MR 203(11) Sec. 1 Joint Intelligence Committee Daily Summary - December 1941-January 1942

203(11) THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY DECEMBER 1941 JANUARY 1942 DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 52 Copy 1 of 25. 8:00 A.M., 31 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 15. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 16. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 17. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 18. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 19. Asst. C.O.S. Cominch (Plans) 7-9. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 20. Commandant, U.S.M.C. 10. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 21. Director, Naval Intelligence 11. h.C.of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 22. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 12. Chief, Intelligence Branch, H.I.D. 23. Coordinator of Information 13. Secretary, Joint Board 24. J.I.C. File 14. British Joint Staff Mission 25. J.I.C. File DECLASSIFIED MR, MAR 5 1974 By REP, 42 Regraded Unclassified notgoldar# Jime00 tatal CRAOS THICK BEZ SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Bursa - Thailand. The front remains static, with enemy forces dis- posed in an are about 30 miles from MOULMEIN (1), east of the SALVEEN RIVER. Japanese failure to attack is attributed to lack of strength. It is estimated that only two Japanese regiments are in BURMA and there is no evidence that they are being reinforced. J.I.C. Comment: This report is in marked contrast to previous dispatches, which estimated that at least three enemy divisions were available for this operation and re- ported that the British, in their retreat, had lost much material and ex- hausted their forces. The enemy has practiced excellent deception, either originally or at present. A general tendency to overestimate the strength of Japanese task forces is observable. Having secured their west flank and gained bases for naval operations off RANGOON (2), the Japanese have already attained worthwhile immediate objectives in BURMA- Malaya. J.I.C. Comment: There is a lag in official information. Reliable press reports from SINGAPORE state that the British withdrew from the mainland of MALAYA to SINGAPORE ISLAND during the night, 30-31 Jan. There is as yet no indication of how successful the withdrawal may have been. In SINGAPORE there are a considerable number of fresh troops. Netherlands East Indies. Severance of communications leads to the assumption that PONTIANAK (3), west BORNEO, has been occupied by the Japanese. J.I.C. Comment: Enemy occupation of this point threatens com- munications between SINGAPORE and JAVA. Aided by strong air support, the Japanese have landed 1,000 men on AMBOINA ISLAND (4). Previously, an energy convoy of 3 cruisers, 4 de- stroyers, and la transports had been reported in the vicinity. J.I.C. Com- ment: AMBOINA is the principal air and naval base in the eastern NETHER- LANDS INDIES. There are indications that the Japanese will proceed to an early attack on the TIMOR (5) - FLORES (6) area. Reports are received in JAVA that at MENADO (7) the Japanese are shar- ing with the natives the looting of white properties. J.I.C. Comment. This is a repetition of experience in CHINA. While in limited strength and in need of native goodwill, the Japanese share the spoils. As soon as their position is consolidated, they despoil the natives. Nolanesia. Australian troops and air forces are maintaining resist- ance in this area. A Japanese naval force, including two carrier divi- sions, remains there, and additional Japanese air forces are reported to be en route. It is believed that the Japanese intend to develop the 1s- lands into strongly fortified naval and air bases. Philippines. No change in the situation. DECLASSIFIED MAR 51974 JOS By RHP, BLR, Date Regraded Unclassified grue 2220 [Lone age OL DRAW) somes blooder TM rext' " of pe a rule Libert name INFORMATIONS COUNT THE TOTAL BOYHD EYE EYES van because NOTE: payees 1ª quartive SECRET Japaneso Navy. Chinese sources report that a partly deciphered message gave the location of about ten of our naval units, Japanese mostly submarines. This supports recent reports of the high to efficien- be numerous cy not only in the MANDATES and on mobile surface craft, but of Japanese radio direction finder stations which appear probably During in occupied the period territories. 1-24 January, Japanese submarines sank 13 and United Nations by gunfire. It is estimated that at present the enemy there about are vessels in Asiatic waters. Ten were sunk by torpedoes has three ten submarines engaged in commerce raiding in this area, and indications of impending operations on an increased scale. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER. on to JACKSONVILLE. There have been 18 reported sight abandoned). contacts the Atlantic Seaboard has been confined to an area strotching Submarine Situation. During the past 36 hours submarine activity from NANTUCKET with but one reported attack (in which the ship was hit and in- It is quite possible that not more than 6 enemy submarines were volved. Russian Ice Ports. Bomb damage sustained in December by the Russian the services of the icebreakers LENIN and LITKE will to uti- icebreaker STALIN will require from 2 to 6 weeks to repair. be Meanwhile, escort outbound traffic from ARCHANGEL and MOLOTOVSK SEA open lized water. to It is unlikely that additional ships will enter WHITE during this period. Portugal. The Consul General at Lisbon has been informed by of the British selects the crews of Portuguese vessels en route passport control office in that port that the Government to the PORTUGAL STATES. now In consideration of the pressure which has been will brought in- UNITED to bear by the Axis, it is entirely probable that these crews clude Axis agents. 3. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. Comment: On 30 January British official sources announced actions on the evacuation positions lying between the MSUS area and the MEXILI initiative. area. (See J.I.C. of BENGHAZI. The British are conducting delaying yesterday's various J.I.C. Summary.) Thus far, Ronnel retains the h. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER. stiffened AS of in 29 the KURSK region and also between the line BRYANSK - and January, German resistance was reliably reported to have OREL the RZHEV area (both exclusive). The British in the DONETZ basin area. Should further advances be DNEPROPET- made in accept the Russian claim of capture of LOZOVAYA and BARVENKOVO it would menace the east-west railroad line through in southern this ROVSK, area very much used and needed for the supply of Axis troops -2- DECLASSIFIED JOS nemo, 1-4-74 By RHP, KLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified par requirement ot Tuberques ou a empiratives IV COMMICS Is 70 are TV RESOLD* 140 of conaget. US-1 botteg add serve of UNIVELOG DOG oury) TO esio very DD of LOGIO United uop Tubstrees DTD recaus Leb the to of spon: Program - comment $1.00 & Vidadorq SECRET UKRAINE and the only railway line in the south which the Germans have changed over from Russian gauge. J.I.C. Comment: Several dispatches have been received from our official sources in Russia which strike an alarming note of possible Russian capitulation should certain conditions regarding aid to Russia are not fulfilled. In ovaluating these dispatches, it must be borne in mind that STALIN is a realist and will utilize any method that might provide a lever to obtain greater assistance for his struggle against Germany. 5. WESTERN EUROPE.. J.I.C. Comment: Dispatches from various official sources, since 7 Dec., confirm that which we have always known: 1st, that sympathy towards American participation and victory in the present war is genuine through- out Western Europe and 2nd, that the expression of this sympathy has been more open since the actual declaration of war. On the other hand, we must avoid wishful thinking regarding the translation of sympathy to active assistance. American effort will be aided actively by these sympa- thizers when, and only when, there is a reasonable chance of immodiate suc- cess. Ludwell Montague Ludaell LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOS nezo, 1-4-74 By KEP, KLR, Date MAR 51974 -3- Regraded Unclassified PAS openting GALL (Low birth IMPYIRE way ID: our). ITNM ID BE song THE 100 HO 120 130 20 10 o 10 DECLASSIFIED ats nemo, 1-4-74 by RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 JAN 31 1942 SCALE - 440 ⑉ BOO MILES 20 soo 400 see 800 1880 KILDMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION 42 ISSA Regraded Unclassified No. 225 DIVISION OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE FROM: ADMIRALTY T.O.R. - O.N.I. 301520 Following is a summary of recent J.I.C. papers on possible Japanese action against Australia and New Zealand. 1, RAIDS Raids by Cruiser and A.M.C. possible at any time against 1 or more principal ports on Coast of Australia and New Zealand, and might take following forms:- (a) Bombardment (b) Attack by aircraft launched from these ships. (c) Interference with port approaches by minelaying. (d) Attacks by midgét submarines and Coastal Motor Boats launched from these ships. Surprise attack by carrier-borne aircraft on concentration of shipping at Port Darwin, or ports further South, possible, 2. MAJOR OPERATIONS Japanese plans at this stage not thought to embrace major attack on Australia and New Zealand as distinct from raids as set out above. Only exception is attempt to occupy Darwin. 3. CONDITIONS. Before making major attack against Australia and New Zealand, Japanese Naval Staff would probably require following conditions fulfilled: (a) Singapore in Japanese hands or beleaguered and Java, Sumatra and Philippine Islands in Japanese hands. (b) Japanese control extended in South China Sea by occupying key points in Islands of East Indian Archipelago as far 0.8 Timor inclusive, and Islands of New Guinen, New Caledonia, Fiji and Samoa group. (c) No hostilities with Russia or situation on that front not such as to require material for strengthening of Japanese force in that area. (d) (?To) retain power to transport' large bodies of troops over long line of sea communications, without risk of serious loss from Allied action. DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, MLR, Date MAR 5 1974 42 are - Unclassified Page 2 No. 225 4. SUBSEQUENT DEVELOPMENTS Japanese strategy at present seems to be aiming especially at (a) and (b) above as rapidly as possible. If successful Japan will be established in powerful advanced Naval and air positions with safe linos of communications to Home bases, will also threaton commmunications betwoon Amorica and New Zealand and thus be strongly placed to socure major gains and proceed with further nims as follows:- (a) Full scale operations against Burma (for which proliminary moves already in progress) and thonce possibly towards India. (b) Full scale oporations against Australia and/or Now Zealand, (c) Attack against Russia 4 which we consider improbable. It is too conjectural to 8 ay, at this stage, which of the two remaining courses Japanese would adopt, but they would be unlikely to adopy more than ono at the same time, Operations against Burma, with limited objective as far as say, Rangoon, need not await outcome of oporations in Malayan Archipolago and would not preclude simultanobus operations against Australia and New Zealand. 5, GENERAL METHODS OF ATTACK. (a) Before attempting any major operation against Australia and Now Zoaland, Japanose likely to attempt capture of Darwin, donying to us only possible bases in Northorn Australia. Due to its isolated position Darwin is on attractive target for capture before it is strengthenod and while our military strongth in this area comparatively wook. (b) If and whon Japanoso decido to devolop major operations against Australia and Now Zoaland operations likoly to take form of simultanoous landings at, or in vicinity of, important ports, with a viow to gaining stranglohold on koy points and commmunications. Any attempt at occupation of Australia or Now Zealand would probably be mainly confined to Constal area. 6. SCALES OF ATTACK. (a) NAVAL. Closo oscort, to protoct convoys and subse- quontly covor each landing, might consist of:- 6 Cruisors, 2 Aircraft Carriors and possibly 2 Seaplane Carriors, 20 Destroyors. Main Japanoso Floot would bo disposed so 0.8 to intercept any largo scale interforence by Allios. (b) MILITARY. Some 12 Japaneso Divisions could be made available and transport for operations against Australia and Now Zoaland, and following might be scales of attack each phase:- DECLASSIFIED By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 JCS memo, 1-4-74 are 10-03514 Regraded Unclassified Page 3 No. 225 (1) Darwin. Attack on Darwin likely to be made by one to two divisions transported in landing craft and small craft, Initial landings carried out by Brigade groups. (11) Australia. 6 or 7 divisions likely to make attack on continent of Australia, landing up to 2 divisions at 2 or more key points simultaneously. Initial landings would be carried out by Brigade groups in landing craft transported to assembly positions in landing craft carriers. (111) New Zealand. From 4 to 5 divisions would make attack similar to (11) above. If attacks on Australia and New Zealand not simultaneous; scale of attack against either could be increased accordingly. Availability of special landing cráft would not be limiting factor for any of above operations. Large numbers of small craft such as Pearling Luggers small Trading schooners available in Caroline Islands which could be used for this purpose. (c) AIR. Following scales of attack based on assumption that no developments had occurred on Russian front which would justify Japanese reducing Air Force retained to meet potential threats in that theatre of war. (1) To cover landing and obtain aerodromes from which to develop operations on shore, Japanese might support landings with some 5 or'6 aircraft carriers, and similar number of sea- plane carriers, capable of carrying some 250 aircraft, com- prising say 100 fighters and 150 dive and torpedo bombers and up to 100 seaplanes. (11) As soon as port captured, Japanese could bring, by ships and possibly overland from Darwin area, if intermediate landing grounds had been established, additional land based aircraft, Assuming operations in Malaya and Philippines successfully concluded, they might make available somo 400 of such aircraft and possibly in addition some 30 long range flying bonts. 7. Above scales of attack represent maximum considered possible in conditions most favourable to Japanese. Conditions in para- graph 3 must first be rulfillod, and oporations involved re- prosent formidable task, In thoso operations, combat losses and waste of aircraft would be heavy. 8. OPERATIONS IN BURMA Nocossity of retaining forces on northernmost front against possible Russian attack in spring and garrisoning of China and other torritory captured, all reprosenting heavy drain on Japanose resources, particularly in air, DECLASSIFIED $ 1974 JOS nomo, NLR, Data MAR By REP, are - Regraded Unclassified Page 4 No. 225 9. In those circumstances Japaneso might hositato boforo attompting occupation of continents such as Austrulia or ovon the smallor torritory of Now Zoaland, particularly in viow of thoir exporionce in China 10. Such furthor dissipation of thoir forces might scriously joopardizo Japanoso power to hold torritory gainod, in viow of incroasing strongth of Amoricans. 11, CONCLUSION. It socms likoly that Japan will at this stago be contont with endoavouring to isolato Australia and Now Zoaland without ombarking on major oporations to southwards excopt for capturo of Darwin. Attack on Darwin likoly in any ovent. ONI DISTRIBUTION: Nav. Aido) Op-10/11 Op-12 Op-16 Op-16-P Op-16-P-1 Op-16-F=2 Op-16-X F-111 F=11 F-105 F-35 THIS DESPATCH IS NOT TO BE DUPLICATED WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE DIRECTOR OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. RETAIN OR DESTROY. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 1974 are 10-20014 Regraded Unclassified SECRETY THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 51 Copy 1 of 25. 8:00 A.M., 30 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 15. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 16. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 17. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 18. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 19. Asst. C.O.S. Cominch (Plans) 7-9. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 20. Commandant, U.S.M.C. 10. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 21. Director, Naval Intelligence 11. A.C.of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 22. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 12. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 23. Coordinator of Information 13. Secretary, Joint Board 24. J.I.C. File 14. British Joint Staff Mission 25. J.I.C. File DECLASSIFIED 42 JOS By RHP, M.R, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified will 2000WX notysided THE TOTAL BOYHD 21 entol THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Chinese sources report that JAPAN is seeking assurances that RUSSIA will adhere to their non-aggression pact. In this connection, the Japa- nese ambassador to RUSSIA is said to be in VLADIVOSTOK, while Konoye and Mateuoka, the former premier and foreign minister, are said to be in MANCHURIA J.I.C. Comment: A now Russo-Japanese agreement to maintain the sta- tus quo in the FAR EAST would be to mutual advantage. The Russians be- lieve that they must obtain a decision in EUROPE this year, and are there- fore unwilling to divert strength from that theater, while the Japanese advantage is obvious. Although there have been reports of Soviet rein- forcement in the FAR EAST, these may have been intended to support negoti- ations with JAPAN. Bay of Bengal. On 27 Jan. the S.S. FLORENCE LUCKENBACH was torpedoed and sunk about 24 miles ESE of MADRAS (east coast of INDIA). On 28 Jan. the north coast of CEYLON was shelled by a submarine, J.I.C. Comment: These are the first positive indications of enemy submarine activity in this area, Malaya. On the 28th Japanese infiltration had reached points south of the British position at SIMPANG RENOAM. Press reports from SINGAPORE quote the British communique of 29 Jan. as admitting that hostile forces advancing down the railroad through RENGAM had reached LAYANG LAYANG (30 miles northwest of JOHORE BAHRU)- The same reports indicated that the British were holding at RENGIT and JALAM JEMALUANG. Radio TOKYO claims, 30 Jan., that Japanese forces in the center have reached KULAI (where the highway and railroad como together 20 miles north of JOHORE BAHRU). J.I.C. Comment, Although the situation is confused and authentic information of recent date is lacking, it appears that the British posi- tion on the mainland of MALAYA is deteriorating rapidly. Previous re- ports have indicated that all available British forces were engaged at the front, leaving no reserves to prevent a swift Japanese advance once the front had been penetrated. The advances claimed by the Japanese would make a safe withdrawal to SINGAPORE ISLAND extremely difficult. Furthermore, KULAI is in the neighborhood of the principal water reservoir of SINGAPORE. Philippines. VISAYAS: No change. MINDANAO: Only patrol activity reported. LUZON: Enemy activity has been limited to deployment of infan- try elements and occupation of battery positions - most likely in prepare- DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, KLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified 1 198 2. 1 = ETT MARAL tall 190/71 0872000 CHAIR] gomes TM (ue VL6W 7ª mqst. notgoldent and Iniob CHACE THICK 357 DIVIDAS a TEAT us tall bearers (st 21 stinflab st mett and 13TOR ed SECRET tion for an eventual attack on General MacArthur's new defensive position. J.I.C. Comment: It appears likely that the right flank of the main line of resistance on BATAAN is refused to the vicinity of ORION. Netherlands East Indies. EMMAHAVEN, port of PADANG (1), SUMATRA, was bombed for a second time, inflicting some damage to shipping in the harbor. On 28 Jan., U.S. Army bombers bombed an enemy ship concentration at BALIKPAPAN (2), straddling one cruiser, sinking one large transport and setting another transport on fire. Two enemy fighters were shot down and one damaged without loss to our planes. Enemy land forces at BALIKPAPAN and KENDARI (3) are estimated AS 5,300 and 3,000 men respectively. Resistance by Dutch forces continues at both places. Two British destroyers engaged two Japanese destroyers in the vicini- ty of KENDARI. HMS THANET was sunk and one Japanese destroyer was sunk and another damaged. J.I.C. Comment: The Japanese deny any damage to their vessels, while claiming the sinking of HMS THANET. In the Japanese drive to occupy strategic bases in the N.E.I. area, emphasis is at present being placed on southeast CELEBES (3). Scattered enemy naval units now in that vicinity may join other forces to form a task force of considerable strength to reinforce KENDARI. It is be- lieved that a strong attack on AMBOINA (4) and KOEPANG (5) would follow soon. Both of these points have been subjected to heavy air attacks, which usually presage Japanese landing operations. Melanesia. In a third attack on enemy shipping at RABAUL (6), R.A.A. F. bombers hit one or two ships. Enemy air reinforcement is en route to RABAUL from the north. SALAMUA (7) sustained three enemy air attacks, 28 Jan. A concentra- tion of one large and six small enemy ships has been sighted in the vicini- ty. J.I.C. Comment: These reports foreshadow a Japanese landing at SALAMUA. The several excellent airfields there could be used to establish a base for operations over the CORAL SEA (8). Gilbert Islands. Japanese patrol planes made a temporary landing at TARAWA, apparently to investigate its suitability as a seaplane base. Only MAKIN and ABAINO have been occupied so far, but it is reported that the Japanese plan to incorporate the GILBERTS in the MARSHALL ISLANDS ad- ministration. Japanese Navy. It is reported, without confirmation, that Admiral Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief, Combined Flect, is in TOKYO. A U.S. submarine on patrol has sunk a Japanese merchant ship (esti- mated at 7,000 tons) in the EAST CHINA SEA. East Pacific. An enemy submarine was sighted in UNIMAK PASS, ALASKA, 28 Jan. Reports of enemy radio activity 900 miles south of KODIAK con- tinue. One energy submarine is reported off POINT FERMIN, CALIFORNIA (near SAN PEDRO). -2- DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By REP, ELR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified 2'300 inco 3'000 aso years your your [OLOUD w2 aug K ODG quartify your 20 ont byurse* or UW IND a (5)' 000 at ON (1"2" no. peupona poopsq año postpool 10L accord INJURANCE Eval MANTAH the 10 botth = 00 & TFC If (Des en from [01 su exception ou (MONTH) person SHOREP The U.S. submarine, S-26, which sank in the GULF OF PANAMA (Summary No. 47) has been located lying in 301 feet of water. In view of war conditions and practical certainty that no survivors, remain, salvage effort he made To continue salvage operation for at ceart every operations have been discontinued. ad. King direction that 2. ATLANTIC THEATER. another 48 hand The Coast Guard Cutter ALEXANDER HAMILTON, operating with the Navy, was torpedoed yesterday morning near ICELAND. There were some casual- ties. Salvage operations are being attempted. The original report named the U.S.S. HAMILTON as the torpedoed vessel. German Navy. N/A Stockholm reports that German warships, including 2 cruisers, 7 destroyers, several motor torpedo boats and 1 battleship (believed to be the TIRPITZ) arrived TRONDHEIM FJORD about January 25, and that the TIRPITZ was later camouflaged and anchored in ASED FJORD. J.I.C. Comment: The TIRPITZ was first reported as having arrived at TRONDHEIM on the 19th. Photographic reconnaissance later substantiated this report. As late as noon of January 29 the TIRPITZ was observed to be there. The SCHARNHORST, GNEISENAU, PRINZ EUGEN, plus several destroyers and torpedo boats, were observed to be at BREST at noon January 29. 3. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. It is reported, as of 24 January, that in order to protect the with- drawal of British forces from MSUS (southeast of BENGHAZI) to MEKILI (southwest of DERNA) all possible R.A.F. plane strength was utilized to harass the pursuing Axis columns, J.I.C. Comment: The two points men- tioned, MSUS and MEXILI, can be considered the key areas of the attacker and defender respectively, during the past few days. Utilizing MSUS as a focal point, Rommel has directed diverging attacking colums towards the east, north and northwest, envisaging the mopping up of British units in the BENGHAZI area as well as a drive farther east. The reinforcements sent across the MEDITERRANEAN by the Axis have permitted Rommel to take the offensive. 4. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER. According to the Berlin radio, the German winter front lines have been occupied, according to plan, and stand unshakeable from FEODOSIA (Crimba) to SCHLUESSELBURG (near LENINGRAD). It is stated furthermore, that German troops have now accustomed themselves to the strenuous winter campaign. J.I.C. Comment: The Germans thus announce limiting points only for the extreme north and south ends of the huge front. In the meantime, it is evident that there are fluid points between the two ends, particular- ly in the northern half where Russians claim limited advances, and where there is a considerable bulge westward. Ludwell P.Montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 -3- Regraded Unclassified perf Der F1) an Pvg 0*2* preu Josepoq DESCRIPT 2-5p TATER COLLET à 2E 90 100 110 120 130 20 10 7 10 DECLASSIFIED JCS 1-4-74 By 12, KLR, Date MAR 5 1974 y IAN 30 1942 SCALE ⑉ 400 apo 20 sõe 400 ado 800 1880 KILDMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 50 Copy 1 of 25. 8:00 A.M., 29 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 15. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 16. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 17. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 18. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 19. Asst. C.O.S. Cominch (Plans) 7-9. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 20. Commandant, U.S.M.C. 10. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 21. Director, Naval Intelligence 11. 4.C.of s., A-2, Army Air Forces 22. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 12. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 23. Coordinator of Information 13. Secretary, Joint Board 24. J.I.C. File 14. British Joint Staff Mission 25. J.I.C. File DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 42 Regraded Unclassified cobl DVITE anoma notentriss notus COMMITAGE THE TOINL BOYED ⑈⑉20 THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Indian Ocean. The South African government is anxious regarding MOZAMBIQUE (PORTUGUESE EAST AFRICA) as well as MADAGASCAR (Summary No. 49). It is reported from CAPETOWN that LOURENCO MARQUES is well pro- vided with oil and oil handling facilities, both of which are lacking on MADAGASCAR, and that Nazi "refugees" there possess large quantities of ares and ammunition. The Portuguese garrison at LOURENCO MARQUES has been depleted by the dispatch of 610 troops to TIMOR, 26 Jan. Burma. Only normal patrol and air activity are reported. Malaya. On the west coast British forces are still divided. Iso- lated units at BATU PAHAT and SENGGARANG are unable to withdraw south- ward, and forces advancing to their relief are unable to proceed be- yond RENGIT (9 miles southeast of SENGGARANG). In the center the British were holding, on the 26th, at SIMPANG RENGAM and RENGAN (on the highway and the railroad 12 miles south of AYER HITAM and KLUANG respectively). In the east the Japanese at MERSING have developed only patrol activity as yet. Press reports indicate that civilian evacuation of the north coast of SINGAPORE ISLAND was ordered, 28 Jan. J.I.C. Comment: It appears that the British now occupy the general line: RENGIT - RENGAM - JEMALUANO, an are approximately LO miles north- ward from JOHORE BAHRU, with some isolated units north thereof. The civilian evacuation of the north coast of SINGAPORE ISLAND may be only to avoid the heavy casualties which have resulted from Japanese bombing of military objectives in that area, but it also prepares the ground for a siege of the island, which may be imminent. Philippines, MINDANAO and VISAYAS: Situation unchanged except that our forces have received small arms ammunition delivered at DELMONTE (MINDANAO) by our bombers. LUZON: Japanese infantry, endeavoring to follow up and establish contact with General MacArthur's new position, was subjected to effective counterpreparation fires. There has been only limited enemy air activity. Netherlands East Indies. Cumulative losses have reduced Dutch bomber strength to 32 planes. A heavy Japanese air attack on BANJERMASIN (1), south BORNEO, de- stroyed 7 bombers. Another heavy attack seriously damaged ships and dock facilities at EMMA HAVEN, the port of PADANG (2), west coast of SUMATRA. Japanese ground forces attacking SINGKAWANG (3), west BORNEO, have been reinforced by a successful landing at nearby PAMANGKAT. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74. By RHP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified - od gallboad Ito has Ito dibe teblv If TH LaboLfed [LOB CYbELORD (91) TOANEM VEHICY) EYEL R any? 95 last 2002 bein Ocesu* 196 goary WE EY21 YHD EVOIRES THEYISH USAST some supporth breasur qui 299 0140 gru norghiness = Jull 1 beautes at = MOLE* jurjese speze 1ª qualition INVESTION 20 notur COUNTR THE notal BOWED no Melanesia. A small Japanese force has landed at ROSSEL ISLAND (4), off the eastern tip of NEW GUINEA. J.I.C. Comment: This occu- pation foreshadows a Japanese effort to intercept Allied communica- tions through the CORAL SEA (5). In general Japanese offensive naval operations in this area appear to be temporarily suspended, possibly to await the arrival of new convoys before undertaking further landings. Aerial operations are being carried out at all in- portant airfields, presumably to eliminate Allied air interference with future operations. A. second R.A.A.F. attack on enemy shipping at RABAUL set two vessels afire. Japanese Navy. J.I.C. Comments: The logistic problem confront- ing the Third Fleet, operating in Philippine-Netherlands Indies waters, is believed to have become acute. It is probable that at least one converted aircraft carrier has been added to most of the five Japanese carrier divisions. Ten enemy submarines are believed to be operating from JALUIT, in the MARSHALL ISLANDS, with four of then in the vicinity of HAWAII. East Pacific. The U.S.A.T. ROYAL T. FRANK was sunk by an enery submarine 30 miles north of HAWAII. Two enemy submarines have been attacked off OAHU, with unknown results. One or two submarines bombarded MIDWAY ISLAND, 25 Jan., without causing damage. The U.S.S. GUDGEON attacked a Japanese submarine of the I-68 class (1400 tons) on the surface approximately 220 miles west of MIDWAY, 28 Jan., and sank it. Air Ferry Routes to Australia, J.I.C. Comment: It is of primary importance that ABCD air superiority in the Far Eastern Theater be se- cured and maintained. Air ferry routes into the Thenter, however, are subject to interruption at several points. Eastbound ferry planes must cross AFRICA by an undefended route on which air facilities at FORT LAMY were recently bombed, presumably by planes from LIBYA. Beyond INDIA, Japanese occupation of bases on SUMATRA or TIMOR would interdict delivery to AUSTRALIA. Japanese occupation of NEW CALEDONIA would per- mit interruption of the westward route via HAWAII, PALMYRA, CANTON, SAMOA, and FIJI. NEW CALEDONIA may be by-passed via NEW ZEALAND, but enemy occupation of ono of the other islands in the direction of HAWAII would block the route altogether. 2. LATIN AMERICA. Rio Conference. At the close of the Conference, only three American states remained in diplomatic relations with the Axis. They are ARGENTINA, CHILE, and ECUADOR. Delicate internal situations exist in all three. In ECUADOR particularly a crisis, based in part on the belief that the UNITED STATES favored PERU in the boundary settlement, is anticipated. There has been a general turnover in army command, coincident with re- ports that the army has demanded the resignation of the President. -2- DECLASSIFIED JOS nemo, 1-4-74 By RHP, ELR, Date MAR 1974 Regraded Unclassified gallerage synd, teyocied valquide DD :3.A,ACT MICH borner e observation USA opposities periet VISA jahol i use to just & USAVI obsissions TW COBYT ento GET 9LV9 (2)* shbett DI & pm Receipt 11000 go Tebuties 20 (P)* 95 per our nb of VEN. COTNEY totco 1st SUNTT with you Panama, Ex-President Arias, of PANAMA, is leaving MEXICO for VENEZUELA via CUBA, presumably en route to COLOMBIA. J.I.C. Com- mente This move may presage an attempted coup in PAÑAMA 3. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarine Situation. The probable sinking of an enemy submarine by depth charge attack 170 miles south of CAPE RACE on 28 January was reported by a Navy enlisted aviation pilot. Another attack on the same date was conducted by surface ships in the vicinity of ARGENTIA and resulted in an oil slick and water disturbances, indicating un- determined damage. On 27 January a submarine was attacked by a sur- face vessel while crash diving 100 miles E.S.E. of CAPE RACE. Wide spreading oil slick believed good indication of damage. J.I.C. Comment: The reported presence of German submarines in the GULF OF MEXICO revives the suspicion that supply facilities for these craft may exist near TAMPICO, MEXICO. The Admiralty strongly suspects that German submarines are laying ground mines in the Wostern Atlantic and recommend that all shipping casualties be invastigated with that possibility in mind. J.I.C. Com- ment, The British S.S. EMPIRE KINGFISHER sank 4 miles south of CAPE SABLE on 19 January after hitting a submerged object. It is reported that the impact was followed by an explosion. German Battleships. J.I.C. Comment: While it has been reported that the crows of the SCHARNHORST and GNEISENAU have been transferred to ITALIAN ports, it is more probable that gun's crews from these ships were transferred to BALTIC ports for gunnery training aboard com- batant units at sea. 4. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. J.I.C. Comment: Official information as to the exact situation is still lacking. The Associated Press reported from CAIRO, 28 Jan., that Axis forces hold a line from a point northeast of MSUS westward to SOLUCH. Five or six days ago the 4th Indian division was reported to be moving from BENGHAZI to the line GHEMINES - SOLUCH - SCEDLEIDIMA with the mission of protecting BENGHAZI. The direction of Rommel's main ef- fort would tend to isolate forces in BENGHAZI and, knowing the relative inferiority of British forces in that area as well as the precariousness of the line of supply and communications, it would seen probable that BENGHAZI has fallen. It will be noted that for several days the bulk of Rommel's forces has been reported in the MSUS area and British air activi- ty has been against targets in that area. British intentions are not known, but we must be prepared for an abandonment of advanced areas in CYRENEICA in order to hold more solidly a terrain nearer the railhead. 5. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER. J.I.C. Comment: Russian reports indicate further progress west and northwest of the MOSCOW area without being specific as to its extent, The DECLASSIFIED JCB nemo, 1-4-74 MAR 5 1974 By RHP, NLR, Date Regraded Unclassified stught to boos benefits Ilo advised 3,6,3 salls THE leasev tentersteb one's our gaivib dears M 1 - information 1 B has votin Ilo as al individual bne enjoy E ml such & SIN ques bryor one - to Leboures a # your current you 1 qubey COULES TSO ****** ISO upper songy of off university? SETASHI DITHANTA it DUES are DOAD bacause su coob APRESOFIT ATV CODY* a Longe 20 com successful employment of Russian cavalry is claimed. A British radio report states that the Red Army already stands before VELIKIE LUKI, but omits distance therefrom. To summarize, there appears to be no essential change in the situation during past twenty-four hours. Ludwell L. montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Data MAR 5 1974 -l- Regraded Unclassified ASTIRES FORT* par more you bill sd2 make Program other at primo le Internoous 100 110 120 130 140 ISO 180 20 10 0 B 10 e DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, KLR, Date MAR 51974 I 5 & JAN 29 1942 SCALE see 400 app ACC MILES 20 200 450 400 - 1000 KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified /SECRETO THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 49 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 28 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Asst. C.O.S. Cominch (Plans) 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. File 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. File DECLASSIFIED 42 JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified LIBE putels SE THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Indian Ocean. The government of SOUTH AFRICA believes that the occupation of Vichy-held MADAGASCAR is included in Axis joint plans. Should SINGAPORE be lost or isolated, the route around the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE would become vitally important to areas hitherto reached di- rectly from the UNITED STATES, as well as to the MIDDLE EAST, and MADAGASCAR would become correspondingly important as a base from which Allied shipping in the INDIAN OCEAN could be attacked or protected. Press reports from RANGOON state that two steamers have been tor- pedoed in the BAY OF BENGAL by a submarine believed to be Japanese. Burna - Thailand. An emergency plan for the evacuation of Chinese lend-lease goods from RANGOON was initiated 24 Jan. All Chinese trucks, drivers, and coolies available from CHEFANG southward are being concen- trated at RANGOON. Assisted by all available Amorican personnel, they will maintain a 24-hour trucking schedule to MANDALAY, whence a special truck group will operate a shuttle service to LASHIO. General Magruder believes that the plan is practicable, and that it will be executed with energy. British withdrawal in the MOULMEIN area continues. The troops are tirod, and much equipment has been lost. Malaya. A British communique states that during A new Japanese land- ing near FNDAU British aircraft scored one diroct hit on a cruiser, twelve on transports, and one on a large supply dump ashore. The Japanese never- theless put ashore armored vehicles or trucks as well as troops. The British have lost KLUANG and MERSING, as well as BATU PAHAT. Bitter fighting is in progress a few miles south of each place namod. J.I. C. Comment, The Japanese have apparently gained possession of the lateral road from MERSING to BATU PAHAT through KLUANG, a gront convenience to themselves and a great inconvenience to the defense. The only other lateral road is in the immediate vicinity of SINGAPORE. If, as seens probable, all available British forces outside of SINGAPORE are engaged on the present line, the Japanese may be able to repeat the flanking maneuver they have used successfully hitherto by effecting a landing at PONTIAN KECHIL, on the STRAIT OF MALACCA, 25 miles (43 miles by road) from the vi- tal causeway over JOHORE STRAIT at JOHORE BAHRU. Another troop convoy has arrived safely at SINGAPORE, Philippines. VISAYAS and MINDANAO: No change. LUZON: Enemy activi- ty limited to weak landing thrusts in SUBIC BAY area and light bombing. -1- DECLASSIFIED JCS nemo, 1-4-74 MAR 51974 By RHP, KLR, Date Regraded Unclassified at collarioial effailsh tadf someon Lovan ad V 10 quility 1232 notgolds saint GRACE 1018. MIC & occubation TOGTHE Ocean METASHI CIVIDAS GMA TEAS SAT If MOLE oujeun 19 Netherlands East Indies. Enemy air activity has spread over all of the outer islands, causing slight damage, but many native casurlties. In particular, the BIMA (1), NAMLEA (2), and LAHA (3) airfields were bombed. The Dutch have destroyed their sirfields at BOELA (4) and RABO (5). Welanesia. Enemy air activity continues in the vicinity of all Allied airfields in the area. WEWAKI (6) was attacked. GAEMATA (7) and TULAGI (8) were reconnoitred. R.A.A.F. bombers attacking RABAUL (9) made possible hits on two war- ships and started fires. They encountered heavy entiaireraft fire, but returned safely. Australian reinforcements have reached NEW CALEDONIA J.I.C. Com- monty Free French authorities there had insisted on reinforcement be- fore permitting completion of the airdrone under construction. Japanese Navy. Chinese sources state that 80 Japanese vessels have been sighted at three different points along the SOUTH CHINA CO/.ST during the period 22-27 Jenuary. They are presumably southbound convoys. A Japenese convoy is et TARAKAN, presumably with reinforcements for south- cast BORNDO. Another is reported to be en route to MENADO. An authoritative Novel source in WASHINGTON comments on the Japanese navel situation ns follows: The heavy losses inflicted on the Japanese convoy and its escorting ships by U.S. and Dutch forces in the STRAIT OF MAKASSAR has caused the necessity for redistributing certain naval units to strengthen the convoya now on route to N.E.I. points. Rndio Intelli- gence has reflected urgant appeals for reinforcements from the CinC Third Fleet who secome to be the major unit commander in that area. Since noval operations now extend over such a very wide theater, a transfer of forces from one area to another is bound to disrupt the rapid progress hitherto accomplished. However, there is nothing to show that convoys are not proceeding as originally plenned. The Japanese Flects were believed in excellent material condition on the outbreak of hostilities in carly December following a prolonged period of inactivity when necessary upkoep, overhaul and repairs were effected at the same time as personnel were brought up to full war complement. Now, however, there is increasing evidence of ships being recelled to home yerds. Damages resulting from action naturally account for a number of these, but a good percentage in addition are now believed temporarily laid up in yards, resulting in a material decrease in the strongth of the forces afloat. This percentage will probably rise in proportion to the ever increasing intensi- ty of naval operations. 2. LATIN AMERICA. Press reports from RIO DE JANEIRO quote Brazilian Foreign Minister Aranha as stating that a definite settlement of the boundary dispute be- twoen PERU and ECUADOR has been reached. J.I.C. Commont: Such a settle- mant would remove a major danger to hemispheric solidarity. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER. Cape Verde Islands. Reports from SAO VICENTE indicato that the Portuguese Government has taken over the Air France base on SAO TIAGO IS- DECLASSIFIED -2- JCS Lemo, 1-4-74 MAR 51974 By RHP, ELR, Regraded Unclassified groud otcm (₹) JUNEAR Vidi .onn prodmod betrain -Visles bes aqida inrvet VIIIES (g) MOLS AUTHORIZED TO good. ene an a UCPTATA SEAVES (e) ast (2): DATED para quarsolveq (S)* sput IM # pompoq" occer igo. (90 YIKI (1)* I°9700' DISCUP ware good 072 quantity pmt soft 1 s LAND and will occupy the Italian installation on SAL upon LATI's shortly expected evacuation, 4. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. Malta. Dospite frequent and hanvy air raids on VALTA, the damage is considered moderate. The possibility of an invasion is discounted by the Royal Air Force, because of the lack of sufficient Axis transport planes in the theater. Libya. According to en American News Summary, Γ. major engagement is in progress 30 miles south of BENGHAZI. As of 25 January, official re- ports confirm the arrivel of additional Axis morchantment in the harbor of TRIPOLI. J.I.C. Comment: There is no question that considerable roin- forcements have been received by Rommel. The outlook in this sector must be considered decidedly unfavorable to the United Nations. Information from our official observers and from local British Linison, with regard to the situation in LIBYA, is conspicuous by its absence. 5. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER. The Russians report that their armics are proparing for a strong of- fensive on the LENINGRAD front, with direction of attack toward former LATVIAN - ESTONIAN border and objectivo to cut off German forces in the NORTH BALTIC and those besinging LENINGRAD. No information concerning Russian progress has buen received since that which reported major Sovi t advances south of LAKE ILMEN. Due to the necessity for roorganization after each advance, the Russians withhold report of amount of progross un- til information can be no longer of use to the energy. J.I.C. Comment: The situation, in general, would indicate a slow, but continuing, Gorman with- drawal in the northern half of the front, while they hold firm in the south. Ludwell L. Montague Ludwell montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JCS nemo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 -3- Regraded Unclassified CARODUCTOO mo expects an an scorts for 100 HO 120 130 140 ISO 160 20 10 10 $1 JCS By REP, ELE, Date MAR namo, 5 1974 JAN 28 1942 SCALE - 200 400 age squares 20 NO 400 800 400 1600 KILDMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified 1 SE 0 THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 48 Copy 1 of 23. 8,00 A.M., 27 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Asst. C.O.S. Cominch (Plans) 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. File 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. File DECLASSIFIED JCS By RHP, memo, KLR, Date MAR 51974 42 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion, 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Burma. The enemy is quiet for the present, except for air action over RANGOON. There 13 Japanese fighters and 4 bombers were destroyed, 23 Jan., at an Allied loss of 1 pilot killed, 3 planes destroyed, and 7 planes seriously damaged. On 24 Jan., 6 Japanese fighters out of 55 and 7 bombers out of 7 were destroyed, without loss to the Allies. J.I.C. Comment: It is possible that the purpose of these Japanese raids is to entice Allied fighters into the air in order to destroy them by attrition. It is anticipated that MOULMEIN (1) will be lost, but that the line of the SALTEEN RIVER (2) will be held. J.I.C. Comment: The city is on the east bank of the river, which approximates the frontier from that point northward for 300 miles. The U.S. Consul, RANGOON, states that shipments by railroad are now impossible because of heavy troop movements, and that freight service be- tween MANDALAY and LASHIO has been halted by a shortage of coal. It is reported that Chinese laborers are being sent to relieve a labor shortage at RANGOON. Malaya. Protected by cruisers and destroyers, Japanese troops are landing from two large transports at ENDAU (3). Other vessels have been observed, presumably enroute to that point. The Japanese have occupied BATU PAHAT (4), but in general the British line through KLUANG is hold- ing. Philippines. No change in the situation in the VISAYAS. At DAVAO and on JOLO the Japanese are strengthening their air forces. On BATAAN, under cover of darkness, our forces withdrew to the final defensive position. J.I.C. Comment: It is probable that the new main line of re- sistance runs generally along the line PILAR (BALANGA) - MT. SAMAT - BAGAC. This new position, while shortening our lines, gives up MT. NATIB. MARIVELES MT., the dominating terrain feature in BATAAN, prob- ably serves as the key point in the regimental reserve line. If this analysis be correct, the Philippine Command would retain in depth only fifteen miles of LUZON. Netherlands East Indies. Further reports on the Allied naval-air offensive against Japanese ships in the STRAIT OF MACASSAR have been re- ceived. In addition to Japanese losses previously reported, the U.S.S. STURGEON torpedoed and probably sank a heavy cruiser or aircraft carrier; the Dutch submarine K-18 sank a Japanese destroyer and scored a torpedo DECLASSIFIED -1- JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, MLR, Date MAR 1974 Regraded Unclassified 2 SECRETO hit on a cruiser with unknown result Dutch bombers sank one transport and scored direct hits on a destroyor and another transport: U.S. Army bombers sank a large transport and scored a direct hit on a cruiser. The Dutch submarine was damaged by enemy depth charges. The Japanese landed at BALIKPAPAN (10) during the hight of 23-24 January. Their force is estimated to be one division. The airfield is believed to be still in our hands. The Japanese force at KENDARI (14) is ostimated to be one brigade. At present the Japanese occupy the following points: TAMBELAN IS- LANDS (5), KUCHING (6), MIRI (7), SANDAKAN (8), TARAKAN (9), BALIKPAPAN (10), PATER NOSTER ISLANDS (11), MINAHASSA (12), TAHOENA ISLAND (13), and KENDARI (14). J.I.C. Comment: With the Japanese occupation of KENDARI, systematic air attacks on KOEPANG (15), midpoint on the DARWIN - SOFRABAYA air route, may be expected, in order to hinder air ferry opera- tions. On 24 Jan. the Japanese made minor air attacks on NAMLEA (16), LAWOCI (17), SORONG (18) and MANOKWARI (19), in addition to heavy at- tacks on SAMARINDA and AMBOINA, previously reported. On 25 Jan. KOEPANG (15) was bombed. Aerial reconnaissance reveals the presence of numerous warships and transports in the CELEBES (12)-HALMAHERA (20) area. Melanesia. The Japanese are rapidly consolidating positions recent- ly seized, and it is evident that they are preparing an advanced base for n operations against communications between the UNITED STATES and AUSTRALIA. Mandates. Reconnaissence of the MARSHALL ISLANDS reveals that anti- aircraft and anti-submarine patrols are maintained at all important loca- tions. Japanese Navy. Japanese radio intelligence is considered to be very efficient. A complete network exists in the MANDATES and in addition morchant vessels are bolieved to have been dispatched to various points as mobile listening stations. TOKYO is the collection and evaluation center from which information is broadcast to interested activities. The British destroyer JUPITER sank the Japanese submarine I-60. It was learned that the submarine had departed from KOBE, 2 Jan., and was en route to PENANG (21), after operating in SUNDA STRAIT (22). General. J.I.C. Comment: The value of UNITY of Allied command has boen proved by the prompt and concerted action taken against the onemy convoy located off BALIKPAPAN (STRAIT OF MACASSAR). Originally spotted by Dutch aircraft, this convoy was attacked by Dutch and American army and navy air, surface, and submarino forces. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER. Submarine Situation. There are indications that the Nazishave bo- tween 40 and 50 submarines presently at sea in the North Atlantic. While they appear to be well scattered over the principal trade routes, rough groupings show them in the following geographical areas: 8 in our coastal -2- DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 5 1974 By REP, HLR, Date Regraded Unclassified SECRET waters and west of BERHUDA; 12 to 15 in the CAPE RACE area; 6 or 7 west or southwest of IRELAND; 1 west or southwest of ICELAND; La or 5 between ICELAND and ROCKALL; 8 to 10 in the general vicinity of the AZORES; 2 or 3 west of GIBRALTAR: and 1 or 2 cast or northeast of MADEIRA. A num- ber of these submarines are returning to bases from patrol stations, while others are outward bound. 3. WESTERN EUROPE. Since 15 Dec. nine German divisions have boan transferred from France to the east, 4. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER. An ostimate from London would indicate that the Russians have ad- vanced in the north to the line: CHUDORO - NOVGOROD - KHOLM - TOROPETS - NELIDOVO. If NELIDOVO has been taken, the important RZHEV - VELIKILUKI railroad line has now boon cut and SMOLENSK would bo threatened. An FCC intercept of a LYONS, France, broadcast states that the Germans are counterattscking in the KHARKOV sector. Farther to the south, there is no indication of any change in the situation. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. J.I.C. Comment: Official situation reports are unavailable. It is feared that ROMMEL has launched a counteroffensiv: of major proportions. It is probable that BENCHAZI has been evacuated by the British. Ludwell L.Montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 -3- Regraded Unclassified IDO 110 120 130 140 ISO 160 20 2 10 20 2 13 S 0 19 10 A DECLASSIFIED JOS zemo, 1-4-74 By REP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 JAN 27 1942 SCALE 200 20 *** apo BOO MILES i 400 - I I KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 47 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 26 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 40 Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Asst. C.O.S. Cominch (Plans) 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. File 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. File 42 DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified DIANNIZE TIME THE 20Im BOWND TOTUS THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. General. J.I.C. Comment: As has been indicated, the Japanese are making intensive efforts on the entire front in the hope of obtaining quick success. Burna - Thailand. 1500 airborne Thai troops have been landed at MESARIENO, THAILAND, 80 miles northeast of the head of the GULF OF MARTABAN. J.I.C. Comment: A. Jap-Thai crossing of the SALWEEN RIVER in this sector would threaten land communications between MOULMEIN and RANGOON. Their immediate objective is MOULMEIN: their probable ultimate objective, RANGOON. Malaya, J.I.C. Comment: It is now indicated that the British will attempt to hold on a general line including MERSING, but otherwise as de- scribed in Summary No. 1,6. Lack of suitable small craft has prevented them from stopping Japanese infiltrations along the coast. Indian Ocean. A Dutch merchant vessel was sholled by a submarine in the INDIAN OCEAN at a point approximately 550 miles W.S.W. of MEDAN, Sumatra. J.I.C. Comment: This is the first definite report of a Japanese submarine operating in the INDIAN OCEAN. Netherlands East Indies. A complete report of the attack on the Japanese convoy off BALIKPAPAN in the STRAITS OF MACASSAR has been re- ceived and is stated in entirety. On the evening of 23 January, Dutch bombers scored 12 direct hits on 8 enemy combatant ships and transports. All Dutch planes returned safely. On the evening of 24 January, the U.S.S. MARBLEHEAD and five destroyers made two attacks on the same con- voy with torpedoes and gunfire and sunk five or six transports. At dawn of the 25th, U.S. Army bombers made three attacks on this convoy, sink- ing one transport and setting another afire. Five enemy fighters were shot down by our B-17's without any loss to us. The Japanese have landed at BALIKPAPAN. Enemy planes attacked SAMARINDA, inland airbase 50 miles north of BALIKPAPAN. Three of their fighters were shot down and the Dutch lost two, J.I.C. Comment: It is believed that the Japanese are seeking to establish air bases southward on BORNED and CELEBES in order to gain control of the STRAIT OF MACASSAR, with a view to eventual attack on JAVA On 24 January AMBOINA and NAMLEA wore attacked and bombed by 17 enemy dive bombers and 18 fighters. Damage was slight. J.I.C. Com- ment: This indicates the presence of an enemy carrier in this vicinity. DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 5 1974 By RHP, NLR, Date Regraded Unclassified drugs within EYE VRD USAST = 76 pc HOLE: werming SE Japaneso Nevy. More Japanese navel units from the SAIGON area are moving southward toward the CELEBES area. Philippinos. Japanese planes have machine gunnod scattered points in MINDANAO. Desultory fighting along shores of SUBIC BAY marked the only activity on LUZON. J.I.C. Comment: In the light of docreased onemy activity during the past twenty-four hours. it would seem that General MacArthur's counterattack achieved greater success than would normally have been expected. The Japanese attack. two days ago, combined both 500 and air support of ground action, which indicated that its scope was In- tended to go bayond that of a more limited objective ongagement. A study of the MABATANG - MT NATIB - MAUBAN position will show that the right with its successive ridgo lines provides compartments of terrain strongly favoring the defender. Good bases of firs, well coordinated, can be established and those in turn can be reinforced with "observed" artillery tactical fires. On the left, the terrein favors the attackor. Natural avenues of approach by infiltration mothods, upgrade, are available. To insure the defense of the entire position, it is highly desirable to provent any important assembly of enemy troops in the SUBIC BAY area, Melanesia, J.I.C. Comments In the absonce of complete informa- tion from the AUSTRALIAN MANDATES, it can be assumed that enjoy opera- tions are proceeding in that region. It is known that the Japanese have landed at KAVIENG, New Iroland, and KIETA (Bougninville Island), as well as at RABAUL. At KAVIENG a smell landing party proceeded to wreck airport installations, which suggests that their purpose is to dany use of airfields to the R.A.A.F. rather than to gain possession for thomselves. Eastern Pacific. Enjoy submarines have been attacked, without positive results, near MIDWAY and CANTON ISLANDS and also at a point about 325 miles southeast of OAHU. Thore are believed to be nine enemy submarines in the PACIFIC, three of which may be proceeding in the YOKOSUKA area. Based on locations of Japanese radio transmitters in the GULF OF ALASKA, it is estimated that there is an enemy standing - navel - patrol of unknown size, located along Long. 155° W. to observe the GREAT CIRCLE ROUTE approaches to Japan from our northwest coast. J.I.C. Comment: Such a patrol should afford the enemy warning against sur- prise raids by our forces on Japanese objectives. 2. AMERICAN THEATER. J.I.C. Comment: The U.S. Submarino S-26 sunk in collision with an escort vessel is resting on the bottom of PANAMA BAY in 290 feet of water. A message sent to the surface in a small wooden buoy (may have been shot out of the recognition signal ejector) indicates that 36 mom- bers of the crew are alive in the throe conter compartments, the torpodo room, engine and motor rooms being flooded. Rescue vossels have not yot located the S-26. Rescue of the entrapped crow appoars hopeless due to the depth of water, delays incident to locating the ship, and the fact that with both torpedo and ongine ropms flooded rescué by submirino diving bell is impossible. DECLASSIFIED JCS nemo, 1-4-74 -2- By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified of me 294 POLLUTE use pc [UAGLTUR ing (Posc you OF 40 TO INVOICE 290 qualique- Trues £9 PROUG KL The exbearage of IN ELOMUG lubetics seprement aprop rsm best 1"I"C" Committes pome 10 pm twice month vncomes sum 2002 To boture was cpr. ours UNITATED do Trape TO Number reson. transport Tubences bywee Plac vjest VLC DOATUR coasing rp: C TIMES NOLD tobacco UMART those me to counget, SECRET 3. ATLANTIC THEATER. The TIRPITZ has vacated the burth recently occupied by her in the TRONDHEIM aron and there is ovidence that she is departing. The GNEISFNAU, SCHARNHORST and PRINZ EUGEN are still at BREST. 4. EUROPE. General. J.I.C. Comment: For the past month a serious opidomie of typhus has been reported to exist in-areas occupied by Gorman troops. M/A TANGIER now reports that an outbroak of typhus has oc- curred in castern MOROCCO. Russia. J.I.C. Comment: Russian sources continue to claim 1m- portant successes in the northern half of the theater, while Berlin reports that Russian attempts to enlarge bridgehoads in CRIMEA have boen repelled. It is believed that the Germens are still withdrawing in the north, while holding firm in the south. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. Libyn. J.I.C. Comment: The situation in LIBYA is obscure. Latest dispatches from CAIRO would indicato that an action has taken place in the AGEDABIA - ANTELAT - EL GRARA triangle, but the result is unreported. Sucz. The indicipline aboard U.S. morchant vessels at SUEZ is a matter of concern to our naval observer there. Union delogatos on board ship dictate policies to masters. Although ships are subject to air raids while in SUEZ, the majority of the crew go ashore, leaving the ship undermanded in an emergency. Advanced intoxication and dis- turbances are common occurences. Masters lack effective diciplinary power. With extremely high wages and bonus gratuities, scamen are not concerned over fines imposed by logging. Rumors in circulation of still higher bonuses have dispelled any concern as to military or naval authority and dicipline. Ludwell L.Montague LUDYELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 -3- Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 46 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 25 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13, Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 1L. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Asst. C.O.S. Cominch (Plans) 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Condt., U.S.M.C. 8, Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. File 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. File DECLASSIFIED JOS nemo, By RHP, ELR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified information Into. THE TOTAL BOND THE JOINT BOARD DECLASSIFIED Joint Intelligence Committee JCS memo, 1-4-74 Washington By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Burma. The port of RANGOON has been closed because of the sinking of two ships off the MOUTHS OF THE IRAVADDY (1) by a Japanese submarine or surface raider. Five American vessels in port must await convoy out. J.I.C. Comment: In closing RANGOON, the Japanese have accomplished the immediate objective of their campaign. From TAVOY (2) they can main- tain a submarine blockade of the GULF OF MARTABAN (3). Malaya. On the west coast, 1,200 men have succeeded in cutting their way out of Japanese encirclement. In the center, the British rear guard has reached a point 20 miles north of KLUANG. J.I.C. Comment: By prompt withdrawal, the British have extricated their main body from threatened encirclement. A despatch from LONDON indicates that all forces in MALAYA except the garrison of SINOAPORE will now be engaged in a desperate defense of the general line: BATU PAHAT - KLUANG - JEMALUAN (4-4), an are approximately 50 miles north of SINGAPORE ISLAND. This line conforms to the actual position in the west and center, but implies the abandonment of MERSING to the enemy. As SINGAPORE is approached, Japanese opportunities for maneuver are restricted, but it appears that the British west flank will still be exposed to envelopment by landings from the STRAIT OF MALACCA. Philippines. The morale of the Philippines command is high follow- ing the unsuccessful major enemy effort to turn our left. A well coordi- nated counterattack, debouching from our right and heavily supported by artillery concentrations, forced the enemy to give up ground. There is no change in the situation in the VISAYAS and MINDANAO. Netherlands East Indies. In a night attack on a Japanese convoy off BALIKPAPAN (5), a United States destroyer division scored five or six torpedo hits and a number of close-range shell hits on enemy de- stroyers and transports. One large ship blew up, another sank, and one was observed to be listing heavily. One of our destroyers received minor damage from a shell hit. J.I.C. Comment: This is presumably the same convey on which Dutch air forces scored 12 direct hits, 4 on war vessels and 8 on transports (Summary No. 45). It consisted of La cruisers, 12 destroyers, and 15 transports, and its apparent intention was to ef- fect & landing at BALIKPAPAN. It is reported that 8 Japanese warships are in the bay off KENDARI (6) and that a small force has landed to destroy supplies at Airdrome No. 1. J.I.C. Comment: Our bombers have used KENDARI as a base for attacks on MENADO. Its loss, together with the evacuation of air forces from AMBOINA (Summary No. 44) would hamper resistance to the enemy in the Regraded Unclassified LUTQUE WAS ASSESTS TO TOGATARI THE NO EMTGOM 002 The equips and To 2370 bow or SYNODOM per poer SITAIRT DISIDAS CITA TEAT MAY USABT and commy breaser IN age they carges. 97 TO pe Include any information Lebos, to (10) HOLE* Dayets spous 79 quan 20 THE 90121 BOYED INTOP MOLUCCA PASSAGE and MOLUCCA SEA. PALEMBANG (7) was attacked by 27 Japanese bombers. Damage was slight. J.I.C. Comment: Allied bombers have been withdrawn from SINGAPORE, perhaps to PALEMBANG, the principal airdrome of eastern SUMATRA. Australia. Four Japanese submarines are reported to have been sunk off CAPE FOURCROY (8), 60 miles northwost of DARWIN. Melanesia. Air reconnaissance reveals the presence of 3 Japanese cruisers, 1 aircraft carrier, 1 destroyer, and 11 transports in the harbor of RABAUL (9). 2. ATLANTIC THEATER. Submarino Activity. Enemy submarine activity in the Western At- lantic continues unabated, with sightings or attacks reported from CHARLESTON, South Carolina, to ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland. The area in the North Atlantic from ICELAND south to the latitude of N. IRELAND thence to the eastward is considered dangerous because of U-boat activity. United Kingdom. During December sixteen merchant vessels, total- ing 104,390 gross tons, were launched in the UNITED KINGDOM. During the same period fifteen merchant vessels, totaling 100,408 gross tons, were completed. Brazil. A preliminary inspection reveals the German steamer WINDHUK at SANTOS to be seriously sabotaged in boiler, main and aux- iliary machinery. Contrary to previous reports the Italian CONTE GRANDE does not appear to have been damaged. The crew has been re- moved from the WINDHUK, while the Brozilian cruiser RIO GRANDE has taken station alongside the CONTE GRANDE. It is expected that BRAZIL is taking over all Axis vessels in hor ports. The U.S. was interested in acquiring the CONTE GRANDE and WINDHUK by purchase from BRAZIL. Germany. According to the Admiralty, the Germans are using a now type of 500 KG thick-wall bomb with rocket propulsion in tail. It is anticipated this bomb will have increased penetrating effect. 3. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER. A major Russian advance on a broad front is reported to have OC- curred between LENINGRAD and MOSCOW. 4. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. J.I.C. Comment; Official reports on progross of ROMMEL's advance are ominously lacking. It is likely that the Axis immediate objective was to recapture BENGHAZI, and it is highly probable that the reduced British effectives will be sorely pressed to hold key terrain features and still avoid defeat. Ludavell montague DECLASSIFIED LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, JOS memo, 1-4-74 Major, Cavalry, By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Secretary, J.I.C. Regraded Unclassified / / = E / é E I 3 / / I 2 5 I DE 100 110 180 130 140 150 180 20 as 10 o 10 JAN 25 1942 DECLASSIFIED JOB nend, MAR 5 1974 By RMP, HLR, Date SCALE --- 400 --- BROWLER 20 ase - are año ---- KILDWETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION 42 - Regraded Unclassified SE THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 45 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 24 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of &eronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, 1ar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. 1aj. Gen. Condt., U.S.N.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, N.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. l'ile 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. lile 42 DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By REP, NLA, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified 2012 Into I and BOYED SE THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assuned that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Malaya. At midnight 22-23 Jan. the situation west of YONG PENG was confused and serious, involving the disorganization of considerable British forces and heavy loss of material. In the center, the British have withdrawn as far as LABIS, but their forces are intact. (YONG PENO is on the main highway 27 miles south of LABIS, 20 miles northeast of the Japanese landing point at BATU PAHAT, and 68 miles northwest of SINGAPORE.) The Japanese are making heavy dive bomber and low flying attacks on troops on the road. RAF attacks on troops have been effective, but losses are prohibitive because of Japanese fighter superiority. The scale of the antiaircraft end fighter defense of SINGAPORE is insufficient to disturb Japanese bombers escorted by fighters based at KUALA LUMPUR. The RAF suffered heavy losses in the air and on the ground during a Japanese raid, 22 Jan. Future air defense of SINGAPORE must be based outside of MALAYA on account of severe damage to local facilities. The neval base has received no serious damage. J.I.C. Comment: The Japanese would like to acquire the naval base intact. Philippines. VISAYAS and NINDAMAO: No change. MOROS in northern MINDANAO are organized to conduct guerrilla warfere. LUZON: Fresh enemy forces have been landed in SUBIC BAY and along coast on left of our BATAAN position. These landings are supported by onemy war vessels and sir force. Our forces are counterattacking to relieve the pressure, but our defense is showing the fatigue resulting from practically continuous fighting. J.I.C. Comment, The situation must be considered AB unfavorable. The BATAAM position is now scriously threstened, Netherlands East Indies. BELAWAN, the port of MEDAN (1), sustained a heavy Japanese sir attack. The docks were damaged, J.I.C. Comment: Air attacks on the northern coast of SUMATRA are increasing in frequency and intensity. This may presage Japanese landing operations on SUMATRA. A Japanese convoy of 31 naval ascorts and transports headed south was sighted on 23 Jan. in the STRAIT OF MAKASSAR about 100 miles NE of BALIKPAPAN (2). Dutch bombers are reported to have scored 12 direct hits on 8 Japanese warships and transports in the MAKASSAR STRAIT. J.I.C. Comment: Those ships are presumably in the convoy mentioned above although definite confirmation is lacking. DECLASSIFIED -1- JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 1974 Regraded Unclassified Ye contrast Ruy POLTONE' 55-53 Two- pow IN TUAGJAIRE TODE Inc. ADD ME an V2ID DETAILS ($le people combereur POLE: Tf 20), - po OL DEADY some oujeur space 70 worning curr TELTUTER 20701 exepretion THE 2001 BOYND mages. SÉCRET R.A.A.F. reconnoitering planes on 19 Jan. reported 40 enemy bombers at an airfield east of MENADO (3), and 25 fighters at KEWA BAY (4), both in northeastern CELEBES. Energy fighters attacked the reconnoitering planes unsuccessfully. J.I.C. Comment: Because of this attack by enemy fighters, M/A MELBOURNE believes that the Japanese are using airplane warning equipment. This is the first indication that the Japanese possess such equipment. Melanesia. After heavy bombings at LORENGAU (5), KAVIENG (6), SALANUA (7), and BULOLO on 21 Jan., the Japanese landed success- fully at MUSEAU ISLAND (8), KAPSU (9), and RABAUL (10) during the morning of 22 Jan. J.I.C. Comment: The radio facilities at RABAUL were destroyed prior to the Japanese landing, which has delayed information as to the extent of the attack. Japanese Navy. The mission of the naval forces in the TRUK area (11) is believed to include offensive action within a COD- siderably wider area than 1s apparent to date. Attacks, followed by landing operations, will probably be undertaken on objectives in the area between BORNED and NEW GUINEA to provide a continuous line from BORNEO eastward. Submarines in conjunction with aircreft are indicated as comprising the defensive force for the protection of JAPAN from surprise naval raids. Reports of reinforcements arriving in LUZON and MALAYA show that a number of convoys recently reported have reached their destinations. Wake Island. Increased radio activity at WAKE indicates that the island is now defended by a garrison, aircraft, end possibly submarines, and that close contact is maintained. Eastern Pacific. The sinking of a U. S. tanker 100 miles WSW Neches of HONOLULU indicates A recurrence of submarino activity in that area. An enemy submerine has been sighted near POINT REYES, off SAN FRANCISCO- J.I.C. Comment: These incidents indicato that all submerines have not been withdrawn from our West Coast, and that possibly one or two will be patroling there at all times for nuisance effect. 2. LATIN AMERICA Peru. Peru has broken diplomatic relations with the Axis powers, and at the same time has authorized the use of the air base at TALARA by United States air forces. J.I.C. Comment: TALARA is 600 miles east of the GALAPAGOS ISIANDS and 900 miles south of PANAMA. This concession supplaments a similar grent by ECUADOR of the use of SALINAS, at the opposite side of the en- trance to the GULF OF GUAYAQUIL. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarine Situation. There is no sign of leasoning of the DECLASSIFIED +2- JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified STAR benaugst / s & e 8 to 52 * BE é / To 2 the / (a) for 2 I the CHAICI YEARS enroro lotta balwiow Visa FRO true Nosses TAB PEUROOR SE Nazi submarine offensive against shipping in the Western Atlantic. There are indications that replacement units tre being continually provided. Germen Battleships. The TIRPITZ has been located by photo- graphic reconnaissance in "AAS(ACS) FJORD", Lat. 63-33-30 N. The ship 18 partly camoufloged and is protected by an anti-torpedo boom. This location is just north of TRONDHEIM and in the samo principal fjord. N/A VICHY reports that, during rocent British bombings at BREST, the SCHARNHORST was hit forward by two bombs. The PRINZ EUGEN was FISO hit, suffering hull damage. The GNEISENAU 18 not servicemble. J.I.C. Comment: Efforts by the British to 15- mobilize these ships have proven extremely costly, ns well as causing a diversion of air strength from other important missions. The antiaircraft defenses at BREST have exacted a heavy toll for ench daylight raid. It has been estimated that there are moro than 400 A.A. guns defending BREST. 4. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER J.I.C. Comment: In the northern half of the front, Russian advances continue slowly, acking the situation favorable both in the vicinity of LENINGRAD and west of MOSCOW. On the other hand, in the much more vital southorn half the contemplated SOVIET drive in the DONETS basin has not developed, TAGANROG is still in the hands of the Germans, and Axis forces are obtaining substan- tial successes in their attacks in the FEODOSIA area in CRIMEA. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER J.I.C. Comment: Axis forces which, as proviously reported, had received considerable reinforcements, appear to have regained the initiative. Advancing enstward in three columns, the enemy has retaken AGEDABIA. While it is reported that the British consider this advance as morely a reconneissance in force, it must be emphasized that British forces in LIBYA have been greatly weakened by the combat of the past two months and fresh reserves are fow. On the other hand, ROMMEL quite likely has available importent replacements to add to his previously demonstrated natural recuperative power. Ludwell Montague LUDNELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED -3- JOS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 51974 By RHP, NLR, Date Regraded Unclassified talt 21 PT service TW studi 2E ISO 180 120 130 140 IDO 110 20 10 " o FOR 10 DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, By REP, MLR, Date MAR 5 1974 JAN 24 1942 SCALE 200 400 age BOOWLER 20 see 400 800 I 1000 KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 44 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 23 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 15. Corrender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, 1ar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. 1aj. Gen. Condt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 19. Director, Haval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, H.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. File 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. file 42 DECLASSIFIED By REP, ELR, MAR 1974 Regraded U 53 INITI aven noticities LINE YOU POWID THE your 8100 THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Burma. The Jap-Thai advance has penetrated the mountainous frontier region and has reached a point 26 miles east of MOULMEIN, according to press quotation of local British official sources. British troops withdrawing from TAVOY are at YE, 80 miles south of MOULMEIN. J.I.C. Comment: M/O, , RANGOON, confirms that heavy fight- ing may be expected at MOULMEIN soon. Malaya. The Japanese effort eastward from MUAR has succeeded in splitting British forces in northern JOHORE. A considerable British force is surrounded on the west coast between MUAR and BATU PAHAT. A heavy drive toward the main highway at YONG PENG has probably cut off British forces to the north from SINGAPORE and from troops in the vicinity of MERSING. One Japanese battalion has occupied ENDAU, on the east coast. The British are endeavoring to retrieve the situation by counterattacking to the rear and from the directions of SINGAPORE and MERSING. J.I.C. Comment: The Japanese appear to have made another successful flanking operation by SCH, placing the principal British forces in MALAYA in a difficult situation. Philippines. There is no change in the situation in the VISAYAN ISLANDS and only patrolling activity on MINDANAO. MacArthur's troops have become heavily engaged, but thus far the BATAAN position holds. Enemy tactics of attrition against the LUZON command will necessarily be costly to both forces, with the Japanese enjoying the advantage of replacement facilities. J.I.C. Comment: There is an indication, in the dispatches of the past twenty-four hours, that the various reconnaissances in force and heavy pressure maintained against the BATAAN position may have led to the definite conmittal to action of the main Japanese attacking force. On the other hand, there is no report of concerted air action against the position. British North Borneo. J.I.C. Comment: SINGAPORE has lost communication with SANDAKAN (1), implying Japanese occupation of that last remaining major point in British Borneo. Netherlands East Indies. Dutch air force troops have been withdrawn from ALBOINA (2). J.I.C. Comment: The airfield there had been rendered unusable by Japanese bombings. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 5 1974 -1- By RHP, NLR, Date Regraded Unclassified your 200 - IN - as cours 1,01.00 TO "SOURE" efforts use 12 m). pa exhasied NE sourver 3000* THE community procise statements 1200 no var 11 miths is Local brown 20 - combusity street of start scares vecentia be subjudest - EYE EYEL VID EVOLUTO DAY123 JM) puress 1 1 2 = E evintist to and controll and that compliitient satah CRADE TRIST INT SECRET Melanesia. The Japanese have landed on NEW IRELAND near KAVIENG (3). Unconlirmed reports also indicate Japanese occup- ation of RABAUL (4). MELBOURNE has lost communication with RABAUL. J.I.C. Comment: These reports indicate commitment of the Japanese concentration reported in the vicinity of TRUK (5) to an attack on MELANESIA. South Sea Islands. Since 14 Jan., the Japanese have made daily aerial reconnaissances of the GILBERT ISLANDS, apparently from their seaplane base at MAKIN (one of the group). On 20 Jan. they also reconnoitred the ELLICE ISLANDS (south of the GILBERTS). Japan. In a speech to the Japanese Diet, Admiral Shimada, the Navy Minister, made the following claims of losses inflicted by the Japanese Navy since the opening of hostilities: (1) Enemy combatant ships sunk: 7 battleships, 1 aircraft carrier, 2 cruisers, 6 destroyers, 18 submarines, and 27 mine- layers. The aircraft carrier was said to be of the Lexington type, and to have been sunk by two direct hits from a submarine, since 1 Jan. (2) Enemy combatant ships damaged: 4 battleships, 6 cruisers, and 1 aircraft carrier. (3) Enemy aircraft destroyed: 977. (4) Enemy merchant ships sunk and damaged, off the west coast of the United States: 10, totaling 70,000 tons, sunk, and 8, totalling 90,000 tons, damaged. (5) Enemy merchant ships captured: 81. J.I.C. Comment: This report is submitted mercly as evidence of what the enemy is led to believe concerning his own prowess. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarine Situation. J.I.C. Comment: There is a possibility that at least three enemy submarines were either sunk or badly damaged yesterday as the result of numerous attacks conducted by planes, blimps, and surface vessels. One attack in which all three types participated occurred off ATLANTIC CITY, with gratifying results. Only one torpedoing was reported, and that occurred 550 miles ESE of CAPE RACE. British Islands. It is suspected that 45 enemy aircraft were engaged in mine laying in the THAMES estuary last night. 3. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER Moderate Russian advances continue west and northwest of MOSCOW, south of KURSK, and southeast of KHARKOV. The Germans counterattacked on the KERCH Peninsula, but the Russians still hold the area east of a meridian through FEODOSIA. Our N/A is to be per- mitted to visit the Russian front, for the first time. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, MAR 51974 Major, Cavalry, By RHP, NLR, Date Secretary, J.I.C. -2- Regraded Unclassified / 2 2 2 4. / / STATES = of I I OF 2E 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 20 10 5 10 DECLASSIFIED JCS meno, 1-4-74 By RHP, ELE, Date MAR 5 9744 B SECRET JAN 23 1942 SCALE 200 400 age 20 BOO MILER 200 400 800 I 1000 KILDWETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 43 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 22 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of Ear 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 15. Corrender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of /eronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, 1ar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. laj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.N.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Mr Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, E.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. File 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. lile DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 51974 By RHP, ELE, Date 42 Regraded Unclassified 1 und TVICE If cald THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Burma. The British have abandoned that part of BURMA south of MOULMEIN (1), but the latter point is being reinforced. J.I.C. Comment: The direct Japanese advance on MOULMEIN has been checked at a point 40 miles east of the city, but abandonment of the TENASSERIM COAST will enable the Japanese to engage in flanking operations by sea similar to those employed on the west coast of MALAYA. Already three enemy steamers are reported to have been sighted 80 miles south of MOULMEIN. Japanese naval activity based on TAVOY (2) will also threaten directly Allied access to RANGOON. Malaya. The main Japanese effort is developing from MUAR (3) against British communications with the inland front east of GEMAS. The British are reinforcing in the MUAR sector. Netherlands East Indies. The oil fields at SAMARINDA (4), in eastern BORNEO, have been demolished by the Dutch. J.I.C. Comment: This is an indication that our allies anticipate the early loss of the entire oil area of eastern BORNEO. ATT of MINAHASSA (5), the northeastern are of CELEBES, has been occupied by the Japanese. Parachute troops were used in this operation. The Dutch claim that two enemy cruisers, a destroyer and two transports were damaged, J.I.C. Comment: Occup- ation of MINAHASSA will give the Japanese control of the MOLUCCA PASSAGE and the STRAIT OF MAKASSAR. An attempt by the Japanese to occupy AMBOINA (6), BOEROE ISLAND (7), and KENDARI (8) within the next ten days is considered very likely. J.I.C. Comment: The occupation of these points and the establishment of Japanese air bases at AMBOINA or at NAMLEA (airfield on BOEROE) would be a serious threat to DARWIN (9) and KOEPANG (10). The defense of these places will require strong naval support. Timor. It is reliably reported by diplomatic sources that, as a result of negotiations in LISBON, Australian and Dutch troops will be withdrawn from PORTUGUESE TIMOR (11) to DUTCH TIMOR (10), despite Australian objections. Melanesia. Following the heavy bombing of RABAUL (12) on 20 Jan., the Japanese on 21 Jan. attacked in great force other important objectives in the vicinity. Sixty planes bombed DECLASSIFIED -1- JOB memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified aven deline self 1 WISM.SUM of inillab 1883 al because stall 10 ed seain OF 31 LITON 1330 Instagros add notantrises salol GRACE THISE BHT RETAINT ONLINE and TEAM HAT must KAWIENG (13), Allied air base on NEW IRELAND. Fifty planes attacked SALAMUA (14) and other objectives in that vicinity. A light attack was made at MADANG (15), on the north coast of NEW GUINFA. Flying boats, carrier-based and land-based aircraft were used in these attacks. Damage is believed to be considerable. J.I.C. Comment: The heavy air attack on these points appears to be the initial step in the offensive to the southward from the TRUK area (16). The large air force participating in these attacks indicates that probably four aircraft carriers are in this area. The presence of the Commander of the Second Special Landing Force at TRUK and of a large number of auxiliaries in the JALUIT- TRUK area indicates a probableintention to carry out landing oper- ations in MELANESIA. These operations would be designed to cut Allied lines of communication through the CORAL SEA (17). for Japanese Navy. The estimated positions of Japanese aircraft carriers are as follows: Cardivs 1 and 5, near RABAUL; Cardiv 2, 5. east of the PHILIPPINES; Cardiv 3, between JAPAN and the PHILIP- PINES; Cardiv 4, between the MANDATES and YOKOSUKA. Philippines. J.I.C. Comment: While the reconnaissance in force of the BATAAN position continues, additional Japanese troops are being landed in SUBIC BAY and LINGAYEN GULF with the evident intention of launching a major offensive against General MecArthur's command. The harbor of CEBU was the target of Japanese bombing and heavy damage to vessels resulted. As long as active resistance continues in the PHILIPPINE Archipelago, a considerable number of Japanese troops will be diverted from other tasks and losses to the Japanese war machine will be heavy. 2. LATIN AMERICA Ludwell L Montague Rio Conference. J.I.C. Comment: Pross reports indicate that, notwithstanding the public announcement of Acting President Castillo to the contrary, the Argentino delegation at RIO DE JANEIRO will sign the resolution pledging a complete severance of relations with the Axis. The only concession made to obtain this unanimity was a clause requiring ratification of the agreement by the respective governments. If the Argentine Acting President and Foreign Minister remain divided on this issue, it is the latter who will enjoy popular support. The question may be decided by the return of President Ortiz from retirement. He is sympathetic with the Rio resolution. The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has previously demanded the ex- pulsion of the German minister. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarine Situation. The principle submarine activity appears to be centered in the CAPE SABLE - CAPE RACE area, where three vessels reported torpedo attacks yesterday. For about 48 hours there have been no reports of U-boat attacks in our Atlantic coastwise shipping lanes. It is estimated that not more than two or three hostile sub- DECLASSIFIED -2- JCS meno, 1-4-74 By RHP, HLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified I of institution of smolls bottle 1HTR BOLOR si IN 51.00 smok was ot . of (90 THE unips Commission tom. at, of, (P* 2000 sill script Vidadorg 113 jadd assanibal ad? 19975 1 2. & (19) good DE 1 nº ques É y good self & en go MELS sprucks 1909- POTTGAGO - 1 adidas .0.1.4 CHARGE at ndd no (2) 785.10 OMAGIN bas 26 assod about acod ⑈ MILLY doatte ni best ARMIUD 19% no eased ris (31) botils AUMAIAS (En OMETTAN SE marines are patrolling those waters. 4. VIDDLE EAST THEATER Malta, A large convoy screened by British air force units succeeded in reaching MALTA on 19 Jan. Heavy air attacks by Nazi planes were repelled without damage to merchant vessels. General. J.I.C. Comment: Strong British reinforcements in fighter and bomber aircraft, as well as in anti-aircraft and field artillery, are being diverted from the MIDDLE EAST to the FAR EAST. This weakening of the air defense of the Theater, when an Axis attack on MALTA appears imminent and when Rommel is being re- inforced, shows the risks that must be taken when available forces for far flung operations are few. 5. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER The reoccupation of MOZHAISK has been confirmed, but it is believed that the only Germans captured were the remants of a strong rear guard. The Russian landing at FEODOSIA in the CRIMEA is believed to have been a failuro. The detachments employed in it have probably been destroyed. J.I.C. Comment: It is thus evident that Russian momentum is developing very slowly, if at all. Ludwell L. montague LUDNELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 -3- Regraded Unclassified under VIA THE 120 130 140 ISO 160 100 110 20 10 16 o FORD 10 DECI ASSIFIED 12 JOS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 5 1974 By Hir, no, Date JAN 22 1942 SCALE 100 400 ⑉ security 20 año 400 año año 1000 KILDWETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 42 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 21 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 15. Commender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Leronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, Mar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. 1aj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, N.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. Tile 12. British Joint Staff Nission 23. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JOS gemo, 1-4-74 By REF, MLR, Date MAR 5 1974 42 Regraded Unclassified Use THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Burma. Thailand troops apparently directed by the Japanese have attacked BURMA. The invasion started near MYAWADI (1) on BURMA-THAI border about 60 miles NE of MOULMEIN (2) and penetrated about 20 miles. Japanese bombers attacked both MOULMEIN (2) and RANGOON (3). TAVOY (4) was evacuated by British on 19 Jan. and occupied by the enemy. Malay. The Japanese are maintaining a heavy pressure on the entire front of western MALAYA with the main thrust in the MUAR- (5) BATU PAHAT (6) area. Enemy patrol activity on the east coast con- tinues in the ENDAU area (7). SINGAPORE continued to sustain heavy air attacks with a total of 60 enemy planes appearing yesterday. Netherlands East Indies. Thirty-eight Japanese transports escorted by 15 naval units are in a position to attack either 11 BALIKPAPAN (8) or the west coast of the CELEBES. Oil fields are being demolished at BALIKPAPAN. There was minor enemy air activity at BALIKPAPAN, East BORNEO, SABANG (9), west coast of SUMATRA, and SIBOANG (10), west coast of CELEBES. Philippines. The pressure on the center of the BATAAN position, reported yesterday, developed into a serious engagement with casualties heavy. The enemy was thrown back and our lines restored. In the CAGAYAN Valley (northern LUZON) an enemy airfield at TUGUEGARO was surprised and the garrison completely routed by one of our raiding guerrilla groups There is no report of activity in the VISAYAS and around MINDANAO. Patrol boat No. 34, commanded by Lieut. Buckeley, U.S.N.R., successfully torpedoed a 5,000 ton enery vessel in SUBIC Bay (southwest coast of LUZON). J.I.C. Comment: The raid in CAGAYAN Valley is the first guerrilla action reported and contradicts statement in yesterday's Summary, No. 41, that isolated resistance appeared to have been mopped up. Melonesia. At least 100 Japanese bombing and fighting planes attacked RABAUL (11), NEW BRITAIN ISLAND. Attacking in waves the planes bombed the airdrome and its installations inflicting serious DECLASSIFIED JOS tono, 1-4-74 -1- By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified N I 1 That I / / LICE United to Zu missval KT 01/22/2012 HITAINT OTHIDAS OHA THAT I The / / 1 / I 1 / hade / sumplifical any unless VIEW sonio I / damage. J.I.C. Comment: A carrier division formerly in the TRUK (12) area, CAROLINE ISLANDS, probably participated in this attack. Japanese Navy. There is increased enemy submarine activity in the CANTON - SUVA - SAMOA area which may indicate an enemy movement toward that area. A submarine was sighted at NUKUNOMO (approximate Lat. 90 S - Long. 172 W) in the UNION ISLAND group. There are no enemy submarines reported in the Hawaiian area and indications continue to point toward a change in mission of the submarines formerly on distant detached duties. These units are now being associated with the forces at TRUK and with units of the 2d and 3d Fleets operating in the PHILIPPINE - N.E.I. areas. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarine Situation. J.I.C. Comment: There are no new developments in the submarine situation. of eighteen reports of submarine attack in the Western Atlantic over the "distress frequency" since 12 Jan. it is established that six are definitely sunk, two probably sunk, two derelicts which may be salvaged, three damaged but safe in port, one and presumably another un- damaged, and three from which nothing further has been heard. The TIRPITZ was reported at TRONDHEIM on 19 Jen. by a source considered to be reliable (grade B-2 report). SCHARNHORST and PRINZ EUGEN at usual berths at BREST on 20 Jan. GNEISENAU un- observed due to atmospheric conditions. 3. LATIN AMERICA Rio Conference. J.I.C. Comment: Radio reports quote an announcement by the Acting President of ARGENTINA indicating that his government will refuse to join other American republics in an unanimous severance of relations with the Axis powers. This policy is consistent with the attitude of the Castillo administra- tion in relation to present war and with ARGENTINA's long-standing indisposition to follow the load of the UNITED STATES in inter- Amorican affairs. At previous conferences burdensome concessions have frequently been made to secure Argentine cooperation for the sake of unanimity. On this occasion, the other republics will probably proceed together, leaving ARGENTINA in isolation as a minority of one. Although approved by the "best people" of ARGENTINA, Castillo's policy is not apt to prove generally popular in his own country. 4. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER The Russian High Command announces the capture of MOZHAISK. Berlin dispatches say that Field Marshal Von Bock has ta ken over the southern command of German forces. Neither report is verified by American sources. DECLASSIFIED -2- JCS meno, 1-4-74 By REP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified 01 ay ! 1 RETAINS to é IS / X s the / I Pays 2 E 5 I I E If the I I = I Indianal zie a 2 0 5 / / E / à I of I 1 = 2 AND 111 ( in KING : 5 - additional NO Day 21201 TM nes the TIN - 2'I'C' They* Community biopspy2 to but I (so) 6E J.I.C. Comment: Marshal Von Bock is unquestionably one of the ablest strategists and commanders in the German army. That ( he should be assigned the Southern Command at this time would tend to indicate the preparation of plans to resume the German offensive when weather permits with the main effort on Von Bock's front. wollow W.T. KENNY, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy. Acting Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JCB nemo, 1-4-74 By REP, BLB, Date MAR 51974 -3- Regraded Unclassified méno (g) 2024 upsues Po consting DE trans Pure of 7'7"C' and an virg to 97 commany you commuters you THE TO ON 100 110 120 130 140 150 180 20 10 as 9 10 DECLASSIFIED By REP, MR, Date MAR 5 974 JAN 21 1942 SCALE e 200 400 400 BEO MILER 20 200 400 soo 800 1000 KILOWETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION : Regraded Unclassified /SECREP THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 41 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 20 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Havy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 15. Commender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Steff for Air 17. Director, 1ar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. 1aj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Haval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Mr Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, 1.1.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. Tile 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. lile DECLASSIFIED 208 nemo, 1-4-74 By REP, KLR, Date MAR 51974 42 Regraded Unclassified INT 200112 DOVID THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER China. Chinese morale has recovered from the initial shock of Allied reverses, especially the loss of HONOKONG, and no defeatism has developed. The reaction to public statements in WASHINGTON and LONDON stressing the primary importance of defeating the Axis In Europe has been restrained and reasonable. Chiang Kai- Shek is irrevocably committed to resistance, and it is unlikely that the policy of CHINA will change. Burma. Japanese ground forces are advancing on MOULMEIN (1), TAVOY (2), and MERGUI (3), and MOULMEIN is being subjected to continuous aerial bombardment. An attack from CHIENGMAI (4) toward TOUNGOUN (5) is also expected. Press reports indicate that the British have evacuated TAVOY. J.I.C. Comment: A major oper- ation designed to close the BURMA ROAD at RANGOON appears to be impending. Malaya. The Japanese have not succeeded in landing at ENDAU (6) - Cf. Summary No. 40 - although their dive bombing attacks there have been severe. Japanese patrols are active north of the ENDAU RIVER. The Japanese attack eastward from GEMAS (7), launched 17 Jan. with artillery preparation, is still progressing. The British position in the MUAR (8) sector is somewhat improved. Three groups of 100 planes each attacked SINGAPORE, setting fires in the naval oil depot. J.I.C. Comment: The attack from GEMAS marks the first sig- nificant use of artillery by the Japanese in the Malayan campaign. Philippines. Skirmishing on the BATAAN position continues with the enemy applying pressure on our conter. The enemy seems to have mopped up isolated detachments in other parts of LUZON. There has been no hostile penetration of the VISAYAN Islands. The situ- ation in MINDANAO appears most satisfactory. The enemy has seized the DAVAO area with about one division and has made no effort to en- large area occupied. Our forces in north central MINDANAO have the situation well in hand, Airdromes in the DEL MONTE area of MINDANAO (9) are being serviced by personnel of the 19th Bombardment Group. A flight of six bombers, taking off from this area, sank a Japanese cruiser off JOLO (10), The main enemy air bases are at DAVAO and JOLO. J.I.C. Comment: Today's dispatches from the PHILIPPINES carry a most encouraging tone. The fact that our forces know that organ- ization of blockade running to bring them relief is now in prègross DECLASSIFIED -1- JOS memo, 1-4-74 By REP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified grand OTHICAT CRA TOM HAT missonal combersing and DL some 1 and 1 & 5 2018 gujest queries might salot DIE TOTAL governor has materially changed the situation, as viewed by local Commanders. In this war, the psychological factor has played a vital part. Netherlands Indies. There was minor enemy air activity over BALIKPAPAN (11), east BORNEO, and SABANG (12), on the west coast of CELEBES. A Japanese attack on KENDARI airfield (13), southeastern CELEBES, resulted in the destruction of one U. S. bomber and nine attacking planes. Two out of five U. S. bombers were lost in an attack on the Japanese air base at MENADO (14), northeastern CELEBES. Forty Japanese bombers attacked AMBOINA (15), rendering the sirfield unserviceable. J.I.C. Comment: The present struggle for control of the MOLUCCA PASSAGE is one between opposing sir forces. Attacks on MENADO from KENDARI and AMBOINA are handicapped by lack of fighter escort. Mandates. TRUK (16) and KAPINGAMARANGI (17) were bombed by the R.A.A.F. Japanese Navy. There are strong indications that the naval concentration at TRUK (16) will reinforce the Japanese 2d and 3d Fleets in the PHILIPPINES-NETHERLANDS INDIES area. The following points are being used as Japanese convoy centers: (a). KURE and BAKO (18), for the PHILIPPINES and NETHERLANDS INDIES. (b). SASEBO and CAMRANH BAY (19), for MALAYA. (c). YOKOSUKA, for the MANDATES. Eastorn Pacific. Enemy submarine activity is grontly reduced. It is believed that many submarines formerly in the Howaiian area are now operating off southeast Asia. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarine Situation. J.I.C. Comment: Enemy submarine activity continues unabated off the Atlantic Coast particularly in the vicinity of CAPE HATTERAS, and off NEWFOUNDLAND. Reported sinkings by U-boats are not considered to be alarming. However, the consider- able number of vessels damaged by submirine attack, but still afloat, together with those helpless as a result of collisions or stress of weather, are taxing salvage facilities to the utmost. Frequent collisions have resulted from the darkening of ships at night and the dimming of their navigational lights. The recent whole gale in the North Atlantic left its toll of foundered or badly damaged vessels, some of whom required assistance. Iceland. The gale which swept over REYKJAVIK on the morning of 15 Jan. reached a velocity of over 100 miles per hour. There were no fatilities, but American vessels in the harbor were damaged and several aircraft were lost. The jamming of the gate at the entrance prevented vessels from putting to sea to ride out the storm. DECLASSIFIED -2- JOS memo, 1-4-74 By REP, KLR, Date MAR 1974 Regraded Unclassified A 14 of CRUS escour THE ou use can - 154 complet of on - was TIT 74 CETTER your pospose 25 sand THE vennest ndif no birth in E. will is and be 3. to CITERENT 12 a questions of DEN circuss Y uprock où KENDYKI NTAL (II)* user - 2VBVMO vosis LIMIT not what 1 in E ENT el - ,notheatts nett begauto vilatistes and (9) 3. WESTERN EUROPE Confirmed movement of German troops from occupied France to the east, presumably to replace units withdrawn from the Russian front, has greatly relieved the tension in Western Europe. 4. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER The Russian pincer movement west of MOSCOW continues to make progress, with one jaw rearing GZHATSK and the other reaching YUKHNOV. There is no confirmation of the Russian advance reaching the city of MOZHAISK. Progress in the direction of OREL is indicated. The Soviets have made little, if any, advance in the CRIMEA. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER Axis strength in LIBYA is reliably ostimated to ber Italian, 35,000; Germen, 17,000; 100 medium tanks. An additional German- Italian convoy is reported to have arrived in TRIPOLI. It is now believed that ROMMEL will have no difficulty in maintaining his present position (cast end northeast of EL AGHEILA). Noither the British supply system nor their tank strength will enable our allies to drive deeper into LIBYA. Ludwell Montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, KLR, Date MAR 1974 -3- Regraded Unclassified most IDO no 120 130 140 iso 40 20 5 10 15 17 o 10 DECLASSIFIED By EDP, ELR, Date MAR 5 19% JAN 20 1942 SCALE e ass 400 - BOWLER 20 ⑉ 400 seo 400 - KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION = Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY 40 No. 19 Copy 1of 23. 8:00 A.M., January 1942 8 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for hir 17. Director, \ar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army hir Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, N.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. File 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. Tile 42 DECLASSIFIED MAR 51974 By RHP, NLR, Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Malaya. Japanese forces in undetermined strength, with naval and dive bomber support, landed at ENDAU on the morning of 16 Jan. The Japanese are also attacking in force eastward from GEMAS and MUAR. Their force at BATU PAHAT is in rear of the British general line. The British still hold the BATU PAHAT air- field, but have prepared it for demolition. J.I.C. Comment: As long as they control sea and air, the Japanese can continue to outflank the British by landings on either coast. BATU PAHAT is only 55 miles northwest of SINGAPORE, and only 20 miles southwest of the highway from SINGAPORE to the OEMAS front. Philippines. J.I.C. Comment: Air and ground activities have been restricted to harassing and patrolling. Netherlands Indies. The Japanese have bombed an airfield in central JAVA, in addition to continuing their attacks on the MEDAN and AMBOINA airfields. J.I.C. Comment: This attack is the first on JAVA. Australia. Two hostile submarines have been sighted 100 miles northwest of DARWIN. Japanese Navy. The estimated strength of the naval concentra- tion in the TRUK area is 2 battleships, 2 heavy cruisers, la light cruisers, 5 aircraft carriers, 12 destroyers, 9 submarines, 2 sea- plane tenders, many naval auxiliaries, and numerous merchant vessels (troop transports or supply ships). J.I.C. Comment: A concentration of this strength at this place would indicate power- ful offensive action to the south. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarine Situation. During the past 24 hours enemy submarines have been particularly active off the DELAWARE and VIRGINIA CAPES. Three merchant vessels have been reported sunk in these areas and numerous contacts have been made. Submarines are also reported to be off NEW YORK, BOSTON and PORTLAND. An impressive number of U-boats are flanking the convoy routes south and southeast of NEW- FOUNDLAND. DECLASSIFIED -1- JCS $620, 1-4-74 By REP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified to If 2 ná I H Plub / its I = a That the 100. my a MIVE: ware the totos : servy hise TANAT UTAH 4a because only on commany, 2000.00 main EV/5 = = DE total = STATE / I 2 E ₹ to / / I & / I is M estatled as me GRADE THE 7HZ THERE no OTHIDAR ORA Re RAY German Battleships. Photographic reconnaissance at BREST reveals the GNEISENAU and PRINZ EUGEN in dock, with SCHARNHORST alongaide a jetty. Visual reconnaissance at TRONDHEIM fails to reveal the presence of the TIRPITZ, but the search did not cover the entire fiord. Russien Ice Ports. The ports of MURMANSK, ARCHANGEL, and MOLOTOVSK remain in operation, all other Russian ice ports having been frozen in. MOLOTOVSK has a capacity of only three large cargo ships and one tanker. MURMANSK is also limited in capacity. At ARCHANGEL superhuman effort is required to open the channel for the passage of ships and the shortage of powerful ice breakers results in inordinate delays. 3. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER J.I.C. Comment: Our M/A KUIBYSHEV roports that the probablo line on which the Germans will hold for the winter is: LUGA River - Lake ILMEN - KHOLM - SMOLENSK - DNEIPER River. In order to fall back to this line, the Nazis would still have considerable torrain to relinquish. German rear guard action thus far has successfully slowed down the Russian follow-up. There is 25 yet no indication of any major Russian countoroffensive. Accordingly, unlass the German retirement increases its tempo, it would soon that the German defensive position may be farther eastwards then the line heretofore mentioned. Ladwell L. montague LUDTELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JCS Eamo, 1-4-74 By RHP, MLR, Date MAR 5 1974 -2- Regraded Unclassified SE THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 39 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.ll., 18 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, tar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. [aj. Gen. Condt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, E.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. Tile 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. lile DECLASSIFIED JCB memo, 1-4-74 By MP, LA, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified E 8100 SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Burma-Thailand. Except for two raids on RANGOON, 23 and 25 Dec., air activity on both sides has been superficial, but early intensification is expected to result from Japanese preparations in THAILAND. Allied fighter reinforcements from INDIA are expected also. Japanese ground forces are active in the area from CHIENGMAI (1) westward toward the frontier, with large scale truck movements in progress day and night. Patrol activity continues between MESOD and MYAWADI (2). Two Chinese divisions are now operating, under British control, in the BURMA-YUNNAM frontier area, (3). Malaya. Pighting is in progress in the OFMAS (4) and MUAR (5) areas. Near OEMAS Australians successfully ambushed a Japanese brigade, inflicting heavy casualties. The Japanese have made land- ings at MUAR and BATU PAHUT (6). Japanese patrols have appeared near FNDAU (7). J.I.C. Comment: Landings from the STRAITS OF MALACCA were successful in turning the British left flank in PERAK and again in SELANGOR. Philippines. J.I.C. Comments There has been a lull in the fighting on BATAAN during past twenty-four hours, permitting attention to the "Battle of Words." General MacArthur has set up an improvised radio broadcasting station in order to be able to counteract Japanese propaganda. The effectiveness of progaganda, as practiced by Axis powers, cannot be overemphasized and counter measures are urgently neaded. Netherlands East Indies. J.I.C. Comments: No news of current developments. The reference to a Japanese attack on the LAHAT air- field, SUMATRA, in yesterday's Summary, was in error. The place actually attacked was the LAHA airfield, AMBOINA (8). During the attack 126 50- and 500-pound bombs were dropped. There were few casualties, but two U. S. naval patrol planes were destroyed. The field is being repaired. The first Japanase group attacking TARAKAN (9) is reported to have included personnel dressed as Malays and fluent in the local dialect. It is a German practice to include in the leading element nen who know thoroughly the languages of both the enemy and the DECLASSIFIED -1- JCS memo, 1-4-74 By REP, BLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified I this to 1018 exhanges the (01 Ston OFFICAT on The ANY - combersur 18 ed, per CL may unast santou VOLD 72 1982 required INCOLUMETOD goner - come DIE SCINE sono natives. This serves to confuse the enemy, to gain valuable inform- ation immediately, and to assist both combat and propaganda units. Timor. General Brott observos that KUPANG (10) DUTCH TIMOR, is the vital operational link between SOERABAYA (11) and DARVIN (12) for sircraft of limited range. In energy hands it would menace the sea lanes between AUSTRALIA and the NETHERLANDS INDIES. If the Japanese were to gain control of PORTUGUESE TIMOR, KUPANG would become untenable. Melanesia. An R.A.A.F. attack from KAVIENG (13) against TRUK (14) was unsuccessful, partly because of adverse weather. Twenty heavy Japaneso bombers attacked VUNA KANAU airfield, at RABAUL (15), destroy- ing the fuel dumps. The Free French are demanding that anti-aircraft personnel and equipment be sent to NEW CALEDONIA prior to the completion of the air- field there. Otherwise, they will prevent completion of the field. J.I.C. Comment: The Free French evidently fear that an unprotocted airfield will draw an attack which they will be unable to resist. VICHY has placod French possessions in the Pacific under the titular authority of the Governor of INDO-CHINA, and a Franco-Japanese expod- ition to recover them from the Froo French is conceivable. NEW CALEDONIA is of immenso importance because of both natural resources and strategic location. Japanese Navy. Jepaneso forces operating in ASIATIC waters have requested reinforcements on three successive days. This indicates severe Japanese losses, with e growing inability to increase the scope or power of their operations without added force, thus tending to preclude the possibility of action in other less important areas. J.I.C.Comment: Numerous sources indicate a concentration of enemy forces at TRUK (14). It is believed to contain battleships, cruisers, aircraft carriers, transports and supply vessels. This concentration may presage a nove in the direction of the SOLOMON ISLANDS, or reinforcement of forces operating in the CELEBES SEA. Japan. The U.S.S. POLLACK sank three onemy merchant ships off TOKYO BAY. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarino Situation. J.I.C. Comment: Air and naval patrols are vigorously prosecuting all contacts with enemy submarines off our ATLANTIC const and the bulk of the coestal shipping is being diverted from danger areas, As a result of these measures it is believed that the Axis U-boats are finding few targets. There have been few confirmed reports of submerine attacks. The Tirpits. The Admiralty believes the TIRPITZ to have been nt son since the 16th, with probable destination being TRONDHEIM. The Stalin. The Russian icebreaker STALIN was only super- ficially damaged when bombed by Gormen aircraft. (cr. Summary No. 38.) DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By REP, KLR, Date MAR 1974 -2- Regraded Unclassified 2 and must s / Lux as I pospiss MAY qualitive state my THE of BLOSS 77WX Reg Its (Dat Use 72 MADE TMD 511 kwa to marks person couply to PUB 106723 far tosy ADA THE forthern STATES with zue SECRET Spain. J.I.C. Comment: It is evident that SPAIN intends to make an issue of the scizure of three Axis merchantmen in the harbor of the Spanish Island of FERNANDO PO (off FRENCH EQUATORIAL AFRICA). Borlin claims that British units made the seizure, while Madrid is placing the blame on the Free French. 3. MIDDLE EAST THEATER J.I.C. Comment: The unconditional surrender of German end Italian forces at HALFAYA PASS permits the equivalent of nearly two British divisions to be moved to other aroas. LIBYA is now freed of Axis remants east of EL AGHEILA - AGEDABIA. Beside being OX- cellent for British morale, the completion of mopping up activities will shorten and simplify movement of supplies from the Egyptian railhead to the front. Ludwell L.Montague LUDWELL L. HONTAGUE, Major, Cavelry, Secretary, J.I.C, DECLASSIFIED JCS nemo, 1-4-74 By REP, HLR, Date MAR 51974 -3- Regraded Unclassified THE 130 140 150 160 100 HO 120 20 10 10 DECI ASSIFIEL No JOB name, 1-4-74 By us, EL3, Date MAR 51974 JANIS 1942 e ⑉ 400 400 BOOMLER 20 200 400 aco *** 1000 BILOMETERS : SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 38 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 17 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Havy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 15, Commender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, Tar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. 1aj. Gen, Comdt., U.S.K.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, 1.1.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. Tile 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. ¡ile DECLASSIFIED JCS meso, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified N THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Japan. Reconnaissance discovered no naval units off TOKYO BAY. Malaya. J.I.C. Comment: Press reports indicate that the British have completed their withdrawal to prepared positions on the borders of JOHORE, and that Japanese armored forces are in contact with them there. The Japanese are believed to have only one armored regiment in MALAYA. It is indicated further that Japanese infantry, advancing by truck and railroad from KUALA LUMPUR, have reached TAMPIN (1), 74 miles by road southeast thereof and 175 miles by road northwest of SINGAPORE. Netherlands East Indies. The airfields at MFDAN (2) and LAHAT (3) in SUMATRA, and the naval air base at AMBOINA (4) were subjected to heavy attacks. At LAHAT, the field was rendered unusable and four Allied planes were destroyed. BALIKPAPAN (5) was also attacked by air. J.I.C. Comment: The Japanese are attempting to knock out Allied air forces and air facilities on the approaches to SINGAPORE. Philippines. J.I.C. Comment: The Japanese are using sound tactics designed to determino the complete configuration of the BATAAN position and to break down the will to resist of the defense. The time factor 1s now working to the advantage of the enemy as every day sees a diminution of our ammunition and food supply. The psychological factor, which is being exploited to the fullest extent by the enemy, is likewise to our disadvantage. The Japanese, retaining the initiative, can dolay the D---day of the final assault until the most favorable moment to strike has arrived. Japanese Mandates. A naval force, consisting of la naval units, 19 transports with troops, 8 aircraft supply vessels or seaplane tenders, and a hospital ship, is near the MARSHALL ISLANDS. There is evidence that 2 aircraft carriers may join up with this task force. Melanosia. J.I.C. Comment, There appears to be an intensified enemy interest in island areas towards AUSTRALIA, such as the SOLOMONS (5) and NEW HEBRIDES. All of these areas are lightly defended and would be relatively cheap to capture, while Japanese aircraft operating from than would seriously impair the security of the SAMOA - AUSTRALIA line of supply. An Allied auxiliary cruiser ongaged a Japanose submarine near the entrance to SUVA harbor (FIJI ISLANDS). DECLASSIFIED -1- JOS nemo, 1-4-74 By REP, MLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified DO DILIDAS OMA THE SAR and UNANT some bteaser 1 : I & = that 02/02/196 =1 wind? valid STOR INT MOTRI BOXE JOINE SECRET East Pacific. Four enemy submarinos are reported south and west of OAHU and two off the CALIFORNIA coast. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER. Submerino Situation. J.I.C. Comment: Although numerous reports of submarine activity in the western ATLANTIC have been received dur- ing the past 24 hours, only two attacks have boan of definitely estab- lished. One was in the vicinity of CAPE SABLE, one, and the other north of DOVINICA. Submarine contacts have been made along the entire coast, at ST. JOHN's (NEWFOUNDLAND), southeast of CAPE COD, off BARNEGAT, off CAPE MAY, off SAVANNAH, I off DOMINICA, and 300 miles northeast of MARTINIQUE. Russian Ice Ports. J.I.C. Comment: The Russian icebroaker, STALIN, currently employed in kosping open the channel to ARCHANGEL, suffered bomb damage from enemy aircraft while bunkering at SOSNOVETS (near the entrance to the WHITE SEA). Throw additional large ice- breakers are expected to arrive in the WHITE SEA area before the end of February to assist the STALIN and LENIN. 3. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. The Axis now hold propared positions between AGEDABIA and EL AGHEILA, manned in part by fresh troops received from TRIPOLI. The Axis supply line from TRIPOLI, both by coast road and by small vessels, to AGHEILA is now functioning without interruption. The enemy has also received aviation reinforcements. The British are thus completely checkmated, for the time being, in any plan they my have had to capture TRIPOLI. la. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER. J.I.C. Comment: TURKEY, consistently endonvoring to follow the trend of war, so as to energo on the victorious side, has served in the past as a good berometer of the situation in Southenstorn Europe. A message received from our M/A ANKARA reports that definite provisions have been made to accommodate the government end G.H.Q. in the field should TURKEY be attacked. This plan sust be taken as on indication that TURKEY is at loast considering the possibility of a rosistance. Hence, her officials must now bulieve that German victory is no longer a foregone conclusion. Ludwell montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOB memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR. Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified BOAL 2E 120 130 140 150 180 60 100 110 20 10 o of DECLASSIFIED BY MR. Date MAR 1974 JAN 17 1942 SCALE 200 400 ⑉ BOOWLER 20 200 400 soo soo 1000 KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION 42 ... Regraded Unclassified SE THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 37 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 16 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 15. Corrender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, 1ar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. 1aj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.N.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, 1.1.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. l'ile 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. lile DECLASSIFIED By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified THE last WILL If SE THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. General. U.S. submarines have sunk five enemy vessels, in addition to those previously reported. They were two large cargo vessels, two large troop transports, and one small troop transport. China. British and American diplomats are succeeding in allaying Chinese resentment over the diversion of lend-lease goods to the British. Indian Ocean. The presence of a Japanese, rather than a German, raider is suspected. J.I.C. Comment: This report is based on the loss of a British vessel on the CAPETONN-BOMBAY route. Malaya. J.I.C. Comment: Although the British withdrawal toward JOHORE continues, it appears that the Japanese have not pursued beyond KUALA LUMPUR, presumably because they found it necessary to reorganize after their complex maneuvers before that place. The railroad from SINGAPORE is operating only as far as the junction at GEMAS, 125 miles northwest of SINGAPORE and 120 miles southeast of KUALA LUMPUR. Day- light air raids over SINGAPORE continue. Philippines. Action is general along the entire BATAAN front, with Japanese specialized shock battalions employing infiltration tactics, heavily supported by dive bomber attacks on our artillery positions and front lines. Netherlands East Indies. The Japanese have made strong air attacks on SAMARINDA (1) and BALIKPAPAN (2). J.I.C. Comment: BALIKPAPAN is the principal oil port in the FAR EAST; SAMARINDA is an important inland air base nearby. There are indications that Japanese transports, well es- corted, are approaching this area. R.A.A.F. planes from AMBOINA (3) scored hits on two cruisers in an enemy concentration in KEMAMSK BAY (4), northeastern CELEBES. Two R.A. A.F. bombers were shot down by eleven enemy fighters, and two others are missing. The Japanese bombed AMBOINA. South Sea Islands. Reports of increased activity in the MARSHALL ISLANDS are so numerous as to compel the conclusion that enemy offen- sive action from that area is imminent. Enemy aerial reconnaissance is increasing. It is particularly noticeable over BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND (5), and the SOLOMON (6), GILBERT, and ELLICE GROUPS. The garrison of the FIJI ISLANDS is being reinforced. DECLASSIFIED -1- JOS mozo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified DUE RVE value 100 no 120 130 140 150 180 20 10 o 10 DECI ASSIFIED JCS peso, 1-4-74 By PEP, ELR, Date MAR 51974 d. JAN 10 1942 SCALE e 200 400 400 BOOWLER 20 - ⑉ 400 see see - KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION 4d Regraded Unclassified Wake Island. Two enemy air groups and some submarines are alroady stationed at WAKE, and there are indications that the Japaneso garrison there will be strongthened in the near future. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER. Submarine Situation. An unknown vessel was reported in a sinking condition (cause presumably U-boat) 50 miles SW of MONTAUK POINT yesterday afternoon. Survivors in sight from attending planes. That the submarines are working south on our Atlantic coastal shipping lanes is ovident from sightings reported by patrolling aircraft south of MONTAUK and SE of NEY YORK off the NEW JERSEY coast. 3. MEDITERRANEAN THEATER. A large convoy of approximately 30 vessels has arrived at TRIPOLI. Reportedly on board were personnal loss replacements for ROMMEL, plus troops and equipment sufficient to form one motorized Panzer Division. It is understood that ROMMEL in to hold TRIPOLI at all cost and to change to offensive tactics only when the general Nazi offensive begins in the MEDITERRANEAN. Axis aircraft laid mines in the harbor of BENGHAZI in order to in- terfore with the landing of supplies by the British. J.I.C. Comment: This harbor has been of little use to the British thus far because of the devastated condition in which it was taken. 4. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER. J.I.C. Comment: Unconfirmed reports claim that Russian pincers are closing on VYAZMA from the north and southeast, and that the Germans are abandoning impressivo quantities of materiel in their haste to evacuate the MOZAISK soctor to escape encirclement. It is impossible to obtain confirmation in present circumstances. Ludwell L.Montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOS nono, 1-4-74 By RHP, ALA, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified -2- SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington 42 DAILY SUMMARY No. 36 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 15 January 1942 8 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, har Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 8 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. Tile 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. lile DECLASSIFIED By RHP, HLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified prin SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. China. A comprehensive investigation in the CHANGSHA area reveals that the Japanese appear to have underestimated the Chinese strength there and to have suffered a decisive defeat. The Chinese were unable to exploit their victory, the total number of Japanese casualties (es- timated to be 10,000 to 20,000) having been greatly exaggerated in the press. The evacuation of all civilians from the city and the destruction of roads in the rogion, which denied the use of artillery to the Japanese, aided the Chinese. Chines: artillery fire was most effective 8 in repelling the attack. The expectation is that the Japaneso will again attack the city, but defensive preparations appoar sufficiently adoquate to enable the Chinese to repel them. Burma-Thailand. About 5,000 Japanese troops are reported to be in the MESOD-RAHENO area (1), on the main road between RANGOON and THAILAND. In the opinion of U.S. Consul, HANGOON, there will be no lack of Quislings in the event of a Japanese invasion, although the Burmose are now apparently loyal. India. A sympathetic leaning toward the Japaneso exists in INDIA, based largely on clever Japanese propaganda continued over a period of years which has never been counteracted or possibly even roalized. This attitudo is also furthered by recial similiarity. To offsot it, there is a strong loaning toward the cause of RUSSIA in this war, and as long as she is on the Allied side the sympathy for the Japanese may be 8 counteracted. Malaya. The Japaneso have not yet made contact with the British position in NEGRI SEMBILAN (2). J.I.C. Comment: Pross reports indi- cato that the British are already withdrawing troops from NEGRI SEMBILAN and MALACCA to a now defensive position in JOHORE (3), 90 miles northwest of SINGAPORE. Apparently the forces in MEORI SEMBILAN are intended only to cover the withdrawal into JOHORE. On 12 Jan., 85 Japanose planos, including 30 fightors, mnde the first daylight air attack on SINGAPORE. (Soe comment on the fall of KUANTAN, Summary No. 28, 7 Jan.) An increase in Allied defensive air activity was also noted. The U.S.S. MOUNT VERNON arrived safely at SINGAPORE, 13 Jan. Philippines. Reconnaissances in force of the BATAAN position con- tinuo. CORREGIDOR was again raided by unergy bombers. There are further indications of the organization of DAVAO (7) as an important Japencao SOA and air base for action to the south. J.I.C. Comment: Jepanese DECLASSIFIED JOS zeno, 1-4-74 -1- By RHP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified HOLD is h mi SECURITY TWITE INFORMATION CHASE Titlor be Julet, the 100 110 120 130 140 ISO 160 20 10 o 10 DECLASSIFIED JOB ueco, 1-4-74 By REP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 JAN 15 1942 SCALE . 200 20 *** soo BOOWILER 200 400 400 ⑉ 1000 KILDMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified : SE tactics against our BATAAN position are standard. The onemy is methodically outlining the contour of the main line of resist- ance. There has been no attempt to hasten this phase and, as & result, the final attack should be powerful, well-coordinated, and well supported. West Bornco. Japanoso forces from KUCHING (4) have engaged Dutch troops inside the Dutch border. J.I.C. Comment: Occupa- tion of SINGKAWANG (5) and PONTIANAK (6) would facilitate Japanese control of the air and sea approaches to SINGAPORE. East Borneo - Celebes. The Japanese have occupied the island of TARAKAN (8). Allied air forces are activo against enemy navel forces in this arca, with some possible success. The Japanese have control of the air in the CELEBES area (9). J.I.C. Comment: Lack of pursuit protection has forced Alliod air forces operating in this area to abandon attacks on distant and strongly protected objectives. Several Alliod bombers have boen lost on attack missions when uncountered by enemy fighters. Timor. The Portuguese Foreign Minister is most anxious to settle the TIMOR incident in order to insure friendly relations with the Allies end escapo Axis pressure. PORTUGAL wishes to augment her garrison at TIMOR (10) and, upon the arrival of these reinforcements, to have the Allied detachments now there withdraw to DUTCH TIMOR. In event of an Axis attack, or when such appears imminent, no objection will be made to the return of these Allied troops. Melanesia. Serious damage to the VUNEKANEAU airfield, at RABAUL (11), was caused by a-bomb which exploded after a dolay of 125 hours. New Zealand. Primo Minister Frazer is skeptical of his country's ability to hold off a Japanese attack, because of the limited manpower now available. He states that New Zoaland's best men have been sant overseas. Defense industries have been placed under the one-men con- trol of the Minister of National Service, in order to mobilizo re- sources to meet heavy drains on menpower for defense. Japanese Mandatas. Additional information concerning enemy naval movements in the MARSHALL ISLANDS indicates a larger force than previ- ously believed to be operating in that arca. This force may include two aircreft carriers. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER. North American Coast. J.I.C. Commont: Reports of the torpodoing of the British DAYROSE "very near CAPE RACE" and the Panamonian tanker NORNESS, 60 miles south of MONTAUK POINT, indicate that the vanguard of a German U-boat force is now operating in our coastal waters. (Cf. J.I.C. Comment, Summary No. 35.) This attack in American coastal waters may be intended, incidentally, to impress Latin American dele- gates at the RIO Conference, which opens today. DECLASSIFIED JOS meno, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MRegraded Unclassified -2- cobeido programs FLE (6) or become IN: 2 To Descop TV Type couploi very Easy / I 8 / MARTIN (972) 3.1°C was British Const. The Germans have renowed on a considerable scale their sea mining operations in the vicinity of the BRITISH ISLANDS, particularly in the THAMES ESTUARY. Losses from that cause have boun reported daily. 3. MEDITERRANEAN THEATER. Meditorrancan Sea. An immodiate objective in the bombing of VALTA is to nullify the uso of that island as an air and submarino base, thereby affording a greater dogree of security to LIBYAN con- voys. Thirty-five percent of the Axis merchant ship tonnage on route betwoen ITALY, GREECE, CRETE and LIBYA were sunk by the British during December. Axis losses in the entire mediterranean for December amounted to 53,000 tons sunk and 45,000 tons damaged. Con- voys to LIBYA were heavily escorted; otherwise losses would have been greater. Some supplies and replacements of personnel were transported to LIBYA on combatant vessels. Libya. J.I.C. Commont: The situation in LIBYA is rapidly becom- ing stabilized somewhere near the coastal road: AGED/BIA - EL AGHEILA. Offensively, neither opponent is yet sufficiently regrouped and re- organized to permit much more than harassing and patrolling activities. 4. WESTERN EUROPE. Both VICHY and BERN report German troop movaments from FRANCE to- wards the east. As a result, the tonsion in VICHY is decreasing. 5. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER. Russian sources claim successes along the ontire front, with the most interesting claim that which alleges a landing from the SEA OF AZOV west of TAGANROG. BERLIN reports that Russian troops broke through the German lines east of MOZHAISK. J.I.C. Comment: The exact situation remains confused. Ludwell L. Montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JCS sezo, 1-4-74 By NIP, NLE, Date MAR 1974 -3- Regraded Unclassified SECRETA THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 35 Copy 1 of 23. 8:00 A.M., 14 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 15. Commender-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, Mar Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C. of s., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. l'ile 12. British Joint Staff Mission 23. J.I.C. lile 42 DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, HLR, Date MAR 1974 Elight THE YOU 201 THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. China. The shortage of equipment and Chinese "go slow* tactics have prevented the British plan for the employment of British-Chinese Commandos from being put into effect in CHINA. Burma-Thailand. The movement of Chinese troops into UPPER BURMA has been delayed by a shortage of rice in that area. J.I.C. Comment: Wavell has opposed the employment of Chinese troops in BURNA. Enemy patrols have been encountered in BURMA east of TAVOY (1). The MOULMEIN airdrome (2) was bombed without effect. J.I.C. Cumment: In conjunction with enemy concentration at MESOD and acrial reconnais- sance over MYAWABI (Summary No. 33), these incidents my portend Japanese occupation of the MOULMEIN-TAVOY area of BURMA, throatening Allied access to RANGOON. Malaya. The Japanese are dropping leaflets in the hope of affect- ing the loyalty of Indian troops. J.I.C. Comment: The Indian divisions have borne the brunt of the Malayan fighting so far. Philippines. The situation on LUZON is unchanged. There are indi- cations of additional Japanese forces en route to MINDANAO. Netherlands East Indies. The Japanese force which landed at KEMA, ROEMBA, and MENADO, in northern CELEBES, was accompanied by an aircraft carrier as well as by cruisers and destroyers. (cf. Summary No. 33). Dutch air opposition was ineffective, although two cruisers were hit. J.I.C. Comment: From TARAKAN (3) and KEMA (4), the enemy controls the STRAITS OF MAKASSAR (5) and MOLUCCA (6), extending their control of the sea lanes for 300 miles south from MINDANAO. The PHILIPPINES are thus completely isolated. Japanese seaplanes have reconnoitred the vicinity of TERNATE (7) and HALMAHERA (8). Japanese Mandates. Australian sources state that Japanese forces in the VARSHALL ISLANDS consist of 20 naval units and 20 supply vessels. In view of the small force, it is believed the only operations possible are the occupation of such small islands as CANTON or PALMYRA. J.I.C. Comment: British and New Zealand authorities suggest SAMOA or FIJI as the objective of this force. DECLASSIFIED JCS tomo, 1-4-74 By REP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified gares COMMER INIOL on 120 130 140 ISO 180 100 110 20 10 6 D 10 DECL ASSIFIED acs By REP nego, ELR, 1-4-74 Date MAR 5 1974 JAN 14-1942 SCALE - 400 soo accurts 20 abo 400 400 800 1000 KILOWETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified - "Yawata"- - a21 ht., 560ft, 16.500T ex. trans Paific liner Listed by ONI as a potential trip ship or plane carrier. or, the "Kamikawa" (no Kamakura), a 6853 ton seaplane tender. Regraded Unclassified The U.S.S. POMPANO torpedoed and sank one enemy merchant vessel (believed of the YAWATA class, approximately 17,000 tons) near WOTJE in the MARSHALL ISLANDS. 2. ATLANTIC THEATER. Submarine Situation. J.I.C. Comment: There is a concentration of U-boats south of NEWFOUNDLAND, a vital area in which ocean convoys are usually formed or dispersed, and a focal point for unescorted and coastal convoy traffic. There are also three or four U-boats in the GULF OF MAINE, perhaps as far south as NANTUCKET SHOALS. It is be- lieved that these submarines, augmented by others now en route, will move southward, and that intensive attacks on our coastal shipping may be expected. German Warships at BREST. J.I.C. Comment: It is now reported by an official source that the GNEISENAU and PRINZ EUGEN are fueled and provisioned and ready for sea and that by January 25 the SCHARNHORST will be ready. These vessels have been subjected to repeated and per- sistent bombing attacks while they have been under repair at BREST. Re- ports as to readiness for sea, damage received during raids, and their actual location in the harbor, even when supported by photographic reconnaissance, are contrary and conflicting and indicate clearly that the Germans are making intelligent and successful use of camouflage and decoys. 3. MEDITERRANEAN THEATER. J.I.C. Comment: Among many conflicting reports and rumors of im- mediate German intentions, the most probable is that which indicates operations for the destruction of British naval power in the MEDITERRANEAN. Axis air and submarino reinforcements have been re- ported to be assembling in quantity. That activity, and continual harrassing attacks on MALTA, are probably the first steps toward the planned elimination of British sea power in that theater. Ludwell L. Montague LUDYELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 -2- Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 34 Copy 1of 22 8:00 A.M., 13 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S.Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C.of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. file 12. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT DOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. China. Japanese air activity was relatively light during the last phase of the CHANGSHA campaign. All enemy planes now operating in CHINA are reported to be second-line craft. Malaya. The British have withdrawn from KUALA LUMPUR, where they suffered severe casualties, and have established a new linet SEREMBAN (1) - MERSING (2). J.I.C. Comment: This withdrawal completes the abandoment of three-fourths of MALAYA. SEREMBAN is 150 miles northwest of SINGAPORE. MERSING is 75 miles north of that base. Philippines. J.I.C. Comment: General MacArthur's report of suc- cessful counterbattery and counterpreparation, which forced the dis- placement of enemy artillery and dispersed infantry columns and accon- panying weapons, would indicate that the Japanese are methodically test- ing the strength of the defense before committing their forces to an as- sault of the battle position. This outpost phase was unsupported by heavy bombardment aviation, and it is concluded by the Philippines Com- rand that this type of aviation has been moved to the south. Unquestion- ably the defeat of our forces on the BATAAN PENINSULA will require a costly coordinated attack by the Japanese. The enemy has complete free- don of action on LUZON, except that the harbor of MANTLA is denied, and it may have been decided by the Japanese commander to delay the final offen- sivo until the defense has been weakened by haressing fires and bombard- ment aviation has completed missions elscwhore. Of interest is the safe arrival in N.K.SS.R and departure for D.RWIN of our hospital ship carrying wounded from the PHILIPPINES. Notherlands East Indics. The Dutch report having destroyed all fa- cilities at T.R.K.N (3) and MEMEDO (4) before abandoning those places. Australian planes based on AMBOINA (5) have attacked and hit Japanese cruisers and transports. Australia. in enemy submerino has been sighted 60 milos northwest of LERWIN (6). Mendates. Photographic ruconnaissance of TRUK (7) reveals the pres- enco of a floating dock. The group of 24 vessels there includes one 8- inch gun cruiser, fourteen destroyers, four scaplano carriers, two supply ships, one hospital ship, and possibly one aircraft carrier. Now Zoaland authorities are concerned lest the concentration of enemy vessels in the castern M/RSH/LLS (8) portends an operation cgainst the FIJI ISLANDS (9). DECLASSIFIED -1- JOS nemo, 1-4-74 By TUIP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified SE Mclanosia. On 9 Jan. Japanese planos reconnoitred BAURU (10), the GILBERT NDS (11), BOUG.INVILLE ISLAND (12), and T..GUL. (13). 1. possible submarino has boun sighted off S/L/MAUL, NEW GUINE. (14). J.I.C. Comment: This increased encmy activity may indicato & opera- tion in the near future for the purpose of establishing air bases in the /.USTR/LI..N MONDATES and the SOLOMON ISLANDS in order to gain air control over the CORAL SE., which would joopardize our supply lines from BRISB.NE to DARWIN. Hawaii. Radio intolligence indicates the presence of seven onemy submarines between HAR/II and JOHNSTON (15) ISL.NDS and in the vicinity of MIDELY ISLAND (16). /11 indications point to a rolaxa- tion of submarine activity cast of H.W.II. 2. LATIN AMERIC... The /rgontine Charge in LONDON claims to have ovidence that /xis agents in Latin America have boon instructed to cronto all possible disturbances coincident with the RIO Confurence. These instructions word transmitted by Spanish and Portuguose diplomatic pouchos. The government of COLOMBI.. has consistently refused to take pro- cautions considered ossential by the U.S. who reports that Nosi activity there is more flagrant than before the war, (Cf. J.I.C. Summary No. 32.) in advanced naval air besu and local defonse zono will be 05- tablishod at nominally by ECUADOR, but for joint use by the UNITED STATES. (Cf. J.I.C. Summary No. 11). The Naval Observer at BELEM, BR/21L, received that the UNITED ST.TES undertako extensive improvement of the air basc at that place, in view of its strategic importance and vulnerable condition. 3, ATLENTIC THE/TER. It has boon reliably reported that diesel propulsion equipment and structural hull shapos for submarines are being manufactured noar PARIS. J.I.C. Communt: It is quito possible that this matorial is bo- ing shippod to MEDITERR/.NE/.N ports for assembly. 4. WESTERN EUROPE. J.I.C. Commont: /.lthough PRINCE shows a first spark of recovery from absolute defentist spirit, it is now reported that SP.IN, under duress, has consented to a passage of Gorman troops. is has often beon reported, the Gormans can undortaku at will cn operation for the occupation of NORTH ..FRICA. Novertholoss, there is as yut insufficient date on which to base a conclusion that such action is imminent. 5. MIDDLE E.ST THE TER. J.I.C. Comment: The first British supplies were deberked at BENGHEZI, 11 Jan. The harbor facilities had boen bodly demolished by retroating Azis forces as woll as by carlier British bombing. The opening up of this line of communications will greatly aid the British procarious supply situation, which has hampored pursuit operations. 1974 DECLASSIFIED s -2- \JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR Regraded Unclassified * JAN 13 1942 UNITED STATES Regraded Unclassified SECURD SE 6. E.STERN EUROPE. J.I.C. Commont: If onc accepts the Russian claims of the capture of LYNDI.IOVO, the present Russian-Gorman front west and southwest of MCSOC has becomo a sorios of extremely sharp salients dangorous to either opponent. The next fuw days may produce counterattacks in this ana, if the Gormans need further dulaying action to withdraw their forces, or if they have do- cidod to stabilize on this terroin. Ludwell L.montague LUIVELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. 1915 DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, By RHP, HLR, Date & Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 33 Copy 1 of 22 8:00 A.M., 12 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S.Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C.of s., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. file 12. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 51974 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 42 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. China. The Chinese General Staff is skeptical regarding press re- ports of a big victory at CHANGSHA. According to their information, the Japanese main body has retreated to the MILO RIVER (40 miles to the north) and will probably escape, although its rear guard is reported to be trapped. Small reinforcements from YOCHOW were able to gain contact with the supposedly encircled main body. The Chinese were relieved when the Japanese failed to renew the attack and consider that they may yet capture CHANGSHA. Of nine Chinese bombers which attacked the Japanese near CHANGSHA, 6 Jan., only four succeeded in returning to their base at CHENGTU. Enemy pursuit shot down two, one was destroyed on the ground at KWEILIN, and two others nade forced landings. The Chinese shot down at least one Japanese pursuit plane. They held their formation in the face of pur- suit attack, for the first time in the Sino-Japanese war. J.I.C. Com- ment: This report is indicative of the capabilities of Chineso military aviation. Burma-Thailand. Japanese supply trains have been observed moving toward CHIENG RAT (1). Extensive Japaneso air reconnaissance causes the British to antici- pate a ground attack on MYAWABI (2). J.I.C. Comment: MYAWARI is at the frontier opposite a known Jap-Thai concentration at MESOD. It is on the main road from THAILAND to RANOOON, 140 miles cast of the latter place. The Japanese have bombed MOULMEIN (3) and TAVOY (4). Malaya. J.I.C. Comment: The situation in MALAYA is becoming in- creasingly critical. Allied forces thus far have consistently given up ground to the enemy. SINGAPORE is rapidly approaching a state of siege. The British are rushing reinforcements, but unless these can be assembled in sufficient numbers to tako the offensive, which appears doubtful, they can be used only to deny SINGAPORE to the enemy, 4 noga- tive mission. Philippines. Ground activity limited to patrolling and counter- battery. Air action slight. Notherlands East Indics. A Japanese force, probably conveyed by 6 cruisors, 6 destroyers, and 16 transports, has landod at TARAKAN (5), Dutch oil port in castern BORNEO. & sucond Japaneso force, convoyed by DECLASSIFIED -1- JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, KLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified STATE DATUE 100 110 120 130 140 iso 180 20 10 10 DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 JAN 12 1942 SCALE ⑉ 400 400 BOO MILES 20 * ado 400 800 año 1000 HILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified 1858 10 transports with cruiser and destroyer -scort, has landed at MENADO (6), in northern CELEBES. 800 perachutists are reported to have londod at TON/NDO LAKE, 20 miles south of MENADO. The S.S. LIBERTY, 9,000 tons, with a cargo of rubber for the UNITED STATES, has boun sunk in LOMBOK STRAIT (7). General Wavell disemborked at B.T.VIA, 10 Jan. Japanoso Navy. in roorganization of Japanese naval and nevel air forces is taking place, and probably consists of regrouping of task forces for uso against now objectivos. Scc Summary No. 32. :.ddition- cl information follows. The Commander-in-Chief, Combined Floot, is believed to be in the K.WDATES. Aerial roconmissance of TRUK (8) reveals a concentration of 24 shipe there, mostly destroyers, cruisors, and a for supply vossels, but no heavy ships. Four ongine patrol planos wore also in evidence. now acrodromo cut out of a hill is visible at DUBLON (an islot of the THUK group), with heavy bombors on the field. During this reconnaissance enomy info fire was insccurato and three fightors attempted unsuccessfully to attack the reconnoitoring plano. Reconnaissance in the MARSH.LL ISL/IDS revosls an enemy air base at KIL JALEIN (9), with bombors and fighters based there. Enomy transports are procceding toward KE ISLAND (10) with garri- son personnel. WAKE is being arned and developed as an air base. An ostimated 16 submarines are operating to the castward of a line connecting YUKOSUK/. (11) and the M/.RSH/.LL ISLANDS. Five subs are now in the HAVAIIAN area. That submarines oporating in the HARATIAN, WEST CO.ST cross are based in JALUIT (12) and J/.P/N propor may be inforred from the fact that some depart in westerly and others in southwostorly directions, from the vicinity of O/HU. Somoa. The naval station area at TUTUIL (13) was sholled by & sub- merine or small surface vussel from the north shore. About 15 sholls were fired, resulting in no damago and 3 slight injuries to personnel. 2. ATLANTIC THE TER. The British flag SS CYCLOPS reported having boon torpodood in Lat. 41.51 N., Long. 63.48 W. (125 miles SE C.PE SARLE). No further informa- tion is available. The British Admiralty reports the loss of a destroyer by mine action off SHEIRNESS. They further report the sinking of an oncmy troop-laden transport end the destruction of a modium-sized supply ship by British subs in the IONI/N SEL.. it .RCH. NGEL (DVIN RIVER) the ice averages two foot in thickness. In the WHITE SE. and in the CORLO (passage botwoon the WHITE SE. and ARCTIC OCEAN) smooth 100 is 20 inches thick with packud ico several foot thick. The ico front extends 60 miles outside the entrance to the GORLO. It took two 1cc broakers ton days, until 5 Jan., to oscort n convoy of 12 vessols to odgo of the ico. Incoming convoys have boon divorted to FURK. NSK bc- cause of congestion at /.RCH.NGEL. Ludwell LUD-ELL L. Montague MONT/CUE, DECLASSIFIED 51974 Major, Cavalry, JCS memo, 1-4-74 MAR Secretary, J.I.C. By RHP, NLR, Date -2- Regraded Unclassified - PACIFIC OCEAN * DECLASSIFTED DECLASSIFTED DECLASSIFIED 51974 N/A 1 UNITEDSTATES e 11 N A Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No.32 Copy 1 of 22 8:00 A.M., 11 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S.Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C.of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. file 12. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 42 Regraded Unclassified SECRET DECLASSIFIED THE JOINT BOARD JCS nemo, 1-4-74 51974 Joint Intelligence Committee By RHP, HLR, DatMAR Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Malaya. British sources in LONDON admit that their forces east and southeast of KUALA SELANCOR (1) have been forced to retire. The Japanese offensive is gaining in strength and British losses have been heavy both west and east of KUALA LULPUR (2). J.I.C. Comment: Press reports indicato that KUALA LULPUR is in scrious jeopardy, and that the British are proparing now positions south of that placo. Burna-Thailand. The AVG attacked the airficld at NESOD (3) 8 Jan., destroying seven Japanese bombors on the ground. J.I.C. Commont: LESOD is a Jap-Thai base at the frontier on the main road to RAJIOJON via MOULMEIN. Press reports indicate an additional Anglo-Amorican raid on the airfield at TAK (4) and a Japanese raid on RAMOCON, 10 Jan. Borneo. The Japanuse have captured JESSELTON (5), on the west coast of BRITISH NORTH BOR BO. A Dutch communique announces that Jaranese planes raided TARAKAN (6) for the second time. & Dutch warship was the principal target, but was not damaged. Philippines. Concral Mackrthur roports that the Japaneso launched a heavy attack on the right flank of our BATAIN PENINSULA position. This attack was repulsed with heavy enemy lossos. Air bombing has boon light and intermittent. J.I.C. Commont: This would indicate that the Japanese are still in the development phase of their contemplated offensive operation and are sooking to dotermine the strongth and disposition of the defense. Local U. S. Naval and Marino forces at MARIVELES are activuly cngeged, both ashore and afloat, in the defense of the BATAN PENINSULA and CORRECIDOR. The DELEY drydock is in serviceable con- dition. There are excellent indications that the Japaneso are utiliz- ing the IV.V/.O B/.Y area (7) as the headquarters of both the ?hird Japenoso Floot and the combined Air Force. It is estimated that DAVAO DAY, which provid.s an excellent natural harbor, will serve ES a baso for further operations to the south, in the CELEBES SEA (8) and M.K/.SSAR STRAITS (9). The T.R.K.K.N (6) oil fields en a possible initial objective, with J.V. the ultimato objectivo. Regraded Unclassified IDO no 120 130 140 150 160 20 3 10 8 A = / 10 DECLASSIFIED JOS nono, 1-4-74 By RHP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 JAN 11 1942 SCALE - *** ⑉ 20 e año 400 and 800 read KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION 42 ass Regraded Unclassified SECRET Timor. A detschment of European Portugueso troops recontly departed from MOZ/HBIQUE (Porturuese Eist Africa) to reinforce TINOR (10). The RONE radio alloges that the question of TINOR is far from being sottled. J.I.C. Communt: The question of TILOR, which WES occupied by /ustralian and Dutch forces, is buing used by the /xis powers to undermine FORTUGAL's noutrality. South Son Islands. 4 submarino W&S sighted during the R.A./.F. attack on (11), 7 Jan. J.I.C. Comment: This is the first indication of submarines operating from this base. 2. L.TIN ALERICA Chinese military intelligence assorts that a Japanese attack against the CAMEL and on unnamed South Anorican country, presumably COLORDI.., is inminont. /11 Cariblorndbf.nse installa- tions EVC been clurted. P....... hcs required important new concessions in Lotin ..nerica and the conclusion of additional agreements ct the RIO Conference is expected. P.A.A. will insugurate = not air route from NEW YORK to LISDON via K.S.L. (BR.ZIL) and BOLAM (PORTUGUESE GUINE.). J.I.C. Communt: This lino mekes little difference in P......'s exist- inglEW YORK-LISBON service via TRINTD.D and BOL.12, but is importent to South /moricans as E. replacement for former Axis trans-Alontic services via N.T.L. 3. TLENTIC THE.TER J.I.C. Commont: U-boat dispositions are somewhat vague and confused despite persistent intellipence pointing towards ultimate heavy concentrations cost and southeest of NEWFOUNDLEND. While the rocont lock of U-bost activity against shipping may be attri- buted to weather conditions obtaining on the northern routes, it is quite possible that the Gornons are first deploying in that area before commencing an "all-out" attack against convoy traffic. 4. E.ST EUROPE.N THE TER J.I.C. Communt: - report from our 4/4 AMERA quotes a state- ment that the Gormans expected the Russians to stabilize their positions for the winter. It is considered quite possible that the Russian follow-up of the Gorman withdrowal my have had an cloment of surprise. Ludwell L.Montague LUD.LLL L. LONTLOUE Lajor, Covelry Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 51974 By RHP, NLR, Date Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 31 Copy 1 of 22 8:00 A.M., 10 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S.Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C.of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. file 12. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 42 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC AREA China. According to Chinese Military Intelligence, Japanese reinforcements have arrived in the vicinity of the MILO RIVER, about 50 miles north of CHAIJOSHA, where they are establishing defense positions to cover the retreat of their main body. The Chinese are not so sanguine on their chances of annihilating the Japanese. CHUNGKING sources state that 250,000 people have left SHANGHAI since 8 Dec. Unemployment and fuel supply are acute problems. J.I.C. Comment: This confirms a similar report of the French Consul General, SHANGHAI, via VICHY. Reports of Chinese attacks at ICHANG (important YANGTZE RIVER port), CHENGCHOW (important railroad terminus about 300 miles north of HANKOW), NANCHANG (important city 200 miles east of CHANGSHA), and AMOY are unconfirmed. Thailand. Press reports quote the BANGKOK radio to the effect that the puppet government has claimed sovereignty over KEDAH (1) and TRENGGANU (2), unfederated Malay states, and over the SHAN STATES (3), in eastern BURMA. J.I.C. Comment: Other unfederated Malay states adjacent to THAILAND and occupied by JAPAN are PERLIS and KELANTAN. The native ruler of the latter is reported to have gone over to the Japanese, which may explain his exemption. The SHAN STATES include MANDALAY. This political maneuver is evidently intended to give the Thai something for which to fight, and to promote fifth-column activity. According to press reports, 5 AVG planes attacked BANGKOK (4) 8 Jan., for the second time in 24 hours. Seven enemy planes were destroyed on the ground; one AVG plane is missing. Burma. British sources in LONDON report Japanese bombings at TAVOY (5), MARTABAN (6), and in the area north of RAN000N(7). Ceylon. Considerable reinforcements have reached CEYLON from INDIA and additional anti-aircraft and anti-submarine equip- ment is expected to arrive there soon. J.I.C. Comment: The British are evidently preparing CEYLON for use as a major base. DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, NLR, 1-4-74 Date RHP, MAR 51974 1. By Regraded Unclassified SECRET Malaya. J.I.C. Comment: No official reports have been re- ceived. The Japanese radio asserts that a landing has been made at MERSING (8) and that Japanese forces advancing from KUALA SELANOOR (9) have cut off British forces on the SLIM RIVER (10) from their base at KUALA LUMPUR (11). Philippines. The enemy continues normal preparations and move- ments to the assembly areas preliminary to an anticipated general offensive against the BATAAN position. Activity in the air has been light. The presence of 20 Japanese ships in the MISAMIS BAY area (12) constitutes a new threat to General Sharp's Command in northern MINDANAO. General MacArthur reports that between 60 and 80 Japanese ships moved northward past NANILA BAY, 7-8 Jan. Complete freedom of action about Philippine waters is enjoyed by the Japaneso. Notherlands East Indies. A Dutch communique reports an attack by three bombers on TARAKAN (13), important military and oil center in castem BORNEO. No damage resulted; one plane was shot down. State Department despatches report that the American S.S. RUTH ALEXANDER was sunk by Japanese air attack in the STRAIT OF MAKASSAR (14), 31 Dec. Marshall Islands. M/A, MELBOURNE, reports the presence in these islands of a Japanese concentration of more than 20 naval units, most of which have been there at least three weeks. Radio intelligence indicates a movement of Japanese ships from the area. Japanese Navy, The movement of certain Japanese units toward newly gained objectives is in progress. The Commander of the Southern Expedi tionary Fleet, with two other units, has departed from SAIOON (15) eastward and was last reported at a point 200 miles north of KUCHING (16), SARAWAK. The 7th Cruiser Squadron (normally two 6-inch gun cruisers of the MOGAMI class) is proceeding southward from CAMRANH BAY (17) and was last reported at a point 240 miles north of the NATUNA ISLANDS (18), J.I.C. Comment: These forces appear to be on route to the MALAYA-BORIIED area, to augment forces already there. The Commander, Southern Expeditionary Floet, will probably direct operations east and south of SINGAPORE. 2. EASTERN PACIFIC THEATER Hawaii. The U.S.S. DRAYTON attacked an enemy submarine, 8 Jan., with indications of favorable results. On 9 Jan. an enemy submarine was attacked in the area south of OAHU and is believed to have been damaged. Indications of the past two days load to the belief that fow remain in this area. RDF information indicates a westward nove- ment by several submarines. Prior to 10 December, six large onemy submarines (excluding the midgot type) wore attacked by our forces in Howaiian waters. One was damaged with cortainty and two with doubtful success. There is no positive evidence that any were sunk during this period. -2- DECLASSIFIED JCS nemo, 1-4-74 MAR 1974 By REP, NLR, Date Regraded Unclassified HE seraig* REVIEW DO wird tone - - POINT E 1 E E Commission 100 110 120 130 140 ISO 160 20 10 oD e NO e 10 DECLASSIFIED \JCE memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 JAN 10 1942 SCALE e FOR 400 ... BOOWLER 20 - 400 400 ... 1000 RILOWETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION : Regraded Unclassified SECRET West Coast, There is little indication of the presence of enemy submarines. Two R.D.F, fixes have been reported, but there is no dofinite confirmation from naval and air patrols in these arcas. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER The VON TIRPITZ has completed her trials and training and on 10 January is ready for any assigned operation. She is in the BALTIC. The Admiralty has announced the loss of HMS GALATEA (5,200 ton cruiser built in 1934). Sho was torpedoed and sunk by a Nazi submarine. The Portuguese continue to reinforce their garrisons in the CAPE VERDES, MADIERA and the AZORES, Contingonts of troops for the first two named left LISBON yesterday. J.I.C. Comment: This indicates a will to resist American aggrossion in her Atlantic islands at the expense of hor defenses against Nazi invasion in the homeland. 4. MIDDLE EAST THEATER HALFAYA PASS, the last enomy center of resistance in EGYPT- CIRENAICA, is beginning to show signs of workening, due to shortage of food and water and to British bombing. EL AGHEILA - MARAD (south) affords excellent torrain for an Axis defensive position. J.I.C. Commont: It appears likely that ROMMEL will utilize it either to resist any British attack or to cover the regrouping of his units and reinforcements for offensive action. 5. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER Heavy fighting continues in the SVIR RIVER area, according to the Finnish Communique. The Pross (American) continues to register Russian advances throatoning the envelopment of MOZHAISK. Stalin is alleged to have ordered that CRIMEA must be cleared of Germans. Unconfirmed reports show progress in keeping with this directive. 6, GERMANY. J.I.C. Comment: From various European capitals como reports of typhus prevalent among German troops, of movements from wost to east in replacement of German forces withdrawn from the Russian front, of lowored Gorman morale. The American Press would give the impression to our people that the Germans have suffered a major catastrophe. Wishful thinking should be avoided. The Nazis are skillful propagandists and they are accustomed to creating impressions likely to confuse. No doubt realizing that their withdrawal would be sub- ject to various interpretations, by soldiers and statesmen alike, they can avoid a correct analysis by an occasional report unfavorable to themselves. It appears sound to await more confirmed information than is now available, merely observing that a withdrawal has nover improved the morale of any army. Ludwell L.Montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE DECLASSIFIED Major, Cavalry JOS memo, 1-4-74 Secretary, J.I.C. By REP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified PSN rejurns una sugressor " the 4917 medical actions MONEY not Are bonno AMOUNT NO Toolans 2140 becaures one (Arel DATE at stind or Doe THE AOX to Lega Los Para no costing the the Jong 02 72 up good - County Les covernation the Like throwny STATE 70 TERRIO PPAS STATE OTHAITA SECRET ANNEX J.I.C. Summary No. 31 I. DESCRIPTION OF JAPANESE FIGHTER PLANE. Reference Annex II, Summary No. 30, same subject. It is necessary to make correction regarding some points in the captured pilot's description of this plane, which constituted deliberate misinformation. According to Air Section, G-2, information, the engine is Nitsubishi, type 109, 650 horsepower at 11,500 feet, with a cruising speed of 230 miles per hour at 13,000 feet. There are four machine guns: two, synchronized, in the fuselage; two, fixed, in the wings; all 7.7 m. The service ceiling is 29,000 feet. All other information given in Annex II, Summary No. 30, checks with Air Section information. DECLASSIFIED By Regraded Regrade JCS SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 30 Copy 1 of 22 8:00 A.M., 9 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2, Secretary of War 13. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 14. Chief of Naval Operations 4, Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 15. Commander-in-Chief, U.S.Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 16. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 17. Director, War Plans Division 7, Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 18. Maj. Gen. Comdt., U.S.M.C. 8, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 19. Director, Naval Intelligence 9. A.C.of S., A-2, Army Air Forces 20. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 10, Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 21. Coordinator of Information 11. Secretary, Joint Board 22. J.I.C. file 12. J.I.C. f' 42 DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 51974 By RHP, NLR, Date Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE) Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER China. The American Anbassador states that the recent per- sonnel changes in the government of CHINA do not point to any break in either party or government, with reference to CHINA's policy of resistance, nor have these changes had any tendency to lessen the prestige of Chiang Kai-Shek as leader of the nation. The Japanese withdrawal from CHANGSHA will be accomplished with slight losses, in spite of exaggerated claims by the Chinese. The Chinese air force carried out operations in the CHANGSHA area: An attempted Japanese air raid on CHUNGKING failed because of weather conditions. Indo-China. Chinese sources allege that all Japanese forces have been withdrawn from northern INDO-CHINA, near the Chinese border, and have been replaced with French and native troops. Malaya. The British admit the loss of fifteen airdromes in MALAYA, giving the Japanese air superiority in the area. The Japanese have made a heavy bombing attack on KLUANG (1) Airdrone (10 miles east of PORT SWETTENHAM), but damage was slight. Other bombings have rendered the RAWANG-TANJONG MALIKrailroad (2) tempor- arily unusable. J.I.C. Comment: Loss of the use of this railroad seriously interferes with supply to the SLIM RIVER front or with- drawal therefrom. The British admit the loss of guns and transport in their with- drawal to the SLIM RIVER, during which they were pressed by well coordinated infantry-tank attacks. A Japanese brigade is now ashore at KUAL/. SELANOOR (30 miles south of the SLIN RIVER linc). Japanese reinforcements are being brought by railroad from SINGORA (3) to the front in western MALAYA. J.I.C. Comment: The principal Japanese effort is in western MALAYA. There are indications that the British will continue their withdrawal to KUALA LUMPUR (4) where they will attempt to make a stand. In the east the British continue to prepare positions in the RAUB-BENTONG area (40 miles northeast of KUALA LUMPUR). J.I.C. Comment: This activity indicates contemplated withdrawal from the area north of the lower PAHANG RIVER. DECLASSIFIED JOS zemo, 1-4-74 By REP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified 100 110 120 130 140 150 180 20 ID , o 10 DECLASSIFIED JCB memo, 1-4-74 By REP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 ₫ JAN 9 1942 SCALE . 200 400 see BOOWLER 20 e 200 460 800 ace 1000 KILOWETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified Japanese aircraft have dropped propacanda leaflets at various places in JOHORE (5). There is undoubtedly a good deal of fifth column activity behind the British lines, British movements and dispositions are being communicated to the enemy, Philippinos, In LUZON the situation remains unchangod, General Mackrthur again requests a delivery of ammunition. In northern MINDANAO Goneral Sharp has successfully assembled his forces from the VISAYAN ISLANDS, His hoadquarters are at DEL NONTE, about 15 miles southeest of CACAYAN (6), in air reconnaissance on 7 Jan, (Washington time) disclosed a large concentration of onemy transports and naval oscorts in D.V/O B.Y. J.I.C. Comment: Reports during the past twenty-four hours have been moro oncouraging. Command posts on LUZON and MINDANAO, and at DARTIN (AUSTRALIA) and MELBOURNE (AUSTRALIA) are in lisison. : more concorted air-ground cooporation is indicated, Neth rlands East Indies. Seven Japanose bombers mde another attack on AMBOINA (7), the spcond within 24 hours. No serious damago resulted. South Sea Islands. R.B.UL (8) was bombod again, This is the fourth raid in four days, The R.A.A.F. attacked an enemy air and naval station at (9), damaging installations. General. The Japanese admit the torpodoing of ono of their merchant vossels, by one of our submerinos, in on area about 100 milos southoast of YOKOH/JU., J.I.C. Commont: This is the first indication of our subnarino operations in the vicinity of JAPAN, The U.S.S. STORDFISH upon ruturn from patrol reports the sinking of throe energy freighters, ostimated at 10,000 tons, and one transport. 2, EAST PACIFIC THE.TER Pross reports quote the Commendant of the 13th Noval District as stating "that constal morchant vessel traffic has returned to normal." 3. U.S. SHIPPING LOSSES SINCE 7 DEC. The total of confirmed and prosumed U.S. shipping lossos in one month of wer is 70,206 tons. In the PACIFIC, the loss of eight U.S. flag or U. S. owned morchant ships totaling 37,175 tons is confirmed. Japanose submerines sank six ships (31,335 tons); Japenese planes two (5,840 tons). In addition, four ships (19,214 tons) are long overdue and presumed lost, making on aggrogate of twolve ships and 56,389 tons, DECLASSIFIED -2- JCB nemo, 1-4-74 MAR 5 1974 & By REP, MLR, Date Regraded Unclassified Most of these ships were lost in the first days of the war in the PACIFIC. There have been no reported sinkings for two weeks. No vessels in convoy have yet bucn attacked. 4. ATLANTIC THEATER British bombing attacks on BREST 5 and 6 Jan., resulted in direct hits on two ships, believed to be anti-aircraft ships, which subsequently caught fire. J.I.C. Comment: The SCH/RNHORST, GNEISENAU and PRINZ EUGEN continue to be the focal points for all raids on BREST. Our consul at SAO VICENT, CAPE VERDE ISLANDS, quotes Portuguese military intelligence thore as stating that a Gorman light bomber, Condor type, reconnoitored the island 7 Jan. D/.K/.R was supposed to be the plane's probable base. The Russian port of ARCHANGEL is now completely icebound. MURMANSK must be used in its stoad. 5. WEST EUROPEAN THEATER J.I.C. Comment: While it appears that there has beun no material change in the distribution of German divisions in FRANCE, it must be remembered that the Franco-German rail system is especially well adapted to troop and supply movement and that it would be unnecessary to divulgo promaturely any German intention by initial concentrations in southwestern FRANCE. 6. MIDDLE EAST THEATER British scouts found AGEDABIA dovoid of Axis troops. The enemy apparently ovacuated this area during the bed weather, night 6 Jan., when British air WES grounded. J.I.C. Commont: Axis forces in LIBYA appear to have regained freedom of action. When considered in connection with the successful landing at TRIPOLI of nino Axis cargo vessels and the air reinforcements in the northern MEDITERRANEAN, recent developments have not favored the British. 7. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER J.I.C. Comment: Russian successos against the Finns appoar to continue. On other fronts, reports or conflicting and no substantial change is indicated. On the diplomatic front, American and British appear to be having littlo success in obtaining infor- mation concerning actual operations in RUSSIA. Ladwell L.Montague LUIWELL L. MONT/.GUE Major, Cavalry Secretary, J.I.C. -3- DECLASSIFIED 305 RHP, NEMO MR, MAR 51974 BY Regraded Unclassified ANNEX J.I.C. Summary No. 30 I. CHARACTERISTICS OF JAPANESE BOMBS IN RECENT USE. 1. Incendiary bomb used in MALAYA. Weight, 50 kilos; effective radius, 50 yards; burning time, 2 hours. The charge consists of HE and incendiary material. The latter consists of small cylinders of black rubber, one inch by three-quarters inch, impregnated with phosphorus. 2. Personnel bomb used in MALAYA. Weight, 1 kilo; effective radius, 50 yards; casing, cast iron; charge, HE 3. General purpose bomb used in HAWAII. Overall length 69 inches; length of body, 43 inches; diameter, 12 inches; weight, 553 pounds; weight of charge, 133 pounds. It has nose and tail fuses, with arming vanes, direct action. It is safe to strip by gently unscrewing fuses from the body and then unscrewing the detonator-primer assembly from the fuses, but no attempt should be made to disarn, if partially or com- pletely armed. 4. Delayed action bomb. At RANGOON bombs of this type were dropped which delayed action as much as 125 hours. 5. Minos (?). At PENANG twin-engine monoplanes, at 5,000 feet, dropped cylinders five feet long into the channel. The cylinders fell slowly and erratically. No parachutes or ex- ternal fittings were observed. The objects caused splanhos ten to twenty foot high, but no explosions. They are believed to have been mines, but the type is still a mystery. II. DESCRIPTION OF JAPANESE FIGHTER PLANE. A captured Japanese pilot describes the Army type 97 as follows: It has & Mitsubishi 1650 horse-power ongine, with a cruising speed of 155 miles per hour. Two synchronized machine guns fire through the propellor, that on the right being 7.7 m., that on the left, 10.0 no. The propellor is fixed. The capacity of the main fuel tank is 87 gallons. Two auxiliary tanks, 34 gallons capacity each, can be dropped in flight. The plan has a five-hour operating rango when auxiliary tanks are used. It has voice radio and a full complement of engine and flight instruments. This fighter is used extensively in night flying operations. DECLASSIFIED MAR 5 1974 JCS = By RHP, KLR, Date Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No.29 Copy 1 of 20. 8:00 A.M., 8 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations . 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. Coordinator of Information 10. Secretary, Joint Board 20. J.I.C. file 11. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED Date MAR 51974 By Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC AREA Malaya. The Japanese landings along the SELANOOR RIVER (1) do not as yet constitute a serious threat to British communications. J.I.C. Comment: Press reports indicate British counter-attacks in this area. The threat, if unchecked, would become serious. British sources in LONDON report heavy fighting around KUALA SELANGOR. Eleven Japanese bombers, escorted by seven fighters, have destroyed and damaged British planes on the ground. Three British bombers have attacked Japanese shipping offshore. On the east coast the Japanese have reached the PAHANG RIVER (2), 20 miles south of KUANTAN. J.I.C. Comment: The PAHANG is navigable as far inland as the railroad to KOTA BHARU, on which the British still hold at GUA MUSANG (3), 110 miles (airline) north of the river bend. Twenty-four transports, believed to carry a Japanese brigade, are off SINGORA (4), base of the Japanese drive in western MALAYA. Thailand. Press reports indicate that the British have bombed BANGKOK (5) for the first time. Burma. The MINGALADON airfield at RANGOON (6) is tem- porarily unusable because of damage by Japanese bombing. Hongkong. According to German sources, the Japanese ad- mit the loss of 81 planes and 5 ships in the campaign pn against a HONGKONG. In addition, 16 Japanese ships were damaged. China. According to press dispatches from TOKYO, the Japanese Army Headquarters admits officiallywi thdrawal from CHANGSHA, stat- ing that the retreat began only after the accomplishment of their objectives. A Chinese communique claims that the bulk of the Japanese army is trapped near the LAOTAO RIVER (about 30 miles north of CHANGSHA) and that their retreat is handicapped by heavy mud. J.I.C. Comment: This is the third defeat of the Japanese in this area since October 1939. DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified 100 110 120 130 140 iso 14 20 7 10 4 3 o 10 DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By REP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 I JAN 8 1912 SCALE = 200 400 800 BOOMLES 20 o ase 400 600 800 1000 KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified The State Department authorizes the closure of the U.S. Consulate at FOOCHOW. J.I.C. Comment: This is the only remain- ing Consulate in China, excepting CHUNGKING and KUNMING, and is equipped with a portable radio unit. According to Admiralty, LONDON, the American ship, PRESIDENT HARRISON, was seized by the Japanese on 8 Dec. in the WHANGPOO. RIVER (SHANGHAI). J.I.C. Comment: This 5 hip, when seized, was en route to NORTH CHINA to evacuate U. S, Marines stationed at TIENTSIN and PEKING. All ABCD powers are now represented at the Chinese capital with the arrival of a DUW Netherlands minister, Baron Casper Van Brougel Douglas, at CHUNGKING today. Philippines. Our forces on the BATAAN Peninsula have been regrouped into two corps and a general reserve. These are now established on the main battle position generally along line: MABATANG - MT. NATIB - MAUBAN (7). A major attack by the onemy is awaited. Enemy air activity has been negligible. Although our troops operating in MINDANAO are not in direct communication, General MacArthur believes that they still control the key points in northern MINDANAO and can block a Japanese drive debouching from DAVAO (8). Our forces are supported by nine P-40 fighters and part of the 19th Bombardment group. Local ships available to General MacArthur are running the Japanese blockade around the waters of the Philiprine Archipelago with some degree of success. Notherlands East Indies. The Austrolian War Department is convinced that JAPAN's next movo will be a major attack on the N.E.I., using ships and troops now at D/.V/.O, MINDANAO (8). Eight Japanese flying boats have attacked AMBOINA (9). J.I.C. Comment: AMBOINA (AMBON) is the principal trading center of the eastern N.E.I. and also en oporational base for the Dutch Floet Air Arm. Press reports quote Licut. Gov. Van Mook as saying that, while the N.E.I. government has a "scorched earth" plan which will be executed in the event of Japanese invasion, the Japaneso would restore production of essential supplies within six months. Instead he recommends an aggressive defense calculated to stop the Japanese north of SINCAPORE and the N.E.I. J.I.C. Comment: Van Mook is in SYDNEY, en route to WASHINGTON. Bismarck Archipelago. Long range enemy bombers attacked the R.A.A.F. airfield at RABAUL (10). This is the second attack in 24 hours. Australia. Facilities are available for arming a few U.S. merchant vessels and tankers with anti-submarine guns in AUSTRALIA. The supply of guns in this area is small, and such work will be undertaken only in exceptional cases. DECLASSIFIED & JOS nemo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified 2. EASTERN PACIFIC THEATER Some submarines are believed to be operating south of OAHU. Two are reported off the coast of NORTH AMERICA. One of these was sighted 6 Jan. in the area off QUEEN CHARLOTTE STRAITS in Lat. 50 - 50 N., Long. 127 - 40 W. (northern tip of VANCOUVER ISLAND). An R.D.F. fix indicates another submarine in an area about 100 milos N.W. of CARE MENDECINO, CALIFORNIA. J.I.C. Commont: Reports of enemy submarine activities in the EASTERN PACIFIC have become infrequent during the past week, which indicates that they have either returned to their base or are making a rendezvous with a mother ship for the replonishment of fuel and supplies. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER Naval vessels and planes are conducting an intensive search for a large submarine which was sighted on the surface by an army planes at noon yesterday about 25 miles south of MARTHAS VINYARD. The Army "junior mine plantor" GENERAL RICHARD ARNOLD was reported sinking early this morning 35 miles ESE of the ISLES of SHOALS. Assistance was at hand to rescue crow. J.I.C. Comment: From information at hand, thore is nothing to indicate enemy action. The Admiralty states that the SCH/RNHORST has received a hit forward on the port side, but the extent of the damage is not known. J.I.C. Comment: The SCHARNHORST was to be ready for soa the end of December according to previous reports. 4. MEDITERRANEAN THEATER Enemy mine laying off MALTA, TRIPOLI, BENGHAZI, TOBRUK, NAVARINO and ATHENS is now suspected or confirmed. U-boats continue their activity in the E/STERN MEDITERRANEAN, operating chiefly on the British ALEXANDRIA-CYRENAICA supply route and on patrol in the AEGEAN SEA south of the DARD/NELLES. To the limit of its resources, the R.A.F. is attacking Axis air and submarine bases, hoping to forestall an anticipated major attack on the British Meditorranean flect. The Axis has salvaged and confiscated 23,000 tons of Greek shipping. It is now confirmed that nine large enemy merchantmen under Italian destroyer protection put in at TRIPOLI on the morning of 5 Jan. Axis min forces appear to be organizing now positions in the vicinity of EL AGREILA. J.I.C. Comment: There seems to be little doubt now that the Axis forces in LIBYA are rapidly improving their situation. -3- DECLASSIFIED JOS nomo, By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified 5. E.ST EUROPE.N THE.TER Northorn Soctor. 4. Finnish comunique admits that Russian forces have broken through the Finnish defonse lines in E.ST K.RELIA, north of LAKE ONEG... Central Soctor. The American Pross reports that the Russians are conducting cavalry raids in the MOZHLISK sector where the Nazis must withdraw or faco encirclement. Southern Soctor. The drive against KH/RKOV continues. The situation in CRIMEA is active, but confused. Ludwell L.Montague LUDWELL L. MONTROUE Major, Cavalry Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 28 Copy 1 of 20. 8:00 A.M., 7 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Brench, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. Coordinator of Information 10. Secretary, Joint Board 20. J.I.C. file 11. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Malaya. Japanese possession of the KUANTAN airdrome (1) enables their bombers to operate with fighter escort over SINGAPURE and its sea approaches. Intensification of enemy air activity in that area may be expected in consequence. The British have retired to the vicinity of MARAM (2), 50 miles west of KUANTAN. They were barely able to break off action at the latter place, suffering and inflicting heavy casualties in the process. British military sources confirm a Japanese landing at KUALA SELANOOR (3) and the presence of additional Japanese vessels off that port and coastal points farther south. Because of this threat to their communications, British forces in western MALAYA are with- drawing southward, without great difficulty. The SLIM RIVER (4), a tributary of the BERNAM, forms the present general line in that sector. It is 30 miles north of KUALA SELANGOR. Philippines. The last situation report, received at 8:00 A.M. 6 Jan. (Washington Time), indicated that fighting had been severe all along the front and that the Japanese were taking advantage of their complete air superiority to neutralize our artillery. It was MAR 51974 further indicated that the Japanese were preparing to launch a main attack against our position. CORREGIDOR received its usual daily bombing attack. Rigid rationing of water at the fortresshas become necessary because of destruction of most of the water mains. Anti-aircraft defense was restricted to token bursts due to shortage of ammunition. Damage and casualties at CORREGIDOR have now reached serious proportions. J.I.C. Comment: The PHILLIPINES have now held out one month, the period which war-gaming usually showed to be a normal expectancy without outside assistance. JCS memo, 1-4-74 DECLASSIFIED By RHP, NLR, Date The enemy naval force attacked by army bombers at DAVAO (J.I.C. Summary No. 27) consisted of 1 battleship, 5 cruisers, 6 destroyers, 12 submarines and 12 transports. In addition to the 3 direct hits with 600 lb. bombs on the battleship, several destroyers were sunk, and a number of hits were seen on other vessels. J.I.C. Comment: This information M/A MELBOURNE indicates that the enemy naval force formerly at TUTU BAY, JOLO, apparently is now at DAVAO. In view of the large concentration at the time of attack, it is prob- able that our success was greater than reported yesterday (one battleship hit and one destroyer sunk). A Japanese radio from TOKYO admits the loss of one submarine in the PACIFIC area and slight damage to one cruiser. The cruiser is admitted to have been struck during the above raid, but it is claimed that it is still able to operate. Regraded Unclassified 160 140 ISO 120 130 100 no 20 10 of a o 10 DECLASSIFIED JOS semo, 1-4-74 By REP, HLR, Date MAR 51974 JAN 7 1942 SCALE # por 400 son BOOWLER 20 *** 400 800 ... 1000 KILOWETERS : SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified During the seven-hour ongagement between the U.S.S. HERON and oncmy aircraft, 45% casualties, including two fatalities, were sustained by the crow of the HERON. Nothorlands East Indies. i. Dutch communique indicatos that the place reported bombod in Summary No. 27 was in the N.TUIL. ISLANDS (5). Those islands are within the SOUTH CHIN. SEA, approximately 300 miles northcast of SING.PORE and 250 milos northwust of Japanese forces at KUCHING, SAR.WAK. Bismarck Archipelago. The R.A./.F. airdromo at R.B.UL (6) was bombod, with slight damage and no casualties. R.B.UL was attacked twice lest wook. (It is approximatoly 800 milos north of AUSTRILL.) China. In the CHANGSHA. fighting, the Chinoso countor-ettacked about 30 miles north of the city on the morning of 4 January. Three armies struck the Japanese main body simultaneously. That night the onomy commeneed to withdrew. Although somo have broken through, the bulk of the Japanese forces are still in the trap. Enemy casualtics have been exaggorated in nows reports. J.I.C. Comment: The above information is from General Magrudor in CHUNGKING. It indicatos the Japeneso have failed in their third attempt to capture and hold The Chinese attributo their success to = superior concontration of crtill ry fire on the in- vadors, which the onemy was unable to counter due to transportation difficultics. Press reports state the Chinoso have cut the CALTON-IL.NKOW railway butwoon CHANGSHA and YOCHOW (100 milcs north of CHANGSHA) upon which the Japanese were attempting to retroat. YOCHOU, the Japaneso base, has been raided by guorrillas. Japanese are using planos in an effort to open a lino of rotroat, but unfevorable flying conditions have existed and rain has slowed down the onemy's retroat. Gonoral. Ambassador Biddlo in LONDON reports that the NETHERL.NDS government is inconsed at having boon given less than one day in which to ronch a decision on the appointment of General Vevell as Alliod Commandor-in-Chief in the FAR E.ST: The Dutch prime minister states that this circumstance may meko his government loss cooporativo in nogotiations with the UNITED STATES regarding ARUBA and CUR.C.O (in the CARIBBEAN). 2. L/.TIN AMERICA Costr Rica. The Assistant Chief of Staff of COSTA RIC. has gono to confor with C.O., Ceribboan Defonse Command, regarding immodiato military assistance. In particular, protoction for S/.B.N. AIRPORT is desired. (S/.B/.IL. AIRPORT is approximately 300 miles west of the P..H.M.M. C...L.) French Guiana. Dutch sources report the arrival of 185 French troops at ST. L.URENT (in FRENCH CUI...., 50 miles cost of nemo, 1-4-74 REP, NLR, Data MAR 51974 the important bauxite mino ct MOENGO, SURINAM). -2- egraded Unclassified SECRET 3. ATLANTIC THEATER While there have been no recent reports of submarine contacts, there is evidence that a considerable number of U-boats are at sea and there are strong indications that upwards of 16 are en route on westerly and southerly courses to areas southeast of NEWFOUNDLAND. 4. WEST EUROPEAN THEATER Although there appears to be no radical change in the situation, our M/A in LISBON reports the construction of large airdromes about five miles south of CACERES (SPAIN), and the location of a Spanish division at HUELVA. PORTUGAL is, of course, unusually sensitive to any military activity reported in SPAIN. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER Action in LIBYA is still indecisive. Both sides await re- inforcements. 6. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER Central Sector. A Russian advance northwest from KALUGA seriously threatens MOZHAISK. Should this advance continue, the Germans probably will fall back on VYAZMA where a decision to hold might normally be expected. Southern Sector. There are indications that the Russian High Command intends to push against KHARKOV and the areas of the DONETZ BASIN held by the Germans. Since it would appear that the Germans would choose to hold these points, their loss would be an indication of a Russian advantage. Ladwell L. Montague LUDIELL L. MONTAGUE Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED VJCS nemo, 1-4-74 I By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 -3- Regraded Unclassified / SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 27 Copy 1 of 20. 8:00 A.M., 6 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12, Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. Coordinator of Information 10. Secretary, Joint Board 20. J.I.C. file 11. J.I.C. file 42 DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified THE JUINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a compotent military or naval source actually present in the area. 1. FAR E.ST AND PACIFIC THEATER Burna. Press reports from RANGOON (1) state that 6 AVO planes intercepted 27 Japanese planes attacking the city and shot down at least two, probably four. Three AVG planes, but no pilots, were lost. State Department reports indicate that harbor conditions at RANGOON are still chaotic, as a result of panie among the natives following air raids. Less than half the normal number of steve- dores are on the job. The three U. S. ships in the harbor are being slowly unloaded with the assistance of volunteers and mili- tary personnel. Malaya. Press reports from SINGAPORE indicate that continued Japanese sea-borne thrusts at KUALA SELANGOR (2) imperil British communications in western MALAYA. J.I.C. Comment: This threat to their flank will probably force the British to withdraw to KUALA LUMPUR (3), 250 miles northwest of SINGAPORE by road. There the terrain favors the defender. The Japanese press claims the capture of the KUANTAN airdrome (4). China. All information concerning the battle of CHANGSHA is from press sources. The Japanese claim the occupation of the city. The Chinese claim the enemy is "completely wiped out" south of CHANGSHA and that Japanese forces are retreating, although completely encircled to the north of the city, and are now facing "imminent destruction." J.I.C. Comment: Press reports state that the Chinese have invited the American Assistant Military Attache to go by air to CHANGSHA and inspect that area, which appears to lend credence to the Chinese claims. In press reports the Chinese claim counter-attacks in the vicinity of ICHANG have been successful. Siberia. RUSSIA desires to avoid war with JAPAN for another four months. This delay will permit RUSSIA to return to SIBERIA that part of the Russian forces that had been transferred to the Western Theater. For psychological reasons, Stalin would also prefer to have JAPAN take the initiative in the conflict. Philippines. Our outpost position, GUAGUA-PORAC (5) was reconnoitered in force yesterday. The enemy has now established contact along our entire front and their development for the attack is in progress. CORREGIDOR and the BATAAN area were subjected to a four-hour bombing attack. DECLASSIFIED JOB memo, 1-4-74 By REP, BLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified 00 100 110 120 130 140 iso 184 20 10 o 10 DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By REP, HLE, Date MAR 5 1974 B SCALE ... 400 ... BOO MILER 20 are 400 --- - 1000 KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified At DAVAO (6) eight Army bonbers scored three direct hits on a Japanese battleship and sank one destroyer, with no losses to our planes. Other hits were registered on enemy vessels in the bay. Through the cooperation of American oil executives the total destruction of oil supplies in the MANILA area, including lubricat- ing, aviation concentrates, diesel and fuel oil, was accomplished prior to enemy occupation. Nethorlands East Indies. Japanese planès carried out aerial reconnaissance missions over several areas, but dropped no bombs. Anti-aircraft fire dispersed an attack on one airdrome, damaging and probably estroying one enemy plane. According to BERLIN radio, a U.S. submarine was sunk with shell fire by a Japanese submarine off the coast of NORTH BORNEO. Australia. PORT DARWIN (7) is unsatisfactory as an operating and supply base due to its isolated location and lack of port facilities. All supplies must either be transported by sea or by a nine-day truck caravan. A serious labor shortage exists there, with practically no stevedores available, and such labor as can be procured is allegedly dominated by unions with unscrupulous leaders. The fuel and water situation is satisfactory. Eastern Pacific. There has been a marked decrease in positive indications of enemy submarine activity off the Pacific coast of the UNITED STATES. An unidentified submarine was observed on 4 January in the vicinity of the mouth of the GULF OF DULCE, COSTA RICA (approximately 300 miles west of BALBOA). 2. LATIN AMERICA The U.S. Navy will take control of all UNITED STATES shipping to and from Latin American ports. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER Prize court proceedings against the Panananian flag M.V. MARCONI (J.I.C. Summary No. 26, 5 January), have been dropped. She was found to be owned by a Panamanian citizen and engaged in legitimate trade. DECLASSIFIED JOS nemo, 1-4-74 By REP, BLR, DateMAR 51974 4. WESTERN EUROPE France. J.I.C. Comment: Since Petain's January 1st address, there has been noted a spark of the Divine fire which had brought France her former glory. A few assassinations and Deat's radão speech against non-collaborationists are favorable signs. The French are always realists, and the actual entry of the UNITED STATES into the war will be a most important factor in French politics. -2- Regraded Unclassified 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER Our observers are increasingly interested in the reinforce- ment of German Air Force units along the northern coast areas of the MEDITERRANE/N. Action in LIBYA has been restricted to engage- ments between minor forces. 6. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER A most reliable British military source recently returned from RUSSIA, where he inspected the front, reports that the Russians are following the Germans closely, rather than driving them back. Most of the action is taking place in the immediate vicinity of roads and villages. German mar guard units are employing normal delaying action tactics with a view to forcing doployment of the Russians and gaining time for the withdrawal. There is, as yet, no indication of the position solected by the Germans for their winter defense. It is the belief of the informant that German troops can stop the Russian advance when they (the Germans) have decided to do so. On the other hand, the Russians are believed to enjoy a slight air superiority. Failure of the Germans to equip their aircraft with skis and the deterioration of their synthetic fuel oil in low temperatures are contributing favors. The Russians have warmer clothing than the Cormans. Finally, morale is always better when one's forces are advancing. Ludwell L.Montague LUDNELL L. MONTAGUE Major, Cavalry Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED By REF, NLR, MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 26 Copy 1 of 20. 8:00 A.M., 5 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. Coordinator of Information 10. Secretary, Joint Board 20. J.I.C. file 11. J.I.C. file 42 DECLASSIFIED JOS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington NOTE: Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST /:ID PACIFIC THEATER Durna. Three A.V.O. fighters attacked the airport at RAHEING (1), THAILAND, 200 miles east of RANGOON, destroying four Japanese fighters on the ground and two in the air, without loss to themselves. Malaya. The Japanese control the sea in the STRAIT OF MALACCA, through air superiority. The threat to the British left flank has forced their withdrawal from KAMPAR to TAPAH (2), 15 miles further south. The Japanese have occupied KUAITAN (3), but the ferry and airfield there remain in British possession. SINGAPORE was bombed again, with little damage. Air attacks on SINGAPORE are normally by heavy bombers based on SAIGON (4). Borneo. The Japaneso have landed at WESTON (5), 25 miles southeast of LABUAN. Philippines. J.I.C. Comment: Lacking official opera- tional and enemy situation reports from the PHILIPPINES, it is logical to assumo that the Japanese have boen conducting reconnaissances in force arainst our present defensive posi- tion on BATAAN (6). The development for a main attack should follow within the next twenty-four hours. In considoring the situation that must be facod by CORREGIDOR, the primary necessity must be an ample supply of anti-aircraft ammunition. China. In CHINA at present there are enough ammunition, bombs, gasoline and oil for limited aerial operations only. Supplies over the BURMA ROAD, even at maximum estimated capa- city, would allow only limited operations, which must be con- ducted without aircraft ground-defense and with a questionable warning system. In view of the above, it is recommended that the initial air effort be made from BURMA only. The Chinese air force is entirely ineffectivo and the present capabilities of the Chinese Army are purely defensive. J.I.C. Comment: This information is from GENERAL MAGHUDER in CHUNGKING. Regraded Unclassified 110 120 130 140 ISO 160 100 20 10 2. 0 o 4 10 DECLASSIFIED JOS mend, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date SCALE # ⑉ 400 ⑉ BOOWLES 20 200 400 800 800 1000 KILOMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified SECRE The outcome of the CHANGSHA battle is still obscure with conflicting claims of success by the Chinese and the Japanese. VICHY sources state that the food situation in SHANGHAI is desperate and if there is no improvement soon the result will be famine and possibly severe disturbances. Australia. The Prime Minister announced to the press that the U. S. Navy would honeeforth operate out of an Australian station. At RABAUL (7) two airfields wore heavily bombed by the enomy with few casualtics and slight damage. Far East in General. British sources estimate the loss of 78 ships totaling 54,000 tons in the FAR EAST since 7 Doc., some by scuttling and some by enomy actiona 5 follows: SHANGHAI 14 ships totaling about 19,000 tons At sea botwoon SHANGHAI n.h and HONGKONG 8 ships totaling about 11,000 tons HONGKONG 51 ships totaling about 19,000 tons BANGKOK 3 ships totaling about -5,000 tons There are no estimates available on British ships on route from AFRICA baschina. J.I.C. Comment: Most of those ships wore used in the CHINA coastal and river trado. The Japanese Military Attache in ANKARA, who has just assumed his post after having previously being attached to the Army General 8 taff in TOKYO, is reliably reported to have informed his Axis colleagues as follows: 1. JARAN know that the U. S. was unpropared, but was astounded by the extent of unproparedness. 2. JAPAN has not employed the best of her air force, but has used only oldor units. 3. JAPAN believes that the British will be unable to reinforce SINGAPORE with aircraft from INDIA, because of severance of north-south communications. 4. British air roinforcement from carriors is impos- sible, because of Japanose torpodo planes. 5. Torpodo planos pilots are all fanatical. Fifty percent casualties are expected by the Japanose in their major endoavors. 6. Following the surronder of SINGAPORE, which is expected in March, N.E.I. will be attacked, after which the Japanese will attack AUSTRALIA, anticipating its surrender about the ond of 1942. J.I.C. Commont: The appointment of General Sir Archibald Wavell as Commandor-in-Chicf of Allied Armed Forces in the Pacific Area recognizes the necessity for unity of command and shows an appreciation of ground, air and navy forming a single combat team, One job - one man. & DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SECRET West Coast of North America. It is estimated that seven enemy submerines are oporating in this arva, The possible prusence of enemy supply vessols must be considered. Although RDF bearings have indicated the presence of such vessels in the vicinity of KODIAK and also 1,000 milos northcast of HAWAII, none have been sighted. Reports of the existance of enemy submarino bases off the Pacific const of MEXICO romain unsub- stantisted. 2, ATLANTIC THEATER in U.S. destroyer mado & sound contact inside PL.CE!!TI... B.Y, NEWFOUNDLAND (about 22 miles from the II.O.B. ARGENTIL), and dropped dopth charges. An intensive scarch followod. No other submarine activity has boon reported. The motor ship M.RCONI, flying the Panamanian flag, but reportodly Italian owned, has boon eaptured and brought to CRISTOBAL for adjudication by prizo court. 3. EUROPE Western Theater. Airfields in occupied FR.INCE show increased activity. Eastern Theater. The Chief of the British military mission in MOSCOW reports that all Gormans have now been driven from the KERCH Poninsula in CRIME., in on operation marked by excollent Russian ground, air, and navy coordination. The SEV.STOPOL defenses have successfully resisted enemy assaults. The Russians claim to be applying increasing prossure on the enemy in the TV.G/NROG-DON B.SIN area. General. GERNAITY's oil reserve is now ostimated by M/A C/IRO to be 1,700,000 tons. The state source estimates that "all out" warfare against Russia demands a consumption of 400,00- tons of oil por month from thene reserves, in addition to the ontire monthly fuel production. Unless GERMANY obtains addi- tional oil resources (the C.UC.SUS and/or the IRAQ pools), hor reserve supplies would be exhousted in about five nonths of major offort against RUSSIA. Included in those calculations is the present output of RUBANIA, 375,000 tons monthly. The scalo of Gorman operations can be roduced accordingly, by the loss of RUMENTAN oil sources. 4. MIDDLE E.ST THE TER Mines are boing removed from the harbor of BENGH/.ZI. With progressivo nopping-up operations cloaring the coast line of CIRENAICA, the British navy should soon greatly assist in the supply problem. Logistics have played a major part in the Libyan campaign. Ludwell L.Montague LUDWELL L. MONT/.GUE Major, Cavalry Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 25 Copy 1of 19. 8:00 A.M., 4 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Haval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Dureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, V.I.D. 19. J.I.C. file 10. Secretary, Joint Board 11. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED MAR 1974 42 JOS BY RHP, memo NLR, 42 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington Note: Beginning with this number, the "source" column, previously carried in the right hand margin of the page, will be eliminated. Unless there is definite indication to the contrary in the text, it may be assumed that information reported is from a competent military or naval source actually present in the area under discussion. 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Malaya. The Japanese have succeeded in landing two battalions at TELOK ANSON (1), on the lower PERAK RIVER, 25 miles southwest of the British position at KAMPAR. Similar landing attempts in the lower BERNAM and SELANOOR (2) RIVERS were repelled by artillery fire. J.I.C. Comment: These landing parties on the west coast are being transported in snall craft previously assembled at PENANG (3). Fierce fighting continues at KUANTAN (4). The British admit that the Japanese have penetrated the outskirts of the town. (JAPAN claimed its capture, 31 Dec.) The Japanese have set up a puppet government, the "PERAK Peace Maintenance Committee," at TAI PING, capital of PERAK Province. Borneo. Japanese forces (strength not reported) have landed at LABUAN. J.I.C. Comment: The Island of LABUAN is the chief shipping and commercial center for BRUNEI and BRITISH NORTH BORNEO. Philippines. Japanese forces have regained contact with our troops along the outpost line covering our nain defensive position in BATAAN (6). CORREGIDOR was again attacked by air, causing minor damages and few casualties. Japanese propaganda is designed to drive a wedge between the Americans and the Filipinos. An attempt to establish a Filipino puppet government is indicated. South Seas. Recent unconfirmed reports of enemy activity at CANTON ISLAND are false. The report of such activity is now considered as being possibly with reference to HOWLAND ISLAND, o - 45 N., 176 - 50 W. (HOWLAND ISLAND is approximately 425 miles northwest of CANTON ISLAND and 760 miles east of the Japanese base at MAKIN, in the GILBERTS.) Searchlights have been observed from SAMOA on several occasions. The RAAF carried out another bonbing attack against enemy bases in the CAROLINE ISLANDS (7). Wake Island. Air reconnaissance divulges no enemy activity at WAKE. The airfield has been destroyed. DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, KLR, Date MAR 1974 Regraded Unclassified 100 110 120 130 140 ISO 160 so 10 CAROLINE ISLANDS o 10 DECLASSIFIED acs memo, 1-4-74 By REP, NLR, Date MAR S1974 SCALE . --- 400 ... BECHILEX 20 see 400 soo ... 1000 KILDMETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified China. The Japanese consenced their offensive against CHANGSHA on 31 Dec. and moved forward speedily from the MELORIVER (50 miles north of the city). Four divisions are being employed; one to circle the city and attack from the south; one to attack on the north and east; and two in reserve about 40 miles to the north of the city. Air support is appreciable, but the Japanese have no artillery and their communication line to the rear is unprotected. In spite of heavy enemy air support, the Chinese have so far successfully repelled Japanese efforts to enter CHANGSHA. The Chinese counter-attack commenced on 4 Jan., employing five armies (approximately 90,000 nen) in an effort to surround the entire enemy position. J.I.C. Comment: The above information from General Magruder in CHUNGKING is based on Chinese sources and should be taken with great reserve. A Chinese military communique admits fighting on the outskirts of CHANGSHA. West Coast of North America. A fighing boat was sighted 3 miles off SAN MARTIN, Lower CALIFORNIA (Lat. 30-30 N., Long. 116 W.) by one of our planes. Upon approach by the plane the object dis- appeared, which leads to the belief that it was an energy submarino with superstructure disguised as & fishing boat. General. Japan's official radio continues in its attempts to unite the natives of ASIA against the White Race, but turns a propa- ganda blast of particularly increased proportions against AUSTRALIA, seeking to immobilize that country by professions of good will. J.I.C. Comment: This is based on FCC radio monitoring service review of the week. 2. LATIN AMERICA Guatemala. A U.S. squadron of six B-18's and throe C-49's, based on La Aurora Airport, GUATEMALA CITY, is patrolling the PACIFIC COAST in that area. Honduras. The President has offered to the UNITED STATES the exclusive use of the municipal airports at SAN LORENZO and CATA MARCAS. Dominican Republic. The Caribbean Interceptor Command has estab- lished a DERAX (sound direction findor) station at en undisclosed location in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, 3. ATLANTIC THEATER Submarine dispositions are similar and the appreciation is unchanged from yesterday's report. No activity is reported on the Atlantic sea- board. -2- DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified The TIRPITZ was located in the Bay of DANZIG on 3 Jan./ The German catapult ship FRIESENLAND carries four long-range seaplanes and is particularly adapted for hit-and-run air raids. CERMANY has three vessels of this type, none of which has been located since 31 July, when the FRIESENLAND was at BREST. The potentialities of the type are considerable. ALUSNA CAIRO estimates that there are upwards to 30 U-boats in the East Mediterranean. 4. WESTERN EUROPE The capture of a German submarine by the British permitted the accumulation of more direct evidence that German submarines have been refueling and revictualing at VIGO, SPAIN. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER The only important development is the capture of BARDIA, a mopping up activity which netted 4,000 Axis prisoners, mostly Italian. 6, EAST EUROPEAN THEATER In the central sector the Russian advance is continuing west of the OKA RIVER and beyond BELEV. The Russians are closing in on the important city of KHARKOV. In CRIMEA, the ruilroad leading north from FEODOSIA has been taken over by the Russians. J.I.C. Comment: The important interpretation to be placed on this report lies in the fact that the stabilization of the front is not yet indicated. That the Germans should give up ground in the vicinity of KHARKOV and in CRIMEA can be considered significant. Ludwell L. Montague LUDIELL L. MONTAGUE Major, Cavalry Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SEORET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 24 Copy 1 of 19. 8:00 A.M., 3 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. J.I.C. file 10. Secretary, Joint Board 11, J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JCS By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 51974 42 Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington Subject Source 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Burna. The American Volunteer Group reports opera- U.S.MISSION tions, 20 Dec.--2 Jan., as follows: CHUNGKING 1. Enemy aircraft destroyed: 14 two-motored bombers, 13 pursuit. Several others danaged. 2. A.V.O. losses: 4 planes lost; 4 pilots missing; 8 planes damaged, but capable of re- pair when spare parts arrive. In order to exploit the Group's remark- able success, the following reinforcement is recommended, in order of priority: 1. Immediate dispatch by air of fifty P-40's, with armament, from the MIDDLE EAST to CAL- CUTTA. 2. Shipment of 25 percent combat replacements for these planes. 3. Beginning at once, supply of 15 trained pursuit pilots per month by air to CALCUTTA. 4. As soon as possible, dispatch of two medium bomber squadrons for service in the BURNA ROAD area. Malaya. At SINCORA (1) 28 Japanese ships are being M/O unloaded. Railroad from there to Japanese spearheads in SINGAPORE MALAYA is very active. In western NALAYA small Japanese boats on the lower reaches of the PERAK and BERNAM RIVERS (2) constitute a threat to the British left flank. Fight- ing continues in the vicinity of KUANTAN (3), on the east coast. PORT SWETTENHAM (4) and SINGAPORE have been re- peatedly bombed with little damage. Borneo. It is estimated that there are now 4,000 M/O Japanese troops at KUCHING (5). There are 6,000 British BANDOENG and Dutch troops in BORNEO. The Japanese are carrying out extensive air reconnaissance over all parts of the island. The Allies can offer little air opposition. Colonel Eubanks has arrived in JAVA with ten B-17's. Philippines. Besides their forces on LUZON, the C.G. Japanese have about one division in the DAVAO area (6) USAFFE of MINDANAO and a small detachment at JOLO (7). The 5 1974 5 VISAYAN group of islands is believed to be untouched. The enemy completely controls all sea and air routes DECLASSIFIED 305 BY BIP, SEDO ins, Date MAR -1- Regraded Unclassified HD 120 100 130 140 iso 20 0 10 < 10 DECLASSIFIED JOS MAR 1974 By RRP. HER, Date SCALE . 200 400 seo BOOMLER 20 e FOR 400 soo 800 1000 KILOWETERS SINUSOIDAL EQUAL-AREA PROJECTION Regraded Unclassified SECRET within the PHILYPPINE ARCHIPELAGO. The rumaining American and Filipino troops on LUZON are beleaguered in BATAAN and CORRECI DOR (8). J.I.C. Comment: The ability of the American and Filipino forces to withstand this seige on LUZON dependa largely on the status of supply of ammunition, food, water and electric power. Antiaircraft artillory ammunition is limited. Both the water and power systems on CORREGIDOR are vulnerable to air attack. Unlike TOBRUK, the garrison has no means of replonishing its stock of supplies, except with major outside assistance. The maximum cstimate that has been placed on the timo longth of the resistance that can be offered is three months, but this can be reduced ap- preciably by offective energy air activity. Australia - New Zealand. The Japanose radio alloges F.C.C. that PORT DARWIN (9) was bombud for two hours today (3 Jan.) and harbor facilities were heavily danagod. J.I.C. Commont: This report is unconfirmed from our sources. The Prino Minister of NEW ZEALAND has expressed his CONSUL anxioty as to the vulnorability of NEW ZEALAND to GENERAL Japaneso attack. WELLINGTON South Sea Islands. There is nonger information (un- RADIO confirmed) of an enemy lending in the PHOENIX ISLANDS, Dollington presumably at CANTON ISLAND (3-00 S., 171-40 I.) 1.2. The SS NALAMA was ordored stoppud by an unidentified aircraft (roported to have U.S. markings) in Lat. 26° 398., N.Z.HAVAL 151° - 24 W. (approximately 500 milos south of TAHITI). BOARD China. Increased financial assistance to CHINA by U.S. ..MB. the UNITED STATES and GREAT BRITAIN is recommended, in CHUNGKING order to fortify Chincso morale and silence those Chinese who are critical and doubtful of final victory for the democracies. Chinese sources claim thoy still hold CHANOSHA, and that 15,000 Japanase cosunlties were inflicted by their forces in a counter-sttack in the outskirts of the city. The battle is still reging. Japaneso radio dispetches state that "thoy may not occupy CHANGSHA. permanently as their mission was to crush Chinese rosistanco." J.I.C. Comment: The situation at CHANGSHA remains obscure. In provious conflicts in this aroa the results were unknown for some days thereofter. Chineso sources allogo that the Japanese are now using flamethrowors against thoir forces. J.I.C. Commont: There is no confirmation of this by our attaches. Siberia. A largo mmber of Russian merchant vessels RAVY DEPT. (approximatoly 12) have sailed from VLADIVOSTOK for the UNITED STATES during the past fow weeks. J.I.C. Comment: This may indicato a Russian fear of surprise attack by Japaneso and a desire to assure the safety of these ships. DECLASSIFIED -2- Regraded Unclassified SECRET Howaii. Japaneso residing in the HAWAIIAN ISLANDS C.G. have not beon guilty of any verified subversive activi- HAWAII ty or sabotage, although, according to unconfirmed re- ports, enemy submarines may possibly have beon aided by lights shining from the mountains. Alaska. The Notherlands merchant ship, WILHELMINA, is reported to have arrived at DUTCH HARBOR with & cargo of coal from JAPAN. J.I.C. Comment: This vessel has been under Japanese charter for somo months and ap- parently has succeeded in escaping to ALASKA. Canada. The Royal Canadian Naval corvette OUTARDE NOIC (CANADIAN) made a second attack on a submarine in the same approxi- ESQUIM.ULT mate position off the northwost coast of VANCOUVER IS- LAND (160 miles south of CAPE COOK). The results are un- known. 2. LATIN AMERICA. Brazil. Authority has boon secured for the use of N/h all aircraft facilities ct NATAL and M.CEIO by U.S. RIO DE JANEIRO naval planes. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER. Submarino Situation: There are indications of the presence at sea of a greatly increased number of U-boats. Five or six are proceeding on westerly courses towards NEWFOUNDLAND. Others are near the FAROES, I.ZORES and FREETOWN. A sound contact was reported off PORTL/ND (Me.) LIGHTSHIP. A submarine was sighted off SWAN ISL/ND (16 - 25 N., 84 - 00 W.), in the C.RIBBE/N 110 milos north of eastorn HONDURAS. J.I.C. Commont: Sound contacts or flecting views of periscopes, when further developed, often fail to produce corroborating evidence of the presence of submarines in that vicinity. Therefore, isolated contacts must be rc- garded as inconclusive. 4. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. de reorganization of Axis forces has been effected in M/L the /.GED/.BIA area which is now strongly hold by remnants CAIRO of German and Italian armored divisions. Supplies and fuel for Axis forces are boing landed at nowly constructed jetty at RAS EL AULI (about 25 miles west of EL AGHEIL.). Prior to the Axio evacuation of BENGHAZI, at loast four tanks were disembarked there. Rommel has been reinforced by a number of Mark IV tanks. -3- DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified or visa SECRET 5. E.ST EUROPEAN THEATER. J.I.C. Commont: The Russians continue to make limitod advances in the Central Sector. There are additional evi- donces of increasing confidence in Russian High Command circles. Ludwell L Montague LUDWELL L. NONT/.GUE, Major, Cevalry, Secretary, J.I.C. -4- DECLASSIFIED Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 23 Copy 1 of 19. 8:00 A.M., 2 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. J.I.C. file 10. Secretary, Joint Board 11. J.I.C. file 42 DECLASSIFIED JOB MAR 5 1974 By REP, HLR, Date Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelli Committee Washington Subject Source 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Burma. 2,000 Thai troops have moved to the border M/A east of MOULAIEIN (1). (J.I.C. Summary No. 12, 22 Dec., LONDON noted considerable enemy activity at MESOD, on the bor- der 65 miles east of MOULMEIN. The MESOD-MOULMEIN road is the most direct route from THAILAND to RANOOON.) Malaya. The Japanese advance down the PERAK VALLEY N/O continues, at reduced speed. A flanking force was net SINGAPORE six miles southwest of KAKPAR (2). A Japanese advance southward from KOTA BHARU has caused the British to withdraw to OUA MUSANO (3), in southern KELATAN, 78 miles south of KOTA BHARU. The British claim that the KUANTAN airfield (4) re- M/A mains in their possession. The Japanese have 242 planes LONDON in northern NALAYA, in addition to 113 at SUNGEI PATANI (5), near PENANG. The railroad near KUALA LIPIS (6) (British supply base for central sector) has been put out of commission temporarily by bombing. Four air raids were also made on SING/PORE, but little damage was done. Borneo. Six hundred British troops evacuated from M/h KUCHING (7) have arrived in nearby SINGKAMANO (8), DUTCH LONDON BORNEO. The Japanese now have 20 airplanes based on the captured airdrone at MIRI (9), northern SARANAK. J.I.C. Comment: The Japanese now have effective con- trol at both extremities of SARAWAK. Indications are that they will occupy BRUNET (10) and BRITISH NORTH BORNEO (11) before making more than air assaults upon DUTCH BORNEO. Philippines. J.I.C. Comment: Dispatches during the past twenty-four hours contain no important operational or enemy information affecting the situation. It must be realized that the maneuver executed by the Philippines com- mand to the new position on the BATAAN PENINSULA would have forced the Japanese to reorganize and reorient their forces. Accordingly, the present poriod is probably that of enomy reconnaissance and development with a view to an eventual at- tack on the BATAAN position. MAR 1974 China. The military situation at CH.NGSH. (12), impor- tant city in HUNAN PROVINCE, 1s obscure. Chineso sources claim a tremendous battle of annihilation between their forces and the Japanese is in progress, while German radio broadcasts claim the Japanoso occupation of the city. DECL JOB ASSIFIED RIP. -1- s Regraded Unclassified 12 DECLASSIFIED JCS 5 1974 MAR By RHP, NLR, Date BORNEO NEW GUINEA NO MADAGASC :- AUSTRALIA Regraded Unclassified West Pacific. There appears to be somo regrouping and changes in disposition of the task forces of the Japanese Navy in the PHILIPPINE-FOROSA-NLAY aroa. JALUIT (6°N. 169° 50 E.), in the NARSHALL ISLANDS, is the conter of an enormous increase in units and radio traffic, mostly naval auxiliaries. Somu units, includ- ing combatant vessels, are oporating north of the M.R.SHALL ISL/NDS and others north of MARCUS ISL/ND (13). J.I.C. Comment: This indicates that Japanese successes so far pormit & redistribution of certain forces to drive for further objectives. The attempted occupation of islands south of the MARSHALLS to permit harassing of the lines of communication to AUSTRALIA is a likuly ob- jective. The R.A.A.F. has again bombod K/PINGA-VIRANGI (14). East Pacific. The estimato of 14 enemy submarines operating in the Eastern Pacific, including the Hawaiian arca, romains unchangod. Their disposition appears to have changed, in that these submarines are now stationed at equal intervals betwoon HAWAII and the WEST COAST. Com 14 does not corroborate the presence of important enemy units on the WEST COAST. Enemy submarinos were reported off the NORTHERN PACIFIC COAST. One vas sighted about 3 milos south of PACIFIC CITY, Orogon (about 60 miles south of the COLUMBIA RIVER). 4 Royal Canadian Navy corvotto at- tacked another in a position about 26 miles south of CAPE CORK (northwest coast of VANCOUVER ISLAND) with un- cortain results. South Pacific. It is reported (unconfirmed) that a Japanese submarine holted a Chilcan steamer, SS COPIAPO, off the coast of PERU, but permitted her to proceed after establishing her identity. 2. LATIN AMERICA. Brazil. The M/A, unable to confirm a report of the M/A passage of 11 Nazi air transports to socret fields near RIO LE JANEIRO the SURINAM border, via NATAL, recommends stationing military observers nt NATAL, BELEM, and M/NAOS. Bolivia. The government is uncooporative, believing M/A that its control of tin resources enables it to adopt an L/. PAZ indopendent attitude. M/A recommends withholding Lond- Losse aid until full cooporation is assured. Poru. Our M/L recommends the immediato loan of two M/A bombers, eight pursuit planos, six 37 m. guns, and two LIMA batterios his artillery with sound locators, in exchange for U.S. occupation and uso of the T.L/RA air baso. J.I.C. Comment: TALARA is 580 miles cast of the GALAPAOOS IS- LANDS. See J.I.C. Summary No. 11, 21 December, P. 3. -2- Regraded Unclassified SECRET 3. ATL/NTIC THE/TER. The submarine reported yestorday in the vicinity of ISLES OF SHO/LS has been identified as friendly. 4. MIDDLE EAST THE.TER. The LIBYAN situation, as of 1 Jan., was announced by M/L the London War Office to be as follows: in concentration LONDON of /xis force has been anassed in the vicinity of the base of the GULF OF SIRTE. Remnants of the Corman armored divisions, one Italian armored division and four Italian infantry divisions are in the ACEDABIA area. Strong points protect those and a 30 milo line of defended points extends southeastwards from AGED/.BIA to EL HASLIAT. J.I.C. Comment: This committee has nover boun opti- mistic regarding the elimination of all Axis forces from LIBYA. While the British have scored & victory, it is be- lioved that it has been costly and it is feared that in- sufficient strength exists to remove entirely all Axis threats. Should the Axis obtain substantial reinforcements via TRIPOLI, and there are reports to that effect, the British situation in CIRENAICA would be none too favorable. Ludwell L. montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED -3- Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 22 Copy 19or 19. 0 8:00 A.M., 1 January 1942 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, O.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S.Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence. 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. J.I.C. file 10. Secretary, Joint Board 11. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED 305 BI HHP, 2020 WLR, MAR 51974 42 Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED By RHP, NLR, BORNEO NEW GUINEA TEP NO / :- AUSTRALIA X Regraded Unclassified Australia. Fuel is available and arrangoments SPENAVO have been completed for supplying the U.S. Asiatic LONDON Floet in Australian ports. Ocean Island. The Japanese bombed the island, PRESS 29 Dec., with slight damage and no casualties. (OCEAN ISLAND is at 1°S., 169°30'E., approximately 350 miles southwest of the Japanese air base at KAKIN, in the GILBERT ISLANDS, and 2,000 miles north- east of AUSTRALIA.) Hawaii. There wore submarine contacts in which CINCPAC both Army air and Navy surface forees participated. In two cases, submarinos were seen to surface, capsize and sink after being attacked. Unscon naval vessels, probably Japanese sub- COM. 14 marinos, opened fire on several points in the AND C.O. HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. On 30 Dec. eight rounds wore fired HAWAII at HILO, ISLAND OF HASAII. One hit the pier; damage slight. One round was returned by the HULBERT. On 31 Doc. five rounds were fired on KAHULUI H/RBOR, IS- LAND OF M.UI; no damage. On 31 Due. a for rounds were also firod on NAWILIWILL, ISLAND OF KAUAI, setting a cano field on fire. No casualties were reported as a result of any of these attacks. Eastern Pacific. á successful attack is reported WESTERN by the Navy on an enemy submarino in an area approxi- DEFENSE mately four milos off MONT/RI, Calif. (10 miles south COME.ND of SAN FRANCISCO). J.I.C. Commont: This report is unconfirmed in the Navy Department at 0800 this morn- ing. There are various unconfirmed reports of supply 0 and radio facilities on the Wost Coast of MEXICO and outlying islands being available for Japanese sub- marines. General. The British consider that additional M/A Japanose reinforcements can be made available for LONDON southern oporations from MANCHURIA if the Russian situation remains stable. Twenty-four land-based heavy bombors are now BRITISH CINC operating from the MANDATES. F.R E.ST Japaneso aircraft strongth operating from MALAYA, TH/ILAND and INDO-CHINA totals 560 planes. J.I.C. Comment: The climination of the 1974 PHILIPPINES shows that the Japanese properly ovalu- 5 ated the flank throat that this base provided to Japanese communications in operations against SINGA- PORE and the NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. DECLASSIFIED gos Semo, RHP MLR, Date MAR -2- " Regraded Unclassified 2. LATIN AMERICA. Costa Rica. Government, fearing reprisals by JAPAN, MID requests immodiate assignment of two U.S. Air Corps of- ficers and basing of a pursuit unit at S.N JOSE. Canal Zone - Chilc. SS ILA DE VINERIFFE, chartored COM 15 by Chileon Line (Cia. Sud Americana do Vapores), has P.N.MA been confiscated for carrying contraband radio oquipment. 31 DEC. This line is definitely connected with Axis intorosts and its vessels will be denied Canal transit until the con- trary is proved regarding both management and crows. SS ACONCAGUA, same line, is buing hold under guard at B.LBO., after rigid inspection. Venezucla. Diplomatic relations with the Axis have M/A been sovered, offective 31 Doc. No public announcement CARACAS has been made as yet. 31 DEC. Argentina. JAPAN is pressing ARGENTINA to deny air MI'D bascs to the UNITED STATES, combining persuasion with (from LONDON) throats of oventual reprisal. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER. Submarines. An Army obsorver reports sighting a periscope, apparently moving scaward, in PORTLAND CHANNEL (M.INE). There has been no confirmation. The U.S.S. ROPER reports a definite sound contact with a submarine off the ISLES OF SHOALS (off PORTSMOUTH, N.H.). At last report, the ROPER was continuing to do- velop the contact, with the assistance of aircraft. Gorman Battleships. Photo reconnaissance at BREST, 30 Doc., showed the ONEISNEAU alongside the SCHARNHORST and PRINZ EUGEN at their usual docks. The Admiralty repeats that there is good reason to believe that the TIRPITZ is still in the BALTIC. Italian Navy. Effective units of the Italian Floot N/A are now 4 battleships, 2 cight-inch gun cruisers, 6 six CAIRO inch gun cruisers, 65 destroyors, and about 70 sub- marinos. J.I.C. Commont: ONI estimates are 5 battle- ships, 2 eight inch gun cruisers, 7 to 10 six inch gun cruisors, approximately 69 destroyurs, and 60 submarines. Moditerranean. 1. British submarino operating in the N/A MEDITERRANEAN sank 5 schooners (one loaded with annurd- LONDON tion) and mado one torpedo hit on an Itelian dostroyer during the period 12-23 Doc. -3- DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified 4. WEST EUROPEAN THEATER. On 30 Doc., DARLAN informod our ambassador that U.S. AMB. the Gormans had already scized upon the ST. PIERRE - VICHY MIQUELON incident as an excuse to bring about the entry of Axis forces into FRENCH NORTH AFRICA for the purpose of "protecting" that area against similar action. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. As of 30 Dec., the bettle for a N/A final decision in the vicinity of AGEDABIA had not yot LONDON taken place and will not (on British initiativo) until the British bring in more support and increase their supply officiency in that soctor. 6. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER. In CRIMEA, the Russians have rotakon KERCH, thus M/h giving thum a botter bridgehead on the castern LONDON peninsula. The Russian High Command claims the recapture of the town of KALUGA (100 milos southwest of MOSCOW). KALUGA is an important rail contor. Ludwell L. montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Sucretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 21 Copy 1of 19. 8 8:00 A.M., 31 December 1941 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief,U.S Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. J.I.C. file 10. Secretary, Joint Board 11. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED MAR 51974 JOS BY RHP, memo NLR, 42 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington Report Source 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Malaya-Sumatra. No enemy parachute troops landed at CON. GEN. MEDAN, SUMATRA, 28 Dec., nor was any such landing at- BATAVIA tempted, despite reports to that effect. (J.I.C. Summary 29 DEC. No. 19, 29 Dec.) The Japanese occupied IPOH, 29 Dec., and their ad- M/O vance guard has reached a point 20 miles to the south. SINGAPORE The British withdrew without interference to their SAHUM- 30 DEC. KAMPAR line (25 miles south of IPOH). Activity continues at the crossings of the lower PERAK RIVER. There is no change in the situation on other fronts. British lines of communication are subject to continuous air attacks. SINGAPORE was bombed on the night of 29 Dec., with little damage. Philippines. As of 8,00 A.M., 31 Dec., MAHILA (6:00 C.G. P. M., 30 Dec., WASHINGTON), the situation on LUZON was USAFFE as follows: The enemy was dive bonbing all roads and was thus seriously interfering with all our troop movements. His armored units were rapidly infiltrating our forces. By nightfall MANILA would be uncovered. Our forces were hard pressed and the situation most difficult. American forces were destroying the RCA station in FCC MANILA. THRU RCA Naval eensorship units have been withdrawn from NEW YORK MANILA leaving only hospital staff and patients in the city. MARIVELES (BATAAN) has been bombed, leaving a burn- COM 16 ing town and damaged water supply. J.I.C. Comment: As this is being written, it is even- ing, 31 Dec., in MANILA. The city is unquestionably now occupied by Japanese troops. Our forces are probably fully disposed on the final defensive position in the BATAAN Peninsula. This position narrows the front to about fifteen miles and permits maximum utilization of white American troops. To man a gun and hold a post under dive bombing re- quire nerve. The effect is primarily psychological. We can thus expect an excellent last ditch stand on this position which, however, through sheer weight of numbers, must oventu- ally be overrun, foreing withdrawal to CORREGIDOR. 1974 China. There has been no indication that the Chinese U.S. AMB. army intends to take action soon against the Japanese in CHUNGKING CHINA. The fact that the British have scized certain lend- has resulted in extreme anti-U.S. and anti-British resent- and STaTE à ORDER SON MAR lease commodities designated for CHINA and now in BURKA ment on the part of Chiang Kai-Shek. Every effort should -1- is Regraded Unclassified be made to placate the Chinese rolative to this inci- dent. China has requested that an inter-Allied Commis- CHINESE EMBASSY sion be set up to take over operations and control of WASHINGTON the Burma Road. Supplies over this road have in- creased by 400% in recent months. Japan. The Swiss General Staff has information M/A that a war council is being formed at TOKYO, consist- BERN ing of Maj. Gen. Eugene Ott, present German Ambassa- dor to Japan, Gen. Matsui, of the Japanese General Staff, and one Bernadine representing Italy. J.I.C. Comment: This is believed to be an Axis counter measure paralleling the proposed anti-Axis war council at CHUNGKING. The Japanese claim to have definitely sunk 16 sub- RADIO marines since the beginning of the war. TOKYO 8 A TOKYO naval communique today says Japaneso air- craft sank a United States destroyer and two sub- marines, and damaged 76 merchant ships in LUZON waters PRESS between Dec. 26 and 28. Australia. Reinforcing sirplanos for PHILIPPINES CLAGETT are being held up due to shortage of supplies and equip- NELBOURNE ment. Easter Island. Two unidentified cruisers were rc- OPHAV ported noar EASTER ISLAND, 28 Dec. The SS QUITO and two others left KOBE, 25 Oct., N/A for the SOUTH ATLANTIC, to supply raiders and sub- BUENOS AIRES marines. They passed EASTER ISLAND, 5 Nov. J.I.C. Commont: EASTER ISLAND is a distant do- pendency of CHILE, at approximately 27 - 30 S.,109 W. Hawaii. Enemy submarine activity continues in C.G. this area. HAWAII Eastern Pacific. During the afternoon of 29 Doc. WESTERN three possible enemy submarinos were attacked by our DEFENSE planes wi th bombs in the arca between EUREKA, Calif., COMMAND and ASTORIA, Oregon (mouth of the Columbia River). Re- sults are unknown. Persistent radio activity appears to indicate the presence of enemy vessels in the eastern Pacific area and possibly in the Alaskan area. 2. AMERICA. United States. Civilian pilots between 21 and 45 A.C. FERRY years of age will be employed as forry pilots on a COMMAND Civil Service temporary employee status. After 90 days service they will be commissioned in the Air Corps Ro- serve, provided their services have been satisfactory. DECLASSIFIED -2- Regraded Unclassified Ecuador. Walter Guise, Ecuadorian Gestapo loader, M/L is to be interned at GUARANDA. E/L anticipates same QUITO action in case of twelve other Nazis. Axis nationals will be excluded from the SALIMAS area by Prosidential decree. (See J.I.C. Summary No. 11, 21 Dec.) Brazil. According to Aranha, the Italian govern- U.S. AMB. ment will no longer be represented in foreign countries RIO DE JANEIRO by BRAZIL. He has requested that his government be re- lieved of all such functions. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER. The submarine situation is very obscure, with lit- the ovidence of any activity. The almost complete lack of information would seem to imply a movement of forces to new operating arcas. The TIRPITZ was known to be operating in the BALTIC, SPENAVO 8 18 Doc., and is believed to be there still. Admiralty LONDON gives little credence to the VICHY report that she is in 30 DEC. the ATLANTIC. (J.I.C. Summary No. 20, 30 Doc.) J.I.C. Comment: The above information was received in answer to OPNAV's request for ovaluation of the VICHY report and latost known position. 4. WEST EUROPEAN THEATER. J.I.C. Commont: The only activity worth reporting is the continued influx of German air units to SOUTHERN ITALY and SICILY. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. As of 28 Doc., the British mobile force, endoavor- 8 ing to cut the Axis lines of communication between AGEDABIA-ACHEILA, ran into a force of about 50 Axis tanks supported by artillory. These Axis forces were moving southeast from ..CED/.BIA when they struck the mo- bile British forces headed west. After a six-hour bat- tlc, the British withdrow to the cast. J.I.C. Comment: The British are again frustrated in their efforts to destroy ROMMEL's forces. While de- tails are lacking, it would soom that an effective air- tank team may have been lacking in this meeting engage- ment. 6. E/.STERN EUROPEAN THE/TER. A trustworthy foreign source statos that Hitler con- M/A siders a victory essential at this time and that he has LONDON ordered the capture of SEV/STOPOL, regardless of cost. Axis forces operating in CRIMEA consist largely of Rumanians, and the informant statos that, if the attempt to capture SEVASTOPOL fails, the onus would be cast upon -3- DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified them. Should it be successful, the Rumanians would be credited only with an assist. J.I.C. Comment: An in- creasing number of reports emanating from various European capitals comment on lowered Gorman morale. It is believed promature to bocome optimistic on the basis of these reports. However, in order to preserve the myth of "infallibility" about Hitler, it is in keeping with German technique to provide a scapeport in case of failure. It is thus quito likoly that, if this do- cision to seizo SEVASTOPOL has been made and the at- tempt should fail, no Nazi soldier will be mentioned in the dispatches umanating from BERLIN. LUDWELL L. NONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED -4- Regraded Unclassified S ANNEX J.I.C. Daily Summary No, 21 I. Joint MID-ONI estimate of Japanese dispositions, 29 Dec. Location Divisions Ind. Brigs Tank Regts. Cav. Brigs Japan 50 1 Sakhalin 2 Manchuria 23 7 4 Korea 1 North & Central China 5 20 2 South China 2 1 Formosa 2 1 Hainan 1 Indo-China, Thailand 7 1 1 Malaya 6 1 Borneo 1 Philippines 7 1 2 Mandates 1 - plus 15 depot divisions A division numbers 15,000 - 18,000 men. Independent brigade - 10,000 men. Tank regiment - 800 men, 150 tanks. Cavalry brigade - 3,500 men. Depot division - 5,000 men (áverage). II. British intelligence summary on the German Air Force. 1. First-line strength is down 35 percent from June, 1941, principally because of losses in Russia. 2. Reserves of aircraft in storage are believed to be greatly reduced, inasmich as replacements now como directly from the factory. 3. The training program has not been curtailed because of the stringent aircraft supply situation. Disruption of the training program would be the ultimate sacrifice preceding disintegration. 4. It is assumed that by early spring, 1942, the Germans may possibly be able to recover to 80 percent of their June, 1941, strength. 5. It is believed that during 1942 German air power will suffer further attrition. DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified III.Gen. Brett on U.S. air effort in the FAR EAST and the MIDDLE EAST. 1. Sustained B-17 operations from bases in CHINA are not practicable at present. No B-17's should be sent there. 2. BURMA is the most important area from which operations in defense of SINGAPORE and CHINA can be conducted. It is of paramount importance that RANGOON be held to support operations from BURMA. Air reinforcements should be sent there, but in that event bomb, ammunition, and fuel stocks, and maintenance facilities, must be augmented. The UNITED STATES and GREAT BRITAIN should cooperate to this end. 3. It is recommended that U.S. air units replace R.A.F. units in the MIDDLE EAST, releasing the latter to reinforce BURNA. J.I.C. Comment: Gen. Brett's observations and recommendations are based on personal reconnaissance of both theaters under con- sideration. DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 20 Copy 1 of 19. 8:00 A.M., 30 8 December 1941 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, U.S.Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 8 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. J.I.C. file 10. Secretary, Joint Board 11. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED 42 By RHP, memo, NLR, Date MAR 51974 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington Report Source 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Burma. On 27 December the British tried to drive the M/A Japanese from BOKPYIN, without success. They are repeat- LONDON ing the attempt. At MEHSAI a considerable concentration of motor transport and 400 enemy reinforcements in Thai uni- forms were reported. J.I.C. Comment: BOKPYIN is an emergency landing field near the coast midway between VICTORIA POINT and MERGUI, in the southern extremity of BURMA. MEHSAI is on the border at the northern extremity of THAILAND, between CHIENG RAI, THAILAND, and KENG TUNG, 8 BURMA. American vessels at RANGOON are unable to load and un- CONSUL load because stevedores deserted the port after the first RANGOON air raid. Malaya. The Japanese appear to be preparing a wide M/A envelopment of the east flank of the British position on LONDON the PERAK RIVER. The British are withdrawing. South China Sea. A Dutch submarine has sunk three BRITISH large transports and a tanker off the SARAWAK coast. INTELLIGENCE Another Dutch submarine is overdue from patrol in the GULF OF THAILAND and must be considered lost. Philippines. FORT MILLS ( CORREGIDOR) was heavily C.G. bombed for three hours. Bombing of non-military objectives USAFFE in MANILA has caused numerous casualties and considerable 8 material damage. J.I.C. Comment: The past twenty-four hours have brought no official information on the status of the two sectors (north and southeast). Inasmuch as previous re- ports from General MacArthur had indicated that our forces in the southeastern sector were extremely hard pressed, it can be assumed logically that the period covered by this Summary has been one of regrouping with consequent inter- ruption of communications to our front lines. The mass of the LUZON Defense Forces will probably be found in an area generally north of MANILA with increasing dispositions on the final defensive position in BATAAN. Our general situa- tion in LUZON can be summarized as decidedly unfavorable and rapidly deteriorating. 1974 An attempted air attack by six of our patrol planes on CINCAF is enemy battleships, cruisers, destroyers and a seaplane tender at TUTU BAY (JOLO ISLAND in the SULU ARCHIPELACO, approx. Lat. 5 - 55 N., 121 - 15 E.) was unsuccessful. -1- JOS The mozo, RHP Date MAR BY Regraded Unclassified enemy repelled the attack with 18 fighters. We lost 4 patrol planes and shot down one enemy fighter. The USS PEARY was attacked in the CELEBES SEA by 4 four- engined bombers and 3 dive bombers with British markings, but probably Japanese. There were 2 casualties. Ship is now pro- ceeding to South. China. The fall of CHANOSHA is likely. Three Japanese U.S.MISSION columns are approaching the city from the north, and one of CHUNGKINO them is only 40 miles away. CHINA'S morale has, for the present, been adversely af- U.S. ANB. fected by initial Japaneso successes in the PACIFIC. CHUNGKING FOOCHOW may be reoccupied by the Japanose. There are CONSUL no defenses, nor are any contemplated at present. J.I. C. Comment: FOOCHOW was in Japanese hands for ap- FOOCHOW proximately one year, and was abandoned about two months ago. Its value at present is that it has the only U.S. Consulate in FREE CHINA outsido of CHUNGKING and KUNNING, and has a portable radio station manned by Havy personnel. Eastern Pacific. Radio direction findor bearings and COM 14 traffic analysis indicate the presence of 14 enemy submarinos in the eastern PACIFIC, including the HAWAIIAN arca. A vessel suspected to be hostile is reported to be in DIO 13 the vicinity of KODIAK, ALASKA. All merchant vesscls in that area have been directed to take shelter. The SS ST. CLAIR was attacked by gunfire during the COM 12 night of 28-29 Docember. The vessel is now at COLUMBIA RIVER LIGHTSHIP. A plane\successfully attacked with bombs an enemy sub- marine at Lot. 26 - 30 N., Long. 129 - 40 W. (about 750 miles southwest of SAN DIEGO). 2. LATIN AMERICA. 8 Peru. The Foroign Minister states that PERU will not AMB. sever relations with JAPAN prior to the RIO conference, and LIMA that PERU is embarrassed by the U.S. proclaimed list. Brazil. Condor stations at BAHIA, BELMONTE, and N/O CARAVELAS were closed and sealed, after removal of vital BAHIA parts. Civilian personnel are still operating LATI stations. No orders have been given to close those of Air France. Southern South America. CHILE and the RIO DE LA PLATA U.S. MIN. countries (ARGENTINA, PARAGUAY, URUGUAY) foar that severance ASUNCION of relations with GERMANY and ITALY will result in Axis at- tacks on SOUTH AMERICA. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER. The battleship TIRPITZ is believed to be in the ATLENTIC. AMB. She was recently in AFJORD, 40 riles north of TRONDHEIM, NOR- VICHY WAY. J.I.C. Comment: There is no additional information available to substantiate this report. DECLASSIFIED -2- Regraded Unclassified Throo Axis submarines are based on NOVO REDONDO, M/O ANGOLA. J.I.C. Comment: Previously reported by somo LEOPOLDVILLE informant on S Dec. and 18 Duc. Subs were sighted by BELGIAN CONGO British seaplane on latter date. 4. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. Latest reports, 29 Doc., state that the bulk of 11/h the Axis forces in LIBYA, made up of remnants of the LONDON German and Italian armored divisions, is now concen- trated in an area of 15 miles radius from AGED/BIA. British mobile forces are reported to have cut the Axis line of withdrawal to AGHEILA. Ludwell L. Montague LUDWELL L. MONTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. DECLASSIFIED -3- Regraded Unclassified SECRET ANNEX J.I.C. Summary No. 20 I. Japanese technique observed in the recent landing at AGOO, P.I. 1. Naval maneuvers: A line of destroyers is formed about one-half mile from the shore with a line of battle- ships or heavy cruisers 38 miles beyond the destroyers. Between the destroyers and heavy vessels the trans- ports are located in two groups with an aircraft carrier placed between them. 2. Landings. Landings were made at several places along a front of about 5 miles by a line of 50 barges. Each one mounted 2 or 3 machine guns and transported about 150 men. 3. Support. The beaches were shelled and antiaircraft fire was delivered by the vessels. Fighter protection, ob- servation and machine gunning, were carried out from the carrier and the airfields previously established. Up to 3500 feet the antiaircraft was very heavy. DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington DAILY SUMMARY No. 19 Copy 1 of 19. 8:00 A.M., 29 December 1941 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief,U.S. Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. J.I.C. file 10. Secretary, Joint Board 11. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JCS memo, 1-4-74 MAR 5 1974 By RHP, NLR, Date Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington Report Source 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER. Malaya-Sumatra. Seventeen Japanese planes attacked M/O MEDAN, 28 Dec., and an unknown number of parachute troops BANDOENG have landed six miles to the south. J.I.C. Comment: MEDAN is in northern SUMATRA on the STRAIT OF MALACCA opposite PENANG. Dutch bombers have been operating from this area in support of the British in MALAYA. The Japanese dropped propaganda loaflots a day or two before their parachute attack (J.I.C. Summary No. 18). Japanese air operations from bases in THAILAND, M/A MALAYA, and BORNEO, and their naval strength in the SOUTH SING PORE CHINA SEA, make impossible the reinforcement of SINGAPORE until /.llied convoys are given more effective naval and air support. Air protection must operato from bases on the liner JAVA-SUMATRA. Allied staff coordination is in- perative. Thirty-four Japanese troop ships seen off SINCORA are 11/h considered likely to be conveying one of the two Japanese LONDON divisions last noted off CAMPAIN BAY. This brings to five the estimated number of Japanese divisions in or near MALAYA. British air reconnaissance noted 250 small boats and M/L 50 barges at GEORGETOWN (PENANG); also 70 singlo ongine LONDON planes and 50 twin motor planes grounded at nearby SUNGEI PATANI. J.I.C. Comment: This would indicato preparations for an air supported Japanese troop movement by sca in the STR/IT OF MALACCA. In Western MALAYA the Japanese continue to advance M/A down the PERAK RIVER, and were soon proparing refts and LONDON bridges noar BLANJA (S.W. of IPOH). Three Japanese in Malayan dress were takon captive in this area. In Eastern MALAYA, the Japanese are not known to M/A have advanced south of KEMUBU (Lat. 5-15; 70 miles south LONDON of KOTA BHARU), but the British are feeling out for Japanese encirclement of their positions in this aroa. Near the Japanese beach head at KUANTAN British artillery drove back five Japanese trucks at BALOK. Bornoo. Small Japanese landings have occurred in the M/O TAME ISLANDS (between SINGAPORE and S/.R.WAK). A Dutch B/NDOENG submarino reports having scen n. Japanese destroyer sunk by gunfire off SAR/WAK. Nine Japanese planos bombed TARAK.N (oil port in northeastern DUTCH BORNEO). DECLASSIFIED acs memo, 1-4-74 -1- By RHP, HLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified Australia. Gen. Broreton proposes that Hoadquarters, BRERETON F.E.A.F., be established at DARWIN. Signal, Air Force SOERABAYA headquarters, and air raid warning elements are badly needed in the Pacific Theater, particularly in the NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES and NORTHERN AUSTRALIA. Gen. Brereton observes that the Japanese follow American tactical doctrine, making air installations the primary objectives of their air attacks. (Cf. J.I.C. Summary, No. 13, 23 Dec., Ap. I.) South Sea Islands. Enemy air reconnaissance continues AUSTRALIAN off RABAUL (NEW BRITAIN). The R.A.A.F. attacked NAVAL BOARD KA.PING/MAR/.NGI (GREENWICH ISLAND) and met opposition. Philippines. According to estimates of local com- C.G., manders, the Japaneso have committed three divisions in the USAFFE North (LINGAYEN) and two in the Southeast (LAMON BAY). 0 Enemy troops are reported to be excellent and well equipped. The enemy is now using horse cavalry in conjunction with tanks. Pressure in the Southeast sector continues to be very heavy. The enemy plan would appear to include powerful attacks both in the North and Southeast in an endeavor to pin our forces to the ground and crush them. Japaneso are effectively utilizing propaganda claiming UNITED STATES inactivity in support of Filipino effort. The enemy is very active in the air. The open city of MANILA has been violated. CORREGIDOR is boing heavily bombed. J.I.C. Comment: There is every indication that the situa- tion dictates a maneuver to effect a junction of our two de- fending forces. It would appear that enemy air superiority has greatly aided the advance from the Southeast through most diffi- cult torrain. It is desired to invite attention particularly to the effectiveness of propaganda in this World War. As used by Axis powers, it has become an integral part of the combat team. 0 One enemy supply ship (27 Dec.) and one transport (25 Dec.) COM. 16 have been sunk by our submarines. It is no longer practicable to use MANILA as a submarine operating base. China. Chinese forces have counter-attacked Japanese PRESS troops driving on CHANGSHA. (CHINESE) Hawaii. Submarine contacts have been more numerous (7 CINCPAC reported) during the past two days. Three have been at- tacked by destroyer and four by aircraft, of which possibly one attack was successful. Some survivors from the SS MANINI and SS PRUSA, both of which were torpedoed the night of 17 Dec., have landed. West Coast of the United States. 1. Japanese surface craft, WESTERN tentatively identified as the KUNIWAKI MARU (length 478 ft, DEFENSE 6836 tons, about 20 knots speed) was sighted by a navy patrol COMMAND plane at 17:30 PST, 28 Dec., noar Lat. 28-13 N., Long. 125-46 W (about 500 miles Southwost of S..N DIEGO). This vessel fired on the plane. -2- DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified J.I.C. Comment: & radio station at HELLSDORO, OREGON reported a Japanese airplane at this samo location. This ship is probably a supply vessel for the submarines operat- ing off the West Coast. Of the enomy submarines believed to be operating in CINCPAC this area, three are approximately 550 milos west of the tip of LOWER CALIFORNIA, one is noar SAii DIEGO, and one (possibly three) in the general vicinity of SAN FR.NCISCO. General. The Japanese are resorting to new propa- PRESS ganda technique over the radio. Short wave listoners in MANILA, tuned to Station KGEI, SAN FRANCISCO, for their regular Far Eastern broadcast, heard Japanese stations cut in three or four times and broadcast folse propaganda in English. 2. LATIN AMERICA. Venezuela. At the request of the Venezuelan govern- OPN/V ment, a naval committee has been tentatively designated to discuss mutual defense plans. Brazil. Six U. S. naval planos stationed at NATAL are OPNAV patrolling the area N/.TAL-ROCHEDOS SAO PAULO (roughly a third of the NATAL-DAKAR air route). Brazilian radio censorship is ineffective. Private ALUSNOB codes are still used. Disnantling is the only effective NATAL measure regarding LATI, Condor, and Air France radio facilities, which are still operated by former Axis en- ployees. Chile. C-in-C., Chilcan Navy, roaffirming agreement OPNAV for American use of Chilean ports, states that the Chilean Navy will patrol north of VALPARAISO for the present and suggests that U.S. shipping hug the Chiloan coast. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER. / U.S. Naval Transport sighted and opened firo upon a submarine periscope about 30 miles off SAVANIEH, 25 Doc. The submarine fired a torpodo which was observed to pass astorn. By proceeding at full speed, the ship avoided further attack. Increased activity by Axis submarines has been notod CONSUL during the last fortnight in the vicinity of the STRAITS TANGIER OF CIBRALTAR, and reports are to the effect that five onemy subs have been destroyed with the loss of a few British "drifters". J.I.C. Comment: It is evident that the British are instituting effective measures to counter German intensi- fication of submarine activity in the MEDITERRANEAN. DECLASSIFIED -3- Regraded Unclassified 4. WEST EUROPEAN THEATER. The Germans are increasing their demands that the M/A French doliver aviation gasolino from FRENCH NORTH VICHY AFRICA to the Axis in LIBY... While the French Army 1s protesting, it is probable that the German denand will be complied with. J.I.C. Comment: Our observers in Western Europe report no chango in the general situation. 5. MIDDLE EAST THEATER. According to latest reports, the Germans with 40 M/As tanks (20 light and 20 medium) are making a stand in the CAIRO AND vicinity of AGEDABIA. British armored reinforcements LONDON are now pressing westword to contact the British light mobile units with a view to cutting off Axis retirement between Agedabia and EL AGHEILA. The British hope that the Axis armored units in covering the withdrawal of the Italian notorized units will be delayed to such an ex- tent that the approaching British armored forces will be afforded the opportunity to engage them. 6. EAST EUROPEAN THEATER. The Russian High Connand has just announced (6:45 A.M., 29 Dec.) that Russian troops in large numbers have crossed the OKA RIVER between LIKHVIN and BELEV (about 50 miles west and southwest rospectively of TULA). This advance is reported to be endangoring the whole German position in the TULA sector. J.I.C. Comment: It is extromoly unfortunate that we are unable to obtain freedom of circulation in Russia for our military observers. Numerous Western European Capitals are reporting the low morale of German forces re- turning from Russia. Wo can obtain no confirmation of lowered German morale and no cloar picture of the present German action in Russia unless our own observers are per- mitted to leave the Russian capital. Definito intulli- gence on the Eastern European situation would greatly as- sist the work of this committee and strategic planning. Ludwell Montague LUDWELL L. 10NTAGUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. Regraded Unclassified DECLASSIFIED SECRET ANNEX J.I.C. Summary No. 19. I. Report of Merchant Shipping Losses for the Week Ending 27 December. 1. The following U.S. flag merchant vesscle have been munk as the result of onony action: SS EMIDIO. Tankor sholled by Jap sub Documber 22 and abandoned. Subsoquently drifted ashoro on Celifornia coast. Believed total loss. SS MONTEBELLO. Tanker torpodood by Jap sub on the surface and her bonts shelled. Sank Documber 23 four miles off Celifornia const. SS M.MINI. Freighter sunk by Jap sub 10 the Facific December 17. Survivors first reported Docem- ber 27. 2. The following vessels are overdue: SS PACIFIC OAK. Due at intofagrate (Chile) Docember 20. 55 ROSEB.NK. Canadian freighter reported missing Donon- ber 23 at which time she was overdue at a California port. SS ASTRAL. Tankor overdue at Lisbon sinco December 8. SS VINCENT. Enroute Panama, last hoard from Documber 12 when sho sont SOS. 3. The following ships previously reported as missing have roached U.S. ports: SS FITZSINNONS, USAT LUDINOTON. 4. Further information on the sinking of the SS S.G. DAHOC: 16 survivors of the SAGADAHOC arrived in Durban December 22. Ship sank Docember 3 after attack by Gorman sub in South Atlantic. DECLASSIFIED JOS By NO. ma, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified SECRETY THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington 42 DAILY SUMMARY No. 18 Copy 1 of 19. 8:00 A.M., 28 December 1941 Distribution THE PRESIDENT 2. Secretary of War 12. Secretary of the Navy 3. Chief of Staff of the Army 13. Chief of Naval Operations 4. Chief of Staff, G.H.Q. 14. Commander-in-Chief, J.S.Fleet 5. Deputy Chief of Staff 15. Chief, Bureau of Aeronautics 6. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air 16. Director, War Plans Division 7. Assistant Chief of Staff, W.P.D. 17. Director, Naval Intelligence 8. Assistant Chief of Staff, 0-2 18. Head, Foreign Branch, O.N.I. 9. Chief, Intelligence Branch, M.I.D. 19. J.I.C. file 10. Secretary, Joint Board 11. J.I.C. file DECLASSIFIED JCS nemo, 1-4-74 MAR 5 1974 By RHP, ELR, Date Regraded Unclassified SECRET THE JOINT BOARD Joint Intelligence Committee Washington Report Source 1. FAR EAST AND PACIFIC THEATER Indian Ocean. No enemy submarines are believed to be N/A operating in the CEYLON area. Facilities are available COLOMBO at COLOMBO for deck stiffening and degaussing U.S. ships, but guns cannot be mounted. Malaya. No land action reported. Japanese disposi- M/A tions are estimated as follows: one division and one LONDON tank regiment between PENANG and IPOH; one division in the vicinity of PENANG; one division south of PATANI; and one division moving in two directions from KOTA BHARU toward PAHANG and TRENGGANU. A fifth division is reported ADMIRALTY to be concentrating on the railroad between PRACHAUPKIRIKUN LONDON and CHUMPON (in the KRA ISTHMUS, THAILAND). Thailand. Premier Luan Bipul Songgram, of Japanese- PRESS occupied THAILAND, has broadcast an appeal to Chiang Kai- Shek to reach an agreement with Japanese. J.I.C. Comment: This indicates that, contrary to earlier reports, Songgram, the most powerful figure in THAILAND politics, has not been ousted by the Japanese, but is cooperating with them. Philippines. J.I.C. Comment: There has been little, if any, change in the situation. Heavy fighting continues in the LINGAYEN (north) and ATIMONAN (southeast) sectors with no change in our lines indicated. The enemy rein- forces his units at will. Our air force can no longer operate on LUZON and is being transferred to bases on North MINDANAO. According to General MacArthur, our undersea operations have accomplished little. American radio commentators in MANILA declare that the city was subjected to three and a half hours of intense bombardment by low flying airplanes. The destruction wrought was heavy. The attack on this defenseless capital follows the pattern of the Nazi bombardment of BELGRADE and is aimed at breaking the opponent's will to rosist. British Borneo. Japanese Prime Minister claims that PRESS the taking of BORNEO will give Japan a daily supply of 700 tons of gasoline, but admits that the British destroyed about 150 oil wells before withdrawing in SARAWAK. Japanese claim that large gasoline dumps at SAND/.KAN FCC (capital of BRITISH NORTH BORNEO) are in flames. DECLASSIFIED -1- JCS nemo, 1-4-74 By RHP, NLR, Date MAR 5 1974 Regraded Unclassified Dutch airmen claim a direct hit on the largest vessel PRESS in a Japanese concentration of ships off KUCHING, capital of SARAWAK. J.I.C. Comment: According to M/L LONDON, this concen- tration consists of a cruiser, a destroyer, several barges and four transports. Netherlands East Indies. The airdrone at SINGKAMANO M/h (DUTCH BORNEO) cannot be used because of heavy bombing. LONDON Six N.E.I. Dorniers were destroyed in an air attack on TONDANO (N.E. CELEBES). Japanese have dropped propaganda leaflets over MEDAN (N.W. SUBATRA). Anticipated landings N/O (see J.I.C. Report No. 16) at MENADO (CELEBES) and B.NDOENG TERNATE (N.W. of NEW GUINEA) have not yet materialized. General Brureton has arrived in BANDOENG. N/O J.I.C. Comment: General Breroton was sent by General BANDOENG MacArthur to confer with Dutch and British officials on the utilization bases in N.E.I. and Australia for our Far Eastern air force. China. The joint military conference at CHUNGKING has U.S. MISSION agreed (1) that supplies should continue to be furnished to CHUNGKING CHINA, in order to keep up resistance and propare for of- fensive operations; (2) that CHINA will continue to harrass Japanese communications; (3) that an A-B-C offensive shall be launched when resources permit; and (4) that a permanent A-B-C war council in CHUNGKING will maintain liaison on Far Eastern strategy with a Suprome War Council, upon the cs- tablishmont of the latter. Japan. Ten new divisions are being mobilized in JAPAN, ADMIRALTY commencing 15 Docember. This will bring the total strength LONDON up to 72 divisions, which is probably the maximum that JaPAN can equip and maintain. Japanese forces in the PHILIPPINES are estimated to be 55,000 to 60,000 on LUZON and 20,000 on MINDANAO. Information from Chiang Kai-Shek is to the offect that U.S.MISSION the Japanese are setting up a war capital in KORE. and that CHUNGKING manufacturing facilities, particularly those in the OS.KA area, are being dispersed. Austrolia and South Sea Islands. Tanks and other mili- M/h tary vehicles are urgently nooded in AUSTRALIA. LONDON The British War Office considers S/MOA and FIJI vital to communication between the UNITED STATES and AUSTRALIA. Work on air ground facilities in the FIJI ISL/NDS is C.O. being rushed for completion. Some additional defensive DEPT. forces and equipment are being added. Natives who have returned to TARAWA, after detention NEW ZE/LAND by the Japanese at MAKIN, report that the enemy have us- N.V.L BOARD tablished a base at the latter island. Forces there in- clude two light cruisers, two destroyers, two cargo ves- sels, three small vessels, and nino seaplanes. The wharf is being extended. -2- DECLASSIFIED Regraded Unclassified SECRET West Coast of the United States. J.I.C. Comment: New evidence indicates that additional enemy submarines have arrived in this area and that five or six are now operating there. 2. LATIN AMERICA. Brezil. The government has taken extraordinary pro- U.S. AMB. cautions against anticipated Axis attempts to create dis- RIO DE JANEIRO turbances on the eve of the RIO conference. The Brazilian Department of Posts and Telegraphs has taken over all LATI, Condor, and Air France radio installa- tions in BRAZIL. J.I.C. Commont: This measure establishos effective operational control over these sirlines. Argentina. The Nazi Embassy is reported to be plotting U.S. AMB. the escape of the interned crew of the GR. F SPEE. BUENOS AIRES Paraguay. The Council for National Defense has ro- U.S. MIN. solved to grant air bases to the UNITED STATES and to nake ASUNCION a declaration of henispheric solidarity against all Axis powers. Venezuela. Radio communication with all countries out- PRESS side of the Westorn Hemisphere has been susponded. 3. ATLANTIC THEATER. Submarine Situation. J.I.C. Comment: There are persistent indications, through radio intelligonce, that the German U-boat strength in the Noditorranean is being rein- forced by the passage of submarines through the STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR. There are vague indications, through RDF bearings that some U-boats are now west of 40° W longitude end heading towards the Atlantic seaboard. The reduction of German sub- marine activity in the Atlantic in general, and against the Northern Trade Routes in particular; the apparunt recall to home bases of the bulk of the operating force; and the con- siderable increase in Axis U-boat activity in the vicinity of the STRAITS OF CIBRALTAR all serve to confirm the suspicion that the main German submarine effort will be directed against British domination in the MEDITERRANE.N with a secondary "token" attack against the shipping in our coastal sea lanes. Brest. On the 26 December the Army Intelligenco received N/A a secret report that the SCH/RNHORST, GNEISEN/.U, and PRINZ EUGEN VICHY were still in BREST, the battleships in LANINON drydocks. At the end of this month SCHARNHORST and PRINZ EUGEN will be ready for sea. GNEISENAU will be ready about March first. J.I.C. Comment: Acting on information that these battle- ships were preparing to leave BREST in the near future, the British, on 18 December, subjected them to intensive DECLASSIFIED bombing attacks, claiming some success. -3- Regraded Unclassified S 4. NIDDLE EAST THEATER. Axis forces soom to be slowly wi thdrewing toward 16/h TRIPOLITANI.... and regrouping their bodly seattered air, LONDON armored and motorized elements. British pursuit has been badly hampered by supply and maintenance troubles, which, in somo instances, have kept British armored re- inforcements immobilized. J.I.C. Commont: While British mopping up action continues to be successful and while there is no doubt that the /xis forces in CIRENSICA have been defeated, it would soon that the opportunity to effoct "tho kill" on Rommel's forces is rapidly vanishing. Twice Rommol's forces were encircled, but each time they oscaped. It would seem that the action of the past month has been so severe that it loft the winner too dazed to deliver the knockout blow. Reports from our Consul in TUNIS, which, while lacking precision, indicate that Axis reinforce- ments of materiel and ammunition are entering TRIPOLITANIA, should be viewed with a certain amount of apprehension. It is quito likely that the British will need reinforcements to consolidato their present posi- tion, and major assistance to remove the threst of Axis futuro operations in NORTH AFRICA. 5. EASTERN EUROPEAN THEATER. J.I.C. Comments While there has been no substanticl change in the situation, there is an indication of stiffon- ing in the Gorman rear guard action in the North. The Germans continue to hold in the south. Ludwell L.Montague Ludwell LUINELL L. MONT/CUE, Major, Cavalry, Secretary, J.I.C. 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