, but there were indications that the Japanese had landed on western Aleutian Islands. In the Atlantic and Caribbean, enemy submarine attacks on shipping showed a decrease for the first time since the report of April 30th, preliminary reports indicating 46 attacks during the period, a decrease of approxi- mately 25% compared with the proceding period. Enemy submarine activity was concentrated during the period in the Gulf and Carribean area. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. On June 1st Mexico declared the existence of a state of war as of May 22nd with Gormany, Italy, and Japan. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastorn Europe. Activity on the Russian front was limited to local operations. The battle of Kharkov ended without producing any important change in the rolative position of the opposing forces. The Germans concentrated on straightoning the line and on re- duction of Russian salients. Toward the end of the period the Axis launched a heavy attack against Sevastopol. Heavy fighting was reported along the Volkhov River north of Lake Ilmen. German air and submarine attacks on Murmansk-bound convoys continuod. (2) Western Europe. Gorman cities and industrial centers were subjected to several bombings of unprecedented magnitude. In the heaviest air raid of the war, Cologne was attacked on the night of May 30-31 by over 1000 bombers; 3000 tons of bombs were dropped, halting transportation and seriously interrupting industrial activity. Military objectives in Essen, Bremen and Emden were also hoavily damaged in large-scale attacks. (3) Southern Europe. Enemy air attacks on Malta were on a small scale, but increased at the end of the period. Naples and points in Sicily and Sardinia were bombed by RAF. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya there was heavy fighting throughout the ontiro period, but noither side Was able to achiove a docisivo advantage. After initial successes, Axis forces were repulsed short of Tobruk and withdrew to a gap in the British minofields, where they roorganized thoir forces and launched now attacks. Free French, holding Bir Hacheim, resisted & serios of strong assaults but woro under increasingly heavy pressure on the 10th. At the close of the period the issuo of the entiro engagement WELS still in doubt. e. ASIATIC THEATER. In Southeastern China Japanese forces consisting of one or two divisions mado progress in their drivo to capture possible United Nations air bases in Chokiang province. Kinhwa was occupied by the enemy, and at the end of the period fighting was in progress in vicinity of Chuhsion, with the airfield there apparontly in Japanese hands. In Burma, the enomy consolidated his position and im- proved his communications. .Considerable activity of enomy river craft was observed on the Chindwin in the vicinity of Homalin, but weather conditions tended to restrict offensive operations in this aroa. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Aggressive operations of the onomy in this theater were limited to submarine activity off the south- castern coast of Australia, where at least 3 Unitod Nations vessols were sunk. The waterfront area of Sydney and the docks and industrial soctions of Nowcastle were shelled by enemy submarines. Soveral midget Japanese submarinos, apparently released from largor submarines, were sunk in Sydney Harbor. The scale of en'emy air attacks in this theater was con- sidorably reduced, and only a fow light raids were made on Port Morosby. Enemy targots effectively attacked by United Nations bombors included the airdromes at Koepang and Lae, barracks at Atamboca, Timor, and the docks at Rabaul, Dilli, and Tulagi. 2 PACIFIC THEATER. A major naval and air ongagement west of Midway Island June 4-7 resulted in the docisive repulse of a large Japanese task force whose apparent objectivo was the occupation of Midway. Enemy losses are bolioved to include 4 carriers, 2 cruisors, 1 dostroyer, 4 transports sunk; 3 battloships, 3 cruisers, 3 transports, and several destroyers damaged. The remaining Japaneso forces withdrew to the west, and at the close of the period contact had been definitely broken. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. Failure of the enemy attack on Midway may result in enemy operations to cut supply and communication lines with Australia. The enemy may raid or soizo Ferry Command bases in the islands of the South Pacific. For the Chief of M. I. S., Jeory S.Smithe GEORGE S. SMITH, MID 319.1 Situation Lt. Colonol, General Staff Corps, (4-16-42). Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. Distribution B SECRET SECRE Regraded Unclassified SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 10, 1942. Date 6-11-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 11, 1942. Initials 1855 G.S.S. War Department, Wilitary Intelligence Service, June 11, 1942. No. 89.PJ 1. ENELY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEAT R. Alaskan situation:- Further reports from Alaskan air units indicate 1 Japanese ~uiser sunk, another damaged, and 1 Japanese carrier damaged. Subwarines reported:- 2 between Cape Sable and Cape Cod, or in Gulf of Maine; 1 S of Mantucket; 1 between Charleston and Cape Hatteras; 1 in Gulf of St. Lawrence; 1 entering Windward Passage; 1 in Mona Pas- sage; 1 N of Colon; 1 S of Trinidad; 1 NE of Amazon Delta; 1 at 53-00 N, 29-00 V3 1 at 51-30 N, 42-00 Vi; 1 at 46-00 N, 27-30 W; 1 at 45-30 N, 55-00 N; 1 at 43-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 42-30 N, 60-00 Vⱼ 1 at 41-00 N, 45-00 7; 1 at 40-00 N, 59-00 17; 3 in area 35-00 to 40-00 N, 64-00 to 68-00 V; 1 at 39-39 N, 53-00 V; 1 at 39-00 N, 41-30 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 51-00 VI; 1 at 36-00 N, 29-00 V3 1 at 31-30 N, 44-00 11; 1 at 31-00 N, 76=00 Y1, 1 at 29-00 N, 53-00 17; 1 at 27-00 N, 69-00 17; 1 at 26-00 N, 38-00 7; 1 at 24-00 N, 81-00 ¹ⱼ 1 at 19-47 N, 85-55 % 1 at 14-00 N, 52-00 7; 1 at 11-30 N, 64-30 17; 3 in area 00-00 to 05-00 N, 34-00 to 39-00 W. Activities reported:- June 3rd, SS NIDARNES reported torpedoed, position unknown; June 7th, unidentified aircraft tender torpedoed at 34-40 N, 65-40 W; June 9th, SS WERRIVEATHER LEWIS reported attacked at 11-48 N, 81-30 TV; June 10th, vessel believed to be USAT HERRIMAC reported in distress at 19-48 N, 85-55 7; SS HAGEN torpedoed at 22-00 N, 77-30 W3 SS COAST TRADER, previously reported torpedoed, now believed sunk by internal explosion. Submarine sumary:- 1 sighting in Gulf of St. Lawrence points to renewal of activity in that area, One sighting in the Gulf of Maine points to continued activity off Cape Sable. Three sightings and 2 sinkings in the Caribbean area indicate continued activity, with concentration of effort in the Straits of Florida, Yucatan Channel, off the Panama Canal and in the vicinity of Puetit'o Rico. One sighting and 1 sinking along sea lanes indicates continued activity along these routes. Subversive activity reported:- None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Heavy German attacks continue on Sevastopol, SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET (2) Western Europe. On June 8, twelve medium bombers attacked docks at Bruges. The fighter escort destroyed four F.W. 190's, probably two and damaged nine. (3) Southern Europe. Night of June 7-8, R.A.F. heavy tombers attacked Cagliari, Sardinia. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya enemy positions have been prepared east and south of both Knightsbridge and Bir Hacheim. Increased pressure by air and armored forces exerted against the Free French at Bir Hacheim; official information indicated enemy attacks re- pulsed up to June 11. On June 7th, in Libya, fighter bombers destroyed or damaged over one hundred vehicles in the Knightsbridge area. Fighters destroyed three LE 109's, probably one and damaged six. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On road 3 miles east of Homalin 12 enemy trucks sighted; believed employed locally to stock supply dumps as rains have made roads unsuitable for trucks for distance of more than 4 miles from Homalin. India: No contact with Japanese on the Burna-India border. Esti- mated that monsoon rainfall on Indian Peninsula and in northwest will be 1 to 2 per cent above normal. Indo China: Japanese reported shifting 1 division from Saigon to northern Indo-China. China: In- Chekiang, enemy believed to have occupied Chuhsian. In Kwangtung, Japanese forces operating north of Canton appear to be limited to about 2 regiments. In Kiangsi, Chinese press reports energy has taken Tunghsiang (40 miles southeast of Nanchang) and are now in vicinity Linchuan (20 miles southwest of Tunghsiang). f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. June 10 - Air reconnaissance revealed the following: at Rabaul, 26 vessels in harbor including 5 medium and 3 very large ships; at Lae, 28 Zeros dispersed; at Vunakanau airdrome, a large number of aircraft. United Nations! medium bombers attacked installations at Dilli, Timor, destroying buildings and starting fires. In a coordinated attack on Lae and Salanaua by heavy and medium babers, hits were seen in the building, airdrome and wharf areas at Lae and lar fires were started at Salanaua. Enemy plane losses were 8 Zeros shot down, 2 probably shot down and 2 damaged. A.A. fire at Lae was light and inaccurate, but that at Salamaua was heavy and sccurate. Some Zeros have been reported to have tail guns. g6 PAGIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of E. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) George S. Smithe GEORGE S. SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRE OSD Regraded Unclassified white House SECRET 088-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2. From: 1200 GMT, June 9, 1942. Date June 10, 1942, To: 1200 our, June 10, 1942. Initials GSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 10, 1942. No. 89 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaskan situation: There are indi- cations that the enemy may have made landings on the western Aleutian islands of Attu and Kiska. Submarines reported: 1 in northern Florida Straits; 1 in southeastern part of Gulf of Mexico; 1 77 of Martinique; 1 in Trinidad area; 5 in Cape San Roque to Amazon Delta area; 1 at 54-00 N, 24-00 7; 1 at 52-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 52-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 46-40 N, 51-49 % 1 at 46-30 N, 32-00 76 1 at 45-32 N, 33-00 7; 1 at 45-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 43-30 N, 59-00 Tij 1 at 42-53 N, 67-11 W3 1 at 42-00 N, 41-00 T; 1 at 41-00 N, 29-00 V; 1 at 41-00 N, 56-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 70-00 i; 1 at 39-00 N, 50-00 7; 1 at 37-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 57-00 % 1 at 36-00 N, 55-30 Tip 1 at 35-40 N, 63-68 TV; 1 at 33-00 N, 41-00 7; 1 at 32-00 N, 80-00 Wj 1 at 30-00 N, 49-30 1; 1 at 29-30 N, 66-30 1/3 1 at 23-00 N, 41-00 vi; 1 at 20-00 N, 54-00 Ti; 1 at 19-45 N, 69-55 W; 1 at 18-54 N, 84-56 17; 1 at 13-00 N, 52-00 V3 1 at 11-48 N, 81-30 W, Activities reported: May 31st, SS BUSHRANGER torpedoed at 18-15 N, 81-25 V3 June lst, SS TRITON shelled and sunk at 26-00 N, 59-30 Tij June 5th, SS PARAGUAY torpodoed at 17-30 N, 68-34 7; June 6th, SS GEORGE STILLMAN torpodoed at 17-33 N, 67-55 Ti; SS LILLIAN torpodoed 40 miles S of Barbados; June 7th, SS COAST TRADER torpedoed at 48-15 N, 125-40 Tij SS CHILE torpedoed at 04-20 N, 13-51 T13 June 8th, SS ANNISON CITY reported in distross at 25-50 N, 64-45 17; June 9th, SS DORSET attacked at 11-40 N, 81-86 Tij SS VICTORIA reported torpodoed, position unknown; SS KRON PRIZEN torpodoed at 42-53 N, 67-11 11; SS FRANKLIN K. LANE and SS BRUXELLES torpodood at 11-00 N, 66-39 TI, Submarine summary: 6 sightings and 2 sinkings on shipping lanos indicate continued coverage thereof. 3 sightings between Now York and Capo Sable and 1 sinking off Cape Sable indicate continued port covorage along Atlantic Soaboard. 3 sightings in the Straits of Florida point to continued activity in that locality. 2 sightings and 2 sinkings in the wostern Caribbean point to activity in the Greater Antillos area and off Panama, 3 sightings and 3 sinkings in the Lesser Antillos affirm the belief that considerable concentration of offort is boing made in this area. 1 sinking off Vancouver Island verifies presence of submarine sighted June 2d in that area and indicates) Milible futuro activity. Subversive activity reported: None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. German attacks on Sevastopol continue. SECRET ORD (2) Western Europe. Photo reconnaissance of Endon showed that as result of Juno 7th bombing of that city (800 G-2 Report, June 9) 5 shops in U-boat shipyard were destroyed, also the customs house and passen- gor and froight stations. (3) Southorn Europe. Approximately 90 enemy planes were over Malta June 6 - 73 five were destroyed, one probably and one damaged. Mossina, Sicily, was attacked by RAF heavy bombers. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya sporadic fighting continues with onemy forces digging in near Knightsbridge and in vicinity of Bir Hacheim. Enomy position nuar Knightsbridge has strong antitank and artillery support. Axis armored force apparently concentrating in Bir Hacheim area. Rations and water reached Bir Hacheim just prior to enemy attack on June 8, outcome of which is still unreported. Closo coordination botween British air and ground troops continues. Enemy lines of communication suffering from raids from British mobile units. Situation satisfactory to Middlo East Command, and it is believed that attrition will result in oventual defeat of enomy forces, Reports indicate that two Jupanese armed morchantmen, probably oquippod with float planes, 6-inch guns and possibly torpodo tubes, are operating off Rast Africa in vicinity of Mosambique. A number of Japanese submarinos are reported to be in the samo area, e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: Air reconnaissance Chindwin rivor Juno 7 and 8 observed one steamor at Tamanthi (abovo Homalin), another at Sittaung and three at Kolowa. On Juno 3, onemy party of 3 infantry companies soon vicinity Sittaung moving up Chindwin by river craft. Japaneso troop concontrations in Homalin area were bombred June 7. Enomy armed merchant vossel (about 900 tons) sighted at Akyab same date. China: Fighting continuos in Chokiang; status of Chuhsien uncertain. Skirmishing continuos in Kwangtung Province, north of Canton, No reports from other areas. f. SOUTH JEST PACIFIC THEATER. Juno 8 -- Air reconnaissance revealed the presence of 1 warship, possibly a destroyer, and 1 small schooner in the vicinity of Trobriand Islands (north of eastern tip of Now Guinea). 80 Japanese are reported to have landed at Salamaua. One United Nations' reconnaissance bomber in Lae area was intercepted by 2 Zoros; ono Zero badly damaged. Zeros appeared larger than those formorly encountored. Recent reports have referred to new Zero fighter with higher spood and longer cowling. It is said that the now type does not climb away liko old typo Zero, but dives away to break off. June 6th reconnaissance showed Finschhafon, New Guinea, runway unoccupied. Sstimate total Japanese strength in Timor to be about 6000 -- at Koopang 1 battalion, 200 cavalry and 20 AA guns; in the Kapan- Kofannanoo aroa, 1 battalion of pionoors; in Atamboea-Alapoepoc-Halo1ou1i area 1 infantry battalion and a detachment of light artillery; at Dilli 500; and at Eromora (26 milos south of Dilli) 1000. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Enomy submarinos were reported in the general area ESE of Midway Island. - 2 - Regraded Unclassified SECRET 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chiof of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution A George &. Smith C SECRET GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonol, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 3 - SECRET DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SECRET w hate House G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 8, 1942. Date June 9, 1942. To: 1200 GMT, June 9, 1942. Initials 2555 0.8.8. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 9, 1942. No. 88 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaskan situation: Nothing to report. Submarines reported: 1 off Cape Sable; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 un- located in Gulf of Mexico; 4 in Cape San Roque (off Brazil) area; 1 NE of Amazon Delta; 1 NE of Trinidad; 1 E of Martinique; 1 W of Guadeloupe; 1 between Mona Passage and Curacao; 1 SE of Jamaica; 1 at 46-30 N, 32-00 11; 1 at 46-00 N, 47-00 T73 1 at 46-00 N, 47-30 T; 1 at 45-30 N, 49-30 13; 1 at 45-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 44-30 N, 55-30 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 59-30 TV; 1 at 43-00 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 27-00 T1; 1 at 41-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 40-30 N, 57-30 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 45-30 Vj 1 at 39-30 N, 34-00 T7; 1 at 39-40 N, 70-39 T7; 3 in area 36 to 40-00 N, 63 to 69-00 11; 1 at 36-00 N, 62-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 60-30 Tij 1 at 35-00 N, 50-00 T; 1 at 34-30 N, 67-00 V; 1 at 34-00 N, 37-30 VI; 1 at 32-05 N, 80-32 Ti; 1 at 31-00 N, 46-00 Vi; 1 at 24-30 N, 80-00 Tij 1 at 24-00 N, 56-30 TJ; 1 at 19-00 N, 43-00 The Activities reported: June 6th, unidentified vessel reported sunk at 21-15 N, 86-04 Vi; unidentified vessel attacked at 23-00 N, 84-35 W; SS ROSENBORG shelled at 18-54 N, 84-56 W. Sub- marine summary: 9 sightings at sea along shipping lanes point to continued activity out of land-based bomber range. 4 sightings inshore along Atlantic Seaboard from Nova Scotia to Charleston indicate con- tinued coverage of ports. 1 sighting S of New Orleans, 1 sighting and 1 sinking in the Straits of Florida, and 1 sighting and 1 sinking in Yucatan Channel indicate continued coverage of these passes. 3 sight- ings in the Caribbean and 3 sinkings, 1 approximately 80 miles N°7 of the Panama Canal, point to continued activity with a concentration of effort on vossels entering the Canal. A submarine was also reported sighted S of Malpolo Island. Subvorsivo activities reported: None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Nothing new to roport. - (2) Western Europe. In recent bombing of Essen (soo G-2 Report, June 8) 240 tons of H.E. and incendiaries were droppod; one large fire was started in center of town and another in Krupp works. On June 6 an airdrome near Paris and a military camp near Focamp wore attacked by RAF light bombors. On June 7 Enden was bombod and fires were started. About 40 Gorman planos operated over England June 7, mostly over Thames estuary. SECRET SECRET (3) Southern Europe. 4 onemy planos were shot down over Malta June 6, with 3 probably destroyed and 7 damaged. In an attack on Naplos by 6 hoavy bombers largo fires were started. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya the situation ro- mains unchangod. Supply lines in enemy's roar harassed by mobilo British columns. Bir Hachoim still hold by Free French Forces. Enemy armored units have withdrawn to concentration area near gap in British mine field. Substantial enemy losses attributed to coordinated air-ground action. On June 6 enemy concentrations in Bir Hacheim area were attacked by RAF; Martuba and Derna were subjected to night bombing attacks, and mines were laid off Benghazi. Axis planes on same date attacked Gambut area, the railroad at Capuzzo, and the airfield at Sidi Barrani. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: Enemy forces in Homalin area are still ostimated at not over 5000. Allied air activity is restricting Chindwin River supply traffic to night movements. As of May 31, no enemy troops wore operating north, of Myitkyina. Hostile Burmose Dacoits and Thakins active in wostern Burma. Hoavy rains have damaged bridges and roads on the Assam border. China: In Chokiang enemy reported operating more slowly and cautiously. In the Nanchang area of Kiangsi province, the Japanese have moved to the southeast along the Fu River, probably for the immediate purpose of blocking Chinose reinforcements from the wost, f. SOUTHVEST PACIFIC THEATER. One onemy submarino was seen off Sandy Inpe, cast of Queensland, June 7. Midget submarines that attacked Sydney on May 31st appear to have been released from larger submarines. Inspection shows important fittings and access hatch on undernoath side with watertight scating and 4 holding-down bolts, indicating it had been attached to 1arger sub. Midget subs were 80 feet long and 10 feet in diameter, otherwise same general typo that attacked Pourl Harbor. Unitod Nations modium bombers attacked road near Dilli, Timor, June 7; hits were scored on the road and a bridgo was partially destroyed. Barracks at Atamboea, Timor, wore successfully attacked samo date by a bombor roconnaissance plane; light machiné-gun fire was encountered. Japanese burried 2 nativo villages 13 milos northwest of Lae. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Reports indicate that in battle west of Midway Japanese Zero pilots consistently failed to close with B-17's, all attacks boing made from a distanco of at loast 500 yards, 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change, For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Brong S. Smiths GEORGE 5. SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonol, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intolligenco Group. - 2 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 OMT, June 7, 1942. Date Juno 8, 1942 To: 1200 GMT, June 8, 1942. Initials 1355 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 8, 1942. No. 87 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaskan situation: Nothing to report. Submarines reported: 1 at 46-00 N, 43-00 11; 1 at 46-00 N, 28-30 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 56-00. W; 1 at 45-00 N, 52-00 11; 1 at 45-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 44-30 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 47-00 7; 1 at 42-30 N, 34-00 75 1 at 42-00 N, 63-00 7; 1 at 40-30 N, 62-30 The 1 at 40-00 N, 51-00 Fi; 1 at 39-00 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 66-00 Vi 1 at 37-00 N, 68-00 Tij 1 at 37-00 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 34-00 7/3 1 at 34-04 N, 66-16 7; 1 at 33-43 N, 77-39 73 1 at 33-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 43-00 73 1 at 32-00 N, 53-20 17; 1 at 26-00 N, 54-00 17; 1 at 23-00 N, 84-35 "); 1 at 21-15 N, 86-14 W; 1 at 16-00 N, 67-30 11; 1 at 16-00 N, 46-00 ii; 1 in Cape Sable area; 1 X and 1 T of Nantucket Light; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; 1 off Wilmington; 1 in Gulf of Mexico; 1 between Haiti and Aruba; 1 in Mona Passage; 1 in Trinidad area; 1 off Antigua; 1 in St. Paul Rocks area; 4 in area Pernambuco to Amazon Delta. Activities reported: May 28th, SS ALCOA PILGRIM torpedoed at 16-28 N, 67-33 7; SS TEAK reported June 6th actually was SS PETER MINUET which is making port. Submarine summary: 11 sightings along shipping lanes in the Atlantic indicate continued activity, with special concentration near New York, out of land-based bomber range. 3 sightings along the Atlantic Sea- board, inshore, indicate continued inshore activity. 1 sighting in Gulf of Mexico indicates coverage of entrance to the Straits of Florida. 1 sighting in the Greater Antilles and 1 N of Curacao point to continued activity in that area. Subversive activities reported: None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. It is believed that the Germans have initiated artillery and air action against the besieged cities of Leningrad and Sevastopol which may be the beginning of an all out of fensive to reduce these cities. Hard fighting continues in Volkhov area. Local action on rest of front to improve positions, and Gormans are mopping up guerillas behind lines. (2) Western Europe. On June 5th, RAF modium bombers escorted by fighters attacked electric power stations at Lo Havro and Ostend, and airdromes at Morlaix and Lannion, Brittany. Other fighters carried out sweeps over the continent. Six onemy aircraft destroyed, seven proba- bly, and 15 damagod. June 6th, about 200 aircraft over Essen: visi- SECRET OBD Regraded Unclassified SECRET bility bad; AA fire heavy en route and normal over Essen. (3) Southern Europe. On Juno 4-5 RAF bombed Syracuse, Sicily. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya a strong onemy attack in vicinity of Eluot et Tamar was repulsed, and a counterattack launched by the defending British armored units forcod the withdrawal of onemy armored units to their main concentration area. Increasing difficulty of supply and limited amount of armored reservo contributo materially to onomy's difficulties. It is reported that three bat- talions of Italian parachute troops have been moved from Castelvetrano to unknown dostination. possibly Libya. On Juno 6th nine submarines were sighted from air along Ivory Coast. e, ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On the eastern front, reports of Japanese forces at Lauchin (55 mi. E of Sumprabum) not confirmed. Japs reported to have captured large quantities of steel, cooper, sinc, oil and chemicals in the Lashio-Chefang-Lungling areas. On the western front, the Imphal-Tamu road is impassable for motor transport because of heavy rains. Bridgo at Palol (35 mi. S of Imphal) has collapsed. China: Pross reports that Japanese have seized the airfield at Chuhsien and have forced their way into the city where fighting continuos. No appreciable advance has been made by the Japanoso in the Nanchang area. In Kwangtung province, Japanose activity apparently confined to small raiding parties. Chineso press roports that the Japanose have crossed the Yollow River and noved south near Paotow in Suiyuan provinco with probable purpose of intordicting the supply linos to China, not confirmed. f. SOUTH /EST PACIFIO THEATER. June 6 - two enemy submarines were observed off the southeast coast of Australia; one, three miles from Sidney Harbor, was attacked and possibly dostroyed. Knemy warships belioved to be one or more large Japanese submarinos fired sevoral shells into the waterfront area of Sidney, and on the docks and industrial sections of tho city of Newcastle, United Nations heavy bombor in flight over Rabaul again encountored enomy poar-shaped aerial bomb. "Then the bomb exploded behind our plano, gunner observed color to be bluish- purple followed by heavy streamers of white smoko of "Morning Glory" shape. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Army air naval action in mid-Pacific area con- tinuos. Meager reports do not substantially alter situation outlined in last two summarios. Clean up of enemy remnants still in progress with result of ongagement decisively in our favor, 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No chango. For the Chief of M. I. S.1 MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) George Pmith GEORGE'S. SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonol, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group - 2 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 6, 1942. Date 6/7/42 To: 1200 GMT, June 7, 1942. Initials G.S.S G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service June 7, 1942. No. 86. 1, ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Alaska, June 6th: The enemy task force consisting of 2 carriers, 2 cruisers and 8 destroyers is re- parted to have withdrawn to the west. Submarines reported: - 1 at 47-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 56-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 67-00 W; 1 at 36-13 N, 72-03 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 72-00 H; 1 at 31-00 N, 59-00 V; 1 at 30-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 51-00 W3 1 at 23-30 N, 84-00 W; 1 at 20-00 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 18-00 N, 55-30 W; 1 at 13-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 06-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 SW of Cape Sable; 1 SE of Long Island; 1 E of Nantucket Shoals; 1 off Wilmington; 1 in Gulf of Mexico; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 in Mona Passage, or NW; 1 S of Haiti; 1 NW of Grenada; 3 NE of Amazon Delta - Natal area. Activities reported: - May 30th, SS BAGDAD torpedoed at 14-15 N, 54-30 W; June 1st, SS WESTNOTUS shelled at 36-16 N, 69-38 Wj June 2nd, SS CITY OF ALMA torpedoed at 23-00 N, 62-30 W; June 3rd, SS ANNA shelled at 34-08 N, 68-34 W; June 6th, SS TEAK in distress at 33-43 N, 77-39 W; unidentified vessel attacked by sub at 15-00 s, 18-00 We Submarine summary: - 4 sightings along the Atlantic seaboard relatively close to shore indicate renewal of inshore activ- ity. 4 sightings at sea well beyond bomber range indicate continued activity along shipping lanes. 2 sightings in the Greater Antilles area point to continued activity in that area. 1 sighting off Curacao points to possible renewal of activity against oil facili- ties. Subversive activity reported: June 4th, King's Mills, Ohio, A fire causing $2,000 damage occurred in the King Powder Co., Inc., plant; Sacramento, Calif., a fire in the Sacramento Air Depot, pre- SECRET sumably caused by spontaneous combustion, damaged considerable materiel in the Army Maintenance & Repair Building. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Reports indicate the discovery of a ring supplying fuel oil from Mexico to enemy submarines operating in the Caribbean, C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Hard fighting continues on the Volkhov River. On June 2nd, 72 enemy aircraft attacked Murmansk; Russians claim 9 bombers and 3 fighters destroyed. (2) Western Europe. The recent bombing of Bremen (see G-2 Report, June 6) produced large fires in town and dock areas; in- cluding a very large oil fire; a heavy explosion took place, pro- bably in a gas works. On June 4, R.A.F. attacked docks at Boulogne and Dunkirk and airdrome at Maupertus. On the 4th and 5th light bonbing attacks were made on Dieppe and Amsterdam airdrome. Forty- five enemy aircraft operated on 4th and 5th over, Britain, 16 of them over Teeside area. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya the enemy is moving up reserves and supplies from the west. Bir Hacheim re- mains in hands of Free French, Local enery reverses are reported in the area northeast of his main concentration. Fighting remains confused in area southwest of gap in mine field. Apparently both the enemy and British are attempting to forestall the other by local offensive action on limited scale. On June 3rd and 4th R.A.F. fighters in Bir Hacheim area shot down 14 enemy aircraft, probably 2, and damaged 3; 60 motor vehicles were also destroyed. A 6,000 ton enemy vessel was bombed and seriously damaged off Chersa (Libya). 6. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: Air reconnaissance June 2 showed Shingbwan and yitkyina deserted, including airports. On June 4 six ships were sighted at Rangoon and two at Bassein (100 miles W. of Rangoon). In an attack on Rangoon docks by two United Nations bombers June 4, two of ten intercepting fighters were shot down. It is re- ported that a flying boat on patrol sighted on June 3 in the Indian Ocean, south of the Bay of Bengal, what is described as a "Junkers 88". China: Fighting continues in Chekiang; press reports of Chuhsien capture not confirmed. In Nanchang area (Kiangsi province) enemy reported to have made no marked advance. On Yunnan front, enemy force at Lungling reported reinforced by 1 regiment. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Of 5 enemy submarines sighted off the S.E. coast of Australia June 5, 2 were attacked by United Nations bombers and probably destroyed. One was attacked 120 miles S.E. of Wollongong, N.S.W. (75 miles south of Sydney), and the other - 2 - SECRET Iied SÉCRET 125 miles N.E. of Newcastle, N.S.W. (90 miles north of Sydney). An enemy submarine sank the IRON CROWN off the east coast of Australia; this is the 2nd vessel sunk off this coast by submarines, In a night attack on enemy docks at Rabaul, hits were scored in the target area and many fires were observed; A.A. fire was light and inaccurate. 12 unidentified aircraft were reported 60 miles S.W. of Darwin. Scale of enemy air attack continues to diminish, but submarine activity, especially off the S.E. coast of Australia, is increasing. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Our bombers continue to operate from Midway against the retreating Japanese fleet. Bomb and torpedo hits were scored on both remaining carriers, bomb hits on one cruiser, and bomb hits on either a battleship or cruiser. When last reported the remainder of the Japanese striking force was retiring north northwest of Midway, and the support and occupational force, con- voyed by three battleships, was withdrawing to the west. Both groups will continue to be within bombing range of Midway for some hours. On June 6th, enemy pursuit planes were still able to put up strong interception. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation George S. Smith (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, C Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group Distribution A SECRET - 3 - SECRET DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SECRET W.H. G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C, of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 5, 1942. Date June 6, 1942. To: 1200 GMT, June 6, 1942. Initials ASS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 85. June 6, 1942. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. - Alaska, June 5th: Enemy air forces reported attacking Dutch Harbor at 1626 G.IT withdrew without action. Our bombers dropped & torpedo on deck of carrier of the KAGA class. Fort Mears not attacked this date. Submarines reported: - 1 at 47-00 N, 35-00 W3 1 at 46-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 46-00 E, 34-00 "; 1 at 46-30 H, 50-00 "1 1 at 46-00 N, 27-00 d; 1 at 44-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 55-00 W, 1 at 42-00 N, 60-00 "; 1 at 43-30 N, 57-30 V, 2 vicinity 39-02 N, 68-17 "1, l-at 39-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 60-00 "; 1 at 37-00 N, 37-00 "; 1 at 37-00 N, 27-30 (1) 1 in area 37-00 N, 67-00 Wg 1 at 35-00 N, 41-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 76-31 "; 1 in area 34-00 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 33-00 II, 48-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 76-00 V; 1 at 30-00 N, 48-00 W, 1 at 23-00 N, 27-00 "; 1 at 21-00 E, 50-00 W, 1 at 20-20 M, 67-07 "; 1 at 20-00 N, 53-00 "; 1 at 09-00 N, 29-00 "; 1 at 08-00 N, 49-00 "; 1 in Gulf of Maine, 1 between Halifax and Sable Island; 1 in E Gulf of Mexico; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 S of Grand Cayman; 1 in Central Caribbean; 1 NW of Trinidad; 3 in Natal area off Amazon Delta. Activities reported: - June 3rd, SS AEOLUS reported sunk at 42-35 11, 67-00 "; SS BEN JOSEPHINE torpedood and shelled at 42-10 N, 67-10 if (those boats were 64' and 92' fishing ves- sels); June 5th, unidentified ship reported burning 4 miles off Atlantic beach, Jacksonville, Florida; SS DELFINA torpedoed at 20-22 Ii, 67-07 W; unidentified vessel reported June 4th was tanker SS ELLIOT. Submarine summary: - 3 sightings and 2 sinkings on shipping lanes out of land- based bomber rango reported off New York, and 1 sighting off Cape Hatteras, indicates continued off-shore activity in that vicinity. 1 sinking off Jacksonville in-shore indicates possible renewal of in-shore surprise attacks. 1 sighting in N Gulf of Mexico indicates continued activity that area; 2 sightings and 1 sinking in Lesser Antilles indi- cates oontinued activity that area. 1 sinking off Puorto Rico points to renowed activity that area. Indications continue to point to sub- marine activity against convoys along the Murmansk route, particularly off North Capo where clear weather prevails. Subversive activities reported: - None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastorn Europe. On 29th of Way, Russian destroyer oscort- ing convoy to North Russia claimed 4 enemy aircraft by barrage firo at 1200 to 1600 yards, using now type AA sholl, part HE and part shrapnel. SECRET 08D Regraded Unclassified (2) Jostorn SECRET in area on June 2-3 many large and small firos obsorved. On June 3-4 RAF bombed Bromen. About 70 enemy aircraft ovor Dorsetshire. Juno 3, 4, 5 onemy air- craft destroyed and 3 damaged, mostly over Northorn Franco. Raid on Mamheim May 19-20 reported to have heavily dumaged 60 blocks of factorios and buildings: one large factory completely dostroyod: railway fucilities, warchouses, and wharves soverely damaged: about 600 dead. About 12,000 casunlties reported resulting from Cologne raids railway yards and tracks heavily damaged and traffic completely stopped. À Heinkel III W&B seen June 4 in Hvalfjord aroa just north of Roykjavik, Iceland. (3) Southern Europe. On Juno 2-3, RAF bombors attacked Cagliari, Sardinia. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. Late Libya dispatches indicate unexpected resistance forced deviation from original enemy plans of attack on Tobruk. Original plan called for a combined land and naval action against Tobruk on the third day of attack. Failure to dislodge the Free French at Bir Hachoim and loss due to British action of the three submarines intended to furnish the naval support of the attack on Tobruk disrupted the original plan. After withdrawal from Eluet et Tamar the enemy renewed his effort to strike northeast from the gap in the British mine field. His line of communication now harassed by British mobile units. Possession of the field of battle has permittod high percontage recovery of disabled tanks by British. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On the westorn front entire Japanese 56th Division reported in the Lungling - Wanting Tengyuch aroa. Allied forces are in contact with Thai troops along the Mokong River noar Cheli in southwestern Yunnan. On eastern front unfriendly natives reported signalling Alliod movements to Japaneso forces. No shipping recently observed on Chindwin between Thaungdut and Homalin. Chima: In Chokiang Provinco Japanese reported 3 miles north and 12 miles northwest of Chuhsion. Decisive action imminont. Press reports of Japanese using poison gas near Tachow (10 mi. SE of Chuhsien) not confirmed. Fighting reported on a 35 mile front 50 miles SE of Nanchang with Japanese using plainolothos troops extonsively. Japan: Since middle of May Japs are reported not to have allowed any Russian vessels to pass through the area 123° - 147° E. Longitude and 32° - 40° N. Latitudo without naval approval. It is believed that the Japaneso, stung by the bombing of Tokio, are concontrating on the climination of future possible bases for furthor attacks. Thoir oporations in Chokiang, the Aloutians, against Midway and possibly against Hawaii all point to this conclusion. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. June 4th-Unidentified ship sunk by enemy submarino off coast of Mallacoota, Victoria (half way between Molbourne and Sydnoy). Largo onomy sub in this same vicinity W.S attacked and belioved damaged by United Nations bomber. Our hoavy bomb- ors attacked Rabaul and scored hits on wharf and warchouse aroa, start- ing many fires. Soarohlights wore used, and AA fire was hoavy. United Nations modium bombors scored hite on the target aroa in an attack on Penfooi Airdromo, Timor: two large fires were started. During raid on Port Moresby Juno 1, 90 soconds before arrival enomy bombers, 5 enemy fighters mado a cross with white smoko. Thon bombors flow thru contor of pattorn and bombs woro hoard to fall about 12 seconds lator. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECR T OSD Letter, 5-3-72 in PACIFIC THEATER. An apparent attempt has boon made by the Japanese to seize and occupy Midway Island. Enemy forces included aircraft carriors, battleships, heavy cruisers, and transports. An initial air attack was made on the island by an estimated 150 planos, Owing to an engagement by our forces some 170 milos YOW of the island, the Japanese wero unable to follow up the initial attack. The enemy force has turnod west and is now in retroat aftor suffering tho follow- ing losses and damagos: 2 carriers sunk, 2 carriors reported burning, 2 buttloships damaged, 1 hoavy cruiser damaged, and 2 transports hit, 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation Deary Smithe Deory S. Smith (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officor, Intolligonce Group. Distribution A SECRET - 3 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET W.H. G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A, C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GAT, June 4, 1942. Date 6-5-42 To: 1200 GLT, June 5, 1942. Initials D.S.S. G.S.S. War Department, Lilitary Intelligence Service, June 5, 1942. No. 84. 1. ENELY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. A second attack on Dutch Harbor was made at 0355 GLT, June 5, by 26 enemy planes, both bomber and pursuit. The airfield at Fort Glenn, Umnak, was strafed by enemy Zero fighters; two Zeros were shot down. Reconnaissance located Japanese naval task force June 4 within 165 miles of Dutch Harbor. Submarines reported:- 1 at 47-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 39-00 V7; 1 at 47-00 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 31-00 17; 1 at 45-00 N, 57-00 V7; 1 at 45-00 N, 54-30 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 33-00 17; 1 at 43-00 N, 53-00 V; 1 at 42-30 N, 60-00 19; 1 at 40-30 N, 68-30 11; 1 at 38-00 N, 34-00 17; 1 at 38-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 73-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 64-00 123 1 at 37-00 N, 67-00 W3 1 at 34-20 N, 68-40 11; 1 at 32-00 N, 45-00 U; 1 at 32-00 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 52-00 1: 1 at 24-00 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 23-00 N, 66-00 W; 1 at 22-00 N, 58-00 17; 1 at 20-00 N, 28-00 11; 1 at 20-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 20-00 N, 67-00 17; 1 at 12-01 N, 63-31 W; 1 at 12-00 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 01-00 N, 48-30 V; 1 at 00-00 N, 42-00 17; 1 in Cape Sable area; 1 S of Lobile; 1 in Gulf of Mexico; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 2 in Cape Canaveral area; 1 between Aruba and Haiti; 4 in Recife - St. Pauls Rocks area. Activities reported:- June 3rd, unidentified vessel torpedoed at 12-01 N, 63-31 V3 (SS ATENAS, SS SANTA LARIA and SS WILIAL THOLPSON previously reported as torpedoed reached port safely; vessel reported as being sunk 200 miles off San Francisco June 4th in error). Submarine summary:- During the past 24 hours 6 sightings were noted off New York lying in on the shipping lanes, but out of land boubing range. One off Miami, 1 off Puerto Rico, and 1 sighting off Lesser Antilles indicate decline in sub- marine activity in that area. This decline not necessarily associated with absence of submarines but may be because of decline in amount of shipping. Subversive activities reported:- Stockton, California, June 4th, explosion and fire killed 10 persons at Army station near Stockton; Joliet, Illinois, June 5th, press reports terrific explosion at the Ellwood L'unitions Plant. b. LATIN ALERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. o. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Nothing new to report. (2) Western Europe. On June 2, air reconnaissance at SECRET SECRET Gdynia showed GNEISENAU with 1 turret removed and 2 turrets under repair. Dieppe attacked by R.A.F. Two enemy 5,000-ton ships hit off Owessant Island, and 3,000-ton vessel hit off Norway. In foregoing operations on June 2nd, enemy lost 3 fighters, 3 probables, and 8 damaged. Thirty-eight enemy aircraft over southeastern England on June 3. Continued general absence of enemy invasion activity noted throughout the Channel Area. (3) Southern Europe. On June 2, in attacks on Walta, 1 enemy aircraft destroyed, 1 probable, and 4 damaged. R.A.F. bombed a 7,000-ton enemy ship southwest of Sicily. d. AFRICAN AND IDDLE EAST ERN THEATER. In Libya operations have temporarily slowed. Enemy continues to strengthen position astride British mine field, but was forced to withdraw from Eluet et Tamar. Enemy pressure has eased on Bir Hacheim. Inactivity of enemy air remains unexplained. It is reported that German diplomatic representatives are expected to leave Liberia shortly. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burna: On the eastern front, Kengtung reported captured by Thai troops on Lay 26. Japanese troops reported at Sumprabus on 24th hay believed to have been mistaken for Chinese forces. Japanese reinforcements reported arriving in Tengyueh area. On the western front, main body of Japanese forces reported east of Chindwin. Japanese strength Homalin area estimated 1 Infantry regiment, detachment of 33rd Division Cavalry, 1 cavalry squadron and 2 pack batteries. Total Japanese forces at Homalin estimated between 4 and 5,000 of the 33rd Division. Japanese shipping activity on Chindwin now confined to darkness and believed to be for purpose of supply. Japare se boats arriving Sittaung 31st kay unloaded elephants and probably 2 companies of troops. India: Hurs continuing sub- versive activities in Shadadpur area of Northwest India. Jap submarine in past two months reported to have contacted interned Germans at Goa (Portu- guese port on west coast of India) at least three times, Thailand: Friction between Jap troops and Thai natives reported. China: Jap 14th Brigade and 3rd and 34th Divisions reported in the Nanchang area, Kiangsi Province. Singapore: Reported Ikeda, who was head of Tokyo metropolitan police force, will be Singapore Chief of Police. 1. SOUTH EST PACIFIC THEATER. Enemy submarines attacked 3 cargo vessels on the night of June 3rd-4th: SS IRON CHIFTAIN was torpedoed and sunk about 30 miles east of Sydney; SS AG3 was shelled and slightly damaged; SS BARTON was shelled about 225 miles south of Sydney but no damage was done. United Nations submarine, returned from patrol, reports the following: 6,000-ton heavily loaded supply ship sunk; 10,000-ton armed, fully loaded, supply ship sunk; 6,000-ton armed transport sunk; 7,000-ton supply ship damaged and probably sunk. United Nations medium bombers made a night attack on the airdrome at Koepang June 3rd, scoring hits in target area and starting fires; A.A. position believed silenced. Our heavy bombers made a night attack June 3rd on the military camp and dock area at Rabaul; Observation was limited but fires were seen, A.A. fire, both at Koepang and Rabaul, was light. - 2 - SECRET ARU Regraded Unclassified SECRET B. PACIFIC THEATER. On June 4 reconnaissance from Midway sighted 11 Jap ships headed toward the Island. Other enemy vessels sighted farther to the West about 625 miles from hidway. Nine of our heavy bombers attacked 3 Jap battleships; 1 left on fire. Fifteen heavy bombers from Midway bombed and seriously damaged 1 Jap aircraft carrier. Eight Jap planes shot down in enemy air attack on Midway. 2. ENELY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of L. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) George & Smith C GEORGE S. SLITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 3 - SECRET MECLASSIFIED SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GAT, June 3; 1942. Date 6-4-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 4g 1942. Initials G.S.S. G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 4, 1942. No. 83. 1. ENELY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Fort Lears, Alaska, attacked by 15 light bombers (Type 97) at 1545 GLT, June 3. One enemy catapult- type single-engine seaplane shot down. Only 1 attack on Fort Hears - none elsewhere. Planes attacked in groups of three at altitude. of 10,000 feet. Submarines reported:- 1 at 53-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 39-00 11; 1 at 47-00 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 46-29 N, 54-39 H; 1 at 46-00 N, 45-00 V; 1 at 45-30 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 39-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 29-30 M; 1 at 43-13 N, 66-50 W; 1 at 41-30 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 40-30 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 56-00 17; 1 at 37-30 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 31-30 17; 1 at 35-00 N, 66-00 11; 1 at 34-45 N, 71-40 71; 1 at 34-00 N, 42-30 V7; 1 at 31-00 N, 49-00 17; 1 at 30-00 N, 47-00 YT; 1 at 29-25 N, 85-44 W; 1 at 28-30 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 26-00 N, 49-00 11; 1 at 24-00 N, 74-00 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 60-00 YJ; 1 at 16-00 N, 59-00 77; 1 in Halifax area; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; 1 off Mississippi Delta; 1 in Yucatan Channel or northward; 1 between Swan Island and Yucatan; 1 between Cuba and Haiti; 1 between Bonaire and Porto Rico; 1 in St. Lucia area; 1 NJ of Fortaleza; 5 in Natal - St. Paul area. Activities reported: Way 21st, SS NEW BRUNS- VICK torpedoed at 36-53 N, 23-53 4; May 27th, SS JACK torpedoed at 17-36 N, 74-42 W; June 3rd, SS DELAWARE SUN being shelled at 29-20 N, 85-40 M. Submarine summary:- 1 sighting and 1 sinking near Cape St. Blas indicate continued activity along northern coast of Mexico. Renewal of activity in the Bahamas indicated by 1 sighting and 1 sink- ing. One sighting in Caribbean indicates continued activity in that area. Concentration of effort apparently is centered in the Lesser Antilles where 5 sightings occurred, Along the Atlantic coast, 5 sightings were noted, 2 in the vicinity of Cape Race. Activity in the Atlantic continues along the sea lanes beyond reach of land-based aviation, One sinking approximately 200 miles N of San Francisco indicates renewed effort, probably in conjunction with enemy operations along the Pacific coast, Subversive activities reported:- None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Hard local fighting in Volkhovo area, SECRET SECRET north of Lake Ilmen, with outcome in doubt. Believed that heavy German guns are being sent to Karelian Isthmus. (2) Western Europe. Reinforcements to Morocco and Canaries continue in spite of decrease in strength of Spanish Army as a whole. Flushing, Bruges and Calais were attacked by R.A.F. bombers escorted by fighters on June 1, and aweeps were made over the continent by other squadrons of R.A.F. fighters. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, the enemy has consolidated his position astride the British mine field. Large enemy forces including armored units now concentrated in this area. Determined attacks by Italian Infantry and Axis Armored units have been repulsed at Bir Hacheim by Free French Forces and British Armored units. Another enemy group striking northeast from the gap in the mine field has pene- trated as far as Eluet Et Tamar (30 miles southeast of Ain El Gazala), British reconnaissance shows enemy territory in the vicinity of Rotunda Segnali deserted. Battle situation not entirely clear but satisfactory to British kiddle East Headquarters, In Ladagascar British aircraft attacked Tananarive airdrome, setting fire to hangars and one aircraft. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. China: Fighting continues in Chekiang in vicinity of Chuhsien (Chuchow). Reports of Japanese reinforcements reaching Hangchow not verified. Enemy activity in Kwangtung Province, north of Canton, appears to be confined to minor local operations. India: In northwest India martial law proclaimed in state of Khairpur and portion of Sind Province for purpose of curbing lawless activities of the Hurs (fanatical Moslem sect) in that region. Press reports of Japanese planes being sighted off east coast of Ceylon on June 3 not confirmed. Nothing to report in other areas of this theater. 1. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. On night of June 2-3, United Nations' bombers attacked installations at Tulagi scoring hits on the wharf and in the building area, starting numerous fires. Ledium bombers destroyed the enemy barracks at Atamboea, Timor. Light A.A. fire was encountered, Reconnaissance June 2 revealed 10 ships and 10 flying boats at Rabaul and 3 vessels along the east coast of New Britain. No shipping or aircraft was seen at Tulagi. &- PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change, For the Chief of In. I. S.: kid 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) George S. Smith C GEORGE S. SMITH, Distribution A St. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. ECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET W.H. G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GLT, June 2, 1942. Date 6-3-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 3, 1942. Initials. MSS G.S.S. War Department, Lilitary Intelligence Service, June 3, 1942. No. 82. 1. ENELY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported:- 1 in Halifax area; 1 S of Cape Sable; 1 vicinity of Nantucket Shoals; 1 in Cape Lookout area; 1 S of New Orleans; 1 in eastern Gulf of Mexico; 1 N of Yucatan Channel; 1 S.T of Jamaica; 1 St. of Montserrat (Leeward Islands); 6 estimated in St, Pauls Rocks area; 1 at 51-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 35-00 N; 1 at 47-00 N, 26-00 W; 3 in area 44-00 to 47-00 N, 48-00 to 52-00 17; 1 at 44-00 N, 44-00 17; 1 at 44-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 27-30 Vi 1 at 40-15 N, 66-04 Wj 1 at 39-30 N, 69-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 28-00 TS; 1 at 38-00 N, 60-30 ii; 1 at 37-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 39-00 Ti; 1 at 34-00 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 27-30 N, 46-00 M; 4 in area 25-00 to 30-00 N, 50-00 to 54-00 T; 1 at 24-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 21-30 N, 76-30 W; 1 at 21-25 N, 83-50 W; 1 at 15-40 N, 61-30 K. Activities reported:- May 26th, SS POLYPHELUS torpedoed at 28-11 N, 63-20 Mg Lay 30th, SS FRED M. GREEN torpedoed at 30-00 N, 62-00 3/5 June lst, SS ALEGRETE torpedoed at 13-40 N, 61-30 W; June 2nd, SS JOHN B. ARCHBOLD attacked by sub at 28-52 N, 90-25 W; SS LATAWIN torpedoed at 40-15 N, 66-04 T1; SS SLELESTAD torpedoed at 39-22 N, 70-00 V (SS BERGANGER reported torpedoed in same position). Submarine summary:- 6 sightings reported covering shipping lanes, with 4 sinkings on 2 lanes, indicate concentration of sub activity thereon out of range of land-based aviation. One sighting was reported in Gulf of Lexico and 1 sinking near New Orleans, indicating continued activity in that area. Two sightings reported in Caribbean and 2 in the Lesser Antilles, together with 1 sinking in the Lesser Antilles, indicating continued coverage of passages in this area. Renewed activity N of Cuba in- dicated by 3 sightings. Subversive activities reported:- None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. 0. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Nothing new to report. (2) Western Europe. On the 31st, squadrons of Spitfires earried out offensive operations in which 4 enemy fighters were destroyed and 5 damaged. About 50 enemy aircraft bombed Canterbury May 31st, June lst, Cathedral not hit but damaged by blasts. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET (3) Southern Europe. Lalta bombed on the 31st by a few enemy planes. Two were destroyed and 3 damaged. d. AFRICAN AND 1 IDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, enemy forces holding minefield gap now strengthened by antitank guns. Enemy supply lines attacked by British forces in a flanking move south of Bir Hacheim to strike at immediate rear of enemy-held gap. Successful reconnaissance of enemy territory vicinity of Rotunda Segnali made by combined British and Free French nobile units. Though unable to hold territory overrun by his forces, the enemy achieved some success in destruction of & portion of the British striking force. Estimate of Axis armored loss, 50 per cent. Personnel losses light. 8. ASIATIC THEAT R. Burma: On Chindwin River reconnaissance to 60 miles north of Homalin, Way 29, revealed 1 paddle steamer above Homalin and 7 barges downstream. Captured documents indicate the headquarters of the Japanese 55th Division is located at Lashio. Elements of enewy 56th Division reported identified in Lungling area of Yunnan. Japanese forces Burma estimated at 5 or 6 divisions. India: Off Bengal coast 2 unidenti- fied steamers reported moving north of Box Bazaar (60 milessouth of Chittagong). An obvious appeal for fifth column assistance was made by the German radio in Hindustani when it stated in part that if Indians do not force British to leave, India will be reduced to ruins. It appears that Ghandi will launch a new anti-British effort in Indía. China: In Chekiang enemy reported to have reached Lingshanchen 25 miles southeast of Chuhsien (Chuchow) June 1. No confirmation of press reports of Japanese advances east and south from Nanchang or north from Canton. 1. SOUTHNEST RACIFIC THEATER. May 31:- United Nations medium bombers attacked the airdrome at Koepang; results were not observed. Heavy bombers scored hits in the dock area at Rabaul and in the building area at Lae, A.A, fire at Rabaul was heavy while that at Lae was comparatively light. Enemy bombers and fighters attacking Port Loresby were intercepted by our fighters who shot down 1 Jap bomber and 1 Zero and danaged 6 bombers and 1 Zero. On the night of June 1 enemy installations at Tulagi in the Solomons attacked by our bombers. Flying boat set afire, A.A. positions silenced, and wharfs, fuel dumps, and buildings hit, causing large fires and explosions. Further information regarding the recent sighting of mid- get enemy submarines near Sydney reveals that United Nations surface vessels made 5 attacks against submarines in the vicinity of Sydney. Two are known to have been destroyed. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing toreport. 2. ENELY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SKITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 2 - SECRET OSD Regraded Unclassified RECLASSIFIED GEORET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, June 1, 1942. Date 6-2-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 2, 1942. Initials MSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 2, 1942. No. 81. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported:- 1 between Halifax and Sable Island; 1 S of Long Island; 1 between Savannah and Wilmington; 1 in Antigua area; 1 E of Barbados; 1 & of Grand Cayman; 5 NE of Brazil; 1 at 53-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 33-00 W; 4 in area 43-00 to 47-00 N, 46-00 to 50-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 39-29 N, 68-53 W3 3 N of 40-00 N and between 65-00 to 69-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 63-30 W; 1 at 34-35 N, 67-23 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 74-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 43+00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 27-30 N, 83-11 W; 1 at 22-40 N, 78-28 W; 1 at 22-45 N, 85-13 W; 1 at 22-00 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 15-05 N, 65-45 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 78-00 W; 1 at 06-00 N, 33-00 W. Activities reported:- May 28th, SS MENTOR torpedoed at 24-11 N, 87-02 W; SS CHARLBURY tor- pedoed at 16-30 S, 30-00 W; May 31st, SS SONIA torpedoed at 43-25 N, 67-00 #; June lst, SS HAMPTON ROADS attacked by sub at 22-45 N, 85-13 YES SS WESTMORELAND torpedoed at 35-54 N, 63-35 W; June 2nd, SS KNOXVILLE CITY torpedoed at 21-25 N, 83-50 W. Submarine summary:- 5 sightings in the Gulf of Mexico, with 1 torpedoing off New Orleans and 3 in Straits of Yucatan, indicate continued activity covering those points and Florida Straits. Four sightings in the Caribbean indicate continued activity in that area. Six sightings in the Atlantic were all N of Cape Hatteras indicating coverage of shipping lanes. This coverage of shipping lanes is further confirmed by 2 sinkings on one lane 700 miles from the coast and 2 sinkings on another lane 250 miles from the coast. Favorable weather for air- planes and submarines in Murmansk area tends to confirm forecast that submarine activity has been transferred to that area. Sub- versive activities reported:- None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. President of Mexico signed decree declaring existence of a state of war with the Axis powers at 6:20 p.m., June 1. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. It is reported that from the vicinity of Vyazma a German drive to the southeast is in progress. If success- ful this drive will cut off the Soviet salient southeast of Vyazma, including the town of Yukhhov, thus straightening the front line from Gzhatsk to Orel. Germans attacking in the vicinity of Dno with the probable objective of straightening out the salient south of Staraya Russa, SECRET SECRET (2) Western Europe. Unofficially it is reported that last night over 1000 bombers attacked industrial centers in Germany, particularly Essen, causing numerous and widespread fires. Enemy airdromes in Germany, France, and Holland were bombed as a protective measure. It is estimated that this attack equalled in severity the operation against Cologne. On the night of May 29-30 the RAF bombed Gennevilliers dropping 140 tons of high explosives. Fires started, factories and power station believed hit, RAF fighters made three sweeps over Northern France. Bombing of Cologne reported very successful. Over 1000 bombing planes employed, escorted by 86 fighters. Next day, a pall of smoke 15,000 feet high reported over the city. Airdromes in Germany, France, and Holland were also bambed. Six Wellingtons successfully bombed Catania airdrome in Sicily. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report. de AFRICAN AND LIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. Enemy position in Libya be- coming precarious. Enemy has opened gaps in British mine fields and a portion of his forces has withdrawn through these gaps while suffering heavy casualties from covering British air, artillery, and armored forces. In vicinity Bir Hacheim, a number of Axis tanks is reported immobilized through lack of fuel. These being mopped up by Free French and Battalion of Indian troops previously isolated in initial Axis push. Establishment of Axis bridgeheads at gaps in British mine fields leaves some doubt as to ultimate enemy intentions. Holding of these bridgeheads would permit final assault at these points. During operations May 29-30 the RAF continuously attacked enemy motor transport columns, destroying an estimated 550 vehicles. German airfields at Lartuba and Tmimi also bombed. Twenty-two enemy aircraft were shot down, two probably shot down, and 22 damaged; others destroyed and damaged on the ground. On the afternoon of May 30th, British air action was heavy on the gaps in mine fields. Repercussions of Libyan battle are seen in regrouping of Vichy forces in North Africa, with large mobile force now concentrated Sidi-Bel-Abbes area. Attack by unidentified enemy sub- marine on 2 British ships in Diego Suarez Bay (Madagascar) on May 30 is reported. e. ASIATIC THEATER. In Burma Japanese gunboats were reported oper- ating on the Chindwin River in the vicinity of Panugbyin on Lay 22nd, One enemy tanker was left listing in the Rangoon Harbor area night of June 1 as result of Allied air attacks. Damage to other vessels was reported. Despite 10 intercepting night fighters and intense AA and searchlight activity, all bombers returned undanaged. f. SOUTH.EST PACIFIC THEATCR. Air reconnaissance of May 31 revealed at Anbon possibly 1 destroyer and 4 small merchant vessels; no activity at airdrome. At Rabaul on the 27th, 12 transports were seen in the harbor and 18 fighters at Lakunai airdrome. No activity was observed at Tulagi on the 29th. On the 27th, a large number of Japanese deported from Salamaua by launch, leaving only about 75 troops there. It is reported that tropical diseases had caused many deaths. United Nations mediwa bombers attacked Dilli on May 31 and scored possible hits on pier. Observation was limited. A night attack was made on Lae same date. Hits were made in the building DECLASSIFIED-78 SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET area and on the runway; fires were observed. One and possibly 3 midget Jap submarines entered Sydney harbor and sank the depot ship, KUTTABUL. Two of these submarines were reported sunk by patrol boats. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) George S. Smiths GEORGE S. SAITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 3 - DECLASSIFIED-28 SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET nettery W.H. G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, Lay 31, 1942. Date 6-1-42 To: 1200 GMT, June 1, 1942. Initials JSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, June 1, 1942. No. 80. 1. ENELY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported:- 1 at 54-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 49-00 N, 29-30 W; 1 at 47-00 N, 46-00 V; 1 at 46-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 45-30 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 29-00 17; 1 at 44-00 N, 47-00 17; 1 at 43-00 N, 40-00 17; 1 at 42-00 N, 47-00 11; 1 at 41-00 N, 54-00 N; 1 in area N of 40-00 N, 7 of 66-00 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 73-15 17; 1 at 36-30 N, 64-00 V7; 1 at 33-30 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 32-30 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 78-00 17; 1 at 27-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 25-30 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 20-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 18-43 N, 81-05 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 54-00 V; 1 at 14-40 N, 66-28 V; 1 at 09-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 in Halifax area; 1 in Cape Lookout to Cape Hatteras area; 1 in Charleston area; 1 SE of Nova Scotia; 1 in Yucatan Channel or north- ward; 1 between Haiti and Cuba; 1 NE of Anegada Passage; 1 NE of Caicos Passage; 5 in area N of Cape San Rocque. Activities reported:- Lay 24th, SS GONCALVEZ DIAS torpedoed at 16-09 N, 70-00 W; Lay 28th, SS NORMAN PRINCE torpedoed at 14-40 N, 62-15 N; Lay 31st, SS SANTA VARIA in distress at 05-29 S, 32-00 or 34-00 N; SS GUIF DISC reported lay 30th as torpedoed, now reported as not being hit. Submarine summary:- 6 sightings along Atlantic Coast, 4 of which were S of Cape Hatteras, indicates decrease in submarine activity, with probable shifting of Atlantic operations to shipping routes to Murmansk. Six sightings in the Gulf indicate continued activity there, with principal coverage from the Yucatan Passage to the Straits of Florida. Renewal of activity on shipping from Natal indicated. Subversive activities reported:- None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. German mopping-up action continues south of Kharkov. Local action on both sides to improve position on Loscow-Kalinin front, (2) Western Europe. In bombing attack of unprecedented scale on Cologne, Lay 30-31, an estimated 3,000 tons of HE and in- cendiary bombs were dropped. It is reasonable to assume, given re- ported excellent flying conditions and visibility, that most ob- jectives must have been reached. Cologne is one of the key railheads and rail dispersion centers of German transportation system, and # No official reports on this raid as yet received. DECLASSIFIED SECRET SECRET contains highly important yards and repair shops. Principal industrial facilities include precision instrument factories, finished steel works, important railway bridges, synthetic oil and fabricated rubber plant S. In suburbs is one of world's largest chemical factories. Cologne also contains extremely large oil storage facilities. In view of reported heavy weight of bombs used, damage to military objectives probably exceeds anything so far attained in the war. Reconnaissance showed TIRPITZ and HIPPER in usual berths in Trondheim Fjord on May 30th. In the air attack on a Nazi convoy off the Frisian Islands on May 28-29, it is now reported direct hits were scored on 8 ships of 1,000-3,500 tons each, and that fires broke out in 6 of them, Ten locomotives were disabled in Northern France by RAF fighters, kay 28-29. Forty-nine Nazi aircraft operated off the east coast of England, May 29-30. Eighteen of them swung inland and mde scattered bombings over eastern coastal sections: seven enemy aircraft destroyed, 2 probably destroyed. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report, d. AFRICAN AND LIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, the situation is increasingly unfavorable to the enemy who is endeavoring to withdraw westward through gaps he has made in the British mine field, many of his tanks and motor vehicles being still, however, east of the mine field. These advanced nechanized and motorized elements appear to be in serious difficulties as regards supply, which was greatly hampered by excellent work of the Free French units in Bir Hacheim area. If supply of these trapped elements can be effected by the enemy, it is believed that a portion of them can withdraw, although RAF is endeavoring to cover gaps in the mine field. Daylight air support of enemy forward elements has been conspicuously absent, though some air support has been given them at night, suggesting that enemy appears to be holding his aircraft in reserve for some other operation. Report indicates that Nazi General Officer Cruewell, commanding "Afrika Korps" has been captured. Germans captured General Meservey, commanding British 7th Armored Division, but he escaped and resumed command of his divi sion. Enemy losses in the current operation (now evaluated as definitely unsuccessful) are high, and Axis morale--especially Italian--is expected to be hit hard. During the period Lay 22-28, Vichy light naval units based on Casablanca have been particularly active on exercises and convoy work. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burna: On the western front, some of the boats carrying Japanese forces north on the Chindwin River in the vicinity of Homalin, (see G-2 Report Lay 31) are believed to have unloaded and are returning downstream. On the 24th May, 27 tanks and considerable number of Japanese troops reported Sittaung. Air reconnaissance at Akyab on May 28th showed few 'small surface craft, no planes. China: No official confirmation of press reports of Japanese landing on Yuhwan Island, northeast of Wenchow in Chekiang Province. Kinhwa, the capital of Chekiang, is believed to have fallen to the Japanese, A Japanese division is reported to have left Tientsin for Lanchuria. If correct, this will leave 6 divisions in North China and increase the Manchurian and Korean units to 24 divisions. - 2 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRETO OND Letter, 5-3-78 f. SOUTH EST PACIFIC THEATER. Às a result of United Nations air attack on Tulagi, Lay 30th, antiaircraft positions at Tanambogo and Gavutu silenced, and wharf, buildings and fuel dumps set afire, causing explosions and fires visible 80 miles. Two heavy A.A. guns were observed at Gavutu and Tulagi. B. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: WID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) George S. Smiths GEORGE 3. SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 3 - SECRET DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED SECRET SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 30; 1942. Date 5-31-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 31, 1942. Initials G.S.S. G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 31, 1942. No. 79 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 at 45-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 31-30 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 47-30 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 41-30 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 41-30 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 40-30 N, 58-30 W; 1 at 40-25 N, 73-47 W; 1 at 38-38 N, 67-20 W; 1 at 36-10 N, 75-06 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 34-38 N, 75-45 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 33-23 N, 79-04 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 49-00 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 50-30 W; 1 at 28-39 N, 89-26 W; 1 at 25-34 N; 80-03 W; 1 at 22-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 21-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 18-55 N, 77-42 W; 1 at 16-26 N, 78-34 W; 1 at 16-02 N, 65-43 W; 1 at 14-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at Nantucket Shoals; 1 S of Halifax; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 off Cape Lucrecia, Cuba; 1 in Trinidad área; 2 in area St. Pauls Rocks; 4 between Cape San Rocque and Amazon. Activities reported: May 26th, SS ALCOA CARRIER torpedoed and shelled at 19-00 N, 80-00 W; May 28th, SS WESTERN HEAD torpedoed 20 miles SW of Cape Maysi; May 30th, SS GULF DISC torpedoed at 29-02 N, 90-00 W. Submarine summary: 15 sightings reported along Atlantic seaboard, 9 of which are S of Cape Hatteras; 8 sightings reported in Gulf of Mexico. Subs still covering oil shipping ports; 11 sightings in Caribbean area indicate continued activity in Greater and Lesser Antilles; 1 sub sighted in the Aleutians indicates continued reconnaissance. Sub- versive activities reported - none. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Mexican Congress approved a war decree, which must now be signed by the President. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. German mopping up operations continue south of Kharkov. German forces believed to be reducing salient west of Moscow and mopping up guerilla bands in rear of front line. Germans claim bombing of Gorki (a vital war production center 260 miles east of Moscow on the Volga). (2) Western Europe. Twenty-four Axis aircraft operated against shipping and laid mines off east coast of England May 28-29; two damaged by R.A.F. Trondheim-based planes reported on air reconnaissance flights as far north as Bear Island and Spitzbergen May 28. One or two KG-LO aircraft based at Bordeaux reported active May 28 near Cape Vincent and Cape Roca (Portugal). At least 3 enemy ships off Frisian Islands (Denmark) were set afire May 28-29 by United Nations aircraft. SEORET Regraded Unclassified SECRET (3) Southern Europe. A number of fires were started in the ferry terminus at Messina, Italy, in an attack by R.A.F. bombers May 27- 28. Bomb hits were scored on three of 18 Axis E-boats 20 miles south of Malta same date. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, by daybreak on May 3I, the battle appears to have reached its climax and the situation appears to be turning to the enemy's disadvantage. Enemy clements have been cleared from Gazala-Tobruk road (along the coast); all enemy tanks, including reserves, appear to have been committed; heavy damage to enemy motor vehicles (supply and motorized Infantry) has boon inflicted by RAF; enemy forward elements appear to have had little air support. Report indicates use of "human torpedoes" from parent submarine in unsuccessful attack on Alexandria, night of May 14-15; a new development in this area. Intensive construction ordered to be completed by June 10, is reported at Tympakion airdrome (Crete), which place was visited very briefly by Gooring recontly. Reports indicato fow if any paratroops on Crote. General situation in the Aogean not considered disquicting. 0. ASIATIC THEATER, Burma: On Chindwin front enemy moving up- stream by barge from Homalin. No interception or AA fire was oncountered when United Nations bombers attacked Myitkyina airdrome May 29th. Nothing to report on other Burma areas. China: In Yunnan Japanoso reported reinforcing Tongyush and Burma road troops with apparent ob- jectives of forcing Chinoso cast of Salwoon while removing supplics from Lungling, Wanting and Lashio; clomonts of onemy 55th division reported identified at Lungling. In Chekiang province, fighting continuos; status of Kinhwa uncertain; onemy column reported vicinity Wuyi (25 miles SE of Kinhwa) with objoctive probably Lishui. No reports from other areas. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. In Now Guinca, 600 to 800 Japanose were reported at Lac and another 150 to 200 at Salamaua. Light and in- accurato AA firo was encountored by United Nations bombors attacking Rabaul on May 29; one of 5 Japanose interceptors was damaged. On samo dato, from 15 to 18 Zeros were interceptod over Hood Bay, New Guinoa, by United Nations Pursuit planos. Three Zeros destroyed, 2 probably shot down and 3 damaged. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chiof of M. I. S.: Genge & Smith C MID 319.1 Situation GEORGE S. SMITH, (3-14-42) Lt. Colonol, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligenco Group. Distribution A SECRET -2- SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 29, 1942. Date 5-30-42 To: 1200 &MT, May 30, 1942. Initials 1555 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 78 May 30, 1942 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 in Cape Sable area; 1 E of Cape Fear; 1 off Mississippi Delta; 1 in area of Isle of Pines (Yucatan Channel); 1 between Jamaica and Grand Cayman Island; 1 between Cuba and Haiti; 1 S of Haiti; 1 NW of Trinidad; 1 in area Martinique - St. Vincent; 1 E of Barbados; 1 off Amazon (?); 2 in Cape San Roque area; 1 at 47-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 46-30 N, 50-30 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 59-00 Y; 1 at 39-00 N, 62-00 11; 1 at 39-00 N, 49-00 W; 4 in area N of 37-00 N, H of 68 T7; 1 at 36-00 N, 36-00 V; 1 at 36-00 N 32-00 7; 1 at 35-12 N, 74-59 T7j 1 at 34-00 N, 71-00 W (approx.); 1 at 30-00 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 31-00 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 83-00 Tip 1 at 24-00 N, 54-00 T/J 1 at 21-00 N, 61-00 V; 1 at 09-00 N, 35-00 V. Activity reported; May 23d, SS MARGOT (cargo vessel) torpedoed, shelled and sunk in the vicinity of 39-00 N, 68-00 W. Submarine summary: 10 sightings reported along Atlantic Seaboard. Submarine activity greatly decreased. Small concentration believed between Cape Hatteras and New York, 6 sightings reported in Gulf of Mexico, submarines covering oil shipping ports. In area of Antilles, decrease in activity noted. In Pacific, submarine reconnaissance of Aleutian Islands continues. Subversive activities reported: None. b, LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. FRENCH GUIANA: All reserves in Cayonne and St. Laurent, French Guiana have been demobilized. Situation quiet. MEXICO: Moxican war declaration expected momentarily. Presi- dent has asked Congress to suspend certain constitutional guarantees and grant him war powers. ARGENTINA: Presidential decree forbids press publication or comment on congressional speeches regarding political situation. Attempt made yesterday to assassinate vice-presi- dent. 0, EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Apparently the battle south of Kharkov is terminated. Kotka, (Gulf of Finland) object of bombings by Russian planos May 27th and 28th, is reported as being heavily fortified by the Germans. (2) Western Europe. German activity against convoys to Murmansk continues. Shift of Gorman planes to Tromso (north of Narvik) reported. On May 27th two Nazi fightors were destroyed, 1 probably, and six damaged in fighter combat over France. Throe enemy minesweepers DECLASSIFIED SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET wero also damaged during the swoeps. Throo Nazi aircraft attacked a Navy trawler near Spithead May 27th. One of the planes was shot down by Spitfires. About 48 enemy planes operated over or near the English coasts, especially sea-mining betwoen Toos and Humber on the Yorkshire coast. One Hoinkel shot down. (3) Southern Europe. About 30 Nazi bombors and 105 fighters attacked Malta on May 25-26-27, with no serious damage. Enemy lost 3 fighters certainly, 1 probably and suffered damago to 7, from RAF fighters and AA fire. Four bomber wings are reported to have departed from Sicily for the Eastern Front. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, events of past Few days appear as follows: Night of May 25-26, German bombers attacked British landing fields without inflicting excèssive damage; May 26, attack was launched by Panzer Divisions closely supported by Stukas with heavy fighter escort; large force of German tanks from 15th and 21st Divisions, passing widely S of Bir Hacheim, moved around southern flank of British mine field and then turned N and NE. However, the Gorman tanks appear to have gotten away from their Infantry, the bulk of which is reported still W of the British mine field, and supply of German forward units has become critical; RAF is concentrating with success on Axis supply columns and Nazi effort to supply from sea by E boats was unsuccessful; Italian Arieto Division (Armored) attacked Free Fronch in Bir Hachoim area while Panzers wore making their wide nove to the south, and Arieto Division lost 48 tanks destroyed by Free French who also captured an Italian Regimental Commander; Arieto Division was ordered to move NE to join Panzers E of British mine field but is reported to have failed to carry out the order; in addition to 48 Italian tanks destroyed by Froo French, Axis has lost 90 German tanks destroyed by British; at noon of May 28, General Ritchie expressed himself as satisfied with the situation. In Tunisia, Italian offort to occupy is expocted and Admiral Esteva (Governor of Tunisia), who is now at Vichy, is reported to be under pressure to make concessions, Reports indicate that Spain is being temptod with prospect of her taking over French Morocco if and when Italy takos over Tunisia. From Dakar, cruiser GLOIRE (based on Casablanca) took 108 kilograms of gold to Casablanca recently. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On the eastern front, reports indicate sporadic fighting in the vicinity of Tengyueh and Lungling (35 mi. S of Tengyueh). On the western front, no indication of Japanese reinforcements in this area. The movement of Japanese troops north on east bank of Chindwin, opposite Thaungdat, may indicate intention to establish baso at Honalin (75 ni. N of Sittaung) and an attempt to prevent further allied withdrawal to Assam, Indaw (65 mi. V of Bhamo) reported occupied by the Japanese. On 26th, 28 camouflaged river craft reported 5 miles north of Homalin. Enemy interception by 10 night fighters failed to close in during an attack by United Nations bombers on Mingaladon airdrome May 25th. Heavy AA fire and 7 searchlights were encountered. China: Japanese forces reported to have swept by Chinese-hold town of Kinhwa, in Chekiang Provinco and occupied Lungyu (30 mi. SW of Kinhwa). SECRET 080 Regraded Unclassified CLASSIFIER SECRET f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Allied reconnaissance of May 27th revealed the presence of the following enemy surface and aircraft; At Kavieng 2 transports and 4 small ships; at Rabaul 1 large transport, 3 small transports, 4 small boats and 9 flying boats. On the 28th 1 small merchant ship and 1 small auxiliary was seen at Dilli. There were no planes at the airdrome, but a runway was under construction. At Lao 2 damaged bombers were seen, Airdrome buildings here appeared burnt. Allied bombers executed a night attack on Rabaul: bombs were dropped near the wharf, large fires started and the military camp was machine-gunned from a low altitude. AA fire was light and in- accurate. Bombers also attacked Lae: hits were scored in the target area but results were not observed. AA fire was offective, but of 6 Zeros that intercepted 2 were shot down and 2 damaged. One United Nations plane attacked a transport at Dilli, AA fire was light. Twenty Zeros attacking Port Moresby wore intercepted; one Zero was shot down and two damaged. Resistanco of enomy air force in this theatre does not appear to be diminishing. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Enemy submarine bombed at & position 150 miles north of New Caledonia on the 28th. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation ServeS Smiths (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET - 3 - DECLASSIVIED SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET White Home G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 28, 1942. Date 5-29-42 To: 1200 GLT, Lay 29, 1942. Initials 2155 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, Lay 29, 1942. No. 77 1. ENELY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported:- 1 in Cape Sable area; 1 between Cape Hatteras and Charleston; 2 between Cape Henry and Long Island; 1 vicinity Nantucket Lightship; 1 off mouth of Mississippi; 1 area of Grand Cayman Island; 1 S or S% of Jamaica; 1 S of Haiti; 1 between Aruba and Trinidad; possibly 1 along N coast of Brazil; 2 NE of San Roque; 1 in Anegada Passage; 1 at 46-00 N, 27-00 Si; 1 at 43-00 N, 56-00 "T; 1 at 42-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 36-00 V; 1 at 38-48 N, 68-35 W; 1 at 38-15 N, 72-05 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 55-Q0 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 28-00 W; 1 at 37-00 N, 31-00 V; 1 at 36-30 N, 66-00 V; 1 at 36-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 32-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 74-00 17; 1 at 27-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 24-30 N, 85-00 %; 1 at 24-00 N, 56-00 H; 1 at 19-47 N, 73-57 W; 1 at 14-02 N, 61-07 % 1 at 13-30 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 12-00 N, 35-00 T. Activities reported:- May 18th, SS TISNAREN shelled and torpedoed at 03-30 N, 32-01 W; Lay 20th, SS HALO torpedoed off SW passage of Mississippi; Lay 28th, SS NEY JERSEY torpedoed 50 miles S of Grand Cayman Island. Submarine summary:- 7 sightings reported along Atlantic coast during past 24 hours. Sub- marines covering principal ports. Concentration believed to be be- tween Cape Hatteras and New York. Picture in general shows a decided decrease in activity. Four sightings, with 1 attack, in Strait of Yucatan indicates continued activity in Gulf of Lexico. One ship attacked off Grand Cayman Island in Caribbean and 8 sightings indi- cates continued activity against shipping from the Antilles. Situ- ation in the Pacific indicates, steady increase in enemy reconnais- sance. Subversive activities reported:- None. b. LATIN ALERICAN THEATER. Two attacks reported on enemy submarines 200 miles NE of Natal, N coast of Brazil, by a Brazilian bomber. One attack reported as unquestionably successful, the other probably successful. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Germans report battle south of Kharkov terminated. (2) Western Eupope. Six enemy aircraft dropped bombs in neighborhood of Southampton, south coast of England; only minor damage resulted. DECLASSIFIED SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report. d. AFRICAN AND LIDDLE EASTIRN THEATER. In Libya, on the basis of communiques, the heads of Axis mechanized columns appear to have reached Ed Duda and Sidi Rezegh, 17 and 20 miles respectively SE of Tobruk. (G-2 comment: Warfare in the area of the present operations is more like sea warfare than like normal ground operations, and fixed positions are generally not possible to establish or maintain. Units must move about much as ships do in a sea battle and the location of enemy units inside an imaginary "line" is not necessarily an indication that the "line" has been pierced. Movement is possible only so long as fuel supply to the moving units is maintained, and advance of enemy units is sometimes en- couraged in order that the moving units may advance too far for their fuel supply to be renewed.) Garrison of Fernando Po (Spanish Island opposite Free French Cameroon) has been strengthened by arrival of 262 Spanish Moroccan troops. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On the eastern front, fighting still continues in vicinity of Tengyueh. Situation not clear. On 24th, Japanese reported to have occupied Sumprabua (75 miles north of Myit- kyina). Kengtung, in southeastern Burna believed to relain in Chinese hands. On the western front, Japanese reported moving north on east bank of Chindwin opposite Thaungdat (30 miles northeast of Tamu). Fighting between Burmese and Kukis tribe from Naga Hills is reported. China: Occupation of the city of Kinhwa, in Chekiang Province, by the Japanese believed imminent. Elements of the 13th Brigade and the 3rd and 40th Divisions reported identified in Chekiang. Additional Japanese troop movements reported toward Nanchang, in Kiangsi Province. This in conjunction with unusual activity reported in the Canton area, may in- dicate plans to secure control of the railway communications in this area. Enemy aircraft estimated at 200 moved northward from Java and Malaya to Southeast China coastal area during past week. f. SOUTHNEST PACIFIC THEATER. One Zero destroyed and 6 believed damaged when 15 enemy fighters attacked Port koresby on Lay 27 and were intercepted. Attacking Zeros believed faster than those previously encountered. Unknown number of enemy planes made night raid on seven mile airdrome, Port Loresby; no danage. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Two enemy mines found on beaches of New Caledonia. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of 2. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Seorge S. Smith Distribution A GEORGE S. SLITH, SECRET Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 2 SECRET RECLASSIFIER SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 Date May 28, 1942 From: 1201 GMT, May 14, 1942 Initials MSS To: 1200 GMT, May 28, 1942 G.S.S. War Department Military Intelligence Service, May 28, 1942 No. 4 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Enemy submarine activity during this period continued to increase, with more than 62 attacks on shipping indicated by preliminary reports. Preliminary figure for previous period was 47, which was swelled by later reports to 59. While activity along Atlantic seaboard declined toward the end of the period, several attacks were reported in the Caribbean area, and submarines were particularly active in the Gulf of Mexico. An Axis submarine made its first appearance off the Mexican Gulf Coast at Chiltepec in Tabasco. A submarine was sighted in the Gulf of Panama. In the Pacific increased submarine activ- ity was indicated from Los Angeles to Alaska, although no ships were attacked. Enemy reconnaissance of the Aleutians area was indicated by reports of an enemy plane over Kiska Island on May 24th. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. As a result of the torpedoing of two Mexican ships in the Gulf of Mexico, a war declaration by the Mexican Congress against the Axis is expected within a few days. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. In the Crimea German forces, after overcoming stubborn resistance, occupied entire Kerch Peninsula. Russians made some progress in an offensive in the Kharkov area, but German counter-attacks to the south around Slavyansk and Izyum endangered the Russian position. On the central front, Germans made local attacks. Expected major German offensive against Russia has not yet materialized. (2) Western Europo. Pocket-battleship LUETZOW moved from Swinemunde in Baltic to Trondheim, joining TIRPITZ and ADMIRAL HIPPER, and then proceeded with destroyer oscort to Narvik area, joining ADMIRAL SCHEER at that point. PRINZ EUGEN reached Kiel from Trondheim despite British air attacks off southern Norway. (3) Southern Europe. Axis air attacks on Malta further declined in intensity, as reports persisted that German planes were moving from Sicily to Crete and Libya. Italian airforce was more in evidence in Malta attacks. Enemy plane losses continued heavy. d. AFRICA AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. The expected Axis offensive in Libya got under way on May 26th, main effort being apparent- ly in direction of Bir Hucheim (72 miles SW of Tobruk). Attack is SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET 0SD Letter, 5-3-72 expected to have limited objective, probably Tobruk. Heavy enemy air traffic betwoon Europe and Libya continued during this period. Gorman bombers were intermittently active against Alexandria and shipping in eastern Moditorranean. Madagasoar occupation progressed satisfactorily. Early Italian attempt to occupy Tunis was rumored, with resistance by Vichy forces expected. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Japanose launched & strong drive in Choking Province, southeastern China, advancing south and southwest from Hangohow in several columns. Wuyi (98 miles south of Hangchow) was reached by the enemy, and Kinwha, the provincial capital, was threatened at the close of the period. Further west 20,000 enemy troops wore re- ported concentrated in Nanchang area. In Burma Japanese occupied Kalewa and further consolidated their gains. In Kengtung area, southern Shan states, onemy advances wore reported. Heavy rains in northern Burma restricted operations. Yunnan situation became stabilized, with Japanese remaining west of Salwoon. In India hostile planes attacked Imphal and airdrome at Chittagong. Breakdown of civil administration in Manipur Stato, Assam, was reported. f. SOUTHNEST PACIFIC THEATER. Japanese activity in this theater declined considerably following the battle of the Coral Sea. The enemy maintained its air strength in the New Guinea area and made several air attacks on Port Moresby, but there were no indications of an early re- newal of Japaneso offensive operations in this theator. Enomy shipping and aircraft at Rabaul, Lae, Ambon, and Koepang suffered heavily from attacks by United Nations' bombers. - PACIFIC THEATER. While there were no significant enemy operations during this period, impending Japanese naval movements of major importance were indicated. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (4-16-42) Durge S.Smithe GEORGE S. SMITH, Distribution B Lt. Colonel, Gonoral Staff, SECRET Situation Officor, Intelligence Group. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 27, 1942. Date 5-28-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 28, 1942. Initials 2.8.8 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 28, 1942. No. 76 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 in Halifax area; NE of Cape Henry; 1 between Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras; 1 between Cape May and New York; 1 in Florida Straits E of Key West; 1 off mouth of Mississippi; 1 between Jamaica and Windward Passage; 1 S of Jamaica; 1 S of Haiti; 1 between Aruba and Mona Passage; 1 off Fort de France; 1 off N coast of Brazil; 2 between St. Pauls Rocks and Cape San Roque (possibly headed for Brazil); 1 at 60-00 N, 27-30 7; 1 at 47-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 29-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 37-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 35-00 11; 1 at 43-00 N, 47-00 11; 1 at 42-30 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 67-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 39-30 N, 27-30 M; 1 at 38-30 N, 72-00 "i; 1 at 38-00 N, 41-00 Tij 1 at 38-00 N, 66-30 77; 1 at 36-00 N, 27-00 Ti; 1 at 35-00 N, 58-00 Ti; 1 at 34-00 N, 38-00 Tij 1 at 33-00 N, 55-30 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 67-00 W; 1 at 29-00 N, 47-00 Thi 1 at 14-00 N, 31-00 V3 1 at 12-30 N, 65-00 7. Activities reported: May 15th, SS SIJESTAD torpedbed at 15-20 N, 52-40 W; May 24th, SS HECTOR torpedoed at 20-03 N, 81-50 T/3 May 27th, SS HAMLET torpedoed at 28-32 N, 91-30 7. Submarine summary: 9 sightings were reported along Atlantic Seaboard in past 24 hours. No attacks reported. Indication of decrease of activities in general. Concentration appearing between Cape Hatteras and New York, which may indicate renewal in this area. 4 sightings, with 2 attacks, reported in Gulf of Mexico indicates continued activity. 2 sightings, with 1 sinking, in Caribbean indicates continued action in that area. Concentration appears along Antilles and Lesser Antilles. 1 sighting reported in Gulf of Panama off Canal in the Pacific. 1 submarine reported between Guadeloupe Island and Baja, Calif. Activity continues from Los Angeles to Alaska, including the Aleutian Islands. Additional sightings reported 10 miles off Bogoslof Island. This apparently indicates reconnaissance in the Aleutian aroa, Subversive activities reported: None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. United Nations convoy withstood a 3-hour Axis attack on the evening of May 25, by about 32 tarpedo planes and dive bombers, One enemy plane destroyed, 4 probably destroyed. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET (2) Mostern Europe. LUETZON and ADMIRAL SCHEER (pocket battleships) reported in Narvik aroa. On May 25, a 12,000-ton Nazi vessel was attacked by a Beaufighter off Bergon. One German bomber was damaged noar Leicester. (3) Southern Europe. Fivo thousand Italian parachute troops (plus 4 or 5 divisions) are reported concentrated in the Gonon- Spozia arca. probably a part of a pressure campaign against Vichy, France. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, May 27, main onomy effort appoared to be on Bir Hacheim (72 miles SVI of Tobruk); British positions along ontire lino apparently still intact. Daily arrival at Derna of about 100 Gorman transport planos, presumably on forry service, is reported. Derna Air Field was heavily bombed by R/F on May 23. it Dakar, battloship RICHELIEU has 3 out of 4 main drive shafts in working order, which should pormit speed of 25 to 30 knots were it not for foul condition of bottom. Of the 8 - 15" turret guns, 3 are out of commission, and the other 5 will not be ablo to fire more than a few rounds, duo to tubo swelling which results from excessive initial volocity and slow-burning powder charge. O. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On the onstern front allied forces are engaged with the Japanese troops oast of Tongyueh. Lonkin (65 miles NY of Myitkyina) reported occupied by Japanose. No enemy activity reported in Myitkyina area. Myitkyina airdrome unservicable, In Southern Shan Statos, 2 Thailand Divisions with part of 17th Japanese Division reported operating vicinity of Kengtung. Sinmese, who claim same ancestory as poople of southwost Yunnan probably have territorial ambitions in this area, On the western front, Japanese scouting parties said to be moving from Akyab toward Chittagong. China: In Chokiang Province, Chinese forces held Kinwha May 25th, Unusual Japaneso military activity is reported on the north bank of the Fen River in southwostern Shansi. Japanese landing reported on May 20th on Chwan Shih Island in the Min River estuary. This may presage further activity in this area. f. SOUTHVEST PACIFIC THEATER. Air reconnaissance May 26 in- dicated no enemy seacraft in the Gulf of Carpentaria. No activity was notod in the Tulagi area of the Solomons, particularly Gavutu and Port Purvis. Two Zeros were shot down, 1 probably shot down, when 16 Zeros interceptod a patrol of United Nations pursuit planes near Mount Lawson, New Guinea, on May 26th. g. PACIFIC THEATER, Nothing to report. 2. ENFLY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Genge s Smith C GEORGE S. SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonol, Gonoral Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. 2 SECRET SECRET, G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 26, 1942. Dato 5-27-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 27, 1942. Initials 222 G.S.S. Mar Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 27, 1942. No. 75: 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 at 47-00 N, 39-30 W; 1 at 46-30 N, 30-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 27-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 44-30 N, 39-30 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 41-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 51-00 77; 1 at 41-00 N, 64-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 35-00 T1; 1 at 39-00 N, 52-00 TI; 1 at 36-30 N, 65-00 Vi; 1 at 36-00 11, 45-00 Vi 1 at 35-00 N, 35-30 TI; 1 at 34-15 N, 77-47 Vi; 1 at 33-30 N, 31-30 Ti; 1 at 33-30 N, 62-30 Tiz 1 at 31-00 N, 60-00 T; 1 at 30-30 N, 44-30 Ti; 1 at 30-00 N, 71-30 Tij 1 at 26-18 N, 89-21 T7; 1 at 24-50 N, 79-40 73; 1 at 17-50 N, 73-45 Tij 1 at 15-00 N, 69-00 Tij 38 of Nova Scotia; 1 between Cape May and Cape Henry; 1 off Atlantic City; 1 SE of Jamaica; 1 S of Cuba; 1 in the !/indward Passage; 1 in Mona Passage; 1 between Barbados and Trinidad; 1 N of 12-00 N, and 7 of 50 Tij 1 off N coast of Brazil; possibly 2 in St. Pauls Rocks area. Activities reported: May 13th, SS BRITISH COLONY torpedoed at 14-20 N, 58-19 Vj May 17th, SS BETH torpedoed at 11-48 N, 57-32 TI; May 20th, SS E. P. THEREAULT presumed lost near Tortuga Island; May 25th, USS BLAKELY torpedoed at 14-36 N, 61-10 TI, but made port; SS SICILEAN shelled at 30-03 N, 86-19 T7; May 26th, SS CARRABULLE shelled at 26-18 N, 89-21 T. Submarine summary: 7 sightings reported in the Gulf of Mexico, with 4 attacks during past 24 hours, indicate future increase in attacks in this area. 5 sightings and 3 attacks in Caribbean indicate continued activity. Decrease in submarine activity indicated along Atlantic Seaboard. In the Pacific, 1 submarine was sighted in the Gulf of Panama, and there are indications of an increase in submarine activity along the Pacific Coast from Los Angeles to Alaska, including the Aleutian Islands. Indications point to submarine activity in Bering Sea at 50 N, 180 V, about 500 milos off Kiska Island. Enemy plane reported flying over Kiska Island in the Aleutians on morning 24 May indicatos reconnaissance of this area. Subversive activities reported: May 25th, a fire of undetermined origin occurred in the Sierra Ordnance Depot at Doyle, California and destroyed a coment plant. May 26th, Alaska, fire are under control at Clear Creek Buttes, but spreading at Chickaloon and spotted throughout Swans Lake region. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Mexican Congress to meot Thursday. "lar declaration possible Friday or Saturday. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastorn Europo, Nothing new to report, SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET (2) Testorn Europe. Two German fightors were destroyed and 9 damaged during a sweep northorn Franco by Spitfire squadrons. Two other enomy planos wore damaged near the English coast, On Hay 24-25 about 55 enemy airoraft oporated botwoon Portland and Islo of light; one Heinkel bombor dustroyed. Bombs wore droppod in Bournomouth and Islo of Night. (3) Southorn Europe. Nothing now to roport. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE LASTERN THEATER. Preliminary roports indicate that enemy columns, rolatively strong in tanks, advanced eastward May 26, but had not reachod British main positions by nightfall. This appears to be the start of the expected Axis offensive in this arca. The persistent propaganda clamor for Vichy cessions of French torritory (including Tunisia) to Italy, indicatos an imponding move by Hitler in his gamo of power politics, Italy and Vichy being, of course, but pawns in Hitlor's hands. Casablanca defenses have considerable reinforcements in prospect; the guns from Vichy warships at Martinique and Guadoloupe apparently are to be sent thore under the agreement being negotiated at Martinique, Naval seaplanes based on Arzow (Algoria, near Oran) have boon increased to 12 in number, and Vichy naval forces in that neighbor- hood are reported to be unusally active. A German Admiral recontly inspected coastal defenses in Oran area. Rew Gorman Consul arrived Monrovia (Liboria) May 24 and 5 Germans loft samo dato by Vichy plane which brought the Consul. domaining Gormans (cxcepting the now Consul) expect to leave Liboria June 6. 8. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: Japaneso forcos are advancing in the vicinity of Kengtung, on the western front. Hodvy rains in northern Burma have slowed down military operations. On wistern front it is reported that 3 rivor stoamers, 33 paddle boats and 9 camouflaged barges are on Chindwin Rivor butween Kalowa and Thaungdut (85 mi. IT of Kalowa). (Estimated capacity of a paddlo boat, 150 mon or 90 tons) No ground contact reported. At Rangoon, oil tanks with capacity of 350,000 tons word shown by aerial ruconnaissance on May 16, to have been destroyed. Nino tanks holding 18,000 tons appeared un- damaged. French Indo-China: Reports of mechanized reinforcomonts arriving in Indo-China not confirmed. India: Emphasis by Japanese radio that Japanese air force would attack, accurately military objectivos probably dosigned to drive. nativos from war work and remove key operating personnel. Enomy air roconnaissence continued at Chittagong and Silchar. Dix flying boats reported in water 15 miles south of Cocanada. It is bolieved this reconnaissance and presence of the flying boats indicate furthor air raids. China: In Chekiang Province, Japanese forces are reported to have reached Wuyi (98 mi. S of Hangchow). Kinwha reported to remain in Chinese possession. In Anhwei Province, Japanese Forges of unknown strength reported moving south from Wuhu (50 mi. S of Hanking) and Vanchih (53 mi. S Hanking) on the 24th. Press reports that a strong Japanese expeditionary force is massing in Formosa may indicato an impending invasion of Fukion Province. - 2 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET DECL ASSIRIED f. SOUTH TEST PACIFIC THEATER. Photos taken during air recon- naissance at Rabaul on May 24, reveal in addition to sightings pro- viously listed, 1 destroyer, several float planes, 2 seaplanes, 7 bombers and 17 fighters. Air reconnaissance May 25, showed one modium transport and 3 cargo vessels at Kavieng and one flying boat at Gavutu Island (Solomons). Heavy AA fire and interception by 15 Zeros were encountored whon United Nations bombers attacked Lae air- drome with HE and incendiarios on May 25. Two Zeros were destroyed. Intensive AA fire from ground and ships, and interception by 5 Zeros at 27,000 feet were met in an attack on Rabaul airdromo May 25. Hits were scored on grounded aircraft and buildings, and large fires resulted. Two Zoros probably shot down. An onemy raid on Port Moresby on the night of May 25 by 3 Serial 43 bombers resulted in possible destruction 1 bombor by AA fire. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: George & Smith J GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution A SECRET - 3 - SECRET DECLASSIF - Regraded Unclassified SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 25, 1942. Date 5-26-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 26, 1942 Initials D.S.S. 0.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 26, 1942. No. 74. .1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 at 47-00 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 45-30 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 32-30 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 41-30 N, 45-00 77; 1 at 41-20 N, 69-14 11; 1 at 39-30 N, 72-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 36-00 Tij 1 at 38-25 N, 74-37 Ti; 1 at 37-30 N, 57-00 T1; 1 at 37-00 N, 66-30 Vij 1 at 37-00 N, 32-00 Vij 1 at 35-05 N, 75-40 W; 1 at 34-30 N, 49-30 77; 1 at 32-30 N, 41-00 M; 1 at 32-00 N, 67-00 Ti; 1 at 30-30 N, 75-00 Ti; 1 at 29-00 N, 76-00 Vi; 1 at 28-45 N, 90-03 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 64-00 Tij 1 at 21-00 N, 64-30 V; 1 at 21-45 N, 70-30 Vi 1 at 17-23 N, 71-28 Tij 1 at 17-21 N, 76-07 Ti; 1 at 16-00 N, 52-00 T; 1 at 10-00 N, 33-00 Tij 1 at 06-00 N, 37-00 W; 3 S of Nova Scotia; 1 in Savannah area or southward; 1 between Jamaica and Cuba; 1 N of Trinidad; 1 N of Natal; 1 probably in area of Anegada Passage, Activities reported: May 17th, SS PEISANDER torpedoed at 37-24 N, 63-38 Tij May 22d, SS FRANK BAIRD torpedoed at 20-00 N, 73-53 W; May 25th, SS PERSEPHONY torpedoed off Barnegat Buoy. Indications point to a continuation of submarine ac- tivity along the Atlantic Seaboard, the Caribbean and an increase in activity in the Gulf of Mexico, particularly against oil shipping ports. An Axis submarine made its first appearance off the Mexican coast at Chiltepec in Tabasco. Subversive activities reported: May 25th, Fort Crook, Neb., An army bomber crashed at the Martin-Nebraska Aircraft Testing Field. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Despite apparently successful con- clusion of nogotiations relativo to immobilization of French warships in Antilles, there is increased activity in French Martinique military ground forces. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Local German attacks have begun on central front. Situation Kharkov area still remains obscure. Apparont- ly Gorman attacks northeast of Slavyansk continue. (2) Western Europe. Political situation, Army and Royalists versus Falango continues strained. Ono German fighter destroyed, 5 damaged May 23, when squadrons of Spitfires swept northern France. One Hoinkel destroyed over England May 23d. Three enemy aircraft from Trondhoim reported on reconnaissance north of Iceland on May 23d. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET (3) Southern Europe. Seven Axis bombers and 48 fightors flow over Malta May 23d: Four planes destroyed and 6 damaged. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, May 23, Axis made unusually active efforts to prevent British reconnaissance over area Tnimi to Rotunda Segnali. However, British observation notod considerable enemy movement in both directions on Bomba-Tmimi road, on Tmimi-Rotunda Afrag road, and in area Rotunda Afrag to Rotunda Sognali. These enemy movements are interpreted as another stop in preparations for imponding Axis limited-objoctive offensive, proba- bly to be directed against Tobruk Axis camp at Tmimi and landing ground at Martuba were successfully bombod by RAF on May 21-22. Italian "Littorio" Division, units of which arrived at Tripoli sometime ago, has not moved from there and it is now ostimated that only 1 Battalion of that Division has actually arrived. Report indicates Vichy intontion. to develop Naval and Air base at Port Lyautcy (Morocco). This location, while requiring very extensive work to become a naval base, can be developed into flying boat harbor with little labor and would thus become excellent base from which planes could make the Africa-South America flight via Sal Island in the Cape Vorde group. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On the oastern front, Japaneso forces north of the Burma Road are reported still west of the Salwoon River. Fighting continues in the east, south and wost of Kengtung. China: In Chokiang Province the Japanese 22d Division, 11th and 20th independent Brigados are reported idontified as part of the forcus estimated to total 2-1/2. divisions moving south and southwost from the Hangchow-Ningpo aroa, The 11th Brigade is reported moving through Fenshui on Suian (100 miles S77 of Hangchow); the 20th Brigade through Tungyang (70 miles south of Hangchow) on Yungkang (96 milos south of Hangchow), while the main force con- sisting of 22d Division moved through Ivru on Kinhwa. Situation in the Kinhwa area obscure. f. SOUTHEST PACIFIC THEATER. Sightings of enomy surface vessels and aircraft: it Salamaua, 2 small ships; at Lao, 2 fightors in the air; at Rabaul 5 large ships, 7 small ships, 8 scaplanos, 4 bombors in the air and several on the ground; at Kaviong 3 fightors in the air. In an attack on Robaul United Nations bombers scored 2 hits and droppod 19 bombs among 18 enemy bombers. Fires wore started in the group of bombers and in buildings. AA firo was heavy. Fighting in Dutch Timor has ceased but sporadio resistance is reported in the interior of Portuguoso Timor. Tho Japaneso have abandoned the airdrome at Dilli.: Enemy activity in this theatre continues to decrease, g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. - 2 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified aged. Hay 23. over Axis fighters SECRET 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No chango. For the Chief of M. I. S.: George & Smith c GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. MID 319.1 Situntion (3-14-42) Distribution 4 SECRET - 3 - SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET W.H 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 24, 1942. Date 5-25-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 25, 1942. Initials MSS G.S.S. War Department Military Intelligence Service, May 25, 1942. No. 73. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 3 S of Nova Scotia; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; 1 S of New Orleans; 1 SW of Jamaica; possibly 1 between Jamaica and Windward Passage; possibly 1 near Fort de France (Martinique) or N thereof; 1 between Haiti and Aruba; 1 at 47-30 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 44-30 N, 33-30 W3 1 at 43-00 N, 37-30 W; 1 at 42-30 N, 48-30 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 50-30 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 40-30 N, 71-30 W; 1 at 38-30 N, 68-30 W; 1 at 38-15 N, 74-45 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 40-30 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 63-30 W; 1 at 35-30 N, 61-00 W; 1. at 34-00 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 32-00 II, 57-30 W; 1 at 31-08 N, 80-31 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 71-30 W; 1 at 27-30 N, 79-30 W; 1 at 25-30 N, 67-30 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 63-30 W; 1 at 22-30 N, 61-30 W; 1 at 20-53 N, 81-46 W; 1 at 14-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 13-30 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 02-35 s, 36-29 W. Activities reported: May 22, SS SAN PABLO shelled at 20-44 N, 86-06 W; May 24, SS R. T. PAINE shelled at 20-40 N, 81-30 W; SS BEATRICE shelled at 17-21 N, 76-01 W; SS WATSONVILLE torpedoed 5 miles from Kingston, St. Vincent; May 25, SS HAAKON HAUAN torpedoed at 28-45 N, 90-03 W. Subversive activities re- ported: May 24, Niagara Falls, N.W., 1 person killed and 5 injured in explosion from over-heated furnace in the Titanium Alloy Company plant. The plant had Navy contracts. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Mexican Congress meets today to con- sider declaration of war against Axis powers. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Nothing new to report. (2) Western Europe. Nothing new to report. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing new to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, .indications of Axis limited-objective attack are increasing and German prisoners con- firm. Enemy attacks by ME-109, ME-110, and JU-88 against Railway supply trains near Capuzzo Railhoad have been very successful. Planes fly at about 50 foot, dropping their bombs, and strafing locomotives with MG and cannon. Intensive efforts to increase capacity of Benghasi harbor facilitios are being made. During May, daily average of 2,000 tons of SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET supplies being unloaded thore as against daily average of 1,500 tons for March. Rumors of imponding Italian effort to occupy Tunisia are in- creasingly current. and effort, if made, will probably be resisted with limited means available. Italians complain that shipmonts of wheat from Vichy North Africa into Libya are far below what is required. Vichy naval units in Tunisian bases include 7 submarines and 5 destroyers. When British occupied Diogo Suarez (Madagascar), they sunk 2 Italian mörchant ships in port and damagod a Gorman ship in drydock, e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: No official reports received from this theater. Situation along the Salween River has not clarified. Japanese apparently attempting to consolidate their gains in Burma. China: In Chekiang province, Japanese columns are reported to have reached the provincial capital, Kinwha (90 miles S of Hangchow) along the Chekiang-Kiangsi railway. Japanese are believed to have as their immediate objective control of potential bases and the communication systems in this area. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Air reconnaissance of May 23 re- vealed the presence of the following: At Ambon, 1 destroyer, 2 merchant ships and 5 fighters; at Lae, 1 tanker, 6 to 10 fighters, 4 large bombers; off Cape St. George, New Ireland, 1 warship. In the R.A.A.F. attack on Ambon May 22, one near miss was scored on a 1,000 ton transport, and 1 Zero was shot down. On May 23 Allied air attack on Lae received large caliber AA fire. During bombers' return flight one Zero dropped a pear- shaped object from high over leading bomber. Object exploded in shrapnel cone with smoke stream, after which Zero attacked head-on. Leader avoided explosion by banking; no effect observed. There is no appreciable change in enemy capabilities in this theater, E. PACIFIC THEATER. One enemy submarine reported off west coast of Now Caledonia. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: George s Smiths GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, Goneral Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution A SECRET #2- SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 23, 1942. Date 5-24-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 24, 1942. Initials 258 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 24, 1942. No. 72 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 at 45-30 N, 55-30 1 at 45-00 N, 32-00 V; 1 at 43-30 N, 42-30 Ti; 1 at 43-30 N, 38-00 Sig possibly 2 at 42-30 N, 61-30 T; 1 at 41-00 N, 65-30 Ti; 1 at 40-30 N, 55-30 V3 1 at 39-00 N, 63-00 Tij 1 at 36-00 N, 36-00 17; 1 at 36-00 N, 45-00 12; 1 at 34-00 N, 65-00 V; 1 at 29-30 N, 60-30 V3 1 at 29-00 N, 77-00 Ti; 1 at 26-30 N, 61-00 Ti; 1 at 26-00 N, 57-00 V; 1 at 25-30 N, 42-00 V3 1 at 24-30 N, 80-00 Ti; 1 at 23-30 N, 60-30 V; 1 at 20-55 N, 75-31 Tij 1 at 16-26 N, 77-25 Toj 1 in Halifax area; possibly 1 S of Long Island; 1 off Delaware capes; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; possibly 3 S or SW of Cape Race; 1 between Savannah and Charleston; 1 off mouth of Mississippi; 1 in Trinidad area; 1 N of Curacao; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 17 or N7 of Martinique; 1 E of Barbados; 1 off N coast of Brazil. Activities reported; May 15th, SS KUPA (or LIPKUPA) tor- pedoed and thought sunk near Barbados; May 20th, SS GEORGE CALVERT tor- pedoed at 23-04 N, 84-17 V; SS CLAREUS torpedoed at 21-33 N, 84-39 V; May 22d, SS VILLIAM THOMPSON torpedoed at 16-26 N, 77-55 Vi; SS QUAKER CITY torpedoed at 15-01 N, 57-38 Tij May 23rd, SS SAMUEL BROWN torpedoed at 20-15 N, 84-37 Tij Subversive activities reported, None. b. L.TIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. The German forces apparently have established bridgeheads across the Donetz River northeast of SLAVYANSK and IZYUM, seriously threatening the Russian line of communications. This may result in the encirclement of Russian forces south of KHARKOV. (2) Western Europe. Last wook about 60 German planes were reported at Labaneza and Loon airfields in north-contral Spain, It is also reported that Mallorca (Majorca Island, southeast of Spain in Mediterranean) is being roinforcod by Axis torpedo bombers. About 30 onemy aircraft oporated May 21-22 between Flamborough Head (east Yorkshire coast) and The Yash (100 milos north of London). (3) Southern Europo. One Me-109 was shot down at Malta May 21-22. SEORET Regraded Unclassified SECRET d. AFRICAN AND HIDDLE R STERN THE.TER. In Libya, May 21st, onbmy activity increased N and II of Bir Tomrad; onemy motor vehicles wore ongagod by British Artillery 3 miles S of Sidi Broghisc. Six murchant ships, formorly Denish and now. flying Fronch flng, are running regularly botwoon Fronch Moditerranean ports and French North Africa. North African cargoes are shipped from France to Gormany and Italy, and hoavy trucks are carried to frica for Libyan aroa by theso ships. int Casablanca, Admiral d'Harcourt statos that Gorman pressure on Vichy for dofenso of Northwost Africa against United Nations has diminishod, duo to German conviction that United Nations shipping lossos proclude possibility of offort against Morocco prior to 1943. O, ASIATIC THE.TER. Burna, Situation along the Salwoon River in wostern Yunnan appoars unchangod. Fighting continues along the Mekong River onst of Kongtung. There has been no official confirmation of Japaneso occupation of Fort Hortz. Considerable activity reported of small craft in streams noar Akyab. India Administration in Manipur State apparently has broken down and some looting, burning and sabotage occuring, China, In Chokiang Provinco, 5 Japaneso columns reported moving south and southwest from Hangchow area have reached the goneral lino Fenshui (60 mi. S.W. Harigchow) - Tunglu - Twu - Tientai. f. SOUTH ,EST P.CIFIC THE.TER. Thore are indications that a Japanose air base is boing proparod in the Tulagi area of the Solomon Islands. Although onemy air strongth is boing maintairiod in tho Now Guinca area dospite losses, there is little indication of e renewed Japanese of fonsive there. Kir roconnaissance May 22d showed: at Lao, 8 fightors, 7 bombors on ground, 8 fighters in air, 1 tankor in harbor; at Rabaul, 30 to 40 bombors, soveral fighters, 7 modium transports, 10 smaller vessels, 1 possible largo warship. On May 22d an airdrome and shipping at Lae were attacked by United Nations modium bombers, rosulting in near misses on tanker and hits on grounded hoavy bombors. Of B onomy intorcoptors 3 were shot down, 2 probably shot MARKS down. 4/A fire was light and inoffectivo; Japanose fighter workmanship poor. An attack on onomy shipping and airficlds at Rabaul resulted in 1 noar miss on largo transport and near misses on parkod bombors. Ar roconnaissance on May 21 showed 1 destroyer and 5 merchant ships anchored off Ambon, The onomy son- plano base at Doboyno Island (Now Guinoa) appoared on May 21st to have boon abandoned, g. P.CIFIC THE.TER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For tho Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Genge & Smith Distribution :- C GEORGE S. SMITH, SECRET Lt. Colonel, Genoral Staff Corps, DECLASSIF Situation D: Intelligenco Group. SECRET SECRET ASSIFIED G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S,, G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 22, 1942. Date 5-23-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 23, 1942. Initials DSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 23, 1942. No. 71. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a, NORTH AMERICAN. THEATER. Submarines reported:- 1 between Cape Henry and Cape Hatteras; 1 SE of Nantucket Lightship; 1 in Wilmington area; 1 in Yucatan Channel; 1 in Curacao area; 1 N of Trinidad; 1 vicinity Fort de France, (Martinique); 3 vicinity Virgin Rocks (E of Cape Race); 2 near Sable Island; 1 in Cabot Strait; 1 E of Barbados; 1 (?) in Fernando Noronha area; 1 at 39-00 N, 74-40 W; 1 at 20-00 N, 73-53 W; 1 at 18-15 N, 79-12 W; 1 at 28-50 N, 91-40 W; 1 at 25-30 N, 86-30 W; 1 at 43-10 N, 64-50 W; 1 at 27-10 N, 79-52 W; 1 at 38-30 N, 68-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 37-30 N₂ 54-00 W; 1 at 42-30 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 37-00 W; l: at 32-00 N, 69-00 W; 1 at 27-30 N, 63-30 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 60-30 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 38-30 N, 72-30 Wi. 1 at 37-00 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 26-30 N, 56-30 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 60-00: W, Activities reported:- - May 12th, SS KOENJIT torpedoed and sunk at 22-30 N, 54-00 W; May 13th, SS NORLANTIC torpedoed at 12-13 N, 66-30 W; May 17th, SS FAUNA tor- pedoed and sunk at 22-00 N, 72-30 W; May 18th, SS ISABELLA torpedoed and sunk 20 miles off Nassau (Bahamas); SS W.J. SALMON (cargo) tor- pedoed and sunk at 20-03 N, 83-46 W; May 19th, SS OGONTZ sunk at 23-30 N, 87-30 W; May 20th, SS DARINA (tanker) torpedoed at 29-17 N, 54-35 W; May 21st, SS PRESIDENT TRUJILLO torpedoed at 14-38 N, 61-11 W; SS TROIS DON sunk by shell fire at 18-15 N, 79-12 We Subversive activities reported:- May 23rd, at 5:40 A.M., a fire, causing esti- mated damage $100,000, occurred in the plant of Reiss Lumber Company at Newark, N. J. The company manufactures window frames and cabinet work for army cantonments, No evidence of sabotage has been uncovered as yet. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Political situation in Mexico grows increasingly tense. Declaration of war against the Axis powers expected to follow immediately after convoking of Congress, C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. Between May 1 and May 14, enemy single- engine fighters made only limited effort on the Western Front. This reduction in effort followed an April wastage of about 120 single-engine fighters. (2) Eastern Europe. German counterattacks in vicinity of Izyum (southeast of Kharkov) continue. RECLASSIFIED_78 SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET (3) Southern Europe. Attacks on Malta considerably decreased during past week with Italian Air Force more in evidence. In week end- ing May 19th the enemy lost 48 planes, probably lost 20, and 42 planes were damaged. d. AFRICAN AND. MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, during past week, Axis aircraft moved to forward bases in increasing numbers and much move- ment of ground units immediately in rear of forward positions has been observed. Increased activity of small Axis parties including some tanks, in no-man's land, indicates effort to screen forward concentrations and prevent penetration by British patrols. All indications point to early limited objective attack by Axis; Axis supply situation not believed such as to warrant continuation of effort beyond Egyptian frontier. During the week, Germans bombed Alexandrin, Capuzzo Railhead and Tobruk harbor; also laid mines from aircraft off Nile Delta, Some German air units are known to have moved from Sicily to Crete and to Libya. Heavy air traffic between Europe and Libya continues, e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On the western front, the situation along the Burma Road west of the Salween River appears to be stabilizing. On the western front, no contact reported. Situation still not clear. Indo-China: Japanese column of unknown strength reported moving north- east from Chengrai (Thailand) into Indo-China possibly indicating threat to Cheli in southwestern Yunnan, India: The Sind Railway in Manipur State has been placed under military, control in the vicinity of Karachi. Japanese 4-engine flying boat attacked merchant ship off Gopalpur (400 miles southwest of Calcutta) on May 20th. Three Japanese Zeros machine- gunned Chittagong airdrome on May 19th. China: In Chekiang Province, Japanese columns estimated to be a force of 30,000 are reported to have advanced to the line Tunglu (45 miles southwest of Hangchow) - Iwu (65 miles south Hangchow) - Tientai. Japanese reserves in this area slated to approximate 40,000 troops. In Central China, Japanese reported to have 20,000 troops concentrated in the Nanchang area, 1. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Air reconnaissance on May 20th revealed the presence of the following Japanese surface vessels and air- craft: At Ambon (immediately south of Ceram Island), 1 destroyer and 5 merchant ships wore at anchor; at Salamaua, 1 tanker; at Koepang, 1 small transport, 6 bombers and 14 fighters on the ground, 8 fighters in blast shelters; at Lae, 15 fighters and 5 bombers on the ground, 8 fighters in the air. Two Japanese heavy bombers and 1 Zero received hits and extensive damage was done to 2 other bombers when our bombers attacked the airdrome at Lae. Of the 8 Zeros intercepting, 3 were possibly shot SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET down. There was considerable A.A. fire. Photos taken after the heavy bomber attack of May 20th on Koepang revealed hits on 1 bomber, 2 fighters and the runway. Near misses were scored on 1 fighter and 2 bombers. Fires were started involving 1 aircraft and probably fuel dumps. Immediate enemy activity in this theatre appears to be limited to consolidation of previous gains and small scale air raids. B. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) George Smithe Distribution A GEORGE S. SMITH, SECRET Lt, Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - 3 - DECLASSIF - SECRET Regraded Unclassified 080 SECRET Letter, W.H. G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 21, 1942. Date To: 1200 GMT, May 22, 1942. Initials MSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 22, 1942. No. 70. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. 8. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported:- 1 or 2 at 45-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 41-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 48-30 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 39-30 N, 37-30 W; 1 at 38-48 N, 68-30 W; 1 at 38-09 N, 73-00 W; 1 at 36-30 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 31-30 N, 73-30 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 57-00 W; 1 at 28-30 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 88-00 W; 1 at 23-30 N, 70-30 W; 1 at 23-00 N, 84-24 W; 1 at 22-30 N, 72-30 W; 1 at 21-35 N, 84-48 W; 1 at 21-30 N, 63-30 W; 1 at 21-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 between Cape Henry and Cape Hatteras; 1S of Long Island; 1 in vicinity (?) Nantucket Lightship; 1 between Cape Fear and Cape Hatteras; 2 in Florida Straits; 1 S of Bonaire (vicinity Curacao); 1 between Trinidad and Grenada; 1 in Martinique area; 1 N of Georgetown (Guiana); 1 NE of Cape San Roque (Brazil); 1 WNW of Bermuda; 1 between Anticosti and Magdalen Islands (Gulf of St. Lawrence); 1 S of Halifax. Activities reported: May 16th; SS RUTH LYKES (passenger) sunk by shell fire at 16-36 N, 82-25 W (W of Jamaica). May 18th; S$ MERCURY SUN torpedoed at 20-01 N, 84-26 W (w tip of Cuba). May 20th; SS SYLVAN ARROW (tanker) torpedoed and burning at 11-22 N, 62-15 W (N of Trinidad). May 21st; SS PLOW CITY attacked at 38-53 N, 69-00 W (250 miles SE of New York); SS FAJA DE ORO torpedoed at 23-30 N, 84-24 W (W of Key West); SS ELIZABETH (tanker) shelled at 21-35 N, 84-48 W (W tip of Cuba). Subversive activities - nothing to report. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. Nothing new to report. (2) Eastern Europe. Great confusion exists with reference to Eastern Front. LUETZON reported in Trondheim Fiord. (3) Southern Europe. On May 18 and 29, 67 fighters and 3 bombers attacked Malta. Two enemy planes were destroyed and 3 damaged. Seen over Malta on May 18th, new Italian fighter REGGIANE RE 2001: reported to be powered with D.B. 601; 1100 horsepower engine; speed estimated at 350 miles per hour, and service ceiling of 35,000 feet; estimated range 550 miles. Armament consisted of two 12,7 mm. machine guns firing through propeller and one 7.9 mm, machine gun in each wing. Correction: Report of May 17, fifth line of c. (1) SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET should read "fallen to 20% of" rather than "fallen 20% below." d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. At Casablanca, recently arrived Japanese Consul-General has had several meetings with his German and Italian colleagues and it appears that strong pressure is being applied to Vichy to demand the recall of the US Control Officers in North- west Africa. In NW Africa cities, a powerful propaganda film based upon recent RAF bombings of Paris munitions factories is being shown and violent anti-British reactions have been stirred up by this film, which includes no shots of the factories themselves but exaggerates the damage to workers' dwellings and makes it appear that all casualties were women and children. German residents in Liberia have been warned that "if conditions change" they will be required to leave Liberia, e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: No official reports received of any fighting in this area. Up to 21st no ground contact reported with Japanese forces in western Burma. India: Difficulties with civil administration in Manipur State, through which Imphal Road passes, is manifesting itself. The objective of the recent mail train attack on May 15 by Hurs appears to have been the Prime Minister of Sind who had already detrained, China: Japanese columns estimated at 2 divisions reported to have advanced south- ward and reached the general line, Chuki (45 mi. south of Hangchow) - Cheng (65 mi. southeast of Hangchow) - Tientai (95 mi. southeast of Hang- chow). Reported Japanese 34th and 40th Div. may have arrived in northern Chekiang as reinforcements for present operations south of Hangchow. Press reports of 25,000 Japanese troops landing at Foochow not confirmed. Air reconnaissance showed 8 flying boats, 8 float planes, 1 small merchant ship at Port Blair, Andamans, on May 18. Work on landing ground in progress. At least 7 Navy Zero fighters were attacked on ground at Akyab on May 18-19. Two or more were damaged. Sixteen ships observed at Rangoon on May 16th. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Following enemy losses were inflicted by Allied submarines: April 17, & 9000-ton loaded transport was sunk in Cuyo Passage (west of Panay), April 25, a 6000-ton partially loaded transport was sunk off San Fernando, Luzon (150 miles north of Manila); May 11, 3 torpedo hits were scored against a heavy cruiser, probably of KAGO class, west of Buka. Four Jap planes were damaged in a raid on Port Moresby on the 20th. The scale of enemy activity in this theater has dropped con- siderably. Enemy airdrome at Koepang (Timor) attacked and two direct hits scored on grounded aircraft, 10 on runway intersections, 4 on area occupied by buildings. Three fires observed. &. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Seorge Smiths GEORGE S, SMITH, Distribution A Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. - PROCASSIFIED SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET 2648 G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 20, 1942. Date 5-21-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 21, 1942. Initials GSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 21, 1942. No. 69 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS a: NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 at 41-00 N, 62-30 1 at 41-00 N, 34-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 48-00 W; 1 at 41-30 N, 46-00 W; 1 at 41-30 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 39-30 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 35-30 W; 1 at 35-30 N, 73-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 33-25 N, 68-15 W; 1 at 32-30 N, 59-30 W; 1 at 30-15 N, 78-45 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 51-00 W; 1 at 27-37 N, 88-15 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 81-00 W; 1 at 24-00 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 18-30 N, 50-30 W; 1 at 11-40 N, 61-35 W; 1 between Cape Henry and Cape Hatteras; possibly 2 S of Nova Scotia; possibly 1 in Cabot Strait or Gulf of St. Lawrence; 1 off Atlantic City; possibly 5 S of Cape Race; 1 in Cape Lookout area; 1 N of Florida Straits; 1 S of Florida Straits; possibly 2 in Gulf, of Mexico; 1 in Windward Passage; 1 N of Curacao; 1 Il of Puerto Rico; 1 N of Georgetown (British Quiana); 1 between Martinique and 55-00 W; 1 NE of Cape San Roque (Brazil). Activities reported: April 30, SS, TABOR FJELL torpedoed at 41-52'N, 67-47 W; May 16, SS NICARAO torpedoed at 25-20 N, 74-19 W; May 20, SS NORLAND torpodoed at 31-22 N, 55-46 W. Subversive activities reported: None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. PRINZ EUGEN is reported at Kiel; LUETZOW reported at entrance to Trondheim Fiord. (2) Eastern Europe. The situation in the Kharkov area re- mains obscure. (3) Southern Europe. On the 17th and 18th of May, about 70 German and unascertained number of Italian fighters attacked Malta. British fighters destroyed nine, probably fivo more, and damaged two. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, Axis position has been considerably strengthened during past two weeks, with much digging, blasting, mine-laying observed. Ordor of battle as of May 20 from Mediterranean southwest is: German 90th Light Division and Italian Trento Division from coast to Sidi Breghisc; German 21st Armored Division with German 15th Armored Division directly in rear, in Sidi Breghisc area, this being first time both German Armored Divisions have been in same area; From Sidi Broghisc area, Italian Arioto Armored Division, then SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET Italian Motorized Division at Rotunda Sognali; Southern flank hold by mobile force of tanks, artillory and AT guho, with southern approaches mined and protected by mobile patrols equipped with radio. The 2 German Armored Divisions have total of 360 tanks and the Italian Ariote Division has 156 tanks; both have certain reserves, Within striking distance of Libya Germans have 665 planos, all types, and Italians have LOO; service- able about 50%. Italian planos rarely soen at front. Current ostimate Axis foroes in Libya 181 Gorman about 48,000; Italian about 65,000. Axis has 350 fiold guns; 330 AT guns; 54 self-propollod tank guns; 320 M guns, of which 90 are hoavy. Germans have shown superior qualities of coordination and cohosion, prepor uso of woapons, timing of oporations howover small, appropriate air support of ground forces, and follow up or advantages. In Casablanca, the battloship JEAN BART roturned to its normal borth, ovening of May 19, after intermittent firing of its 380-mm guns, always singly, during morning and afternoon. In Madagascar, the occupation is progrossing satisfactorily, especially as regards civil rolations. British comsindor has arrangod to romove all civil and mili- tary personnel who would not cooporato and it has boon necessary to ro- movo only small number of Army and Havy officers and only 10 civilians. At Dakar; 3 submarinos accompanied by submarine tendor JULES VERNE, loft port, apparontly for oxcrcises, on May 19. At Oran (Algeria), May 15, word following naval units: 2 dostroyors; 6 submarinos, of which ono on patrol duty; 4 patrol vessels. O. ASIATIO THEATER. Burno, No reports received from Salwoon riv front in Yunnan, China. Japanoso apparontly still west of Solwoon. Situation remains confused. Southorn Shan Statos, fighting reported south and cast of Kongtung, On the wostorn front, Japanese probably cor- tinuing to advance northwest of Mandalay. Indo-China: Report of Japane concentration in northern Indo-China not confirmed, India: Labor situn- tion Assam R.R. and Digboi (20 milos north of Lodo) oil fields reported detoriorating. Contral China: Unusual military activity reported in vicinity of Yochow (100 milos SW of Hankow) may indicate a fourth attemp of Japaneso to drivo on Changsha, f. SOUTHNEST PACIFIC THEATER. Air reconnaissance May 19 revoaled small morchant vossel at Ambon, o aircraft at Lao airdromo, one tankor 7 miles wost of Rabaul. One Japaneso regiment 18 bolieved to bo at Tulagi in the Solomon Islands. This is in addition to the order of battle give in the May 17 0-2 Ruport. No immodinto onemy offonsivo in this theater is indicated. E+ PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to roport. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: George 8. Smith C MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-1,2) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonol, General Staff Corps, Distribution A Situation Officor, Intolligonco Group. SECRET SETFIED SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth À. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 19, 1942 Date 5-20-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 20, 1942 Initials 255 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 20, 1942. No. 68 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 2 in Gulf of St. Lawrence area; 1 in Sable Island area; 1 in Cape Henry area; 1 in Cape Lookout area; 1 in Charleston -Jacksonville area; 2 between Jupiter Inlet and 25-00 N3 2 in Gulf of Mexico, near mouth of Mississippi; 1 S of Cuba; 1 vicinity Mona Passage; 1 in Trinidad area; 5 in area 43 to 46 N, 48-00 to 53-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 33-00 W; 1 at 43-52 N, 64-25 W; 1 at 42-30 Ny 31-00 W, 1 at 42-00 N, 49-30 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 66-45 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 40-30 N, 50-30 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 36-23 N, 69-40 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 26-30 N, 63-30 W; 1 at 23-30 N, 81-00 m; 1 at 17-00 N, 52-30 W; 1 at 13-15 N, 68-15 W; 1 at 10-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 0259 s, 34-10 W. Activities reported: May 16, SS FORT QUE APPELLA torpedoed at 39-33 N, 62-58 W; SS GULF OIL torpedoed at 28-08 N, 89-46 W; May 17, SS FOARN torpedoed at 43-20 N, 63-08 W; SS CHALLENGER torpedoed at 12-35 N, 62-11 W; May 18, SS COMMANDANTE LIRA torpedoed at 01-30 N, 31-00 W3 May 19, SS OCEAN HONOUR attacked by sub at 43-52 N, 62-45 W; SS SAN ELISIO torpedoed at 14-42 N, 55-52 W; SS HEREDEIA torpedoed 4 miles S of Ship Shoal buoy W of SW passage of Mississippi River. Subversive activities reported, May 19, a $75,000 fire of incendiary origin occurred at the Shepherd Lumber Company, McRae, Georgia; 2 simultaneous fires in Taylor-Wharton Iron & Steel Co., Highbridge, New Jersey, caused damage betwoen $75,000 and $100,000; extensive forest fires reported in 5 Alaskan areas. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. Gorman pocket-battloship LUETZON with escort reported off southern Norway. Shipping at Boulogne attacked by British planes, In engaging three British fighter sweeps over northern Franco on May 17, Gormans lost nino planes, with seven probably destroyed and thirtoen damaged. (2) Eastern Europe. Situation east and south of Kharkov con- fusod. Germans report that attack on Kerch Peninsula has been completed and that thoy control west shore of Kerch Strait. (3) Southorn Europe, On May 16 and 17 sporadic Axis raids on Malta. Enemy lost oight planes, destroyed probably two more, and seven damagod, DECLASSIFIED SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. Engagement reported botwoo British and Vichy air and naval units off Algiors, and original ro- sponsibility, not yet clearly establishod, appears to rost with Vichy. Press and radio comments on the incident indicate that Vichy will prob- ably endeavor to make political capital out of the encounter. Oran (Algeria) Naval Command expects early arrival of 6 motor torpodo boats for patrol duty, These are now and fast (about 60 milos por hour) and are armod with 1-37-mm gun; 2-13.2 cal MG; 2-450-mm torpodo tubes. At Casablanca, night of May 18-19, battleship JEAN BART moved to new positio about 200 foot from jetty, and at 7:30 a.m., May 19, she began firing her 380-mm turrot guns at half-hour intervals. Thore are now 13 sub- marinos based on Dakar, of which 3 to 5 are normally out on escort or patrol duty. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On castern front, Japanose are re- ported withdrawing toward Tengyueh. Artillery duels across Salween River continue. Japanese forces reported to have occupied Fort Hertz (126 miles north of Myitkyina). Situation between Mekong and Salwoen Rivers in castern Burma confused. On the western front: Japanese forces on May 15 reported moving up the Chindwin Rivor, 4 miles south of Sittaung (19 milos east of Tamu). No contact reported. In southeastern China, Japanose forces reported moving south from vicinity of Hangchow in 3 main columns (see G-2 report May 19). French Indo-China: Tho 17 vessols soized by the Japanese at Saigon reported to total approximately 80,000 tons. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. On May 18, 4 merchant ships, 1 sub- marino and 1 possible dostroyor word soon in Koopang harbor. At Pavuvu Island, 60 milos wost of Tulagi (Solomon Islands) 2 cruisers were ob- sorved. At Gavutu Island (a part of Tulagi harbor) there were 1 des- troyer and 1 large transport. Four seaplanos were at Tulagi and vicinity À Japanese mass air attack on Port Moresby May 18 was intorcoptod. Two onemy bombers were shot down and 3 Zero's possibly shot down. A raid on Japanéso shipping at Koepang resulted in 2 hits being made on a 3,000 ton transport and possible hits on a 6,000 ton transport. AA fire was hoavy but ineffective. A large scalo enemy offensive in this theater doe not soom imminent. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to r oport. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: George & Smith MID 319.1 Situation GEORGE S. SMITH, J (3-14-42) Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. Distribution A SECRET -2- SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A.C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 18, 1942. Date 5-19-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 19, 1942. Initials 1555 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 19, 1942. No. 67 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported : 1 at 11-52 N, 62-39 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 55-30 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 61-00 M; 1 at 47-00 N, 34-30 W; 5 in area 44-00 to 47-00 N, 43-00 to 50-00 N; 1 at 44-30 N, 56-00 W; 1 at 43-01 N, 67-03 YJ; 1 at 42-00 N, 37-20 TJ; 1 at 41-30 N, 55-00 Tij 1 at 39-30 N, 50-30 Tij 1 at 38-30 N, 67-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 31-30 Vj 1 at 39-30 NO, 68-00 Tij 1 at 39-30 N, 56-00 Ti; 1 at 36-05 N, 74-55 V; 1 at 35-00 N, 45-00 V3 1 at 35-00 N, 42-00 ii; 1 at 34-45 N, 75-38 ii; 1 at 30-00 N, 66-30 Tij 1 in Halifax area; possibly 2 in Gulf of St. Lawrence; 1 S of Charleston; 1 in Cape Caneveral area; 1 in Miami area; 1 S of Key Vest; 1 V of Key West; 1 off Mississippi River; 1 S of Cuba; 1 in Aruba area; 1 in Mona Passage; 1 off Guiana. Activities reported: May 17th; SS FORT BINGER torpedoed and shelled at 43-01 N, 67-03 V (made port); SS SKOTLAND torpedoed at 43-07 N, 67-18 Tij abandoned new steel foreign type 60' harbor tug observed at 15-48 N, 52-30 V; May 18th; SS C. J. BARKDULL torpedoed at 34-45 N, 75-38 ii; SS BEDFORDSHIRE probably sunk as indicated by 2 bodies washed ashore off North Carolina; SS SUN, previously reported torpedood in Gulf of Mexico, reported making port. Subversive activities - nothing to report. b. LATIN. AMERICAN THEATER, Nothing to roport. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. Nothing new to report. (2) Western Europe. Nothing new to report. (3) Southern Europe. In the week onding May 12, the British dostroyed over Malta 41 Axis planos, with 30 others probably dostroyed and 50 damaged. Enomy bombing and roconnaissance continuos at Malta. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE E.STERN THE.TER. In Libya, May 18, normal patrol activities both sides. Summary of situation in Libya indicates that: (1) Axis has boon moving forward elements closer to British MLR; SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE E.STERN THE.TER. (cont'd) (2) Axis Brigado has boon postod 75 miles S of coast, apparently to invito over oxtension of British front; (3) Both sides apparontly proparing for limitod objectivo attack; (4) Axis supplies are boing moved woll forward and sizo of dumps indicatos offunsivo intention (ostimated 15 days fuol and 30 days other supplios available to Axis, though shortage of somo types of ammunition still exists); (5) Axis has 2 Panzor Divisions and 1 Mechanized Division in Cyronnica, all full strongth and with average reserves of personnel and tanks, this boing considered sufficiont strength to pormit offensivo action; (6) Axis bombing of locomotives has boon very offective. In Aogoan area, no proparations are apparont for offensive in any diroction. No change in North African situation. CORRECTION:- date givon as May 4, in yesterday's Summary, referring to loss of 3 out of 4 Unitod Nations Destroyers by enomy action, Enstern Meditorranean, should road May 11. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On tho castorn front, a Japaneso battalion occupiod Tongyuch on May 15. in onomy forco located noar the Burma Road and the Salwoen Rivor crossing is reported sholling positions cast of tho Salwoon. On the central front, Japanese have occupied Singu (42 milos north of Mandalay). No contact with onemy reported on the wostern front. Imphal, Assam, Was bombod by 34 Japanese planos on May 16 but fow military casualtios. The Japaneso conducted air roconnaissance on the Tamu arca, (50 milos southoast of Imphal). Kalowa (noar Imphal), bombed by British planos May 18, was apparontly doserted. In south- castern China (Chokiang Province), Japanose force, ostimatod to be a division, is reported to have advanced from Hangchow aroa to the line Yuhang (15 milos west of Hangchow) Fuyang (21 milos southwost of Hangchow) - Linpu (14 milos south of Hangchow) - Shaohing (30 miles southoast of Hangchow) with probable objective Chuchow (135 miles south of Hangchow). f. SOUTH EST P.CIFIC THELTER. it Koepang 5 small morchant ships and a number of bargos were soon in the harbor. Eight bombers and 15 fightors wore at the airdromo. Our planos mot slight and inaccurate AA fire. Rnomy air attack on Port Morosby unsuccossful due to our intor- coption. Japanoso lost 1 fightor and 3 others damaged. Japanoso anti- aircraft installations have boon establishod in tho Tulagi area. A largo scalo enemy offensivo doos not soom imminont in this theater. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to roport. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No chango. For the Chiof of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation George Smithe (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff Corps, Distribution is Situation Officer, Intolligence Group. SECRET - 2 - SECRET SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 17, 1942. Date 5-18-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 18, 1942 Initials sss G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 18, 1942. No. 66 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a, NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported; 2 estimated in Gulf of St. Lawrence; 1 S of Halifax; 1 between Cape May and Nantucket; 1 in Cape Hatteras area; 1 off Charleston; 1 off Cape Canaveral; 1 between Jupiter Inlet and Miami; 1 W of Dry Tertugas; 1 off Mississippi Delta; 4 in area 45 to 48 N, 44 to 47 W, 1 at 42-24 N, 69-29 W; 1 at 39-33 N, 62-58 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 40-30 N, 60-00 V); 1 at 38-30 N, 55-00 N; 1 at 32-30 N, 49-00 V3 1 at 35-00 N, 34-30 Ti; 1 at 41-00- N, 41-30 Vi; 1 at 46-00 N, 36-00 Tij 1 at 45-00 N, 53-00 Ti; 1 at 46-30 N, 41-00 Tij 1 at 38-30 N, 39-00 %; 1 at 34-20 N, 77-00 5; 1 at 24-00 N, 86-00 Tij 1 at 28-45 N, 69-30 Vj 1 at 27-00 N, 58-00 Tij 1 at 13-20 N, 69-30 Ti; 1 at 12-36 N, 62-11 V; 1 at 12-00 N, 59-00 i; 1 % of Jamaica; 1 unlocated in eastern Caribbean. Activities reported: May 12th, SS HOUSTON torpedoed at 12-12 N, 57-25 Tij May 14th, SS BRABANT torpedoed at 11-32 N, 62-43 Ti; May 17th, unidentified, partly sunk vessel reported at 05-43 N, 81-55 V; unidentified wreckage observed at 43-11 N, 67-18 T. Subversive activities reported: None. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Torpedoing of Mexican tanker, Potrero del Llano, has intensifiod anti-Axis sontiment, despite whispering campaign that submarine was American. Military authorities favor war, but it is doubtful that incident will provoke declaration. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. German offonsive in Kerch poninsula approaches completion. (2) Western Europe. Cruiser PRINCE EUGEN attacked by British aircraft off southern coast of Norway.A Gorman aircraft flow over North Ircland on roconnaissance mission May 17 -- no bombs dropped. (3) Southern Europo. On May 14-15, 11 enemy bombers and 120 fightors at intervals attacked or mado reconnaissance flights over Malta. British fightors and AA destroyed five, probably a sixth, and damaged oight. SECRET DECLASSIFIED SECRET d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THE.TER. Gorman bombers based on Croto and Grooco have boon active against /Lexandria.and communications contors in Wostorn Dosort, also against Unitod Nations shipping in Eastern Hoditorranoan. On May 4, an attompt by 4 British Destroyors to intercept Axis convoy in this area rosulted in loss of 3 of tho 4 Destroyors by Nazi bombors. Photographic roconnaissance over Sicily shows number of Gorman bombors basod thore has been decreased -- probably divorted to another Front. ..t Dakar, May 12, Cruisers GEORGES LEYGUES and MONTCALM and Destroyors M.LIN and F..NT.SQUE woro outside for practico. Battloship RICHELIEU expected to be towod outsido for 15" gun firing practice on May 17. In Madagascar, British appoar to have haltod southward advance to consolidato positions. O. ASIATIC THE.TER. Burma: On castorn front, elements of 3 Japaneso divisions reported advancing on front KUNLONG FERRY (110 milos south of Tongyuch in NE Burma) -- Tongyuch. Fighting continues noar junction at Salwoon and Nampang Rivers. On the wostern front, Japanoso occupied Kalowa on May 14. The bulk of the Japanoso forces appear to be in castern Burma. Indo-China: The 17 French ships soizod by Japanese at Saigon (soc G-2 report May 8) are reported used as transports. On May 16-17 enemy airdromo at Myitkyina was attacked with direct hits scored on field. No onemy pursuit or N. firo encountered. In daylight raid on same airdromo 28 pursuit and 2 bombers observed on field but no offort made at interception. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Enomy roinforcoments required to ronow the drivo south from New Guinoa have not appeared in that area. Roconnaissance flights revoaled the following: 1 transport west const of Now Iroland, 1 destroyer, 1 transport 240 milos northeast of Kavieng, 2 cruisors and'one destroyer 90 milos northoast Tabar Island, 8 scaplanes at Lasanga Island near Salamaun, In 3 attacks by our bombors on airdromo at Lao hits were scored on buildings, fuol dumps, and aircraft on the ground, 5 of which were believed to be destroyed. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAP.BILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation Seovers.Smith (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonol, General Staff Corps, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligenco Group. SECRET SECRET - 2 Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 16, 1942. Date 5-17-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 17, 1942. Initials BSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 17, 1942. No. 65 11 ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 2 in Cape Henry - Cape Cod. area; 2 in Cape Canaveral area; one in the vicinity of Miami; 2 in "ilmington-Charleston area; 1 in Halifax area; 1 south of Cuba; possibly 3 unlocated in eastern Caribbean; 1 near Martinique; possibly one in Paramaribo area; 5 in area 45-30 to 48-30 N, 40-00 to 45400 Tij 1 at 46-30 N, 37-00 Vi; one at 46-30 N, 49-30 Vi; 1 at 40-00 N, 61-30 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 58-30 Wj 1 at 37-30 N, 35-00 W; 1 at 48-30 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 38-45 N, 75-15 Tij 1 at 42-00 N, 67-00 T: 1 at 47-28 N, 59-07 Ti; 1 at 24-40 N, 82-40 Cj 1 at 26-40 N, 89-10 T: 1 at 28-42 N, 90-13 V1; 1 at 28-30 N, 54-30 V3 1 at 34-30 N, 63-30 V5; 1 at 30-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 37-00 T. Activity reported: May 5th, SS SQUANBANK torpedoed at 34-55 N, 61-47 W; May 9th, SS CAPT. MOUNTAIN, torpedoed at 20-20 N, 80- 30 W; May 11th, SS BURY, torpedoed but making port; May 14th, SS COMAYAGUA previously reported unidentified, torpedoed 14 miles west of Grand Cayman, Test Indies; May 16th, SS MacTANRAHAN, torpedoed at 28-52 N, 90-02 VI; SS SUN, terpedoed at 28-14 N, 90-19 W. Subversive activity: None. b. LATIN AFERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Hestern Europe. Visit of Luftwaffe General Sperrle to Portugal after inspection of Spanish airfields last week is confirmed. On May 14th 4 enemy aircraft crossed the Devonshire Coast. One was shot down by AA. German long-range bomber efforts over Great Britain from January to May reported to have falled 20% below the corresponding period of last year. (2) Eastern Europe. It is believed that the Gernans have made further progress to the northeast of Kerch. Russian attacks continue and have made some headway in the Kharkov area. (3) Southern Europe. On May 13-14th, 10 bombers escorted by fighters, some of which carried bombs, attacked Malta; fighters destroyed 8, probably 2 and damaged 5. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET d. AFRICAN AND MID LE KASTERN THEATER. In Libya, Pay 16, four enemy groups including tanks and motor vehicles, made small eastward advance along line: Sidi Breghisc - El Cheima. Group of 20 enemy bombers (Junkers-52) escorted by 3 ME-110, was intercepted by 12 United Nations fighters between Crete and Derna with loss of 13 Ju-52 and 2 ME-110. United Nations lost one plane. At Casablanca, population has been warned that battleship JEAN BART will shortly engage in target practice with her 380 mm guns, from her berth in the harbor. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On May 15th on the eastern front the Japanese were reported to have captured Tungyueh (30 mi. NW of Lungling). Japanese also reported moving westward from Bhamo across the Irrawaddy River. On the western front, no contact with the enemy in vicinity of Kalewa to 12th May. In southeastern China: Fighting reported renewed May 11, when Japanese forces pushed south from Siaoshan (10 mi. S of Hangchow) along the Chekiang-Kiangsi Railroad toward Linpu (14 mi. S of Hangchow). f. SOUTH EST PACIFIC THEATER. Japanese dispositions in the New Guinea area are believed to be as follows: Solomon Islands, 1 regiment; New Britain, 2 brigades; New Ireland, 2 companies; Admiralty Islands, 1 battalion; British New Guinea, 1$ regiments; Dutch New Guinea, no estimate. A transport-borne division may be at Rabaul following the withdrawal of the recent expedition believed moving against Port Moresby. The Japanese are not capable of an immediate offensive against Port Moresby, New Caledonia or northeast Australia with forces in the New Guinea area, but rapid reinforcement can be made. Reconnais- sance flight New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, and Solomon area on May 15 sighted 1 3,000 ton merchant ship at Salamaua and medium sized vessel approaching Lae. 8. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation George S Smith H (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, G. S. C., Distribution A. Situation Officer, Intelligence Group SECRET SECRET SECRET White House SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 15, 1942 Date 5-16-42 To : 1200 GMT, May 16, 1942 Initials ASS War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 16, 1942. No. 64 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 between Cape Race and Cape Breton Island; 28 of Nova Scotia and N of 43-00 N; 1 in Cape Henry area; 1 S of New Orleans and N of 27-00 N, 1 in Miami area; 3 in Cape Canaveral area; 1 off Wilmington, S.C.; 1 on NE side of the Bahamas; 1 eastward of Martinique; 1 off the Guianas; 3 in eastern Caribbean; 1 at 47-15 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 42-15 N, 67-15 W; 1 at 39-35 N, 72-14 W; 1 at 18-15 N, 76-07 W; 46-30 N, 42-30 W; 1 at 45-30 N, 36-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 73-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 53-00 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 32-00 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 65-30 W; 1 at 39-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 39-30 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 36-30 W; 1 at 28-00 N, 56-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 31-00 7. Activity reported: May 13, sinking of tanker GULF PENN at 28-29 N, 89-17 W confirmed (same locality as Gulf PRINCE attack); May 14, SS POTERO DELLANO (tanker), previously reported as unidentified, torpedoed and sunk at 25-13 N, 80-10 W; 1 un- identified merchant vessel sunk 14 miles W of Georgetown, Grand Cayman; May 15, USAT DRENNAN (tanker) attacked by sub, but proceeding to port from a point 47 miles WSW of the SW entrance to the Mississippi; SS AMAPOLA shelled and machine-gunned at a point 135 miles S of the Sill passage. Subversive activity: Nothing to report. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. German plane over Iceland May 14 has been identified as Focke Wulf Condor 200. Motors were unusually quiet indicating plane was equipped with a new and effective type of silencer. (2) Eastern Europe, It is believed that German forward mechanized units have reached Kerch, but it is not believed that all Soviet resistance has censed. The Soviet attack on Kharkov continues. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, May 13, general increase in Axis tank movements noted 12 miles W of Gazala and especially in vicinity of Sidi Breghisc. Enemy tanks upon being engaged, pr comptly withdrew. Reconnaissance showed main body enemy tanks concentrated around El Cheima. At Casablanca, Admiral d'Harcourt received orders from Darlan SECRET 203 Regraded Unclassified SECRET to conduct sea trials with incomplete battleship JEAN BART but objected that real sea trials were impossible. Upon Darlan's insistance, d'Harcourt agreed to make short runs along coast soon. Departure of JEAN BART from Casablanca, if reported, will thus be merely for short trial runs along coast. Vichy staff, Morocco, reported expecting American landing and are prepared (with regret, they say) to offer token resistance. Reported that Free French in Equatorial Africa, being mis- informed, or uninformed, are much disturbed over Madagascar affair, although Free French in London appear to have been quieted with promise of participation in civil administration of the island. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. In northern Burma, sporadic fighting reported east of Myitkyina and in Bhamo area. In Southern Shan States, Japanose forco reported attacking cast of Loilem; May 9-10, small party Thai troops crossed Burma-Thai border at Wan Pa Sha (just west of Indo-Chinn--Burma border). In Yunnan: two enemy battalions reported moving from Lungling towards Tongyush (off Burma Road, about 30 miles NW of Lungling); on Burma Road fighting continues vicinity Salwoon Rivor. For second suc- cossive day enemy airdrome at Myitkyina (North Burma) was attacked. Planes, buildings, and runways were hit. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Air reconnaissance May 13 revealed at Ambon (Amboina - South Moluccas) four 10,000 ton, three 4,000 ton, and soveral smaller merchant vessels; at Rabaul, Solomons area, one heavy cruiser, one light cruiser, three warships, three destroyers, oighteen transports and auxiliary vessels. On May 15 twenty ships observed in Rabaul harbor; three destroyers, one cruiser and two large transports at Kavieng, New Ireland. One modium enomy transport was sunk and direct hits were scored on two others in air attack on Ambon May 13. Three Japanese bombers were destroyed on the ground and several were damaged in air attack on Vanakanau airdrome. Two Zeros shot down and one damaged of six raiding Port Moresby. On May 15 hostile air attack on Port Morosby was brokon up by our pursuits. Considerable damage to airdrome at Lae was caused by attack of our modium bombers. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. Nothing to report. CORRECTION: In "Situation and Capabilities of the Enemy", No. 6, May 14, page 18, fourth line from bottom of pago, 226,000,000 should read 226,000. For the Chief of M. I. S. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Gerrge S. Smith: GEORGE'S. SMITH, Distribution À Lt. Colonel, G. S. C., SECRET Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. -2- SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRETO LEW 3422 W.H 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 14, 1942. Date 5/15/42 TO : 1200 GMT, May 15, 1942. Initials JSSS War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 15, 1942. No. 63 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 in Cape Henry area; 1 in Halifax area; 1 SW of Cape Sable; 1 NE of Cape Breton (Gulf of St. Lawrence); 1 off Miami; 1 vicinity La Guiara (Venezuela); 1 off Guiana coast; 1 between Jamaica and Panama; 1 at 39-45 N, 72-35 W; 1 at 45-37 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 40-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 34-00 W; 1 at 34- 25 N, 77-14 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 80-00 W; 1 at 25-05 N, 79-48 W; 1 at 28-30 N, 89-55 W; 1 at 28-48 N, 91-51 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 74-00 W; 1 at 13-55 N, 68-10 W; 1 at 15-00 N, 65-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 33-30 W; 1 at 35-00 N, 55-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 50-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N; 64-00 W; 1 at 26-30 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 28-30 N, 42-00 W; 1 at 14-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 34-30 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 31-30 N, 49-30 W; 1 at 49-30 N, 29- 30 W. Activities reported: May 12, SS LITO (freighter) torpedoed 40 miles W of Anticosti (Gulf of St. Lawrence); SS LISE torpedoed off coast of Venezuela at 13-55 N, 68-20 W; May 13, SS DAVID McKELVEY (tanker) torpedoed and sinking at 28-30 N, 89-55 W (S of New Orleans); May 14, unidentified ship torpedoed and on fire at 25-35 N, 80-06 W (Florida Straits); SS BLENHEIM torpedoed 30 miles S of Ft. Morgan, Alabama; un- identified steamer torpedoed and burning 8 miles SSE of Fowery Rocks (Miami area); 2 unidentified ships torpedoed off Miami seabuoy; SS STAVROS torpedoed and afire 70 miles SE of New York harbor. Subversivo activity: Nothing to report. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Eastern Europe. The German offensive in the Kerch Poninsula continues. Russian attacks reported in the Donets area near Kharkov. (2) Western Europe. One Focke Wulf Condor flow over Reydarf Jordur, Iceland (cast central coast) at low altitude at 0600 5-14. It avoided short A/A fire and disappeared to the south without offensive action. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In desert fighting in Libya, Germans are reported to be particularly skillful in use of cover and never show strength of defense until absolutely forced to do SO. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET Early May 10, Aloxandria was attacked by 4 onemy bombors for ono-half hour, with considerable civilian casualties but slight military damage. Kurd uprising in NW Porsia has quietod down and situation appears likely to remain quiet, as indications are that the Kurds have been granted everything thoy demanded. Reports from Madagascar indicate that the ontire island is coming undor United Nations control without furthor difficulty, and plan for establishmont of civil government which will satisfy all interested parties appears to be developing satisfactorily. 0. ASIATIC THEATER. In western Burma, enomy reported advancing toward Kalowa from the south in considorable strength. In Yunnan, fighting continuos along Burma Road west of Paoshan. Nothing to report from other areas. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. & PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chiof of M. I. S.: George 5. Smith GEORGE S. SMITH, MID 319.1 Situation Lt. Colonel, GSC, (3-14-42) Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. Distribution A SECRET -2- SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET From: 1200 GMT, April 30, 1942 By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 To: 1200 GMT, May 14, 1942 Date May 14, 1942 Initials M.S.S. War Department, G.S.S. Military Intelligence Service, May 14, 1942 No. 3 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Enemy submarine activity in the Atlantic showed a marked increase during this period. Preliminary re- ports indicate more than 47 ships attacked as compared with 35 in the preceeding period and 45 each in the two periods before that. Signifi- cant submarine attacks took place in the Gulf of Mexico and in the mouth of the St. Lawrence River. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. In Paraguay increased activity of Axis sympathizers reported, but situation apparently under control. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. Points in Germany (particularly Stutt- gart area) and occupied France continued to suffer damage from RAF attacks which were on B. diminished scale compared with the previous perio- German planos suffered heavy losses making scattered attacks on English towns. Over Iceland and northern Ireland enemy reconnaissance flights were reported. In German attacks on Murmansk convoys one British Cruiser and one German destroyer were lost. Twenty three thousand tons of Axis shipping off Norway and Holland were sunk or damaged by RAF during week ending May 7th. (2) Eastern Europo. On May 11th a Gorman offensive in the Crimea was launched which after several days fighting broke through on the northorn flank of the Kerch Peninsula. No significant fighting re- ported on other Russian fronts. (3) Southern Europe. Axis air attacks continued against Malta, but with diminished force. The Axis suffered unusually heavy air casualties. Several reports were received that Axis air forces used for attacks on Malta wore boing moved to other theaters. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. On the Libyan front only minor engagements reported, but large movements of Axis supplies to Liby. indicate a limited offensive within two weeks. Greek and Crete based Gorman planos were increasingly active with raids on Egyptian ports. In Morocco Vichy forces reported preparing to resist attack, and increasing defensive preparations were reported at Casablanca. At Dakar United SECRET SECRET Nations reconnaissance planos wore fired upon. The Vichy naval base at Diogo Suarez, Madagnscar, was occupied by United Nations forcos after short-lived resistance. On May 5th, 25 submarines, believed not Vichy, were reported off the Ivory coast. Spanish Guinea and Portuguèse Atlantic island possessions continue to be reinforced. O. ASIATIC THEATER. The Japaneso virtually completed the occupation of the koy points in Burma, including Lashio, Mandalay, Akyab, Bhamo and Myitkyina. The Chinose border was crossed on the Burma Road, and the Japanese penetrated 75 miles into Yunnan Province. The onemy continues to meet resistance from United Nations units in central and northern Burma, and the recapture of Maymyo from the Japanose was reported. Rangoon, where considerable onemy shipping was reported, suffered severe damage to dooks and airfields from several United Nations bombings. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Japanese forces overcame the resistance of the fortified islands in Manila Bay, Philippines, which capitulated on May 6th after an onemy landing had been made upon Corregidor. A naval engagement took place between Japanese naval units and United Nations forces in the Coral Son near the Solomon Islands. The Japanese forces withdrew after engagements in which they suffered heavy losses. The occupation of Lorengau in the Admiralty Islands by the enomy was confirmod. 201 PACIFIC THEATER. Enemy air forces in the Marshall Islands conducted regular patrol flights from Maloelap and Kwajalein. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. See "Situation and Capabilities of the Enemy" issued this date. For the Chief of M. I. S., MID 319.1 Situation (4-16-42) George S. Smith Distribution B GEORGE S. SMITH, SECRET Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET ECLASSIFIED SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET From : 11200 GMT, May 12, 1942. By Auth A, C. of S,, G-2 To: 1200 GMT, May 13, 1942. Date 5-13-42 Initials CSS War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 13, 1942. No. 61 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. R. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: - 1 S of Wilmington S.C.: 1 S of Charleston, S.C.: 1 N of Florida Strait: 1 in Windward Passage 1 S of Cuba: 1 N of Panama; 1 in Anegada Passago: 1 in Georgetown area; 1 off N coast of Brazil: 1 between Oape Cod and Cape Sable: 1 in Cape Henry area: 1 in Delaware Capes area; 1 at 34-11 N, 76-27 W; 1 at 39-21 N, 74-15 1 at 49-19 N, 64-51 W; 1 at 38-30 N, 70-43 W; 1 at 37-04 N, 62-45 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 58-00 W; 1 at 44-30 N, 56-00 W: 1 at 44-30 N, 43-30 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 39-30 V; 1 at 32-30 N, 43-00 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 27-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 71-00 W; 1 at 31-00 N, 62-30 W: 1 at 21-00 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 22-30 N, 64-30 W; 1 at 36-00 N, 61-00 W; 1 at 40-00 N, 59-30 W; 1 at 43-30 N, 42-30 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 39-00 W. Activities reported: - May 9th, SS KITYS BROOK (cargo) torpedoed at 42-59 N, 64-56 W; May 11th, SS CAPE OF GOOD HOPE tor- pedoed at 22-45 N, 58-25 W; May 12th, SS NICOYA (freighter) torpedoed at 49-19 N, 64-51 W. Reported torpedoed and afire off Sambro Lightship near Halifax, SS EGBRA. SS VIRGINIA (tanker) torpedoed and sunk at the entrance to SW passage to Mississippi inside the sea buoy. At 6:00 A.M., May 12th, a large explosion damaged the east jetty, there destroying about 75 feet of the jetty 500 feet from its south end. Explo- sion still under investigation. Subversive activities: May 12th. 20-year old Donald Kintner under arrest on charges of sabotage for shooting and wounding engineer of New York Central Railroad train in an endeavor to stop flow of war material, b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. Unconfirmed report that the 6th and 10th German Armored Divisions have come from Russia to the Paris-Soissons region (2) Eastern Europe. The Germans have broken through on the northern flank in the Kerch peninsula. (3) Southern Europe. There are indications that German air strength in Italy and Sicily is being decreased for use in other theaters. This trend has not been definitely confirmed. SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. Crew of US bomber forced to land at Conakry (Vichy Weet Africa) reported interned. In Libya, May 10, small enemy force including tanks and armored care was success- fully engaged by British 3 miles SE of Sidi Breghisc. Principal concentra- tion of enemy motor transport is in area centered at 4 miles NS of Rotunda Segnali. Axis in Cyrenaica ostimated to have supplies for one month of major operations. In Mediterranean, onemy shipping lossos by United Nation: submarine action were 28,700 tone during April and damage by torpedo planes was 16,000 tons for same period. Although Axis shipping to North Africa WAS greatly increased during April, losses were 10,000 tons less than in March. Current decrease in Axis air strongth in Mediterraneah area indi- cate probable diversion to other areas. Indications point to possible German limited objective attack in Libya during next two weeks. Cruiser PRIMAUGUET returned to Casablanca night of May 9-10. Naval units in port at Dakar as of May 7, included: Battleship RICHELIEU; Cruisers MONTCALM and GEORGES LEYGUES; 6 Submarines: 3 Destroyers: 3 Patrol Vessels; 2 Navy Tankers: Submarine Tender JULES VERNE: 1 Naval Auxiliary. of ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On Burma road fighting in progress at Lungling, Yunnan, (75 miles from border). In eastern China, Japanose troop concentrations and assembly of materials for river crossing reported on north bank of Yellow River in the Sinsiang-Chinyang area (northern Honan province). Japanese reported attacking in strength in vicinity of Mienyang (60 miles B.W. of Hankow). Further Japanese troop concentrations reported along Kinkiang-Nanchang Railway with probable objective Muning (210 miles 8.0. of Hankow). No reports from other areas. 1. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER, Nothing to report. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of N. I. S,: George S. Smithe GEORGE S, SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution A SECRET SECRET SECRET RECLASSIFIED REPORT Hammond WH 3422 SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 12:00 GMT, May 11, 1942. Date 5-12-42 To:: 12:00 GMT, May 12, 1942. Initials 8155 War Department, Military Intelligence Service, May 12, 1942 No. 60 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 at 38-48 N, 74-567W; 1 at 34-26 N, 76-13 W; 1 at 28-10 11, 80 W; 1 at 29-35 N, 87- 28 W; 1 at 10-38 N, 79-30 Ti; 1 at 29 N, 76 W; possibly 3 between Cape Cod and Cape Hatteras; 1 in Cape Sable area; 1 (?) S of Jamaica; 1 thought entering Caribbean through Windward Passage; 1 in Mona Passage; 1 thought entering Caribbean through Anegada Passage, between Trinidad and Georgetown; 1 in vicinity 25 N, 35 W; 1 (?) at 07 N, 54 W; 1 at 38-30 N, 63 W; 1 at 43-30 N, 46-30 V; 1 at 41-30 N, 43 W; 1 at 29-30 N, 66-30 W; 1 at 34-30 N, 64-30 W; 1 at 28 N, 42 W; 1 at 43 N, 30-30 V; 1 at 41 N, 67 W; 1 at 37 N, 70-30 W; 1 at 40 N, 65-30 W; 1 at 43 N, 62 W; 1 at 45-30 N, 52 W; 1 at 40 N, 52-30 W; 1 at 45 N, 40 W; 1 at 44-30 N, 36 W; 1 at 13 N, 31 W; 1 at 26 N, 25 W; 1 at 36 N, 40-30 W. Activities reported: - May 8th, steamship MONT-LOUIS torpedoed at 06-23 N, 58-44 W; May 10th, SS CLAN SKENE (freighter) torpedoed at 31-43 N, 70-43 W. Subversive activities: Nothing to report. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. 3 КОДО aircraft operating from Trondheim were on reconnaissance as far west as east and northeast coast of Ireland, May 11. (2) Eastern Europe. German and Roumanian troops launched an attack on the Kerch Isthmus on May 8th. Fighting is now in progress. This German offensive is believed to possess but local character. MAY (3) Southern Europe. The Axis Air Force attacked Malta on June 6th and 7th with 78 German and Italian bombers. It is reported that there is increased activity of enemy planes based in Crete and Greece, d. AFRICAN AND VIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, May 9th, minor engagement between British and small enemy force including tanks, Rotunda Segnali area. German air strength, l'iddle East, on May 5th, was: Libya, 170; Sicily, 355; Greece, 90; Crete, 50; serviceable planes about 50% of above. Planes based on Greece and Crete increasingly active, with raids on Egyptian ports, railheads and convoys. Transport planes on Crete-Derna supply line are escorted by ME-109 and ME-110. In the SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET western desert, German night fighters have been encountered, and BV-2226 transport plane has recently appeared in Middle East. At Casablanca, battleship JEAN BART is loading torpedoes. Suspicious submarine, which dived when observed, sighted off Lome (Togoland), May 11th. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: Japanese forces have occupied Myitkyina. In Yunnan on Burma Road, enemy troops engaged northeast of Chefang; Chinese reported holding Paoshan and Salween River bridge against advance Japanese units. No reports from other areas, f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. E. PACIFIC THEATER. American SS JOHN ADAMS sunk by Jap submarine 100 miles south of Noumea, May 5th. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: George S. Smith At GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) Distribution A SECRET -2- SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET 3422 W.H. G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A, C. of S.S 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 10, 1942. Date 5-11-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 11, 1942. Initials #SS G.S.S. Mar Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 59 May 11, 1942. 1, ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a, NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: 1 off Cape Hatteras; 1 off Wilmington, Del; possibly 4 in area N of 40-00 N and W of 55-00 W; 2 probably in Florida Straits; 2 probably in Eastern Caribbean; 1 off North coast of Brazil; 1 at 38-00 N, 67-30 W; 1 at 43-00 N, 51-00 N; 1 at 40-30 N, 47-00 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 39-30 ,1; 1 at 27-00 N, 70-00 W; 1 at 46-30 N, 34-30 W; 1 at 25-00 N, 45-00 W; 1 at 33-00 N, 69-00 W; 1 at' 38-00 N, 67-30 W; 1 at 46-30 N, 47-30 n; 1 at 41-30 N, 47-30 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 38-00 N; 1 at 45-30 N, 36-30 ; 1 at 22-00 N, 67-30 W3 1 at 20-30 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 45-00 N, 32-30 W; 1 at 34-30 N, 74-30 W; 1 at 27-00 N, 85-30 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 23-00 W, (pos- sibly Italian); 1 at 15-00 N, 30-00 W, (possibly Italian); 1 at 08-40 N, 58-50 W; 1 at 19-30 N, 81-15 W; 1 at 28-35 N, 90-00 W. Activities reported: May 6, SS GREEN ISLAND torpedoed and sunk at 18-25 N, 81-30 his May 10, SS AURORA (Tanker) torpedoed but not sunk at 28-35 N, 90-00 W. Subversive activities - nothing reported, b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. It is reported that the Germans in France are fortifying the line Valenciennes-Amiens. A JU-88 reconnoitered northern Ireland at 28,000 feet on May 10, but was not intercepted. It avoided A/A fire. Thirty-five German planes flew over Norwich on May 8 but made no serious attack. No hostile planes opposed R.A.F. raid on Dieppe on same date. (2) Eastern Europe. Nothing to report. (3) Southern Europe. Malta was attacked May 8 by 78 German and Italian bombers with fighter escort. Five enemy planes destroyed; 5 probably destroyed; 5 damaged. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. On May 10, R.A.F. re- connaissance over Casablanca showed JEAN BART still at normal berth and new torpedo boom installed at harbor entrance. Cruisers DUGUAY- TROUIN and GLOIRE in port. Reconnaissance plane encountered heavy AA fire. In March, 450 Spanish Moroccan native troops arrived Fernando Po (Island in Gulf of Guinea, off Free French Cameroon), and about 1,000 Spanish civilians with previous military experience arrived recently in SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET Spanish Guinea from Spain due to famine conditions in mother country. Important number of Spanish troops expected to arrive Spanish Guinea soon. e. ASIATIC THEAT R. Purma: The Japanese appear to be meeting little organized opposition. Rainfall of 6 inches reported in 48 hours. Reported considerable amount of supplies seized by Japanese in Lashio and Wanting-Chefang areas. The airfield at Chittagong was attacked by 20 Japanese bombers and 80 fighters, on May 8. Saigon shipping is coming under increasing Japanese control. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. An Allied evacuation of Lorengau, in the Admiralty Group, was followed by Japanese occupation. Port Moresby was attacked on May 8 by eight Japanese "0's," of which two were destroyed; on May 9 attacked again by 16 "0's," of which three were destroyed. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation George S.Smithe (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET 2 DECLASSIFIED SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET WH 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GT, May 9, 1942. Date 5-10-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 10, 1942. Initials 255 G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 58 May 10, 1942 1. ENELY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH ALERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported:- 1 at 44-30 N, 32 W; 1 at 41 N, 35 "; 1 at 45-30 N, 29-30 %; 1 at 46 N, 33 "; 1 at 41-15 N, 71-15 VI; 7 in area 40 to 44 N, 55 to 65 Vj; 1 at 46 N, 38 W; 1 in vicinity Nantucket Lightship; 3 between Wilmington and New York; 1 at 44-15 N, 73-25 "; 1 at 48 N, 44 Vi; 1 at 44 N, 45 %; 1 at 37-30 N, 71 Tij 1 at 38-30 N, 34-30 K; 1 at 34-30N, 69-30 "; 1 between Florida and Cuba; 3 in Caribbean (1 possibly in Windward Passage); 1 at 26-40 N, 86-40 M; 1 at 25-30 N, 84-30 "; 1 at 24-11 N, 74-04 m; 1 at 26 N, 65-30 TT; 1 at 22-30 N, 57-30 M; 1 at 31 N, 73 W; 1 at 23 N, 47 W; 1 along North coast of Brazil; 1 at 09 N, 59 W. Activities reported: May 4th, SS TUSCALOOSA CITY torpedoed at 18-32 N, 81-25 "; May 6th, SS ABGARA torpedoed at 20-45 N, 72-55 W; May 8th, SS TORNA torpedeed at 26-40 N, 86-40 W; unidentified vessel reported sinking at 19 N, 82 W; Pay 9th, SS GREYLOCK attacked 8 miles South of Halifax Lightship; SS LUBRAFOL torpedoed at 26-26 N, 80-00 W. Subversive activities - none reported. b. LATIN ALERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. On the 7th, RAF attacked coke ovens at Zeebrugge and the power station at Ostend. On the night of 7 - 8 RAF layed mines of £ the coasts of Dennark and Heligoland, bombed Saint Nazaire and dropped leaflets over Vichy. An enemy convoy of 12 ships was attacked off Texel, the Netherlands; preliminary reports indicate about 10 hits obtained, (2) Eastern Europe. Nothing to report. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing to report. d. AFRICAN AND LIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. Night of May 2 - 3, Alexandria was bombed by 20 enemy planes, with slight damage to targets and about 20% losses to attackers. In Libya, May 7, enemy working party about 11 miles S of W from Gazala suffered heavily from British patrol and 50 enemy motor vehicles, 2 miles NE of Rotunda Segnali were dispersed by British Artillery fire. At Casablanca, cruiser PRIMAUGUET, convoyed by 3 submarines, put to sea morning of May 9, headed SVI and incomplete battleship JEAN BART, after taking 800 tons of fuel aboard, raised 3 of DECLASSIFIEL SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET her 4 anchors, night of May 9, apparently in readiness for move, This battleship can make 17 to 20 knots maximun, with sustained cruising speed of about 11 knots. Reasons for probable move of JEAN BART are estimated to be, in order of priority, as follows:- move to deeper water to permit her being sunk to block harbor entrance in event of United Nations attack; move to Dakar; move to another Vichy port. Departure of PRIMAUGUET probably for sea drill in accordance with normal practice at both Casablanca and Dakar. e, ASIATIC THEATER. Intermittent fighting continues in central Burma, Press reports of enemy capture of Chittagong in Bengal have not been confirmed. No reports from other areas, US heavy bombers attacked Rangoon docks and airdrome night of May 8. Resisted by heavy AA fire and fighters, no damage to our planes. Fires observed at airdrome and docks. f. SOUTH IMST PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 5. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report, 2. ENREY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation George S Smith H (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET (s) - 2 - DECLASSIFIED-78 SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 8, 1942. Date 5-9-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 9, 1942. Initials GSS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 57. May 9, 1942. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: - 2 between Cape Hatteras and Long Island; Is in area 41 to 41-30 N and 62 to 68 W; 1 at 42-43 N, 59-58 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 71-30 W; 1 at 41-30 N, 55 W; 1 at 43-30 N, 51 W; 1 at 45 N, 41-30 W; 1 at 49-30 N, 41 W; 1 at 39-30 N, 56 W; 1 at 42 11, 55 W; 1 at 38-30 N, 48 W; 1 at 46 N, 43 W; 1 at 41 N, 39 W; 1 at 44-30 N, 36-30 W; 2 off coastline Charleston, S.C.; 1 at 28-18 N, 80 W; 1 at 27-02 N, 79-55 W; 1 vicinity Key West; 1 in vicinity 28-30 N, 85 W; 1 between Yucatan and Jamaica; 1 in Windward passage; 2 in Eastern Caribbean; 1 North of Paramaribo; 1 off North coast of Brazil; 1 at 34-30 N, 72-30 W; 1 at 35 N, 66 W; 1 at 28 N, 63 W; 1 at 24-30 N, 55-30 W; 1 at 46-30 N, 29-30 W; 1 at 43-30 N, 33 W; 1 at 20 N, 49 W. Activity reported: May 1, SS JAMES EAST NEWSOM attacked by gunfire at 35-50 N, 59-40 W; May 2, SS BOTAVO sunk at 73-00 N, 19-40 E; SS JUTLAND sunk at 73-00 N, 19-40 E; SS CAPE CORSO sunk at 73-00 N, 19-40 E; May 5, SS LADY DRAKE sunk at 34-28 N, 64-25 W; May 7, SS FRANK SEAHANS torpedoed at 06-20 N, 55-38 W. May 8, West Hanover, Mass. war production resumed at the Hanover, Mass. plant of the National Fireworks Co., Inc. Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Williamsport, Pa. steel rope plant closed down May 8th by unauthorized walkout of 850 workers. U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals May 8th upheld the conviction in Puerto Rico District Court of 26 officers and men of the Italian Tanker S.S. Colorado on con- spiracy and wilful damage charges in connection with the sabotaging of the vessel in San Juan Harbor in March, 1941. Three persons have been killed and at least 10 gravely wounded in a gun fight between communists and members of the powerful Autentico Political Party in the Santa Clara Province town of Sancti Spiritus, Cuba. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. Nothing to report. (2) Eastern Europe. Nothing to report. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing to report. SECRET SECRET d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. Entire German 10th "Flieger Corps", formerly divided between Greek mainland and Crete, is now concentrated on Crete. On May 2, a total of 150 aircraft, mainly Junkers-88 (very effective dive-bomber) was observed on airdrome at Heraklion (Crete). Jetty for unloading schooners, recently reported as under construction at Ras El Hilal (Cyrenaica) is now completed. Further investigation confirms earlier report of 25 submarines off Ivory Coast, and gives detail as 2 large, 5 medium, 18 small. Vichy submarines normally on station at Dakar and Casablanca are reported at proper stations, so reported fleet of 25 is probably not Vichy. Although traffic over Vichy Africa military communications has shown marked increase of late, that over Vichy Africa naval channels has been normal. e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On northern front, reports indicate enemy nearing Myitkyina with occupation by advance forces imminent; in southern Shan States sporadic fighting continues in Taunggyi and Salween areas; on west coast, enemy forces at Akyab estimated about 2 infantry companies. April 23, eleven enemy transports convoyed by 10 warships departed Singapore with destination believed Rangoon. The estimate of 6 Japanese Divisions in Burma appears too large for operations confined to Burma alone. Japanese have bombed Chuchow, Yushan and Lishui heavily and accurately almost daily since early April. Myitkyina twice bombed May 6. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. enemy CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation George S. Smith (3-14-42) GEORGE'S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET -2- SE SECRET W.H. G-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GAIT, May 7, 1942. Date 5-8-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 8, 1942. Initials K.SS. G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 56. May 8, 1942. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: - 1 at 36-57 N, 75-27 W; 1 between Cape Charles and Long Island; 5 in area 42-00 to 45-00 N, 59-00 to 65-00 W; 1 at 28-30 N, 88-22 W; 1 at 19-14 N, 82-34 W; 1 at 02-23 N, 45-55 ii; 1 at 26-30 N, 54-00 W; 1 at 30-00 N, 60-00 W; 1 at 34-00 N, 69-00 W; 1 at 44-30 N, 29-30 W; 1 at 42-00 N, 64-15 W; 2 E (150 miles) Virgin Rocks; 5 in area 37-00 N, 68-30 W; 1 at 36-30 N, 63-00 W; 1 at 42-30 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 46-00 N, 38-00 W; 1 at 50-30 N, 37-30 71; 4 in area 39-00 N, 59-00 W; 1 at 38-00 N, 52-00 W; 1 at 41-00 N, 44-00 W; 1 at 44-00 N, 41-00 W; probably 1 sub in Wilmington area; 3 in Florida Straits between Canaveral and Key West; 1 at 19-43 N, 73-34 i/; 2 un- located in Eastern Caribbean; 1 within 100 miles 09-30 N, 54-30 W; 1 within 50 miles 17-50 N, 52-30 W. Activities reported: May 6, SS JAVA ARROW torpedoed off Jupiter Island, Florida - result unknown; May 6, SS AMAZON torpedoed off St. Lucia buoy - results unknown; May 6, SS ALCOA PURITAN reported shelled off Mississippi River should read "SS ALCOA PIONEER"; May 7, SS ONTARIO on fire as result of submarine attack at 28-18 N, 87-36 V; May 5, SS ALEXANDRIA torpedoed and sunk at 20-00 N, 73-32 W. Subversive activities: none reported. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. It is reported that the Germans have established meteorological stations in latitude 77 on the west coast of Spitsbergen and east coast of Greenland. (2) Eastern Europe. Nothing to report. (3) Southern Europe. German air force attacked Malta on May 4-5 with 15 bombers escorted by 50 fighters. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. In Libya, liay 6, enemy gun positions and motor vehicles in Sidi Breghisc area, were shelled by British. llovement of gasoline from Algeria and Tunisia into Libya is again reliably reported. Axis submarine activity off Syrian coast has ceased for the time being. Flight of non-Vichy plane over Dakar, May 6, caused alert, and AA batteries on Cap Manuel and battleship RICHELIEU went into action, apparently without success. Torpedo nets have been placed around cruisers MONTCALM and GEORGES LEYGUES at Mole I., Dakar harbor. SECRET RECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SECRET e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: Eastern front, unconfirmed reports indicate enemy units on Burna Road reached Salween River Bridge (55 miles west of Paoshan) May 6; western front, Japanese captured Ye-u; on Burma coast Akyab occupied May 4. In Indo-China, Japanese reported to have commandeered 17 French ships at Saigon. Japanese have concentrated large number of heavy and medium bombers in Burma, exceeding requirements for present operations. Paoshan (Yung-Chang) Province of YUNNAN, was heavily bombed by Japanese. f. SOUTH/EST PACIFIC THEATER. According to press reports, U.S. naval forces sunk seven Japanese warships near the Solomon Islands on May 4th. Ships sunk include a Japanese light cruiser, 2 destroyers, 4 gunboats and a supply ship. Damage was said to have been inflicted on a seaplane tender, another light cruiser and 2 non-combatant ships. E. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. For the Chief of M. I. S. MID 319.1 Situation (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET - 2 BEOLASSIFIED-72 SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET major Hammund W.H. 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 6, 1942. Date 5-7-42 To: 1200 GIST, May 7, 1942. Initials ASS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 55 May 7, 1942. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: - 1 approxi- mately 44-30 N, 54-30 W; 1 at 44-50 N, 39-00 ii; 1 at 37-42 N, 75-16 W; 1 at 36-10 H, 75-05 ii; 1 at 35-25 N, 74-55 ii; 1 at 33-41 N, 76-41 W; 1 at 28-30 N, 80-19 W; 1 at 27-40 N, 80-05 W; 2 (?) in vicinity 27-20 N, 80-06 W; estimated positions of 6 westbound: 38-00 N, 70-30 W; 30-00 N, 76-00 W; 38-30 N, 60-00 W; 43-00 N, 61-00 W; 44-00 N, 49-00 il; 45-00 N, 45-00 W; 6 eastbound: 38-00 N, 63-00 ii; 41-00 N, 62-00 W; 37-00 N, 56-00 hi; 39-30 N, 46-00 W; 44-00 N, 44-00 ii; 40-30 N, 38-00 W. Further reported in area 44-00 to 46-00 N and 53-00 to 60-00 W, 4 westbound and 1 eastbound; 1 in area W of Key West; on May 5th, 1 reported 20-00 N, 73-30 W; 1 S or SW of Jamaica; 3 in Eastern Caribbean unlocated; 1 approximately 11-00 N, 55-00 W, home bound; 1 Georgetown area; 4 west- bound estimated 34-00 N, 67-00 W; 28-00 N, 51-00 ii; 46-30 N, 34-30 W; 51-30 N, 34-00 ii; 1 eastbound 45-00 N, 32-00 W. Activities reported: May 3rd, between Cayman Brac and Jamaica, 1 sub sighted - SS SAN RAFAEL torpedoed here. Hay 5th, unidentified freighter torpedoed 25-05 N, 42-09 W; May 6th, SS EMPIRE BUFFALO torpedoed 19-14 N, C2-34 W; May 6th, sub shelling SS ALCOA PURITAN 28-40 N, 88-22 W; May 7th, sub sighted by SS ONTARIO and one unidentified vessel seen burning later in locality 28-22 II, 87-33 V; May 6th, off Bethel Shoals at 27-44 N, S0-10 W, sub- marine attacked by Coast Guard, Subversive activities: May 6th, large fire at Federal Branch Line Terminal, Cairo, Ill., on the Ohio River, destroyed stocks of coffee, hemp and sugar of South American origin. May 6th, thirteen tank cars derailed from a 50-car Baltimore & Ohio tank train headed for New York at point near Tollgate, W. Va., oil caught fire, destroyed 3 homes and stores. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. Nothing to report. (2) Eastern Europe. Nothing to report. (3) Southern Europe. The German Air Force attacked Malta on May 3 - 4 with 37 bombers and a fighter escort. The personnel of the Italian Havy is estimated as 6,500 to 7,000 officers, and 100,000 to 120,000 men. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. British landing on Mada- gascar met little opposition. At 4:00 P.M. (British Summer Time), May 6, northern column was in outskirts of Diego Suarez, and southern column SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET was attacking Antsirene. Fleet aircraft had set fire to hangars on Antsirene airdrome. In North Africa, Moroccan air force, particularly fighters, is being increased at expense of Algeria and Tunisia. Vichy commanders, North Africa, appear to expect United Nations attack on Casablanca and have been preparing to meet it (recent re-grouping of naval forces, continuous alert at Casablanca, etc.). e, ASIATIC THEATER. Burma: On eastern front, enemy occupied Bhamo llay 1 and believed moving north towards Myitkyina, 75 miles above Bhamo; Japanese reported to have captured Wanting May 3 or 4 and pushing mechanized spearheads into Yunnan from the border; north of Lashio fighting continues. On central front occupation of Mandalay confirmed; fighting still in progress north and west of city. livitikyina was bombed by enemy on May 4. Six bombers attacked Akyab on May 2, but caused no damage. A second air attack on Rangoon air drome resulted in more fires despite interception by 8 enemy planes and AA fire effective to 25,000 ft. f. SOUTH..EST PACIFIC THEATER. Enemy air activity over Port l'ores- by has diminished. Hostile naval strength continues to increase in the Rabaul area. In Mindanao the Japanese claim to have captured the eastern towns of Tamparan and Bubung (Tamparan is 12 miles S of Dansalan, capital of Lanoa, and Bubung is 42 miles E of Dansalan.). g. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. No change. For the Chief of M..I. S.: MID 319.1 Situation George Smith (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET - 2 SECRET DECLASSIFIED-72 Regraded Unclassified SECR 2623 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., G-2 From: 1200 CMT, May 5, 1942. Date 5-6-42 To: 1200 GMT, May 6, 1942. Initials ASS G.S.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 54. May 6, 1942. 1. ENERY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: - 1 at 63-46 N, 21-28 V; 1 at 41-16 11, 71-47 W; 1 at 33-14 N, 76-41 W; 1 in region 30-00 N, 80-70 7; 1 at 30-40 N, 30-10 V; 1 at 24-45 N, 79-49 W; 1 off Cape Hatteras; several subs active in region off Florida Coast between St. Augustine and Cape Canaveral; 2 off Key West, Florida; 1 at least off Georgetown Beacon, British Guiana; May 5th, 25 submarines were sighted off the Ivory Coast. Activities reported: May 2nd, Steanship SANDAR NORGE torpedoed at 11-42 N, 61-10 W; May 4th, Steanship EASTERN SWORD torpedoed off Georgetown, British Guiana; May 5th, Steanship MOKIA HNA torpedoed at 16-40 N, 65-12 W; May 5th, Steanship AFFOUNDRIA torpedoed at 20-00 N, 73-30 W (off W end of Haiti); May 5th, Steanship DELISLE torpedoed at 27-06 II, 80-03 W. Subversive activities: Hanover, Mass., May 5th, an unauthorized strike, instigated by persons unknown, at the National Fireworks Plant, is .reported. It is reported from New- foundland Base Command that a civilian employee of Base contractor cut a telephone cable at Fort Pepperrel on April 12, and is being investi- gated. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. C. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. One Axis submarine has been sighted off Iceland. R.A.F. bombed Hamburg, Ostend docks and Abbeville airdrome. R.A.F. laid mines along the northwest coast of France, sinking one vessel and damaging two others. Germans raided Exeter using thirty planes and losing six with two probables. (2) Eastern Europe. Nothing to report. (3) Southern Europe. Unconfirmed reports have been received that the German Air Force in Sicily which has been attacking Malta, is preparing to nove to the east front. German attacks on Malta on May 2-3 were on a reduced scale. Twenty-one German aircraft participated in the raids. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE E/STERN THEATER. Afternoon of Hay 5, twenty. five submarines were sighted in group stationary on surface, 4-30 N by 4 to 6 degrees W (off Ivory Coast). Two of the submarines fired on the observing plane and five others dived. Estimated Vichy troops at Dakar (exclusive of about 12,000 Navy) are: - 12 Battalions of Infantry; 60 tanks; 2,350 service troops, of which 2,000 are natives; one Company of SECRET POLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SECRET Engineers. Emplaced artillery located at Dakar includes:- 12-240 LUI guns; 16-105 nn or 155 nn guns; 16-13C nm guns; 40-75 mm guns; 4-105 mm AA guns; 25-90 mm dual purpose guns; 8-47 mm guns; 2-100 mm naval guns; 13 searchlights. All emplaced batteries have range finders. Ships' guns not included in above. Vichy air forces in Africa, May 1, estimated at:- Morocco - 79 bombers, 50 fighters, 13 reconnaissance; Algeria - 54 bombers, 109 fighters, 34 reconnaissance, 6 naval planes; Tunisia- 26 bombers, 50 fighters, 13 reconnaissance, 23 naval planes; West Africa - 78 bombers, 74 fighters, 15 reconnaissance, 20 naval planes. All above are modern types only, obsolete types not included, Fighters in West Africa are all at Dakar (or Thies) and are about à Dewoitine and à Curtiss 75-A. Operation in Libya, reported on May 5, as of "April 3," should be corrected to read "May 3." e. ASIATIC THEATER. Burma - Fighting continues along Burma- China border. Evacuation of Akyab completed. Estimated reinforce- ments of 1 Brigade arrived Rangoon on 15 ships since April 30. No report from other areas. Heavy bombers attached Rangoon and Mingaladon Airdrome where reconnaissance had established presence of 70 Japanese aircraft. Many fires and a large explosion resulted. Hangar and air- craft on runways observed burning. Attacking force met by searchlight and heavy AA barrage. f. SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. The fortified islands in Manila Bay have capitulated. In northern Luzon the enemy advanced from Bayombong to Dagabog (15 miles). Enemy forces attempting to cross the river (Cagayan) between Tuguegarao and Solana were attacked by our troops and forced to retreat to Tuguegarao. Other fronts no change. The United Nations conducted successful raids on the airdromes at Lae and Rabaul. Several enemy planes were damaged. E- PACIFIC THEATER. High Commissioner arrested Governor of New Caledonia and four members of Administrative Council and placed them aboard Free French Corvette. Grave reaction feared, as population sup- ports Governor and dislikes High Commissioner. General strike now on. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. The fall of Manila's fortified islands fur- nishes the enemy with a useful base, accelerates the consolidation of the Philippine Islands and releases small forces for possible employ- ment elsewhere. For the Chief of M.I.S.: MID 319.1 Situation Brage S. Smithe (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET SECRET Regraded Unclassified SECRET 0-2 REPORT SECRET By Auth A. C. of S., 0-2 From: 1200 GMT, May 4, 1942. Date 5-5-42 To: 1200 GIT, May 5, 1942. Initials DSS 0.5.S. War Department, Military Intelligence Service, No. 53 May 5, 1942. 1. ENEMY SITUATION AND OPERATIONS. a. NORTH AMERICAN THEATER. Submarines reported: - 1 at 45-42 N, 52-28 W; 1 at 41-16 N, 71-47 W; 1 at 37-30 N, 69-00 V; 1 at 30-26 N, 81-15 W; 1 at 35-28 N, 74-48 W; 1 at 53-09 N, 28-12 W; 1 at 26-30 N, 80-00 W; 1 at 33-30 N, 08-25 W; 1 at 16-21 N, 81-13 id; 1 at 13-21 N, 56-15 W; 1 at 11-36 S, 178-00 W; 1 at 54-15 N, 130-15 W; 1 at 51-30 N, 127-51 if; 1 at 65 NW of Tortuga W of Key West, Fla.; 2 or 3 off Flagler Beach, Fla.; 1 off Palm Beach, Fla.; enemy subs operating between Tobago Island and Colon, N and off Georgetown, British Guiana. Acti- vity reported: - April 20th, SS BRIS torpedoed and sunk at 34-00 N, 69-00 W; April 29th, SS ATHOL EMPRESS torpedoed and sunk at 13-21 N, 56-15 W; May 4th, ECLIPSE torpedoed at 26-30 N, 80-00 W; SS JOS. M. CUDAHY torpedoed 65 miles NW of Tortuga W of Key West. b. LATIN AMERICAN THEATER. Nothing to report. c. EUROPEAN THEATER. (1) Western Europe. In the recent fighting between German destroyers and a United Nations convoy returning from Hurmansk, one German destroyer was sunk and one damaged. (A British cruiser was also sunk.) The strength of the Portuguese Home army is estimated at 65,000. It is reported that 70% of wharves at Lubeck were destroyed in recent British bombings. (2) Eastern Europe. Nothing to report. (3) Southern Europe. Nothing to report. d. AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. Portuguese forces in Atlantic Islands and African possessions estimated at: Azores, 26,000; Madeiras, 5,000; Cape Verde Islands, 6,000 to 7,000; Angola, 3,000; Mozambique, 2,000 -- white troops in all cases. Iran situation reported serious, with Kurd uprising in Rezaieh region (MV portion of Iran) and growing resentment toward Russians noted. In Libya, April 3rd, enemy motor-carried troops 4 miles S of Sidi Breghisc were successfully shelled and work parties with motor transport 2 miles S of Sidi Breghisc were dispersed. e. ASIATIC THEATER. On eastern front, enemy reported vicinity Wanting (Chinese border customs station on Burma Road, 113 niles NE of Lashio). On central front, no reports. On western front, Japanese moving up Chindwin River from Monywa on motorboat-drawn barges; fighting DECLASSIFIED SECRET s Regraded Unclassified SECRET with rebels in Monywa continues. Yenangyaung oil demolitions success- fully executed. f. SOUTH/EST PACIFIC THEATER. May 4th was the 6th consecutive day of intensive air and artillery offensive against the fortified islands in Manila Bay. Japanese on Bataan are using airplanes and dis- tant captive balloons to direct artillery fire. In Mindanao the enemy force that effected a landing between Bugo and Tagoloan attempted with air support to envelop the right flank of our forces in that area without success. Two enemy planes were shot down by 50 cal. machine gun fire. Other sectors no change. A number of unidentified vessels have been seen recently in the Solomon Islands area. The enemy made 6 air raids on Tulagi (Solomon Islands). A successful air attack was carried out on Rabaul shipping. One light cruiser, one destroyer and 19 transports were observed in that area. &. PACIFIC THEATER. Nothing to report. 2. ENEMY CAPABILITIES. British landing on Madagascar, at Courrier Bay (West coast, separated from Diego Suarez Bay by only a narrow isthmus) alters enemy capability of seizing important naval base of Diego Suarez. For the Chief of M. I. S.: MD 319.1 Situation DeogeSmiths George (3-14-42) GEORGE S. SMITH, Lt. Colonel, General Staff, Distribution A Situation Officer, Intelligence Group. SECRET - SECRET 08D Regraded Unclassified PUBLICATION AND MICROFILM COPYING RESTRICTIONS Reel duplication of the whole or of any part of this film is prohibited. 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