MR300 Sec. 2 Operations on Sicily (Husky) (1) - August 1943

MR 300 SICTLY (HUSKY) (1) See. 2 - Operations on Sicily (August 1943) REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED Map Room MR 300 SICILY (HUSKY) (1) Seo. - 2 - Operations on Sicily Box 101 REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED August 1943 DECLASSIFIED E. - - O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 Warning. This is an unparaphrased code message. Text must be peraphrased if essential to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to communicate its contents to persons out! British or U.S. Government Services. One-tim messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL LIESSAGE T.O.O. 312157 IN Received: 1st Sept.43 Time: 1314 Addressed: Admiralty Repeated: C. in C. Levant For V.A. M. F.O.C. Gib: F.O.C. Tunisia COM Algeria COMNOB Oran COMINCH COMMORS EAF RON COMNAVNAW DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 From: C. in C. Mediterranean BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 IMPORTANT Situation Report 167. 1. At Messina 271 depth charges on land have been rendered safe to date. Ity 302142 para 2 refers. 2. My 302142 para 5 circling torpedoes were also dropped during the raid at 2110/29. Several exploded at the end of their run and one has been recovered from the beach. 3. Catania also attacked by 5 aircraft 29th August. Superficial blast damage to H.M.S. JULIET. No casualties. 4. During the night 30/31 Aug: Coastal Forces operated off Vibo Valentia and Calabrian Coast H.M.S. QUILLIAN, QUAIL, and QUEENBOROUGH carried out sweep to Gulf of Asquillace, nothing was sighted. 312157B Received P/L from Navy Dept: F.M. N.I. Admiral S.0.(0) Personal Air Marshal S.O. Gen Facready N.M.C.S. Code Room (2) C.C.O.R. C.O.S. Lt. Col. Cook Plans Lt. Col. O'Connor Brigadier Redman (10) G/C DuBoulay IB DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD C6 WDCC Filed 31/2155B INCOMING MESSAGE 1 Sept 1943 AR 0239Z From: Algiers To: WAR No. COSITINTREP No. 51, 31 August 1943 (COSITINTREP No. 51. Part 2. COSITINTREP from c in C Med signed Eisenhower cite FAGOT). 1. Circling torpedoes also dropped in air raid at Augusts about 2110 29th Aug. COSITINTREP No. 50 Para 5 refers several exploded at end of run and 1 landed on beach and has been recovered, no damage. 2. Catania also attacked by aircraft in daylight 29th Aug, superficial naval damage, no casualties. 3. Coastal forces operated night 30 Aug/31 Aug off Vibo Valentia and toe of Italy. Destroyers carried out sweep of Calabrian cosst as far as Gulf of Squillace without incident. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF Gen Deane (CC/B) DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-191 (1 Sep 43) 09012 ena JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 52 COPY No. 300 Simily THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS WESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM 1 DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE 2 ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES 3 FROM CINCUED PRIORITY PRIORITY 4 ADMIRALTY 5 RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE 6 DATE SEPT 1943 CINC LEVANT DEFERRED 8 FOR VAM 9 TOR CODEROOM 1206 FOC GIB 10 FOC TUNISIA PRIORITY 11 DECODED BY THOMSON/LYNN INFORMATION COM ALGERIA 12 COMNOB ORAN PARAPHRASED ROUTINE 13 BY COMINCH 14 COMMORSEAFRON DEFERRED 15 ROUTED BY COMNAVNAW 16 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL BE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 17 18 3121538 NCR 21556 19 20 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT 21 CN OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT DATE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION 22 23 ADUTY REPEATED CINC LEVANT FOR VAM FOC GIB FOC TUNISIA F-0 24 COM ALGERIA COMNOB ORAN COMMORSEAFRON COMINCH F-01 25 COMMAVNAW FROM CINC MED. 26 F-02 27 F-05 28 SITUATION REPORT 167. PART 1 OF MY 3121578 PART 2 29 FOLLOWS, F-07 30 F-1 31 32 1. AT MESSINA 271 DEPTH CHARGES ON LAND HAVE BEEN F-2 33 F-20 34 RENDERED SAFE TO DATE. MY 302142 PARA 2 REFERS. 35 F-3 36 2. MV 302142 PARA 5 CIRCLING TORPEDOES WERE ALSO DROPPED F-30 37 38 DURING THE RAID AT 2110/29. SEVERAL EXPLODED AT THE F-31 39 F-32 40 END OF THEIR RUN AND ONE HAS BEEN RECOVERED FROM 41 F-33 42 THE BEACH. F-34 43 44 3. CATANIA ALSO ATTACKED BY 5 AIRCRAFT 29TH AUGUST. P-4 45 FX01 46 SUPERFICIAL BLAST DAMAGE TO HMS JULIET. 10 47 FX30 48 CASUALTIES. FX37 49 50 FX40 COPIEL 51 DECLASSIFIED DELIVEREI JCS LETTER. 7 BG780 52 SECRET- BY DBS, DATE TO OP-20G VCNO MAY 2 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCB-15 - . DIVERSMENT PRINTING IFFICE 3/2/53 300 Sicily DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM' 1 DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE 2 ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES 3 FROM PPPRR 4 CINCHED 5 RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE 6 7 DATE DEFERRED COMINCH 8 1 SEPTEMBER 1943 9 TOR CODEROOM 10 0412/0333 PRIORITY 11 DECODED BY 12 PARAPHRASED KARABINUS/SCHMICK INFORMATION ROUTINE 13 BY 14 DEFERRED 15 ROUTED BY 16 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL II TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 17 18 3121578 NCR 21423 19 20 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT 21 ON OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR PACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION 22 33 F-0 24 (FROM CINCMED PART 2 FINAL MY 321578 BASEGRAM) F-01 25 26 F-02 27 F-05 28 4, DURING THE NIGHT 30/31 AUG COASTAL 29 F-07 30 FORCES OPERATED OFF VIBO VALENTIA AND F-1 31 32 F-2 CALABRIAN COAST HMS QUILLIAM QUAIL AND QUEEN- 33 F-20 34 35 BOROUGH CARRIED OUT SWEEP TO GULF OF ASQUILLACE F-3 36 F-30 37 NOTHING WAS SIGHTED. 38 F-31 39 F-32 40 41 COPIES F-33 42 DELIVERED F-34 43 TO OP-20G 44 F-4 45 FX01 46 47 FX30 48 FX37 49 DELAYED BECAUSE BEING HELD FOR PART 1 50 FX40 51 D CLASSIFIED JCS LETTER 1972 52 BY DBS, DATENO MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCR-15 . ------------------------- PROMISS OFFICE DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CDA 267 CCWD 301935 B INCOMING MESSAG -11 Aug 1943 rmt 2106 2 From: Algiers To: AGWAR No. w.8727/8203, 30 August 1943 (TROOPERS rptd AGWAR USFOR from AFHQ W8727/8203 30 Aug nil signed Eisenhower cite FHGCT amend our) 5E926 dated 25 AVE, 24 weekly summary. Para 4 Estimated casualties 8 army 11843. No Sig 5926 is CM-OUT-10167 (25 Aug 43) ASF INT ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 GEN DEANE (CCS) CM-IN-59 (1 Sep 43) 01352 mes LIFIED TER, 7-5-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY 38. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 301 Sinly DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 su 104 Warning. This is an unparaphrased code (her) message. Text must be paraphrased if esser to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to communicate its contents to persons outai ritish or U.S. Government Services. One-time messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 302142 IN Rec'd: 31st Aug.'43 Time: 0908 Addressed: Admiralty Repeated: C. in C. Levant F.O.H. V.A.M. COMINCH F.O.C. Tunisia con Algeria F.O.C. Gibraltar COM N.O.B. Oran DECLASSIFIED COMNAVNAW COMMORS EAFRON BY pas, DATE From: C. in C. Med. MAY 21 1973 IMPORTANT Situation Report No. 166 1. Augusta attacked by about 12 aircraft 0800 28th. Slight damage to one L.C.T. outside harbour. 2. Messina shelled between 0400 28th and 0500 28th. A number of delay action depth charges both in harbour and on quays being dealt with. Torpedo electrical and hydrophone workshops available undamaged. 3. M.T.B.'s and M.G.B's operated off Vibo Valentia and Calabrian coast without incident night 28 Aug/29 Aug. Similar patrols were carried out night 29 Aug/30 Aug. when M.T.B.'s off Calabrian coast were fired on by batteries in vicinity of Melito and (it Boac a Macinn?). No damage or casualties. 4. ULSTER QUEEN attacked by aircraft at 2120/29 in position 36-14N 02-34W. Ship was near missed and one engine damaged. Hee procooded to Cibroltor under own power. 5. Air raids at Augusta 1845/29 and between 2100/29 and 2200/29. Bombs fell in harbour and over scattered area. No damage, a few casualties. 3 E/A's reported shot down by gunfire. 302142B F.M. Plans Rec'd P/L from Navy Dept. Admiral Brig. Redman (10) Air Marshal N.I. Gen. Macready 8.0.(0) Personal C.C.O.R. Code Room (2) S.O. Lt.Col. Cook C.O.S. N.M.C.S. Lt.Col. O'Connor JD G/C Du Boulay DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE 1 2 ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES CINC MED a FROM PPPPP 4 ADVIRALTY 5 RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE 6 DATE AUG 31 1943 DEFERRED 7 8 0403/0406 0615/1634 9 TOR CODEROOM CINC LEVANT FOH VAM 10 DECODED BY KARABINUS/YORK/YORK COVINCH FOC TUNISIA PPPPP 11 INFORMATION COM ALGERIA FOC GIB 12 PARAPHRASED ROUTINE COMNOB ORAN 13 BY COMMAVNAR 14 DEFERRED COMMORSEAFRON 15 ROUTED BY 16 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL BE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 17 PAGE 1 OF 2 3021428 PART 1 3021238 NCR 20952 18 PART 2 3021428 NCR 5325 19 20 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT 21 ON OUTSOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION 22 (ANUIRALTY REPEAT CINC LEVANT FOH VAM COMINCH FOC TUNISIA 23 F-0 CO" ALGERIA FOC GIB COUNOB ORAN COMMORSEAFRON COMMAVRATE 24 F-01 25 FROM CINC MED) 26 F-02 27 SITUATION REPORT NOA 166 F-05 28 PARA 1 AUGUSTA ATTACKED BY ABOUT 12 AIRCRAFT seco 28TH 29 F-07 30 F-1 31 SLIGHT DAMAGE TO ONE LCT OUTSIDE HARBOUR 32 F-2 33 PARA 2 MESSINA SHELLED BETWEEN C477 28TH AND 550m 28TH F-20 34 35 A NUMBER OF DELAY ACTION DEPTH CHARGES BOTH IN HARBOUR AND F-3 36 F-30 37 ON QUAYS BEING DEALT CITH TORPETO ELECTRICAL AND HYDROPHONE as F-31 39 WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE UNDAMAGED F-32 40 41 PARA 3 MTB'S AND MGB'S OPERATED OFF VIBO VALENTIA F-33 42 F-34 43 AND CALABRIAN COAST "ITHOUT INCIDENT NIGHT 2P AUG / 29 AUG 44 F-4 45 SIMILAR PATROLS WERE CARRIED OUT NIGHT 29 AUG / 3r AUG FX01 46 47 FX30 48 FX37 49 50 EX40 DECLA SSIFIED 51 JCS LETTER 7-8-78 52 BY DBS, DATE SECRET MAY 2"1"1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAV-NCR-15 GOVERNMENT 302142 300 licily DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 IVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTA DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES 1 PRECEDENCE 2 ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES 3 FROM PRIORITY 4 5 RELEASED BY DATE FOR ACTION ROUTINE 6 7 DEFERRED 8 9 TOR CODEROOM 10 PRIORITY 11 DECODED BY PARAPHRASED INFORMATION 12 ROUTINE 13 BY 14 DEFERRED 15 ROUTED BY 16 UNLESS STHERWILL ENDICATED THIS DISPATEM WILL BE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 17 PAGE 2 OF 2 18 3021428 NCR 20952 19 NCR 5325 8 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT 21 ON OUTGOINE DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION 22 23 F-0 24 TIMEN UTB'S CFF CALABRIAN COAST TERE FIRED ON BY BATTERIES F-01 25 26 IN VICINITY OF CIELITO AND IT BOAC A MADINN NO DAMAGE OR F-02 27 F-05 28 CASUALTIES 29 F-07 30 PARA 4 ULSTER QUEEN ATTACKED BY AIRCRAFT AT 2120/29 F-1 31 20 IN POSITION 36-14 N (2-34 W SHIP WAS NEAR MISSED AND ONE F-2 33 F-20 34 ENGINE DAMAGED HAS PROCEEDED TO GIB UNTER OWN POWER 35 F-3 36 PARA 5 AIR RAIDS AT AUGUSTA 1845/29 AND BETWEEN F-30 37 38 2100/29 AND 2200/29 BOUBS FELL IN HARBOUR AND OVER F-31 39 F-32 40 SCATTERED AREA NO DAMAGE A FEW CASUALTIES 3 E/A'S REPORTED 41 F-33 42 SHOT DOWN BY OUNFIRE F-34 43 44 F-4 45 FX01 46 47 1 COPY DELIVERED TO 20-G... FX30 48 FX37 49 $ FX40 DECLASSIFIED 51 JCS LETTER. 10:18 52 BY DBS, DATE VCNO MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer In person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAV-NCR-15 - seint PRINTING office DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD B45 Filed 29/13008 INCOMING MESSAGE ecn 14572 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Commander in Chief Mediterranean To: War No. 49 29 August 1943 COSITINTREP No 49. Part 2. 1. Escorts of convoy KMS 24 sank homeward bound U boat 400 miles west of Cape Finisterre at 0233 25th August. (COSITINTREP from C in C Med) 37 prisoners same gue white were taken including the Captain. in 136 2. A commando party was landed at Cova Marina night 26th Aug/27th Aug. Party took prisoners and Hr then returned reporting locality not defended and all quiet. 3. During night 27th Aug/28th Aug, 5 other com- mando parties landed and remained for reconnaissance. More prisoners removed for interrogation. All was quiet and 2 parties have since signalled nothing to report. One LCT damaged by gunfire whilst passing Mel- ito at daylight. No casualties. (Part 1 of my 291300B Part 2 follows. My 211300B Part 2 final. COSITINTREP 49 from C in C Med.) 4. US Coastal Forces operated in Gulf of Gaets night 27/28 August no incident reported. Signed Eisen- hower cite FAGOT. 5. British cruiser and destroyer carried out bombardment Pellaro battery on 28th August. Ineffective opposition from medium gun. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 6. Three LCT gutted and one extensively damaged BY DES, DATE by fire and explosion at Tripoli AM 28th August. MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-22239 (29 Aug COPY No THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 Sicily WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: C in C Mediterranean Page 2 To: War No. 49 29 August 1943 7. Both ships in COSITINTREP No 42 para 2 have sunk. no sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS Gen Dgane Adm King CM-IN-22239 (29 Aug 43) 1650z fbh DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 211973 58 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Warning. This is an unparaphrased code (eypher) massage. Text must be peraphrased if essential to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to communicate its contants to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time pad messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 291302 IN Received: 30 Aug 43 Time: 1008 Addressed: Admiralty Repeated: CinC Levant VAM FOH FOC Tunisia COMNOB Oran FOC Gib COM A. COMINCH DECLASSIFIED COMMORSEAFRON JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE From: CINC Med, MAY 21 1973 IMPORTANT Situation Report No. 165. 1. WANDERER and WALLFLOWER escorting KMS 24/0G 92 sank outward beund U-boat by hedgehog and depth charge at 0233 25th in position 41-58 N 177-59 W. 37 survivors including the Captain. 2. Commandoes landed Bova Harina night 26 Aug. 27 Aug. Party returned with prisoners of War and reported all quiet and locality not defended. 3. 5 further Commando parties landed with W/T sets night 27 Aug/28 Aug. More Prisoners removed for interrogation. All was quiet. 1 LCI was damaged by gunfire when passing Mel to at daylight no casualties. Bo far two parties have signalled nothing to report. 4, U.S. PT Boats carried out sweep in Gulf of Gaeta during night 27/28 Aug. no incidents reported. 5. UGANDA and QUILLAM bombarded Pellaro Battery at 1630/28. Only position was from medium gun whose fire was ineffective. 6. 3 LCT gutted and 1 extensively damaged by fire and explosion at Tripoli (Libya) AM 28 Aug. 2 casualties. 7. Both ships in my 272133 Para 2 have sunk, 291302B F.M. C.O.S. Lt Col O'Connor Received P/L from Navy Admiral Plans S.O.O. Personal Dept. Air Marshall Brig, Redman (10) S.O. C.C.O.R. Gen. Macready N.I. G/C Du Boulav Lt Col Cook NMCS DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Naming. This is an unparaphrased code (cypher) message. Text must be paraphrased if essential to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to .mmunicate its contents to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time pad messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE No T.O.O./27 IN Received:28 Aug.'43 Time I 0954 Addressed: COSITINTREP No. 48 DECLASSIFIED Repeated : White House4. JCS LETTER. 7-0-78 Admiral King BY DBS. DATE MAY 21 1973 From : C. in C. Med. IMMEDIATE During night August 26/27 coastal forces operated off Vibo Valentia and Calabrian coast without incident. S.S. JOHN BELL and S.S. RICHARD HENDERSON in Convoy UGS 14 torpedoed by U-Boat off Bone 2130 August 26. TUGS proceeded to assist but reports indicate 1 ship has sunk. Destroyers attacked U-boat off Dellys 0800 27 August but without results. No T.O.O./27 F.M. Admiral Air Marshal RECEIVED P/L FROM NAVY DEPT. Gen. Macready Code Room (2) C.O.S. Plans Brigadier Redman (10) N.I. S.O. (0) Personal S.O. N.M.C.S. C.C.O.R. Lt.Col. Cook Lt.Col. O'Connor MGM G/C Du Boulay DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 thes to President 1 WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER WDCC 281911B 28 Aug. RAC INCOMING MESSAGE 21432 PRIORITY pis From: Algiers To : WAR No : W-8548/7374 28 August 43 Following is precis of reports 25 August from AMG. (to AGWAR for Combined Chiefs of Staff repeated USFOR Information British Chiefs of Staff signed Eisenhower cite FHMGS May 19 ). Food supply situation has improved considerably with stabilization of admin- istration. Stocks are in hand nearly everywhere for next few weeks except in Catania and Messins City of Palermo and Trapani Province where situation still precarious and depends on adequate transport and road repairs. Bread and pasta ration increased generally except in large towns to 340 grams. Numerous black market prosecutions instituted. New whest and bread prices have been generally acceptable. In place of elaborate Fascist machinery simplification of machinery for collecting wheat is being instituted with civilian provincial food officers. AMG not worried by food situation except in Messins. Stock piles for D plus 15 and D plus 30 called forward as reserve but not used. It is hoped to retain this reserve for mainland emergency use. Health conditions continue excellent except in one chronic typhoid centre, even there cases are lower than last year. Favignana convict prison has been closed owing to disgraceful hygenic and starvation conditions disclosed. Prison staff in latter place have been held for investigation with prisoners trans- ferred Palermo. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-0-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-21753 (28 Aug 43) MAY 21 1973 28 ECRET COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 DECI ASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE PRIORITY From: Algiers To : WAR No : W-8548/7374 28 August 43 Page 2 Political: perfect Enna being last of prefects of Sicily has been returned compulsorily for incom- petence with vice prefect replacing. No Sig ACTION: CCS INFORMATION: OPD CAD LOG DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-21753 (28 Aug 43) 2350Z mes MAY 21 1973 28 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Varning. This is an unparaphrased code (typher) message. Text must be paraphrased if essential to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to .mmunicate its contents to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time ped messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE No T.O.O./27 IN Received:28 Aug.'43 Time # 0954 Addressed: COSITINTREP No. 48 DECLASSIFIED Repeated : White House4. JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 Admiral King BY DBS, DATE From : C. in C. Med. MAY 211973 IMMEDIATE During night August 26/27 coastal forces operated off Vibo Valentia and Calabrian coast without incident. S.S. JOHN BELL and S.S. RICHARD HENDERSON in Convoy UGS 14 torpedoed by U-Boat off Bone 2130 August 26. TUGS proceeded to assist but reports indicate 1 ship has sunk. Destroyers attacked U-boat off Dellys 0800 27 August but without results. No T.0.0./27 F.M. Admiral Air Marshal RECEIVED P/L FROM NAVY DEPT. Gen. Macready Code Room (2) C.O.S. Plans Brigadier Redman (10) N.I. S.O. (0) Personal S.O. N.M.C.S. C.C.O.R. Lt.Col. Cook Lt.Col. O'Connor MGM G/C Du Boulay Warning. This is an unparaphresed code (typher) massage. Text must be persphrased if it in a U.S. system or to communicate its contents to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services agcepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 272133 IN Received: 28th August 1943 Time; 0953 Addressed: Admiralty Repeated: F.O.C. Tunisia V.A.M. COM Algeria F.O.H. C. in C. Levant F.O.C. Gib. COMINCH COMNOB Oran DECLASSIFIED COMMORSEAFRON BY DBS, DATE COMNAVNAW From: CINCMED MAY 21 1973 Situation Report No. 164, 1. Coastal forces patrolled off Angsabrian coast and Vibo Valentia night 26th August/27th August without incident: 2. Convoy UGS 14 was attacked by U-boat at 2130/26 in position 37-15 N 08-24 E. S.S. JOHN BELL and S.S. RICHARD HENDERSON torpedoed. Tugs proceed to their assistance, reports indicate that one ship has sunk. 3. FARNDALE and LOTUS carried out 3 attacks on firm contact in position 37-05N 04-02E between 0745/27 and 1000/27 but without result. 4. Air raid on Algiers at 0430/27 by about 40 aircraft, no naval damage or casualties, 2 aircraft definitely shot down, 1 more claimed shot down. 272133 F.M. Admiral Air Marshal Gen, Macready C.O.S. Plans Brigadier Redman (10) Lt. Col. Cook N.I. Lt. Col. O'Connor 8.0.(0) Personal Group Capt. Du Boulay S.O. N.M.C.S. MJM C.C.O.R. Rec'd P/L from Navy Dept. card ? WAR DEPARTMENT T- JDJD A-2 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD king 272121B INCOMING MESSAGE 28 Aug RAC 0052Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: CINC MED To : WAR Unnumbered 27 August 43 (Cositintrep from C in C Med Cositintrep number 48 part 2) 1. During night 26 August/27 August Coastal Forces operated off Vibo Valentia and Calabrian Coast without incident. 2. SS John Bell and ss Richard Henderson in convoy UGS 14 torpedoed by U boat' off Bone 2130 August 26. Tugs proceeded to assist but reports indicate 1 ship has sunk. 3. Destroyers attacked U boat off Dellys 0800 27 August but without result. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS General Deane (CCS) White House DECLASSIFIED Admiral King JCS LETTER, 7-8-72 Log BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-21030 (28 Aug 43) 02312 ems COPY No. 55 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN In lich DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 Narning. This is an unparaphrased code (cypher) message. Text must be paraphrased if essential to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to ommunicate its contents to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time pad messages are excepted from this rule. SECRET NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 261919 IN Received: 27th August 43 Time # 1757 Addressed: ADMIRALTY Repeated 1 COMNAVN4W COMMORSEAFRON COMINCH C. in C. Levant VAM F.O. 1/c Gibralter (FOHE?) F.O.C. Tunisia COMALGERIA DECLASSIFIED COMNOB Oran JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 BY DBS, DATE From : C. in C. Med. MAY 21 1973 IMPORTANT Situation report Number 163. 1. My 242349. para. 3 S.S. PIERR SOULE arrived Bizerta in tow. Tow P.M. 25 August. 2. H.M.S. ORION carried out bomberdment on Calabria Coast at 1500 Aug. 25 small opposition from eight inch and four inch guns. 3. Air raid at Auguste At 1555/25 by 8 5190 no damage to harbour installations. H.M.S. PRINCESS ASTRID end S.S. SPONDULIUS near missed. 4. Coastal forces operated off Vibo Valentia and Calokrian Coast night of 26 Aug. no incidents. 5. My 252128 pare. 3 destroyers bomberded Lucri results unobserved opposition belated end insccurate. 261919B F.M. Admiral Air Marshal Gen. Macready C.O.S. Plans Brigadier Redmen (10) N.I. 8.0.(0) Personal S.O. N.M.C.S. C.C.O.R. Lt. Col. Cook Lt. Col. O'Connor G/C Du Boulay Rec'd P/L from Navy Dept DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT. NARA. Date 4/13/94 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE CINC MED ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM PPPPP ADMIRALTY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE AUG 26 1943 DEFERRED DATE TOR CODEROOM 0926/0948 LANDIS/YORK DECODED BY SEE BELOW* PPPPP PARAPHRASED INFORMATION ROUTINE BY DEFERRED ROUTED BY UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATEN WILL = TRANSMITTED WITH SEPERRED PRESEDENCE PAGE 1 OF 2 2521288 NCR 2558 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT ON OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION *INFO: COMINCH COMNAVNAW V A MALTA FOH FOC GIB F-0 CINC LEVANT F 0 TUNISIA COM ALGERIA COMNOB ORAN COMMORSEAFRON FROM CINC MED F-01 F-02 (ADMIRALTY INFO COMINCH COMNAVNAW V A MALTA F-05 FOH FOC GIB CINC LEVANT F 0 TUNISIA COM ALGERIA F-07 COMNOB ORAN COMMORSEAFRON FROM CINC MED) F-1 SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 162. F-2 F-20 PARA 1. DURING THE NIGHT 23 AUGUST 24 AUGUST F-3 PT BOATS OPERATED OFF VIBO VALENTIA AND MTB'S OFF F-30 F-31 CALABRIAN COAST WITHOUT INCIDENT. F-32 PARA 2. AURORA PENELOPE JERVIS AND PALADIN F-33 CARRIED OUT SWEEP IN TYRRENIAN SEA NIGHT 24 AUGUST/25 F-34 F-4 AUGUST BUT HAD NOTHING TO REPORT. FX01 PARA 3. TARTAR NUBIAN AND TUMULT MTB'S AND FX30 FX37 MGB'S OPERATED OFF THE CALABRIAN COAST NIGHT 24/25 FX40 IG-00 DECLASSIFIED/CNO DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCB-15 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE P52128 30 Sicils DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 a MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM RAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM PRIORITY RELEASED BY DATE FOR ACTION ROUTINE DEFERRED TOR CODEROOM PRIORITY DECODED BY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION ROUTINE DEFERRED ROUTED BY UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL BE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE PAGE 2 OF 2 2521288 NCR 2558 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT ON OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE REFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION F-0 AUGUST AND US COASTAL FORCES CARRIED OUT PATROL IN F-01 THE VICINITY OF VIBO VALENTIA. PARA 4. F-02 F-05 MY 242349 PARA 4 ATTACK WAS BY 6 FOCKE WOLFE 190 F-07 F-1 F-2 F-20 F-3 F-30 F-31 F-32 F-33 F-34 F-4 FXO1 FX30 FX37 FI40 IG-00 DECLASSIFIED VCNO SECRET BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer la person. (Se Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAV-NCH-15 . #. GOVERNMENT PRINTING - DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTMENT DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM CINCMED ADMIRALTY PRIORITY PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION COMMORSEAFRON ROUTINE COMNOB ORAN DATE 25 AUGUST 1943 COM ALGERIA DEFERRED FO TUNISIA TOR CODEROOM 0736 COMINCH COMNAVNAW PRIORITY DECODED BY ALTENHOF/LYNN FOH PRIORITY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION FOC GIB ROUTINE VAM C IN D LEVANT DEFERRED ROUTED BY UNLESS DINERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL BL TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 242249B NCR 1974 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT ON OUTDOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEEINNING TEXT ACTION ADMIRALTY RPTD COMINCH COMNAVNAW FOH FOC GIB VAM C IN C F-0 LEVANT F0 TUNISIA COM ALGERIA COMNOB ORAN COMMORSEAFRON FROM CINC MED. F-01 F-02 SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 161. F-05 (1) MY 232041 PARA 2 CAPE MICHIGAN ARRIVED MALTA PARA F-07 F-1 3 U-BOAT WAS PROBABLY U-458. EASTON HAS ARRIVED MALTA F-2 PARA 4 BRITISH COASTER DAMAGED IN AIR RAID AT PALERMO F-20 WAS SS KPEILFAST. DURING THE NIGHT 22 AUGUST/ 23 AUGUST F-3 F-30 COASTAL FORCES OPERATED OFF ITALIAN COAST NORTH AND F-31 SOUTH OF STRAITS OF MESSINA WITHOUT INCIDENT. F-32 (3) S M PEITRE SOULD TORPEDOED BY U-BOAT AT 1930/23 F-33 F-34 IN POSITION 38-19 N 12-55 E. F-4 (4) S S ESSO PROVIDENCE DAMAGED DURING AIR RAID FX01 AUGUST AM 24 AUGUST. FX30 FX37 (5) DZIK REPORTS AT 232 15 IN POSITION 41-09 N FX40 17-25 E ATTACKED 5,000 TON TANKER 1 HIT OBSERVED AND IG-00 PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 BY Das, DATE Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) MAY 21 1973 OPNAY-NCHEIS 242249 300 Sicily DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM MER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE DEFERRED DATE TOR CODEROOM PRIORITY DECODED BY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION ROUTINE DEFERRED ROUTED BY UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL BE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES 2422498 NCR 1974 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT ON OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEST ACTION 1 EXPLOSION HEARD AND SHORTLY AFTERWARDS 6,000 TON F-0 F-01 PASSENGER LINER 2 EXPLOSIONS HEARD DZIK CONSIDERS F-02 TANKER PROBABLY SUNK AND LINER SUNK OR SADLY DAMAGED. F-05 F-07 DELIVERED TO 20 G.... 1-1 F-2 F-20 F-3 F-30 F-31 F-32 F-33 F-34 F-4 FX01 FX30 FX37 FX40 DECLASSIFIED-00 BY DBS, DATE VCNO SECRET MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCH-15 ... PRINTING - DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Warning. This is an unperaphrased code (cypher) message. Text must be peraphrased if essential to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to communicate its contents to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time ped messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 232041 IN Received: 24 Aug. 43 Time : 1010 Addressed: Admirelty Repeated : COMINCH COMNAVNAW F O H COMNOB Oran C. in C. Levant V.A. Melta F.O.C. Gibraltar COM A F.O. Tunisia DECLASSIFIED COMMORSEAFRON JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 BY Das, DATE From : C. in C. Med. MAY 21 1973 IMPORTANT Situation Report Number 160. 1. During the night 21/22 August -- (a) F.S. TERRIBLE and FANTASTIQUE carried out sweep in the Tyrrenian Sea, and D.19 in LAFOREY with 4 destroyers operated off the coast of Calabria. Neither force made an encounter. (b) U.S. PT Boats patrolled off Vibo Valentia and M.T.B.'s swept round the toe of Italy. The former found only an abandoned schooner and the latter force had no incidents. 2. S.S. CAPE MOHICAN reported torpedoed by accident repeat accident at 2205/21 in position 33-42 N 16-34 E. Details of incidentnot yet received. Ship later reported on even keel with tugs proceeding to her assistance. 3. H.M.S. EASTON rammed and sank Germen U-Boat which was attempting to escape on the surface at 2315/22 in position 36-25 N 12-39 E. Some survivors picked up. H.M.S. EASTON was damaged by the remming and is being towed to Malta by Greek ship PINDOS who also assisted in the kill. 4. Air reid by about 20 E/A at Palermo 0405/23. 2 U.S. S.C. destroyed and British coaster damaged. 2 sircreft claimed shot down by fighters and 2 by A/A fire. 232041B F.M. C.O.S. S.O. Admiral Plans N.M.C.S. Air Marshal Brigadier Redran (10) C.C.O.R. Gen. Macready N.I. Lt. Col. Cook $.0.(0) Personal Lt. Col. O'Connor LEB Rec'd. P/L from Navy G/C du Boulay Dept. DECLASSIFIED E 12356 See I WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD C 53 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 018 MESSAGE 1943 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: 4 igiers To: war No. & 252, 21 August 1943 (2nd and final part of My A 252 21 August 1943). Railway at Locri attacked and fires started air sea rescue continued, 3 members of B24 crew were rescued 26 miles Northwest Stranboli. Para 1. Malta. Beaufighters flew intruder patrols over Southern Italy making successful attacks on railroads and bridges. Para 3. Air Intelligence. Reaction to the B26 attack on Caserta Marchalling Yards with 40 to 50 air- craft mostly ME 109's and with B25 attack on Benevento with 15 to 20 including some FW190's. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG. AAF 5GS DECLASSIFIED General Deane (CCS) JCS LETER. 7-8-78 ADM. KING BY DBS, DATE WHITE HOUSE MAY 21.1973 CM-IN-15808 (21 Aug 43) 15362 mjc 56 SECRET COPY No. 300 society THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS AGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT JCYO B44 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD 21/1159Z he INCOMING MESSAGE 1943 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Calvo To: AGWAR No. AMSME 7541 21 August 1943 Night of 19/20 flares dropped north of Tripoli. 2 Beaufighters and 1 Spitfire tried to intercept enemy but could not get in range. Single enemy aircraft operated over Syrian coast. 1 Wellington and 1 Beau- fighter on antishipping recce had to return due to engine trouble. To Bq AAF Washington from Hq RAF Me daily OPSUM 115. August 20: 3 Wellingtons 4 Hudsons 3 Beauforts 7 Baltimores and 2 Misleys anti submarine; 1 Baltimore on photographic recce; 2 Beaufighters and 28 Hurricanes shipping protection; 1 Beaufighter 2 Spitfires and 25 Hurricanes on defensive patrols, Delayed details follow August 19 2 Wellingtons 11 Baltimores and 1 Beaufort anti submarine and 7 Beau- fighters 17 Hurricanes shipping protection. 4 Beau- fighters on anti shipping in Missolonghi attacked 2000 ton merchant vessel with little damage. 1 Beau- fighter crash landed near Missolonghi after being hit by ack ack. 2 Beau ighters on anti shipping reece along west coast Greece attacked 2 trucks near Makhalas setting 1 afire. 1500 ton merchant vessel attacked near Preveza with negligible results. Trimotored sea- plane at anchor attacked with cannon and left smoking. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CG AAF, SGS, GEN DEANE (CCS), WHITE HOUSE ADM KING DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-15822 (21 Aug 43) 1604Z mcs ER. 7-8-78 BY Now. DATE MAY 24,1973 COPY No. 300 suly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS SSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 QCC WAR 9 WAR DEPARTMENT 21st Aug 43 211647Z CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER EXK INCOMING MESSAGE PRIORITY From: WAR (relayed from Algiers #W 7843/3829 To: Troopers, London Unnumbered Headquarters Mid East Unnumbered BOSCO 148 20th August 43 1. Knemy losses in material during Sicilian Campaign. Tally naturally imcomplete. Estimated figures as follows: A. Italian B. German Tanks-150 140 3500 DECLASSIFIED Vehicles-1500 Anti-tank and E. O. 11652, Sec. XR and 6(D) or (E) field guns-1060 190 OSD lotter, May L 1972 Anti-airoraft By DBS Date MAY 21 1973 guns -670 70 Signed Eisenhower oite FIIGBI. 2. Personnel losses Italian. Our estimate total Italian personnel under military administration before campaign 345,000. In view of the fact that 5th Field Division not identified and on basis battle evidence received regarding strengths consider lat line troops overestimated by 25,000, coast defense troops by 26,000, 2nd line troops by 15,000. In addition miltias, carabinieri and non-combatant base personnel estimated together at 63,000 were not in the event made prisoner. Total is thus reduced to 216,000. Account for this figure as follows: prisoners to date-123,000 killed-2,000 evacuated, wounded-5,000 evacuated, fit-30,000, unaccounted for.56,000. Consider it not improbably that all of latter escaped capture by assuming civilian clothing and returning private occupations. Local Sicilians especially from coastal units mainly concerned. BOSCO-IN-194 1816z No. EMK 300 Sirily THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE PRIORITY Page -2- From: WAR (relayed from Algiers #W7843/3829 To: Troopers, London Unnumbered Headquarters Mid East Unnumbered BOSCO 148 20th August 43 3. Personnel losses, German. Estimate maximum Germans in Sicily including flak troops and GAF personnel employed in active ground defense role 92,000. Of these, estimate 20,000 wounded, 5,000 killed, 7,000 prisoness. Balance 60,000 probably evacuated. Preliminary estimated breakdown of evacuated personnel flak 12,000, 29th PG Division 12,000, Hermann Goering 9,000, 15,000 PG Division 8,000, 1 Flieger Division 3,000, miscellaneous fighting units 3,000, base and service personnel 13,000. 4. Results evacuation. 29th PG Division Freshest of (*). After short period reorgenization estimate probably ready further operations. Some shortages, heavy equipment likely and MT almost certainly inadequate. ACTION: JIS INFORMATION: White House Gen Marshall Gen Kuter Adm Leahy Gen Handy Gen Fairchild Adm King 00/S Gen Wedemeyer Adm Cooke Gen Arnold Col Connor Adm Willson * Being serviced. BOSCO-IN-194 (2lst Aug 43) 18162 EMK DECLASSIFIED E. O. 11652, Sec. S(E) and 5(D) or (E) OSD letter, May 4, 1972 By DBS Date MAY 211973 2 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WCR NR 5 WAR DEPARTMENT QCC 1913352 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 19 Aug 43 mjk INCOMING MESSAGE PRIORITY From: WAR (Relay of Algiers W 7656/2935) (18 Aug 43) To: BOSCO No: 107 19 August 1943 AGWAR for Strong, Troopers for IP 3, 15 Army group for Hoover. (Censorship) FINBAT Malta for Duncan Clarke. (Press- Censor) 8th Army for Synge. (Press Censor) 7th Army for Gates. (Press Censor) From AFHQ signed Eisen- hower cite FHINC W 7666/2935 18th Aug NIL. Following figures released result CINC's press conference: Total Axis losses 135,000 prisoners by 10 August. Estimated 32,000 killed and wounded. 260 tanks and 502 guns to August 10. Total German force originally 75,000. Casualties 6,000 to 7,000 prisoners. Some 24,000 killed and wounded from incomplete returns. Incomplete returns estimate Allied losses 25,000 also 103 tanks and 251 guns. Aircraft losses in oombat and on the ground: Enemy 1,691 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) Allied 274 OSD letter, May \1877 MAY 21 1973 By DENosis Date B0SCO-IN-138 2 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 Sinly WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE PRIORITY Page -2- From: WAR (Relay of Algiers W 7666/2935) (18 Aug 43) To: BOSCO No: 107 19 August 1943 ACTION: G-2 (Col Betts) INFORMATION: White House Gen Deane Adm Leahy Gen Arnold Adm King Gen Kuter Adm Cooke Gen Fairchild Adm Willson Gen Somervell Gen Marshall Gen Wedemeyer Gen Handy Col Connor Gen Surles DECLASSIFIED E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E) OSD letter, May 4 1972 By DBS Date MAY 21 1973 BOSCO-IN-138 (19 Aug 43) 1423Z mjk COPY No. 2 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Yarning. This is an unparaphrased code (cypher) message. Text must be persphrased if essential to retransmit it in a U. 5. system or to Immunicate its contants to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time pad messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 192012 IN Rec'ds 21 Aug. '03 Time : 0906 Addressed: Admiralty Repeated : COMINCH COMNAVNAW CINC LEVANT FOC Gibraltar VA Malta F.O. Tunisia COMMORSEAFRON COM Algeria COM Nob Oran From : C. in C. Med. DECLASSIFIED JCB LETTER, 7-0-78 BY Das, DATE MAY 21 1973 IMPORTANT Situation Report No. 158. 1. (AURORA?) DIDO PEN and PANTHER operating Tyrrenhian Sea night 18th/19th sank 7 Northbound landing craft off Scalea. 2. ULSTER MONARCH bombed and set on fire 190024 off Cape Bon. Fire extinguished and continued passage DO Tripoli at fifteen knota steering gear damaged and large hole aft. 3. 37 members of bombers crews rescued by air sea rescue service Bone on 18th. 4. Air attack on Bizerta reported in SITREP 157 SS WALTOM B EVANS and 1 LCI sunk. 4 officers and 3 rating wounded in addition to about 100 U.S. Navy personnel now reports 11 enemy sircraft destroyed, 5. Landing at Scaletta night 15/16th reported in SITREP 156 was made by LCA's of PRINCE CHARIES and PRINCESS BEATRIX with five LCT's supported by ROBERTS destroyers gunboats and ICF. Under Naval Command Captain D4, Light opposition. No damage to ships or craft. 6. TRIPPE and 3 PT's received surrender of Aeolian Islands 171230 from Italian Naval Commander at Lipari. Radio and cable station inoperative but not sabotaged. Radio s tation on Strombli (but?) out of action. Germans had left 10 days earlier. 192012. Rec'dP/L from Navy Dept. F.M. Brigadier Redman (10) Admiral N.I. Air Marshal 8.0.(0) Personal Gen Macready S.O. Lt. Col. Cook 6.0.S. N.M.C.S, Lt. Col O'Connor C.C.O.R. G/C Du Beulay MD DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 Warning. This is an unparaphrased code (cypher) message. Text must be paraphrased if essential to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to communicate its contants to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time pad messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 191024 IN Rec'd: 20 August '43 Time : 1152 Addressed: COMINCH Admiralty F.O.C. Gibralter COMMORSEAFRON COMNAVNAW VA Malta Com. Algieria C. in C. Levant DECLASSIFIED F.O. Tunisia JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 COMNOB Oran BY DBS, DATE From : C. in C. Med. MAY 21 1973 Following is a repetition of my 152016 begins Addressed: (1) U.S. Cruiser BOISE and destroyers bombarded Milazzo 14th to cover landing operations U.S. Naval Craft ferried Artillery round Cape Calava 14th, where road tunnel demolished. (2) SIRI DIDO and PANTHER bombarded SCALETTA night 14th- 15th firing over 1000 rounds onto the Port in 20 minutes at 8000 yards range. (3) NUBIAN and TARTAR on sweep Itelian Coast to Cape Rizzuto night 14th/15th encountered 3 E-boats which fired torpedoes and left at high speed. (4) MTB's operated off Messina night 14th/15th MTB 665 set on fire and sunk 7 may (have?) reached shore or been pulled up by other MTB's. (5) APHIS FLORES and COCKCHAFER operated inshore on Sicilian Coast on 14th FLORES bomberded coest road at Taormina, No opposition. Varning. This is an unparaphrased code (cypher) message. Text must be paraphrased if essential to retransmit it in 4 U.S. system or to ommunicate its contents to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time pad messages are excepted from this rule. Page 2 (6) U.S. Destroyers and MTB's swept coastwise Miluaddio to Itelian mainland night 14th/15th nothing met. (7) Coastal forces in Straits of Messina night 14th/15th chased 3 enemy craft which made good their escape. (8) Port duty established at Mersale on 9th. Ends. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 191024B F.M. Admiral Air Marshal Gen. Macready Code Room (2) U.O.S. Plans Brigadier Redman (10) N.I. 8.0.(0) personal S.O. N.M.C.S. C.C.O.R. Lt. Col Cook Rec'd P/L from Navy Dept. Lt. Col. O'Connor G/C Du Boulay MD ASSIFIED MAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTMENT DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM CINCMED COMINCH ADMIRALTY PPPP PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION FOC GIBRALTAR COMMORSEAFRON ROUTINE 19 AUGUST 43 COMNAVNAW VA MALTA DEFERRED DATE COM ALGIERIA TOR CODEROOM 2310/2208 CINC LEVANT FO TUNISIA UECODED BY VER/MITCHELL COMNOB ORAN PRIORITY PARAPHRASED INFORMAT ROUTINE BY DEFERRED ROUTED BY BILLESS DTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATEN WILL N TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRESEDENCE 1910248 NCR 25179 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT OR OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION F-O ((ADMTY (R) COMINCH FOC GIB COMMORSEAFRON COMNAVNAW VA MALTA COM ALGIERIA CINC LEVANT F0 TUNISIA COMNOB ORAN F-01 FROM CINCMED)) F-02 F-05 F-07 FOLLOWING iS A REPETITION OF MY 152016 BEGINS ADDRESSED F-1 (1) U S CRUISER BOISE AND DESTROYERS BOMBARDED MILAZZO F-2 F-20 14TH TO COVER LANDING OPERATIONS U 8 NAVAL CRAFT FERRIED F-3 ARTILLERY ROUND CAPE CALAVA 14TH WHERE ROAD TUNNEL P-30 F-31 DEMOLISHED. F-32 (2) SIRI DIDO AND PANTHER BOMBARDED SCALETTA NIGHT 14TH- F-33 15TH FIRING OVER 1000 ROUNDS ONTO THE PORT IN 20 MINUTES F-34 7-4 AT 8330 YARDS RANGE. FX01 (3) NUBIAN AND TARTAR ON SWEEP ITALIAN COAST TO CAPE FX30 RIZZUTO NIGHT 14TH/15TH ENCOUNTERED 3 E-BOATS WHICH FX37 FX40 FIRED TORPEDOES AND LEFT AT HIGH SPEED. IG-00 (4) MTB'S OPERATED OFF MESSINA NIGHT 14TH/15TH MTB 665 VCNO DEC ABOI P1/2 JCB LETTER. 7478 BY DES. DATE Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) MAY 21 1973 OPNAY-NCR-18 . PRINTING ema - 19/02 300 Sirily CLASSIFIED Sec. or Sec. LR 101 SAGE NAVY DEPART EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES OM PRIORITY RELEASED BY DATE FOR ACTION ROUTINE DEFERRED TOR CODEROOM UECODED BY PRIORITY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION ROUTINE DEFERRED ROUTED BY BILESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATEN WILL M TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRESEDENCE 1910248 NCR 25179 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT CM OSTGOINE DISPATERES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE READONING TEXT ACTION F-O SET ON FIRE AND SUNK 7 MAY HAVE REACHED SHORE OR BEEN F-01 PULLED UP BY OTHER MTB'S. F-02 F-05 (5) APHIS FLORES AND COCKCHAFER OPERATED INSHORE ON F-07 SICILIAN COAST ON 14TH FLORES BOWBARDED COAST ROAD F-1 ATITAORMINA. NO OPPOSITION. F-2 F-20 (6) US DESTROYERS AND MTB'S SWEPT COASTWISE MILUADDIO F-3 TO ITALIAN MAINLAND NIGHT 14TH/15TH NOTHING MET. F-30 (7) COASTAL FORCES IN STRAITS OF MESSINA NIGHT 14TH/15TH F-31 F-32 CHASED 3 ENEMY CRAFT WHICH MADE GOOD THEIR ESCAPE. F-33 (8) PORT DUTY ESTABLISHED AT MARSALA ON 9TH. F-34 F-4 ENDS FX01 FX30 FX37 DELIVERED TO 20-G FX40 DECLASSI JCB LETTERIZATION BY Das, DATE P2/2 MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCH-15 . a. NOVERNMENT PRINTING are CLASSIFIED Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 LR 101 RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JCYO B51 filed 19/1350Z INCOMING MESSAG 1943 WD VH 1807Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR No. AMSME 7512 19 Rug 1943 Tao Mina reported by 15th Army Group as Head- quarters 8th Army 17th August with 30th Corps Headquarters Z0607 (question). Messina entered at 1000 hours morn- ing 17th by troops 4th Armored Brigade using inland road to avoid shellfire from mainland concentrated on coastal route. Headquarters 50th Div reported D1216. Landing Scalletta (D2940) reinforced during night 16/17th. Signed Brereton. Operations 9th USAAF August 18th: no opera- tions reported. Supplamental report August 17th: 57th Fighter Group 9 missions antishipping patrol Straits of Messina to Gulf of Gioin area 105 P40's all reaching target bombload 48,000 lbs scored direct hits on 12 boats in addition I larger merchant vessel damaged and 1 merchant vessel of 250 feet destroyed, also 3 barges destroyed, 1 probable and 2 damaged, near misses on 2E boats, large building destroyed in pinpoint and direct hits on rail- road tracks at Palmi, various railroad cars fired. 79th Fighter Group 5 missions antishipping Messina to Palmi area 57 of 60 P40's reaching target bombload 24,000 lbs scored direct hits railroad Bagnara, 1 large barge sunk and 1. destroyed on beach, 1 near miss on F boat, hits on stores on beach, 6 direct hits on Siebel Ferries of which 1 sank, 1 capsized, other unobserved, 3 near misses at least one of which damaged Siebel Ferry. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CG AAF, SGS, GEN. DEANE (CC/S), DECLASSIFIED WHITE HOUSE, ADM. KING, LOG JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-14259 (19 Aug 43) 1948Z vc 54 COPY No. 300 surly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE JDJD B 116 CCWD 191900B 19 August glw 2319Z PRIORITY From: Algiers To: WAR Nr.: W 7738/3386) 19 August 1943 (To Troopers AGWAR rptd Mideast from G-2 .0 Freedom signed Eisanhower cite FRGBI W 7738/3366 19 August 1830B.) All axis resistance on Sicily has come to an end and occupation of island by Allies has been completed. Although during last phases of campaign the enemy lost prisoners on the east coast from Goering and Para Div Engr Bas, main rearguard made up of elements 29P G Division. Prisoners taken by 7th Army from commencement campaign now reported totalling 100,000. No report from 8th Army. No other (received) information. No Sig ACTION: G-2 INFORMATION: OPD CG AAF GEN DEANE (CC/S) WHITE HOUSE IED JCG --..ER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-14542 (20 Aug 43) 0113Z ve MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 53 300 Surly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD A54 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD filed 2018D/18 19 August 1943 BM INCOMING MESSAGE1416Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY CORRECTED COPY From: Algiers To: War 19 August 1943. (COSITINTREP addresses plus 7th and 8th Armies. Part 2 COSITINTREP number 40 signed Eisenhower cite FAGOT from C in C Med) 1. British U. S. Cruiser Forces operated north of Sicily and to the Italian mainland night 16th/17th No enemy forces encountered. 2. The following night American Cruisers made simultaneous bombardments of Cioia Tauro and Palmi. Heavy explosions resulted at Gioia. Target at Palmi was pwoer station - results unknown. 3. British cruisers made sweep of Italian Coast southwards from Cape Palinuro night 17/18 and bombarded Scales with 387 rounds. Result obscured by enemy smike. 4. British destroyers patrolling off Calabrian coast night 15/16 engaged 3 E-boats which fired torpedoes. E-boats chased but made good their escape. 5. Heavy air attack on Bizerta night 17th/18th by 80 enemy bombers. Many bombs dropped over wide area - 1 ship known bit details not yet received. Army barracks hit and small fire on quay, 8 enemy aircraft rhot down. Some casualties. 6. MTB's off Messina night 15/16 had inclusive engagement with E-Boats and were engaged by shore batteries resulting in damage reported in night. Report number 39. 7. SSU Kproar reports one hit on 2500 ton merchant- man at 002158 in 11 mins north 56 mins east. SGS Mdunshaken mank 7000 ton merchantman off Brindisi on 10th and un- successfully attacked 750 ton U-boat in straits otrasteclassified JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-14477 (19 Aug 43) COPY No. 58 MAY 21 1973 300 Anty THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Algiers Page 2 To: War No: None 19 August, 1943 on 13th. No Sig NOTE: Corrected copy of CM-IN-14178 (19 Aug 43) OPD ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS GEN. DEANE (CC/S) ADM. KING WHITE HOUSE CM-IN-14477 (19 Aug 43) 2331Z vc DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 58 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED See nee WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD NR C 33 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTERND Filed 19/09108 19 August 1943. HR INCOMING MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers. To: WAR No. A 250 19th August 1943, (AFHQ AGWAR Troopers USFOR Mideast Commandeth Malta Commandeth Gibraltar 5th Army Fairfield C in C Med Algiers Force 141 7th Army 8th Army from Air C in C Med enciphered by Mac Post A 250 19 August 1943). Northwest African Air Forces night 17/18 August 48 Wellingtons dropped 89 tons of bombs and 432000 leaflets on the beaches between Bristico and Cape Suvero. (Part 3 Air COSINTREP no 40 18th August, signed Eisenhower, cite FHGCT FHGBI) large explosions were seen at Pizzo and Lanizia where fires were started. 29 light bombers attacked communications on the Toe of Italy, M/T and road bridges were targets Beau- fighters destroyed a JU88 off Augusta other Beau- fighters intercepting raiders on Dizerte shot down 2 and damaged 1 enemy aircraft Coastal Air Force Wellingtons attacked a small convoy off the west Italian coast but with unknown results day 18th August 29 P40 fighter bombers escorted by 16 P40 fighters dropped fragmentation bombs in the Gormesia area in S Sardinia and straffed a 2 masted Naval vessel which was left in flames. .24 P38 fighter bombers escorted by 14 other P38's attacked rail communications at Saverato. The road and rail bridges at Augetils and Ponto D1 Staletti were attacked, the former by 36 B25. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 (End of part 1 part 2 follows). BY DBS, DATE No Sig, MAY 21 1973 ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CGAAF, Gen. Deane (CCS) White House SGS CM-IN-14163 (19 Aug 300 COPY No. 56 such THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356 Sec 3.3 or 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD A54 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD 182018 B 19 Aug 1943 rmt INCOMING MESSAGE 1544 z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To: War No. R422/19, 19 August 1943 British and U.S. Cruiser Forces operated north of Sicily and to the Italian mainland night 16th 17th. No enemy forces encountered (COSITINTREP addresses plus 7th and 8th armies. Part 2 COSITINTREP number 40 signed Eisenhower cite FAGOT from C in C Med). The following night American Cruiser made simul- taneous bombardments of Gioia Tauro and Palmi. Heavy explosions resulted at Gioia. Target at Palmi was power station--results unknown. British cruisers made sweep of Italian Coast south- wards from Cape Palinuro night 17 18 and bombarded Scales with 387 rounds. Result obscured by enemy smoke. British destroyers patrolling off Calabrian coast night. . No Sig *being serviced ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CGAAF, SGS, Gen. Deane (CCS) Adm King White House DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-0-78 BY pas, DATE CM-IN-14178 (19 Aug 43) 1751Z ejv MAY 21 1973 60 COPY No. 300 suchy THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By DT NADA / Massing This is an unparaphresed code (capher) message. Text must be paraphrased if essential to retransmit it in 4 U.S. system or to ommunicate its contants to persons outsi gritish or U.S. Government Services. One-time messages are excepted from this rule. NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 182018 IN Rec'd. 20 Aug. '43 Time: 0714 Addressed: ADMIRALTY Repeated: COMNORWEAN FO TUNISIA CINCLEVANT COMINCH FOC GIBRALTAR COMORSEAFRON COMNAVNAW VA MALTA COM ALGERIA D-CLASSIFIED TER. 7-5-72 From: Cin C MED aY Das, DATE MAY 211973 IMPORTANT: Situation Report No. 157. 1. PENELOPE EURYALUS PALADIN and JERVIS operated North of Sicily and to Italian mainland night 16th/17th. Nothing met. 2. United States Cruiser(force?) operated North of Messina night 16th/17th without incident. 3. Following night PHILADELPHIA PLUNKETT and BENSON bombarded bridges at Gioia Tauro causing heavy ex- plosions and BOISE NIBLACK and GLEAVES bombarded Palmi Power Substation. Results not known. 4. PENELOPE EURYALUS PALADIN and JERVIS made sweep of Italian Corst outwards from Cape Palinuro night 17th/18th and bombarded Sjalea with 387 rounds. Results obscured by enemy smoke. 5. TROUBRIDGE TYRIAN and TUMULT patrolling off Calabrian Coast night 15th/16th engaged three "E" Boats which fired torpedoes. "E" Boets chased but made good escape. 6. Heavy air attack on Bizerte night 17th/18th by 80 enemy bombers many bombs dropped over wide area. One ship known hit details not yet known. & Army Barracks hit and small fire on quay. 8 enemy aircraft shot down. Some casualties, 7. Motor torpedo boats off Messina night 15th/16th had inconclusive engagement with "E" Boats and were engaged by shore betteries resulting in damage re-ort- ported in situation Report No. 156. 8. Uproar reports one hit on 2700 tons Mer- chant Vessel at 062158 in 41-11 North, 16-56 East. Un- shaken sank 7000 ton Merchant Vessel off Brindisi on 10th DECI ASSIFIED sk. This is an unparaphrased code (cyther) message. Text must be paraphrased if essential to retransmit it in & U.S. system or to municate its contents to persons outaid titish or U.S. Government Services. One-time r nessages are excepted from this rule. Page Two and unsuccessfully attacked 750 ton U-Boat on 13th in Straits OTRANTO. 182023B F.M. Rec'd. P/L from Navy Dept. Admiral Air Marshal Gen. Macready C.O.S. Plans Brigadier Redman (10) N.I. S.O. (0) Personal DECLASSIFIED N.M.C.S. JC8 LETTER. 7-8-78 C.C.O.R. BY DBS, DATE Lt. Col. Cook Lt. Col. O'Connor MAY 21 1973 G/C Du Boulay RKB. DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Filed DO25Z/INCOMING MESSAGE CDA 80 CCWD 18 August efg 0940Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers North African Air Service Command To: AGWAR 18 August 1943 (Part 3 and final my AV 418 E TOO 171637B from NAAF ADV) Destroyed in Messina Straite. 36 US Warhawks 72 US Spitfires escort and cover missions. 1 US War- hawk destroyed 6 Mustangs tactical recce. NACAF. 14 August ADD. 2 Bisleys 4 US Spitfires, 4 US Airacobras anti submarine patrol and convoy escort 1 Hudson air sea rescue 24 US Spitfires 2 Airacobras defensive pat- rols. 14/15 August ADD. 2 Wellingtons 1 Hudson 1 Bis- ley 5 Beaufighters anti submarine patrol and convoy es- cort, 2 Beaufighters defensive patrol. 15 August ADD. 3 torpedo Beaufighters, 3 anti flak Beaufighters attack- ed large destroyer 2 miles east Chiappa Point. 2 tor- pedos dropped and no results observed 7 Bisleys 4 Hud- sons 1 Wellington 14 US Spitfires 50 US Airacobras anti submarine patrol and convoy escort. 2 Hudsons air sea rescue. 2 Spitfires, 4 US Lightnings 4 US Airacobras defensive patrol. 15/16 August. 3 Wellingtons, 1 Hud- son 4 Beaufighters anti submarine patrol and convoy escort. 5 Beaufighters defensive patrol. 16 August. 3 Bisleys, 2 Hudsons 14 Spitfires 26 French Spitfires 32 US Airacobras anti submarine patrol and convoy escorts. 3 Walrus, 14 US Spitfires 2 US Airacobras air sea rescue. 2 Spitfires, 27 US Spitfires 1 US Lightning defensive patrols. NAPRW 16 August 6 Spitfires 12 US Lightnings 1 French Lightning. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 No Sig BY DBS, DATE ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CGAAF, General Deane (CCS) White House, MAY. 21 1973 LOG CM-IN-13273 (18 Aug 43) 1222Z ejv COPY No. 300 53 sicely THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD C 103 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD filed 18/1 INCOMING MESSAGE 18 August dm 19012 URGENT From: Rear NAAF Tot War No. # 18 August, 1943 (AGWAR from Air Command Post ACMT/89 18 August). Personal for Arnold from Tedder. Following is repeat of summary 1 have sent to PORTAL. It was drawn up in collaboration with Spaatz. "With virtual completion of Sicilian campaign with capture of Messins following summary of air aspects may be of value. Air operations in support of the Sicilian oper- ation opened about June 15 when the battle for air superiority over Sicily began with a crescendo of attacks on enemy airfields in Sicily. The movement of his aircraft from 1 field to another and the attempts to evade attack by dispersal and preparation of satellite fields were watched from day to day and he was harried from field to field. As a result the enemy was forced more and more back on to fields in Italy and his opposition grew progressively weaker and weaker. The last serious attempt at interference with our air operations was on July 5th. By D day there was not a single enemy sirfield fully operational. From that time till now his air opposition by day has been negligible. During the approach of the 2000 craft which comprised the assault only 1 enemy air attack was experienced and that was abortive. Even during the assembly period when ports in North Africa were congested with ships and landing craft the enemy was unable to attack effectively. He suffered heavy losses in the few abortive night attacks he made. DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-13526 (18 Aug 43) JCS LETTER, 7-8-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 300 COPY No. 40 smily THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Rear NAAF page 2 To: War No. # 18 August, 1943 During this period also his reconnaissance grew pro-1 gressively ineffective as the interception and losses increased. End of Part 1 2nd part follows. No Sig - Dirt. Action Info MC . STRONG KRONER BRATTON ACTION: CG AAF 31') CURR INFORMATION: OPD DISS G-2 AIR > E-A FE NA LA COLL SPEC GEOG. FRNG ISC 80 PS PER DO FIN POW REC. FL CM-IN-13526 (18 Aug 43) 21182 dd JIG TO DECLASSIFIED INI JCS LETTER, 7-5-78 E BY Das, DATE MAY 21 1973 M.I.8. JOURNAL NO. 317 AUG18 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 40 DECLASSIFIED E 10356 See 0n 0,4 JDJD C 109 WAR DEPARTMENT CCWD 18/12548 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 18 August he 2139Z INCOMING MESSAGE CORRECTED COPY From: Algiers To: WAR No. W7632/2732 18 August 1843 (To Troopers RPTD AGWAR USFOR from Freedon W7632/2732 17th secret signed Eisenhower cite FHGCT). Twenty third weekly summary. Summary of operations. 9 August to 16 August, This summary slightly overlaps summary no 22, para 1, 7 August. The towns of Castello J 08, Acitresso, Giovanni La Punta H 98, Tremestiere, Mas- calucia H 98, Nicolosi and Pedara H 99 on 13 Corps front were the important towns captured in the general advance. Stubborn resistance and heavy demolitions encountered by 78th Div in its advance on Bronte C 7310 on 7 Army front, 3 Div repulsed counterattack in San Fratello area. 1 Div forward positions were being taken over by 9 Div. 8 Aug. advance to the north made by 13 Corps against retreating enemy, Acireale captured by 151 BDE. ACI Antonio H 9991 captured by 168 BGE. Trecastagne H 99 captured by 13 BDE on 5 Div front. Bronte C 7310 captured by 78 Div after severe fighting. A landing behind enemy lines was accomp- lished by 2 Bn 30th RCT at C 6045, enemy reinforcement column advancing west was routed and 300 German PWS taken. S Aguta C 5437 captured by 7 RCT and contact was made with 2 BN during the day. Cesaro C 6326 taken by 47 RCT, 4 Tabor of Goums protecting 47 RCTS left flank. 9 Div completed relief of 4 Div. 9 Aug. on 8th Army front contact was continued with enemy on line 92 Northing. Tremonti feature 899 captured by 13BDE. Stubbon resistance, heavy demolitions and many mines hampered 78th Div progress north of Bronte C 7310. Patrol contact was made on the left with 9 US Div. 7th Army front general advance for several miles accomplished over heavily mined and difficult terrain 60 RCT occupied ComolatoC 5822 and 7 RCT captured San Marco D Alunzio C 6241. Line of D 01 Northing reached by 13th Corps river Leonardille crossed by 168 BDE. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 CM-IN-14980 (20 Aug 43) BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 53 300 suity THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Algiers page 2 To: WAR No. W7632/2732 18 August 1943 (First cipher part 2nd follows) Slow advance North made by 78 Div against enemy strong points and morter fire. The forward line of the 7th Army troops advanced further east, difficult terrain slowing advance 11 August. Enemy resistance stiffened on 8th Army front. No Sig NOTE: Corrected copy of CM IN-14041 (19 Aug 43) OPD ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CGAAF General Deane (CCS) CM-IN-14980 (20 Aug 43) 17012 ejv DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-5-78 BY Das, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 53 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD NR A 81 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 18/12542 19 August 1943. HH INCOMING MESSAGE From: Algiers. To: WAR No. W7632/2732 18th August 1943. (3rd and last cipher part W7632/2732 to Troopers rptd AGWAR USFOR from Freedom). Consisting of 5 Div H 7861, 1 CDN Div H 9157 30th Corps consisting of 50th Div J 0398, 51 Div R 7785, 78 Div R 7297 7 Army consisting of 2 Corps C 5820 and Prov Corps Palermo. 2 Corps consisting of 1 Div C 4413, 9 Div C 5441, 3 Div C 7351. Prov Corps consisting of 45 Div C 3837, lat Armd Div. B 3343 and 82 Airborne Div Trapani. For change if location of troops in north Africa see para 3. Para 3 movements. 9 Aug 1 Gds Bde departed Sousse for Constantine area. 13 Aug 46 Br Inf Div arrive Bougie, Djidjelli and Bizerte. Para 4. Estimated casulaties. 8th Army. D day to 10 Aug. Read Off and others. Or killed 152 and 1234 wounded 375 and 4656 missing 97 and 2174. Total 624 and 8064. Canadian. killed 34 and 399. Wounded 114 and 1246. Missing 26 and 377 total. 174 and 2022 7th Army. D day to 9 Aug. 5926 no break- down by Off and others available. Para 5. Estimated prisoners. 7 Army to Aug 12 96000, 8th Army to Aug 12 30000. Breakdown by nation- alities unknown. Para 6. Administrative. Palermo 12 berths available for liberty ships. Preliminary report Catania 2 betths blocked. Estimate could clear 800 TPD by 16/17 Aug. Not intended to use port for discharge at present. 30 Iqcos and approx 250 DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-14073 (19 Aug 43) MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 55 300 Sicily THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Algiers. To: WAR No. W 7632/2732 18th August 1943. wagons captured in working order. Anticipated D plus 28 convoy will be cleared by D plus 43. Evacuation 7 Army to 9 Aug casualties 4283 PV 64470. 8th Army to 12 Aug 12431 (sick and wounded) PW 22974. Out of total 6550 casualties evacuated from 24 Jul to 7 Aug 40% were evacuated by air. Pipe line to Gomiso sirfield in operation since 7th Aug. 7th Army report mine detectors of no value against German improvised plastic mine. Shipping casualties none notified. Craft position north African forts 12 Aug number in port 167. Number serviceable 84. General adm situation satisfactory. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CGAAF Gen. Deane (CC/S) White House DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-14073 (19 Aug 43) 1435Z ejv JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 55 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM CINCMED SEE PART 1 FOR PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ADEES. ROUTINE 19 AUGUST 1943 DEFERRED DATE 1926/1716 TOR CODEROOM HANSEN/SCHMONSEES PRIORITY DECODED BY PARAPHRASED INFORMATION ROUTINE BY DEFERRED ROUTED BY UNLESS OTHERWISE ENDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL se TRANSMITTED WITH DEPERRED PRESEDENCE 1820238 NCR 17704 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME OCT ON OUTSCING DISPATIONES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAN SPACE REFORE BESINKING TEXT ACTION (FROM C IN C MED PART 2 FINAL MY 182023) F-0 F-01 6. HEAVY AIR ATTACK ON BIZERTA NIGHT 17TH-18TH BY 80 F-02 ENEMY BOMBERS MANY BOMBS DROPPED OVER WIDE AREA. ONE F-05 F-07 SHIP KNOWN HIT DETAILS NOT YET KNOWN. A ARMY BARRACKS F-1 HIT AND SMALL FIRE ON QUAY. 8 ENEMY AIRCRAFT SHOT DOWN. F-2 F-20 SOME CASUALTIES. 7-3 7. MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS OFF MESSINA NIGHT 15TH-16TH HAD' F-30 INCONCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH "E" BOATS AND WERE ENGAGED F-31 F-32 BY SHORE BATTERIES REBULTING IN DAMAGE REPORTED IN SIT- F-33 UATION REPORT NO. 156. F-34 8, UPROAR REPORTS ON E HIT ON 2700 TONS MERCHANT VESSEL F-4 FX01 AT 062158 IN 41-11 NORTH, 16-56 EAST. UNSHAKEN SANK FX30 7200 TON MERCHANT VESSEL OFF BRINDISI ON 10TH AND UN- FX37 SUCCESSFULLY ATTACKED 750 TON U-BOAT ON 13TH IN STRAITS FI40 DECLASSIFIED OTRANTO. (DELIVERED TO 20-G.) JCS LETTER BY DBS, DATE MAY 214973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCH-18 & - - 182023 300 Sicily DECLASSIFIED 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 LR 101 NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER MESSAGI CCWD August 1943 EW 2139Z From: Algiers To: Var No. 17 7632/2732, 18 August 1943 (To Troopers rptd AQWAR USFOR from Freedom , 7632/ 2732 17th signed Eisenhower cite FHOCT). 23rd weekly summary. Summary of operations 9 Aug to 16 Aug. This summary slightly overlaps summary no 22, 1. Ground. 7 Aug. The towns of Castello J 08, Acitresso, Giovanni La Punta E 98, Tremestiere, Mascalucia E 98, Nicolosi and Pedara H 99 on 13 Corps front were the important towns captured in the general advance. Stubborn resistance and heavy demolitions encountered by 78th Div in its advance on Bronte C 7310 on 7 Army front, 3 Div repulsed counterattack . Fratello area. 1 Div forward positions vere being taken over by 9 Div. 8 Aug. advance to the north made by 13 Corps against retreating enemy, Acireale captured by 151 Bde. e H 9991 captured by 168 Bde. Trecastagne R 99 captured by 13 Bde on 5 Div front. Bronte c 7310 captured by 78 Div after severe fighting. & landing behind enemy lines vas accomplished by 2 Bn 30th RCT at C 6045, enemy reinforcement column advanc- ing west was routed and 300 German PWS taken * C 5437 cap- tured by 7 RCT and contact was made with 2 Bn during the day. Cesaro C 6326 taken by 47 RCT, 4 Tabor of Goums protecting 47 RCTS left flank, 9 Div completed relief of 4 Div 9 Aug. On 8th Army front contact was continued with enemy on line 9 . northing. T Remonti feature H 99 captured by 13 Bde, DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-14041 (19 Aug 43) JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY Das. DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 300 Amly 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 55 DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT NARA Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER From: Algi INCOMING MESSAGE page 2 To: War No. W 7632/2732, 18 August 1943 Stubborn resistance, heavy demolitions and many mines hampered 78th Div progress north of Bronte C 7310. Patrol contact vas made on the left with 9 08 Div 7th Army front. General advance for several miles accomplished over heavily mined and difficult terrain. 60 RCT occupied Comolate C 5822 and 7 RCT captured San Marco D Alunsio C 6241. Line of D 01 Northing reached by 13th Corps. River Leonardille crossed by 168 Bde. (1st part 2nd follows). Blow advance north made by 78 Div against enemy strong points and mortor fire, The forward line of the 7th Army troops advanced further east, difficult terrain slowing advance. 11 Aug enemy resistance stiffened on 8 Arriv front. No Sig *Being serviced ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CGAAF General Deane (CCS) White House DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 BY pas, DATE CM-IN-14041 (19 Aug 43) 1314Z ejv MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 55 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE CINCMED ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM ADMIRALTY PPPPPPPPPPPP RELEASED BY DATE FOR ACTION ROUTINE 18 AUGUST 1943 DEFERRED COM NOB ORAN 1998 / 1024 TOR CODEROOM FO TUNISIA COMINCH HANSEN / GAUTHIER DECODED BY FOC GIB INFORMATION PPPPPPPPPPPP COMMORSEAFRON PARAPHRASED COMNAVNAW ROUTINE BY V.A.M. COM ALGERIA DEFERRED ROUTED BY CINC LEVANT WILLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATEN WILL N TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 1719328 NCR24305 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT ON OUTGOING DISPATENES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE REGINNING TEXT ACTION ADMIRALTY REPTD COMINCH FOC GIB COMMORSEAFRON COMNAVNA V.A.M. F-0 COM ALGERIA CINC LEVANT FO TUNISIA COM NOB ORAN FROM CINCMED. F-01 SIT REPORT NUMBER 156, F-02 F-05 1. SS BENJAMIN CONTEE CARRYING 1809 ITALIAN POW TORPE- F-07 DOED 162328 BY ENEMY A/C WHILST JOINING CONVOY OFF 2 BONE HAS SINCE REACHED BONE ABOUT 320 KILLED AND F-2 F-20 80 WOUNDED. CONVOY GUS 12 ATTACKED 178002 BY 1 TOR- F-3 PEDO BOMBER OFF BD NO DAMAGE. F-30 8, BOUGIE SECTION OF UGS 13 ATTACKED BY HE 111 F-31 F-32 BEFORE JOINING MAIN CONVOY TORPEDO FIRED AT ESCORT- F-33 INC TRAILER HORNPIPE WHICH AVOIDED AND SHOT DOWN F-34 AIRCRAFT. SECOND AIRCRAFT DRIVEN OFF. SS EMPIRE KEST- F-4 FX01 REL STRAGGLER FROM MAIN CONVOY TORPEDOED AND SUNK FX30 16g3rg BY UNDETECTED ENEMY AIRCRAFT 40 SURVIVORS FX37 LANDED PHILLIPVILLE. FX40 IG-00 4. MTB'S OPERATED IN STRAITS MESSINA NIGHT 15/16 1 MTB DECLASSIFIED PAGE 1 OF Jde LETTER, 7-0-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer In person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCB-15 27193 30 Sinty PRINTING arrives DECLASSIFIED O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 LR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 ESSAGE 0 NAVY DEPARTM EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES PRIORITY LEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE DEFERRED DATE TOR CODEROOM PRIORITY DECODED BY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION ROUTINE DEFERRED ROUTED BY BRLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THE DISPATEN WILL H TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRESEDENCE 1719328 NCR 24305 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT ON OUTSOIRE DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION F-O DAMAGED 1 XILLED SEVERAL INJURED BADLY 1 BATTALION INFANTRY FERRIED UP EAST COAST ON 18TH TO REIN- F-01 F-02 FORCE COMMANTIOS PREVIOUSLY LANDED SCALETTA NIGHT F-05 15/16 AS REPORTED IN SIT REP 155, F-07 en FORMATION OF LCT'S ATYACKED BY 3 FIGHTER BOMBERS F-1 F-2 191818 OFF CAPE ORLANDO no DAMAGE. F-20 7. 1 DAYLIGHT RAID AUGUSTA ON 15TH BY ABOUT 6 PLANES F-3 : 00136 IN HARBOR WITH NEAR MISSES ON PRINCESS F-30 F-31 SEATRIX LEDBURY AND OCEAN VIRTUE NO DAMAGE OR CA- F-32 SUALTIES. SPITFIRES SHOT DOWN FIGHTERS AND DAMA- F-33 CET ANOTHER. F-34 7-4 FX01 FX30 FX37 FX40 DECLASSIFIED JCB LETTER. 7-8-78 BY DESIDATE PAGE 2 OF 2 MAY 01 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer In person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCB-18 & INVESSEMENT name BITHE Hillin DECLASSIFIED .0. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 LR 101 y RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR NR 13 Q00 181844 Z 18 Aug 43 teg WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: WAR (Relay of FREEDOM W-7553) To: BOSCO No. 99 17 August 1943 (To Somervell from Clay) Report on amount of materiel and supplies captured in Sicily due this Headquarters at early date reference your 4953 dated 13th August. (Signed Eisenhower cite FHSUP to AGWAR for action) Will advise you aa soon as available. Information at hand to dete includes: Large Italian Quartermaster class 2 and 4 Depot with appreciable amount of olothings and equipage which is now being inventoried; Carbines Italian, 154 Rifles, 449 Small arms (Miscellaneous) 15017 Machine guns (Miscellaneous) 679 Field pieces assorted, 109 Trucks assorted, 338 Motoroycles, 63 47 MM gun, 80 Caisson, 150 Grenades, 3250 Mines, 5050 Tankettes Italian with trailer, 14 Helmets, 8200 Bombs, 500 Light tanks, 45 Mark 5 and 4, 33 Mark 6 (Tiger), 22 JCS DECLASSIFIED LETTER. 7-5-72 R 35 Tank, 16 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 BOSCO-IN-129 COPY No. 2 300 Sicily THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: WAR (Relay of FREEDOM W-7553) Page -2- To: BOSCO No: 99 17 August 1943 Trailers, 12 Airoraft (40) (Operating), 160 AA searchlight, 3 Gun coastal 75 M, 4 Range finder, 1 Listening device, 1 Flame thrower, 1 Sight 88 MM gun, 1 Gun coastal 150, MM, 4 Small arms ammunition, 10, 021, 900 20 MM ammunition rounds, 5300 47 MM ammunition rounds, 1624 49 MM ammunition rounds, 3000 77 MM ammunition rounds 100 88 MM ammunition rounds, 2000 147 MM ammunition rounds, 3000 Note: 4953, not in BOSCO files; will be obtained upon request. ACTION: Gen Somervell INFORMATION: White House Gen Marshall Gen Handy Gen Deane Gen Wedemeyer Col Starbird BOSCO-IN-129 (18 Aug 43) 2158Z mjk DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 2 THE MAXING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN ASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE WCR 1 QCC 1700132 17 Aug 43 PARAPHRASE FROM: WAR (Relayed from Algiers) TO : BOSCO No. 79 17 August 1943 From: Kalloch To : Franz Schneider Chateau Frontenao Room 3334 (From Ralph Keating) No. NAWS 318 Reference: WSNA 180 It 18 considered essential at Allied Force Headquarters that We establish ourselves in Sicily at onoe. Will go there along with Sasseville and O'Sullivan to set up NASBO repre- sentation and after ascertaining needs will return Algiers. Sasseville will remain to complete arrangements inasmuch as Gibson Graham in UK and my presence in need here. Will leave port representative organization here to carry on and proceed with administrative branch Algiers organization is my plan inasmuch as I feel it necessary to prepare transfer NASBO to continent. During military government regime only non-civilians will be allowed in conquered areas. Allied Force Headquarters does not consider NASBO Staff civilian status. As long as necessary Sasseville, who will return Algiers, will act as deputy in charge North Africa. B03CO-IN-89 (17 Aug 43) DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS. DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 2 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 30 Sicily WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER WCR 1 1700132 INCOMING MESSAGE QCC 17 Aug 43 PARAPHRASE URGENT Continued. Page 2 Following 18 list of additional staff necessary accord- ing to anticipated moving of NASBO Headquarters. Request they proceed earliest: Addition to WSA portion NASBO Staff: 1 capable port representative, 1 stenographer. For Sicily: 1 port representative and assistant, 1 each stenographer, typist and surveyor. For Casablanca: 1 assistant port representative. For Algiers: 1 stenographer for port representative and 1 stenographer for deputy. Oran: 1 typist. On account of experience and languages urgently request Fred Citriolo and/or Louis Hart of American Export Lines be considered. Personnel listed above is in addition to those already in the field and includes the 4 stenographers and/or typists, 2 port representatives and 1 engineer surveyor form- erly asked for. Am sure you will appreciate that in order to use additional executive help it is absolutely necessary to have the stenogra- phio help. There is chance that services of Reginald Perkins, who is known to Slater and Graham, can be obtained for assistant port representative. His knowledge of languages as well as his contacts would make him valuable. Making effort to get in touch with Perkins, subject your agreement, who is now in Lisbon. NoSig ACTION: WSA Information: White House Gen Somervell DECLASSIFIED Gen Marshall Gen Wedemeyer JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 Gen Handy BY DBS, DATE BOSCO-IN-89 (17 Aug 43) 00492 dmk MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 2 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CDA 33 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 17/05152 11 August 1943. BE INCOMING MESSAGE From: Algiers. To: AGWAR No. 17th August 1943. (Part 2 and final part my WE* from Spastz signed Eisenhower). 15, B-25's A20's Baltimores attacked troop concentrations and barges dropping 500, *, 2508 explosive and 20 fragmentation bombs, No enesy &/C encountered, Fighter bombers A36's P40's and Kittyhawks attacked shipping 1 Kittyhawk missing, Spitfires destroyed 1 FW190. No major incidents reported from constal air force. Today B-25's attacking roads in Ponte D1 Stalletti area and B-26's attacking temporary bridge Angitpla. Tonight Wellingtons attacking Viterbo air: and beaches Sapri-Scales-Paola-Cetrare. At this time we intend to increase effort on counter air force and at the same time interrupt movements in foot of Italy and exploit concentrations re- sulting from withdrawal of enemy . No Sig. *Being Serviced. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CG AAE, ADM. KING WHITE HOUSE DECLASSIFIED GENERAL DEANE (CCS) JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-12577 (17 Aug 43) 1420Z aje COPY No. 59 300 sing THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JCYN 12 INCOMING MESSAGE 17/1330 8 17 Aug IBH 1608 2 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Cairo To # AGWAR No. AMSME 7463 - 17 August 1943 Direct reports from 8th Army discontinued. 15th Army Group report 8th Army Operations August 15th as follows: Taorminia and Letojanni captured during morring. Kaggi D0718 reported clear by 231 Brigade Patrol. Randazzo-Piedimonte road cleared and re- paired by 78th and 51st Divs and Zastiglione occu- pied by elements of latter. Signed Brereton. Operations 16th August 9th USAAF: Bomber Command 44th Bomb Group single mission Foggia North Satellite 23 of 25 B-24's reaching target bombload 88,800 lbs results north half of field well covered by burste, destroying 2 FW190'e, 1 ME 110, 22 ME 109's and 3 ME 109's probable for loss 6 planes shot down over target and 1 unaccount- ed for. Single mission Foggia Satellite number 218 out of 19 B-24's of 93rd Bomb Group reaching target bombload 61,300 lbs registered bursts on both sides railroad tracks, 2 oil fires (hits pin- pointed on map), claimed destroyed 7 Macchi 202's, 2 FW 190's, 2 ME 210's, 3 ME 109's. Target Foggia Satellite Nicola landing ground 1 mission 376th Bomb Group 20 of 23 B24's reaching target dropped DECLASSIFIED 77,080 lbs fragmentation bombs results landing JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 ground completely covered by hits, hits on shops BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-12741 (17 Aug 43) COPY No. 56 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Sincer DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Page 2 INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo To : AGWAR No. AMSME 7463 - 17 August 1943 quarters and administration buildings, large fire observed on target and smoke and dust covered target area, victories destroyed 4 ME 109's probable 3 ME 109's and 1 Macchi 202 for loss of 1 plane. 389th Bomb Group single mission Foggia Satellite number 220 4 B24's out of 25 reaching target bomb load 87,600 lbs results hits pin pointed on map. 12th Bomb Group 2 missions Messins Harbor, landing craft concentration 34 out of 35 B25's reaching target bombload 79,700 lbs results 1 box in water 1 on shore line with large explosion and fire. One aircraft crashed 340th Bomb Group 2 missions tar- get land craft and beach supplies 22 B25's out of 24 attaining target dropped 64,700 lbs bombs results bombs in town of Galzirri. building destroyed, 1 air- craft down in flames. 79th Fighter Group 48 P40's comprising 4 missions antishipping Messins Straits bomb load 22,500 lbs scored direct hits on 3 Siebel Ferries, 8 near misses on large barge. 57th Fighter Group no operations reported. Supplemental report August 15th operations: 57th Fighter Group in anti- shipping Messina Straits 8 missions in which 91 of 92 P40's reached target bombload 40,000 lbs results 2 hits crossroads, 1 near miss railroad bridge, 11 hits on and near 150 railroad wagons causing fires, 11 hits among 30 railroad wagons. 2 hits on railroad bulldings, 5 direct hits on beach storehouses. 79th Fighter Group 12 P40's single mission antishipping Messina Straits bombload 6000 lbs results made run on Messins Ferry Terminal, 2 bombs on Marshalling Yards, 1 near miss on Siebel Ferry, 1 hit stores on shore. No Sig DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 ACTION: OPD BY DBS, DATE INFORMATION: G-2, CG AAF, SGS, MAY 21 1973 GENERAL DEANE (CCS) "HITE HOUSE CM-IN-12741 (17 Aug 43) 1832Z mjc COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Pur NARA Date WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD B31 INCOMING MESSAGE.VD 17/0902 B 17 Aug THE 1237 z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Foster Switch To : War No. A 248 - 17 August 1943 (Part 2 and final part my A 248 from Air c in C Med) 12 Baltimores on a ship on fire North of Messina. Fighter bombers continued to direct their attacks on barges in the straits whilst others at- tacked communications in the Toe of Italy. Beau- fighters attacked 2 escorted M/V of 3000/4000 tons NE of Zannone Island. A torpedo hit was scored on each M/V. 2. Malta. Night 15/16 August 5 Mos- quitoes bombed targets in Italy. A large fire being started in the RR yards at Minturo. 3. 9th Bomber Command. 64 B24's attacked the landing grounds at Foggia with excellent coverage. 1 formation of 40 A/C were attacked by 50/70 fighters 29 of which are claimed destroyed and 7 others probably destroyed. 7 B24's were lost and 1 is missing. 4 Air Intelli- gence. Little enemy air resistance was encountered other than the attack by 50/70 fighters on the B24's reported above. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CG AAF, LOG GENERAL DEANE (CCS) dupe WHITE HOUSE, ADM. KING DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-12553 (17 Aug 43) 1338Z mjc 300 COPY No. Senh 57 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 Pv. DT NADA. Data WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD B31 INCOMING MESSAGE 17/0902 B 17 Aug IEH 1237 2 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Faster Switch To : Waz No. A 248 - 17 August 1943 (Part 2 and final part my A 248 from Air C in C Med) 12 Baltimores on a ship on fire North of Messina. Fighter bombers continued to direct their attacks on barges in the straits whilst others at- tacked communications in the Toe of Italy. Beau- fighters attacked 2 escorted M/V of 3000/4000 tons NE of Zannone Island. A torpedo hit was scored on each M/V. 2. Malta. Night 15/16 August 5 Mos- quitoes bombed targets in Italy. A large fire being started in the RR yards at Minturo. 3. 9th Bomber Command. 64 B24's attacked the landing grounds at Foggia with excellent coverage. 1 formation of 40 A/C were attacked by 50/70 fighters 29 of which are claimed destroyed and 7 others probably destroyed. 7 B24's were lost and 1 is missing. 4 Air Intelli- gence. Little enemy air resistance was encountered other than the attack by 50/70 fighters on the B24's reported above. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CG AAF, LOG GENERAL DEANE (CCS) DECLASSIFIED WHITE HOUSE, ADM. KING JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-12553 (17 Aug 43) 1338Z mjc COPY No. 59 30gmg THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WCR 20 170831B WAR DEPARTMENT QCC CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 17 Aug 43 INCOMING MESSAGE URGENT FROM: ALGIERS TO : BOSCO No. W-7532 August 17, 1943 Seventh Army entered Messina 16 August at 2000 hours. (To AGWAR for Combined Chiefs of Staff and to USFOR for British Chiefs of Staff, repeated to KEAD, Quebec signed Eisenhower. NAF 327). NoSig ACTION: cc/s Information: White House Gen Marshall Gen Somervell Adm Leahy Gen Handy Gen Wedemeyer Adm King Gen Arnold CAD (Col Hammond) Adm Cooks Gen Kuter Col Connor Adm Willson Gen Fairchild Col Betts BOSCO-IN-97 (17 Aug 43) 1105Z dmk DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 31 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE is FORBIDDEN 300 Suily WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER KKAS 2 CCWD MESSAGE ugust 1001Z 1943 URGENT From: Algiers To: War Quebec No. W 7532, 17 August 1943 Seventh Army entered Messina 16th August at 2000 hours. To AGWAR for Combined Chiefs of Staff and to USFOR for British Chiefs of Staff, repeated to KKAD, Quebec signed Eisenhower. NAF 327 is this. No Sig ACTION: CC/S INFORMATION: OPD GEN. STRONG dupe GEN. ARNOLD WHITE HOUSE ADM. KING GEN, HILLDRING LOG DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-12442 (17 Aug 43) 1032Z cen JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 21 300 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NI R 101 : DESTRICTION WAR DEPARTMENT KKAS 2 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD INCOMING 1943 URGENT From: Algiers To: War Quebec No. W 7532, 17 August 1943 Seventh Army entered Messina 16th August at 2000 hours. To AGWAR for Combined Chiefs of Staff and to USFOR for British Chiefs of Staff, repeated to KKAD, Quebec signed Eisenhower NAF 327 is this, No Sig ACTION: CC/S sentle INFORMATION: OPD 91 Train Ho GEN. STRONG GEN, ARNOLD WHITE HOUSE ADM. KING GEN, HILLDRING LOG DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 CM-1N-12442 (17 Aug 43) 1032Z cen BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 you 29 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 / WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD C8 CCWD 16/184 ¹R INCOMING 1943 1mn OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To: War No. 37, 17 August 1943 COSITINTREP addresses plus 7th and 8th Armies COSITINTREP number 37 signed Eisenhower cite FAGOT from C in C Med U. S. eruiser, Boise and destroyers bombarded Milazzo 14th to cover landing operations. U. 8. naval craft ferried artillery round Cape Calava 14th where road tunnel demolished. 2. 2 cruisers bombarded Scales night 14th-15th firing over 1000 rounds into the port in 20 minutes at 8000 yards range. 3. Destroyers on sweep Italian coast to Cape Riz- zuto night 14th-15th encountered 3 E Boats which fired torpedo and left at high speed. 4. MTB's operated off Messina night 14th-15th. 1 MTB set on fire and sunk. 5. Gunboate operated close inshore on Sicilian Coast on 14th and bombarded coast road at Taorminas. No opposition. 6. U. 8. destroyers and MTB's swept constwise Milazzo to Italian mainland night 14th-15th. Nething met. 7. Light craft in Straits of Messina night 13th-14th chased 3 enemy craft which made good escape. 8. Kort party established at Marsala on 9th. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-12409 (17 Aug 43) COPY No. 55 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Suity DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To: War No. 37, 17 August 1943 9. Landing craft dive bombed by 5 Focks Volfe off Harbour Entna Co Catania on 14th. 2 near misses. No air raids Augusta or Syracuse on 14th. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF WHITE HOUSE DECLASSIFIED GEN. DEANE (CC/S) JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 ADM. KING BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-12409 (17 Aug 43) 0712Z cen COPY No. 55 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM CINCMED PRIORITY ADMIRALTY PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE DATE 17 AUGUST 1943 DEFERRED COM NOB ORAN TOR CODEROOM 1730/1550 FO TUNIS COMINCH FOC GIB DECODED BY WRIGHT/VER/DIEBEL PRIQUITY INFORMATION COMMORSEAFRON PRIORITY COMNAVNAW PARAPHRASED ROUTINE BY V A MALTA COM ALGERIA DEFERRED ROUTED BY CINCLEVANT UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL IC TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECESCHEE 1620208 NCR 23851 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME OCT ON OUTSOING DISPATERES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION F-0 PART 1 -- 162018 NCR 23846 F-01 PART 2 -- 162020B NCR 23851 F-02 F-05 F-07 ADMTY (R) COMINCH FOC GIB COMMORSEAFRON COMNAVNAW F-1 VAM COM ALGERIA CINC LEVANT FO TUNIS COM NOB ORAN F-2 FROM CINCMED F-20 F-3 SECRET SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 155. F-30 F-31 (1) U.S. CRUISERS AND DESTROYERS COVERED F-32 FERRYING OPERATIONS ON ARMY'S LEFT FLANK AT BARCEL- F-33 LONA NIGHT 15/16. FORCES WERE DIVE BOMBED BY THREE F-34 F-4 AIRCRAFT DURING APPROACH. NO DAMAGE. FX01 (2) AMERICAN PT'S ENCOUNTERED TWO E BOATS THE FX30 SAME NIGHT NORTH OF MESSINA BUT ENEMY MADE GOOD EXT DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 THEIR ESCAPE. BY DBS, DATE MAY 1973 (3) BRITISH DESTROYERS AND MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS VCNO for PAGE 1 OF 3 PAGES Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAV+NCR+15 300 Sicily - PRINTING 162020 DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NI D 101 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE DEFERRED DATE TOR CODEROOM PRIORITY DECODED BY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION ROUTINE DEFERRED ROUTED BY UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATOR WILL BE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE PAGE 2 OF 162020B NCR 23851 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME OCT ON OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION F-0 COVERED SUCCESSFUL COMMANDO LANDING AT SCALLETTA F-01 NIGHT 15/16. SMALL NUMBER TANKS ALSO LANDED AT F-02 F-05 161420. COMMANDOS REPORTED HOLDING POSITIONS AND 7-07 ADVANCING SOUTH TO MEET OWN TROOPS. F-1 (4) SIRIUS, DIDO, PENN, PANTHER SANK SOUTH- 7-2 F-20 BOUND LIGHTER AND 2 ESCORTING MIKE LOVE OFF CAPE F-3 BONIFATI NIGHT 15/16 AND LATER CARRIED OUT 15 MINUTE BOMBARDMENT OF VIBO VALENTIA MARINA. F-31 F-32 (5) TROUBRIDGE, TYRIAN, TUMULT OPERATING NIGHT F-33 14/15 OBSERVED DEMOLITION ALONG SOUTH CALABRIAN F-34 COAST AND NEAR SCALETTA. ENEMY VESSELS ENGAGED F-4 FX01 NORTH OF POINT PELLARO AND FIRE RETURNED. 3 BOATS FX30 ENCOUNTERED BUT DISPERSED AT HIGH SPEED. FX37 FX40 (6) APHIS AND SOEMBA BOMBARDED COAST ROAD TO DECLASSIFIED MESSINA ON 15TH. JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCR-18 ACCORDANCE DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT NARA Date RAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE DEFERRED DATE TOR CODEROOM PRIORITY DECODED BY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION ROUTINE DEFERRED ROUTED BY UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL BE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE PAGE 3 OF 1620208 NCR 23851 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT ON OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION F-0 (7) UNRULY REPORTS ONE TANKER BEACHED AND ONE F-01 F-02 TANKER OR LINER PROBABLY HIT DURING PATROL OFF F-05 BRINDISI ENDED 15TH. F-07 (8) LST 414 HIT AMIDSHIPS BY TORPEDO FROM F-1 F-2 TORPEDO BOMBER AT 150200 183 DEGS CANI ROCKS 3.5 F-20 MILES. 1 KILLED 6 MISSING. LST BEACHED OUTSIDE F-3 BIZERTA. F-30 F-31 (9) UNSUCCESSFUL ATTACK BY TORPEDO BOMBERS ON F-32 LSI CONVOY 160237 OFF CAPE BOUGAROOD. F-33 F-34 F-4 FX01 FX30 DELIVERED TO 20-G FX37 FX40 DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE SECRET MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCB-15 ** - PRINTING ene DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT / CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE JCYN 42 CCWD 16/17552 16 Aug 43 mg 1936Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR No. AMSNE 7446, 16 August 1943 Siding, railway at San Giovanni attacked by 4 B24 Liberators and 12 Hallfaxes; 3 Halifaxes returned early 1 landing Malta. Objective attacked by remain- der, bombs bursting along railway north and south of harbour and area of ferry berths. Started in town were fires. Dropped vere135 HE bombs of 500 pounds, incon- diary 630 of 4 pounds at 2015Z hours. Anti shipping recce over Aegean Sea carried out by 2 Wellingtons. 1 attacked a merchant vessel anchored north of Leros of about 900 tons, bursting 50 feet astern were 2 boubs. 2nd sighted merchant vessel of 800 tons south of Melos with 2 escorts, bombs failed to release. 3 ships be- tween 2 and 3000 tons attacked by another Wellington anchored off Preveza. Shipped straddled by 6 500 pound bombs with 1 possible hit, but all failed to explode. Afore mentioned were all operations carried out 14/15 (from RAF Bq ME is this daily OPSUM report 110 to AAFBQ Washington) 15th: Offensive recces west coast of Greece by 4 Beau- fighters. 2 attacked merchant vessel of 3000 tons, 2 of 2500 tons off Preveza, near misses scored with 4 250 1b bombs which failed to explode. Hits scored on schooner of 200 tons with cannon fire. Landing ground and harbour at Kalamata bombed by remaining 2 aircraft. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 CM-IN-12108 (16 Aug 43) BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 54 COPY No. 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT coar OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN buting WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: CAIRO Page #2 To: AGNAR No. AMSME 7446, 16 August 1943 Runway hit by 1 250 1b bomb, another hit building near Quay. Silenced by cannon fire were 2 AA guns. Anti submarine recee by 1 Bisley, 2 Budsons, 4 Wellingtons and 6 Baltimore A30's. Photo recce by 1 Baltimore A30, 4 Beaufighter, 22 Burricanes and 3 Spitfires on defen- sive patrols. Dolayed details follow of the 14th: Merchant vessel of 1000 tone machine gunned off Zante, no visible damage, but some members of crew jumped overboard. 4 Hurricanes defensive patrols. 81 shipping protection. 2 Bisleys, 3 Baltimores A30's and 1 Walrus anti submarine. Photo recce by 1 Baltimore A30. Damaged by Spitfire off Alexandria Aug 13th 1 JU88. On August 11th 1 Spitfire on photo recce and on the 12th 2 on same mission. OPSUM 109: Now confirmed to bomb Wiener Neustaft the 13th August were 101 US Liberators B24's. 37 returned early, report not received from 3. Target bombed by 61 includ- ing 1 which failed to return therefrom. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CGAAF SGS Gen. Deane (CC/S) White House DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-75 CM-IN-12108 BY DBS, DATE (16 Aug 43) 2153Z ved MAY 21 1973 54 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT coar OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD C 10 INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD Filed 161829B 17 August efg 0419Z PRIORITY From: AFHQ NA Algiers To: WAR No. AV 412 E Air Ministry No # 16 August 1943 (Part 2 my AV 412 E 12 August from NAAF ADV Bq part 3 follows) Direct hits and damaging near misses station. Severe damage buildings and warehouses. 4 US Mitchells B-25 escort 19 US Lightnings P-38 attacked small mer- chant vessel 1 mile west of Cape Palinuro 12 75 MM shells fired from 200 to 500 feet. Vessel also strafed. 1 fighter returned early. 24 US Lightnings P-38 bombers sweep Staletei. 24 1000 from 3,000 feet on road bridge and tunnel. No hits observed. Railway track torn up for 50 yards. 24 US Lightning P-38 bombers sweep Italy. 23 500 from 4,000 to 7,000 feet on railway tunnel 5 miles south Bianco and mareballing yards Marina Di Bran- calcone. 2 hits on north and south end of tunnel tearing up track. Radar station Cape Spartivento strafed. 47 US Warhawks P-40 bombers sweep Nonserrato area 1 return- ed early. 282 20 frag from 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Many hite bivouac area 1 mile east airdrome. 8 US Lightnings P-38 sea search. NWA Tactical AF. 14/15 August 11 Bostons A-20 armed recce roads Messina area. 19 250, 148 40 from 2,300 to 6,000 feet. Motor transport attacked south Valetta. Beaches Messina and stationary trucks also attacked. 8 Bostons A-20 4 Baltimores A-30 armed recce roads Vibo Valentia to Cape Spartivento. 1 Baltimore A- 30 returned early. 14 250, 216 40 HE 90 4 incendiary from 2,000 to 9,000 feet. No movement seen in virlages roads railways and cross roads attacked RR fires and ex plosions. DECLASSIFIED No Sig. JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF GEN.DEANE (CC/S) WHITE HOUSE 53 CM-IN-12429 (17 Aug 4 en COPY No. 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Smily DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD A 12 CCWD Filed 161831B INCOMING MESSAGE 17 August efg 0527Z CPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: AFHQ NA Air Service Command To: WAR No. AV 412 E 16 August 1943 (Part 3 my AV 412 E 16 August from NAAF ADV Hq part 4 follows). Nicotgra. 15 August. 35 Baltimore A-30 36 US Mitchells B-25 24 US Bostons A-20 troop and barge concentrations 2 miles north Messins. 139 500, 136 300, 230 250, 55 100 HE 10 6X20 frag from 7,500 to 11,000 feet. Targets well covered. Buildings hit. Direct boats on lake. 90 US Spitfires fighter sweep and escort missions. 14 US Mustangs P-51 tactical recce. NWA Coastal AF. 14 August (ADD) 1 Marauder B-26 recce west coasts Sardinia. Corsica, Elba approaches Spezia and Leghorn. 1 Hudson anti submarine patrol. 14/15 August 3 Wellingtons recce east coast Sardinia Corsica Toulon and west Italian coast. 1 Wellington Naval operation. 2 Hudsons anti submarine patrol. 8 Beaufighters 4 US Beaufighters defensive patrols. 15 August 3 Marauders B-26 2 Baltimores A-30 recce east and west coast Sardinia-Corsica-north Tyrrhenn- ian Sea, approaches Spezia Leghorn San Remo Elba and west Italian coast. 4 Hudsons 1 Albacore anti submarine patrol. 5 Spitfires 2 Hurricanes 2 Baltimores A-30 air sea rescue. 2 Hurricanes 2 Spitfires 5 US Spitfires 1 US Lightning P-38 defensive patrols. NWA Photographic Recon Wing. 14/15 Aug- ust, 7 Spitfires 13 US Lightnings P-38 1 French Lightn- ing P-38. No Sig. ACTION: OPD DECLASSIFIED INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF GEN,DEANE (CC/S) JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 WHITE HOUSE BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-12408 (17 Aug 43) 0703Z cen MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 53 surly DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CDA 304 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD 16/2335 17 August 1943 lan INCOMING MESSAGE 0020z From: Algiers To: AGWAR No A 247, '16 August 1943 AFGQ, AGWAR, Troopers, USFOR, Mideast, Commandeth Malta, Commandeth Gibraltar, 5th Army, C in C Med Algiers, Force 141, 7 Army, 8 Army from Airukin C Med A 247 16 Aug 1943. Northwest African Air Forces night 14-15 Aug 72 Wellingtons bombed the San Giovanni Pajmi and Pizzo Beaches and the Murshalling Yards at Lamezia. (Part three COSITINTREP No 37 15 Aug signed Eisen- hower cite FHGCD FEGBI in addition 1,000,000 leaflets were dropped on Rome and 70,000 on Lamezia. 23 light bombers operated on armed recces in the north part of the Straits and the toe of Italy day 15 Aug 24 P-38 fighter bombers attacked the RR and highway bridges at Punta D1 Stalletti where hits were believed made on the rail tract another 23 P-38's bombed other railroad targets on the toe of Italy. 48 B-25's bombed the railway junction at Sibari and 4 B-25's G's scored near misses on N/V off Caplanuka. 24 B-26's bombed the marshalling yards at Sapri. 47 P-40's carried out a sweep over Sardinia dropping fragmentation bombs mostly in the Cagliara area. Light bombers of tac+1- cal Air Force again operated support our ground forces with B-40's while fighter bombers continued attacks on evacua- tion shipping 2. Malta night 14/15 Aug mosquitoes 3 of which carried bombs attacked road rail transport in Southern Italy. Day 15 Aug a spitfire on a communication flight Sicily to Malta destroyed JU88 near Cape Sanvito. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF GEN.DEANE (CC/S) WHITE HOUSE DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 CM-IN-12393 (17 Aug 43) 0553Z cen BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 53 300 COPY No. sinty THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE WCR 7 QCC 1615362 VBW 16 Aug URGENT From: WAR To : BOSCO NR : 73 16 Aug 43 The Axis withdrawal across the Straits of Messina for Col Betts continued throughout the 14th and 15th period German rear guards withdrawing north of Taormine which was occupied by the British 8th Army. Since the 15th of August the evacuation has still further intensified its tempo. Around 80 small craft participated in the movement. (From Smith signed Strong WDGBI.) On the 15th German tanks and motor transport were observed on the beaches north of Messina. It is probable that a considerable portion of these were moved in the last two nights. Both the Headquarters of the 6th Italian Army and the Hermann Goering Division are now known to be on the mainland, the latter in a small town to the west of Catanzaro. It 18 believed that the total number of German-Italian troops now on Sicily amounts to no more than 40,000 on the morning of the 16th. It can well be already some- what less. A large amount of material has also been brought across the straits. We cannot avoid the impression that the evacuation is progressing successfully although undoubtedly considerable losses have occurred during the shipments of men and materiel. We shall have to reckonfrom now on after 24th August with the prescence of at least 3 German Divisions in Italy at full strength and 3 1/2 Divisions at reduced strengths. These latter divisions will undoubtedly be immediately brought again to full strength but we will not be able to classify BOSCO-IN-80 E. O. 11652, Sec. S(E) and 6(D) or (E) OSD letter, GORY,No. MAY 21 1973 300 Such THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING 2 MESSAGE From: WAR To : BOSCO NR : 73 16 Aug 43 them as fit for combat until sometime between 5 and 10 September. It 18 of course possible that there are further German Divisions in North Italy but as Berne reports them daily in ever increasing numbers, we should rather classify them as not present for the moment. There 18 no new battle order information from either western Europe or the Balkans. German fighter strength 88 of lst of January, 1653, 1st of April, 1830, 7th of August 2100. Source of above figures, air ministry reports. These figures indicate a steady rise in German fighter strength since 1st of January 1943. On the eastern front Russian attacks continued in the Spas Demensk and Bryansk areas. Some gains were registered by the Russians, notably in the Bryansk area where the town of Karachev was captured. There are no great strategic changes in either of these areas. The situation around Kharkov is more obscure than ever but it 18 apparent that southwest of Kharkov a German counter- attack 18 in progress. The tone of the German communique of the 16th suggests that this counterattack 18 of considerable intensity and that terrain gains have been registered. It is recommended that you be now extremely cautious in predicting an immediate fall of Kharkov. We may be in the presence of our long predicted Germen counteroffensive. No Sig. ACTION: Co_ bet INFORMATION: White House Adm Willson Gen Arnold Adm Leahy Gen Marshall Gen Kuter Adm King Gen Handy Gen Fairchild Adm Cooke CC/S Gen Wedemeyer BOSCO-IN-80 (16 Aug 43) 18112 VBW DECLASSIFIED E. O. 11652, Sec. S(E) and 8(D) or (E) OSD letter, MOORY No. 2 MAY 217973 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE DESORBIDDENTE 1 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD A 12 CCWD Filed 161831B INCOMING MESSAGE 17 August efg 0527Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: AFHQ NA Air Service Command To: WAR No. AV 412 E 16 August 1943 (Part 3 my AV 412 E 16 August from NAAF ADV Hq part 4 follows). Nicotgra. 15 August. 35 Baltimore A-30 36 US Mitchells B-25 24 US Bostons A-20 troop and barge concentrations 2 miles north Messins. 139 500, 136 300, 230 250, 55 100 HE 10 6X20 frag from 7,500 to 11,000 feet. Targets well covered. Buildings hit. Direct boats on lake. 90 US Spitfires fighter sweep and escort missions. 14 US Mustangs P-51 tactical recce. NWA Cosstal AF. 14 August (ADD) 1 Marauder B-26 recce west coasts Sardinia. Corsica, Elba approaches Spezia and Leghorn. 1 Hudson anti submarine patrol. 14/15 August 3 Wellingtons recce cast coast Sardinia Corsica Toulon and west Italian coast. 1 Wellington Naval operation. 2 Hudsons anti submarine patrol. 8 Beaufighters 4 US Beaufighters defensive patrols. 15 August 3 Marauders B-26 2 Baltimores A-30 recce east and west coast Sardinia-Corsica-north Tyrrhenn- isn Sea, approaches Spezia Leghorn San Remo Elba and west Italian coast. 4 Hudsons 1 Albacore anti submarine patrol. 5 Spitfires 2 Hurricanes 2 Baltimores A-30 sir sea rescue. 2 Hurricanes 2 Spitfires 5 US Spitfires 1 US Lightning P-38 defensive patrols. NWA Photographic Recon Wing. 14/15 Aug- ust. 7 Spitfires 13 US Lightnings P-38 1 French Lightn- ing P-38. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF GEN. DEANE (CC/S) WHITE HOUSE JCS DECLASSIFIED LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE CE-IN-12408 (17 Aug 43) 07032 con MAY 21 1973 300 COPY No. swily 55 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 1 ACCIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD A6 INCOMING MESSAGE filed 161705B 17th August SCM 0336Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To : WAR No : AV 412 D 16th August 1943 NAAF OPSUM 136 NA strategic AF. 14 August (ADD) 24 US hyp AAA AFHQ Gibraltar 9th US Bomber Command AGWAR AMSMEAF from NAAF Advn Hq AV 412 D 16 August) Lightnings P38 sweep toe of Italy 1 returned early. Probably hits radar station North Vico Valentia Airdrome railway cars and trucks strafed Vico Valentia power station and transformer Rosarno strafed. 14/15 August 24 Wellingtons beaches San Giovanni to Palmi, 42 and 3/4 tons dropped from 5000 to 8000 feet. Fires observed. 1 aircraft machine gunned beaches between Scilla and Palmi. 19 Wellingtons beaches Pizzo. 2 re- turned early. 32 tons bombs dropped. 1 barge set on fire. 4 fires started along coast. 2 Wellingtons mis- sing. 26 Wellingtons Lamezia marshalling yards. 54 tons from 1400 to 5000 feet several fires started. Bursts seen throughout yards. Fire in oil refinery. 2 Wellingtons dropped leaflets Rome. 15 August. 48 US Mitcheles B25 escort 36 US Lightnings P38 Sibdri railway junction. 274 X 500 from 7000 to 8000 feet. Many fires started among 200 cars in yards. Hits stations sidings and repair shops. Railway hit and severed at junction North of yards. 24 US Marauders B26 escort 24 US Lightnings P38 Sapdi marshalling yards. (End Part 1) (Part 2 follows) 4 bombers 5 fighters returned early. 132 X 500 from 9500 feet. 20 direct hits on tracks and among 289 cars present. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF GEN DEANE (CC/S) WHITE HOUSE DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-12398 (17 Aug 43) 05582 flw JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 53 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN funly DECI ASCIEIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD C 2 INCOMING MESSAGE Filed 1834B/15 16 August, 1943 AH 0303Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: BQ North African AF Rear Echelon To: WAR Mr: AV 0990g, 16 August, 1943 (Part 2 my AV0990E dated 15 August from BQ NWAAF advanced) Bombed and straffed shipping Gioia 14 August 48 U. S. Mitchells 12 Baltimores Palmi 322 500, 74 300, 48 250 from 9000 to 11000 ft. Direct hits roads and railway. 12 Baltimores Palmi failed rendezvous with escort and returned with bombs. 24 Bostons Nicola. 42 100, 1062 20 from 9000 ft. No results observed. Northwest African Coastal Air Force 13 August ADD 2 Bisleys 3 French Latacoeres 8 U. S. Spitfires anti submarine patrol and convoy escort. 2 U. 8. Spitfires air sea recce. 3 U. S. Spitfires defensive patrols 13/14 August. 4 Wellingtons recce East Sardinia Corsica Elba and West Italian coast. 4 Albacores 2 Hudsons anti submarine patrol. 1 Wellington naval co operation 8 Beaufighters 4 U.S. Beaufighters defensive patrols. 14 August 3 Baltimores 1 Marauder recce East and West Coasts Sardinia Corsica North Tyrrbenian Sea approaches Toulon and West Italian coast 6 Bisleys 2 Hudsons 1 Wellington 1 Swordfish 2 French Latacceres 1 French Walrus 12 DECLASSIFIED Hurricanes 32 U. S. Airocobras 30 French Airocobras JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 2 French Warhawks 20 French Spitfires anti submarine BY DBS. DATE patrol and convoy escort. 2 Hudsons 2 Wellingtons 1 Bisley 1 Baltimore 1 Marauder air sea rescue. 2 MAY 21 1973 54 CM-IN-11715 (16 Aug 43) COPY No. 300 sudy THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: BQ North African AP Rear Echelon To: WAR Nr: AV 0990, 16 August, 1943 Burricanes 4 U.S. Spitfires 4 U. 8. Airocobras 1 U.S. Lightning 8 French Warhawks defensive patrols. North- west African Photographic Reconnaissance Wing. 13 August 4 Spitfires 9 U.S. Lightnings 14 August 5 Spitfires 9 U. S. Lightnings. No Sig. ACTION: OPD DECLASSIFIED INFORMATION: G-2 JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 CG AAF BY DBS, DATE WHITE HOUSE GEN. DEANE (CC/S) MAY 21 1973 54 CM-IN-11715 (16 Aug 43) 0432Z cen COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT JCYN 6 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD 16/13362 INCOMING MESSAGE 1943 he OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR No. AMSME 7439 16 August 1943 Shipping reconmissance Messina area 7 missions 79th fighter group 82 to 83 P40's reaching target bomb- load 39,000 lbs resulted 6 near misses merchant shipping. very little information given. Operations 9th USAAF August 15th. 57th and 324th Fighter Group report no operations. Signed Brereton. 340th Bomb Group target shipping beaches San Agata to Ganzirri 35 out of 36 B25 8 reaching target bombload 111,500 lbs 3 missions results good patterns with hits on town, road, beaches and buildings, 20 aircraft being hit by ack ack. Bomber Command and 12th Bomb Group report no operations. Supplemental report operations August 15th: 240th Bomb Group targets pin point area San Giovanni 1 mission 13 out of 16 aircraft reaching target bomb- load 67500 lbs bombs 2520 lbs incendiaries resulting bursts in pin pointed areas, fires seen burning in town. 57th Fighter Group 92 out of 96 P40's in 9 missions target antishipping patrol along southwest coast of Italy bombload 32,500 lbs scored near misses on couple 60 foot motor vessels, hits and near misses on barges, direct hits warehouses, further warehouses afire, oil or gasoline dump apparently hit smoke rising in large columns, 1 plane crushed taking off pilot killed. 79th Fighter Group 3 missions P40's shipping patrol Palai, Milazzo, Messina area 34 out of 35 reaching target bomb load 15,000 1bs resulting direct hits setting warehouse afire, 2 very near misses merchant vessel in straits, direct hit Milazzo harbor, additional 2 warehouses hit, hits Messina dock installations, hit between 2 ? boats 340th Bomb Group single mission crossroads north of Palmi, Italy 12 B25's of which 11 reached target bombload 39800 lbs resulting bombing and destruction of intersection. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 (CM-IN-11951 16 Aug 43) 56 COPY No. 300 surily THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECI ASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo page 2 To" WAR No. AMSME 7439 16 August 1943 Supplemental report operations August 13th: 57th Fighter Group 6 missions antishipping Messina straits bombload 24,500 lbs 56 out of 58 P40's reaching target resulting 2 near misses on 2 barges, 2 aircraft buildings bombed, 3 direct hits warehouse starting fires, results not observed 1 mission, bombs in sea and misses another mission. Supplemental report 98th Bomb Group August 13th: Raid on Wiener Neustadt single mission 5 B24's none reaching target due to mechanical failure and weather all planes safe. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS Gen Deane (CC/S) White. House CM-IN-11951 (16 Aug 43) 1740Z sib DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD Filed "INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD 15 August 1943 jr 1356 2 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Northwest Africa Air Service Command To : War No. No # 15 August 1943 . 13th August from NAAF ADV BQ) Shipping strike 12 miles southeast Santa Caterina. Beaufighters attack- ed by 7 ME 109, 1 FW19011 Boaufighter destroyed. 2 Welling- tons, 3 Hudsons, 1 French Walrus, 2 French Latecceres, 7 Bisleys, 1 Swordfish, 88 US Airacobras, P39 6 French Spitfires anti-submarine patrols and convoy escorts, 1 Marauder (B26), 2 Baltimores (A30), 2 Walrus 1 Catalina, 8 US Lightnings (P38) air sea rescue 2 US Lightnings (P38) 2 US Airacobras (P39), 2 Spitfires, 4 US Spitfires defensive patrols. 1 FW 190 destroyed by US Spitfire. NWA Photo Recce Wing. 11 August. 12 US Lightnings (P38), 1 French Lightning (P38), 6 Spitfires 12 August. 1 US Lightning (P38), 5 Spitfires. No Sig. . Note: Being Serviced. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CGAAF SGS General Deane (CCS) thite House DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-8-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 211973 CM-IN-11306 (15 Aug 43) 1644Z ejv COPY N54 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 Sicely ACCIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT JCYN MR 2 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 15 August 1943. HH MESSAGE4352 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR No. AMSME 7421 15th August 1943. Linguaglossa captured by 153 Brigade 1100 hours Piedimonte Area occupied 231 Brigade during night. Light opposition encountered by 69th Brigade. in reaching Venero River line. 51st and 78th Dive clearing Linguaglossa-Randazzo Road with patrols 78th Div reported at 09219 by 10,000 hours. 168 and 151 Brigades still located area Giarre (D 0404). To 1600 hours August 14th operations of 8 Army. Signed Brereton. No enemy aircraft encountered in Beaufighter operations night 12th/13th August. During day of 13 RAF Kittyhawks and Warhawks re- ported a small merchant vessel and an E boat blown up and a Siebel Ferry seen to break in two. Antishipping attacks also scored near misses on over 12 landing craft and barges. Little motor transport encountered, Railway trucks near coast vest of Milazzo straffed setting 2 on fire. Facone and Piedimonte were bombed by Mitchells and Bostons hampered by clouds from operating against shipping in the straits. 1 PW 190, 3 ME 109's destroyed, 1 ME probably destroyed by Warhawks. Operations 9th USAAF August 14th: 12th Bomb Group 1 mission against road junction at D 62275623B 25 out of 24 reaching target dropped 65,300 lbs bombs results bombs ialling just over road and hit railroad, bits 1 motor transport leaving it afire. 340th Bomb Group 2 missions road intersection 3/4's mile east of Palmi Italy and vehicle concentration on road east of Gesso 24 B25's all reaching target DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 CM-IN-11305 (15 Aug 43) BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY N@O THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 Sirly WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo Page-2- To: AGWAR No. AMSME 7421 15th August 1943. dropped 82 4001bs bombs resulting buildings between road intersection and coast hit by 1st box starting fires, 2nd box hit buildings on either side of short road running into town from road intersection, 10 motor transports destroyed others probable. Bomber Command, 57th 79th and 324th Fighter Groups all report no operations. Supplemental report operations 79th Fighter Group August 13th: 63 P40's in 6 missions armed Reconnaissance and Fighter Bomber report 2 Siebel Ferries sunk, 2 near misses on Asotheu and 1 hit on barracks building 2 miles north of Bannara. No Big. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CGAAF SGS General Deane (CCS) Admiral King white House CM-IN-11305 (15 Aug 43)1642Z ejv DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS. DATE MAY 21 1973 60 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Filed JDJD INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD 15 August 1943 Jr 1356 Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Northwest Africa Air Service Command To : War No. No # 15 August 1943 . 13th August from NAAF ADV BQ) Shipping strike 12 miles southeast Santa Caterina. Beaufighters attack- ed by 7 ME 109, 1 FW19011 Beaufighter destroyed. 2 Welling- tons, 3 Hudsons, 1 French Walrus, 2 French Latecceres, 7 Bisleys, 1 Swordfish, 88 US Airacobras, P39 6 French Spitfires anti-submarine patrols and convoy escorts, 1 Marauder (B26), 2 Baltimores (A30), 2 Walrus 1 Catalina, 8 US Lightnings (P38) air sea rescue 2 US Lightnings (P38) 2 US Airacobras (P39), 2 Spitfires, 4 US Spitfires defensive patrols. 1 FW 190 destroyed by US Spitfire. NWA Photo Recce Wing. 11 August. 12 US Lightnings (P38), 1 French Lightning (P38), 6 Spitfires 12 August. 1 US Lightning (P38), 5 Spitfires. No Sig. * Note: Being Serviced. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CGAAF SGS General Deane (CCS) DECLASSIFIED Thite House JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-11306 (15 Aug 43) 1644Z ejv 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 Anly WAR DEPARTMENT JCYO B35 CCWD CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Filed 11452/16 15 Aug 43 MC INCOMING MESSAGE 1353Z OPERATIONAL-PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSME 7420 15th August 1943 with target Wrener Neustadt airplane factory bomber command 9th NWAAF reports operations August 13th as follows: 26 B24's forming 1 mission 44th Bomb Group bombload 90,000 lbs 20 aircraft definitely reaching target, 3 unknown and 3 missing results target area well covered, rear planes observed smoke and flames in target area, fires and explosions seen building pt 5/12 and large building pt Q/12 on fire, 1 air- craft unaccounted for, 1 landed Palerno Sicily, 1 still Tunis. Signed Brereton, 93rd Bomb Group same target 20 B24's 14 out of 20 reaching target dropped 50,900 lbs on target and 1500 on Pedasco Italy results hits assembly plants, repair shop and aprons, 1 aircraft left formation after bombing with number 3 engine feathered headed toward Switzerland seeming well under control but losing alti- tude. 27 B24's for 376th Bomb Group same target 9 planes reaching target dropped 3800 lbs bombs result- ing direct hits seen on buildings followed by fires and explosions, 1 explosion rising 10,000 feet, 1 aircraft crashed and burned on landing no personnel being reported injured. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 CN-IN-11304 (15 Aug 43) BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY N&O 300 fuly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED 12356. Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Page 2 INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSME 7420 15th August 1943 18 out of 23 sorties 1 mission 389th Bomb Group reaching same target dropped 74,000 lbs bombs resulting hits as follows on target map CPI, 88, 10 and 11, T9 and 10, U9 and 10 pin point designations. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CGAAF SGS General Deane (CCS) Admiral King White House DECLASSIFIED JCB LETTER. 7-8-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-11304 (15 Aug 43) 1640Z ejv MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 60 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN JCYN A7 WAR DEPARTMENT CCWD Filed 15/04052 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 15 August 1943 rlw INCOMING MESSAGE 1100 z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR Number AMSME 7420 15 August 1943 Photo recce of Taranto made by 1 Spitfire August 13. Eve 13/14 August successful attack made on road. Rail transportation by 9 Mosquitoes in southern Italy. One direct hit by bomb on the Admitterno railway junction starting several fires, fire on siding started by cannon attack on junction. Cannon attacks on Foggis are destroyed 1 vehicle and damaging 2 other. Attacks by cannon started a large fuel fire at Pisticci railway junction visible 30 miles. Two, 250 pound bombs scored hits on railway station north of Maria Di Liuca. At Nardo Ann Mo near Lecce, reilway yards were hit with cannon fire. Explosion among trucks at Sibara started by cannon attack in goods yard. (96 date August 14th to USAAF Washington from CG RAFME) Attacked by cannon and set on fire near Poina Auoka a coastal vessel. Armed shipping recce between heel of Italy and Albania carried out by 3 torpedo carrying Wellingtons. North of Malta interception patrols made by 6 Beau- fighters. A Wellington in Gulf of Tarana area made enemy search. Four Baltimore and 8 Boston sorties made on communications in toe of Italy from Malts. 14th August activities: antisubmarine patrol for shipping provided by 1 Baltimore. Airborne were 12 Beaufighters as escorts to shipping. 206 torpedoes held. Photo recce of Foggia area unde by 5 Spitfires also serodromes and harbours in northeastern Sicily and southern Italy. East of Sicily anti submarine search made by 2 Balt- imores. Reipforcements. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CGAAF, General Deane (CCS), White House Admiral King, LOG DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-8-72 CM-IN-11224 (15 Aug 43) 14212 ejv BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 19739 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 sudy JBJB 11 WAR DEPARTMENT CCWD Filed 15/NFT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 15 August 1943. HH INCOMING MESSAGE 1214Z URGENT From: 15th Army Group To: WAR No. 533 SF 15th August 1943. (From main 15th Army Group to PWD Algiers rptd AGWAR for OWI Washington PWE London PWB Tufis number 533 SF 15th 1115). For guidance only estimated here Sicilian campaign over in 4 days. Cormans trying fortify perimater Messim but this not thought serious obstacle. No Sig. ACTION: JSC - OWI INFORMATION: OPD CG AAF Gen Denne (OCS) White House Adm King Log DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 BY pas, DATE CE-IN-11183 (15 Aug 43) 13067 ems MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 55 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY 07 THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 finly WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD C119 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD filed 0050B/15 15 August 1943 BM INCOMING MESSAGE 0204Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY CORRECTED COPY From: Algiers To: War No. AV399E, 15 August 1943. (Part 2 my AV399E 13 August from NAAF Adv Hq) 8 aircraft damaged by flak 24 Bostons (A20, 12 Baltimores (A30), Troop concentrations Fiume Freedom. 72 250 240 100, from 9,000 feet. Target well covered. Direct hits, road and buildings 1- Aircraft damaged by flak. 11/12 August 10 Bostons (A20), 2 Baltimores (A30) Reggio Di Calbria and Vibo Valentia. 32 250, 120 40, 60 4 incendiary. All bombs target 80 motor transports bombed. Railroad yards Gioia straffed. 9 Beaufighters defensive patrols Catania area. 35 enemy aircraft encounters. 5 JU destroyed, 1 damaged. 6 Bostons (A20) recce roads Gessp, Castiglione, Fiume Freddo, St Teresa areas. 1 returned early. 20 250 12 August 84 US Mitchells (B 25), 36 Bostons (A20), 24 Baltimores (A30) Patti Falcones Barcellons, Novara. 126 bombs. Target well covered. Ammunition dumps, troops, gun positions. NWA Coastal AF. 11 August. (ADD) 31 US Spitfires defensive patrols. 11/12 August. 5 Wellingtons armed recce coasts Italy, Leghorn, Elba, Corsica. 2 Wellingtons, 4 Hudsons, 8 Beaufighters anti submarine patrols and convoy escort. 15 Beaufighters, 1 Spitfire defensive patrols. 12 August. 4 Marauders (B26), Baltimores (A30) recce coasta Sardinia Corsiia, Italy (end of part 2 3 follows). No Sig NOTE: Corrected copy of CM-IN-10118 (14 Aug 43) OPD. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 DECLASSIFIED CGAAF JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 GEN DEANE (CC/S) BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-10796 (15 Aug 43) 0226Z ved 53 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 smly DECI ASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD A71 CCWD 14/1801 z INCOMING MESSAGE 15 August ntb 1640 % OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To: War No. OPSUM 174 15 August 1943 (Part 2 NAAP OPSUM 174 14/8 from MAA? Adv. Most secret. Part 3 follows) Nine 75 rounds fired from 300 ft flames amidships 1 US Mitchell destroyed by FLAK. 5 US Lightnings es- corted as sea rescue aircraft NA Tactical AF. 7 Aug(add). 248 Spits 134 Warhawks 69 Kittyhawks bombing, straffing, escort and cover missions. 7/8 Aug (add). 9 Beaufighters defensive patrols Sicily, 8 Aug (add). 145 Kittyhawks, 143 Warhawks bombers. Destroyed 12 vehicles damaged 60 ammunition train of 30 trucks blown up. 4 locomotive de- stroyed. 3 Kittyhawks, 1 Warhawk destroyed. 335 Spits escorted bombers and fighter bombers. 112 US Mustangs, 138 US Warhawks bombing and strafing missions. 3 FW190 and 1 ME109 destroyed. 3 FW190 damaged. 4 US Mustangs tactical recce, 8/9 Aug (add). 8 Beaufighters defen- sive patrols Sicily. 9 August (add) 76 Warhawks 57 Kitty- hawks bombers attacked shipping and road targets, 6 land- ing craft destroyed, others damaged. 12 vehicles destroy- ed. 143 Spits escorted bombers and fighter bombers. 9/10 Aug (add). 4 Boston 1 Baltimore road targets battle area. 20 250 from 8000 to 1000 ft. Direct hits motor transport. 10 Aug. V24 US Bostons Randazzo, 84 3000 from 10000 ft. Target well covered. Some bombs overshot. 79 Warhawks bombers attacked landing barges straits of Messina. 137 Spits, 100 US Spits escort and cover missions.1 FW190 de- stroyed, 1 FW190 probable by Spitfires DECLASSIFIED No Sig ACTION: OPD JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 BY DBS, DATE INFORMATION: G-2, CG AAF, SGS. Gen Deane (CCS), Admiral King, White House, Log. MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-11428 (15 Aug 43) 1923Z ems COPY No. 300 Suily THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 57 DECI ASSIFIED JDJD A 14 WAR DEPARTMENT CCWD 0019B/15 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 15 August 198 lmn 0148Z INCOMING MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Bizerte To: War No. YO 462 Algiers Unnumbered GHQ Mideast Unnumbered 5th Army Unnumbered Adv AFHQ Liaison Grp Unnumbered Force 141 Unnumbered Gov and Cinc, Gibralter Unnumbered Med. Air Comd. (Ops) Unnumbered 7th Army (US) Unnumbered 8th Army (Brit) Unnumbered 15 August 1943 (Herewith part 2 my A 249 from Air C in C Med). Determined attacks. 5 were destroyed. 1 new type of fighters resembling the P 40 apparently heavely armored was reported seen by NE group, 2 increased fighter activity with occasional sweeps by 10 plus A/C was noted in the Straits of Messina. Our Bombers attacking Giedmonte encountered no E/A. 2 probable night fighters seen in straits area 12/13 August (End of Part 2 and Final). No Sig. Action: OPD Information: G-2 CG AAF SGS Gen Deane (CC/S) white House DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-8-78 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-10849 (15 Aug 43) 0338Z ve MAY 21 1973 4 56 COPY No. zuo fuly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECI ASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE August 15, 1943 FROM: 15 Army Group TO: COSITINTREP ADDRESSEES No. 0933 252 COSITINTREP NO: 37 to 1600 hrs. 15th August Part 1. Section 1. Intelligence. Considerable small craft movement in straits last night but rather less today. III BN 71 PGR still forming rear guard on North Coast. On East Coast 115 probably still rear- guard but NO identifications today. Enemy withdrawing rapidly on North coast more slowly on East coast. Captured Map shows positions ROCCALUMERA 220310 to MANDANICI 155349 held by Italians. Confirmed by Italian PW that this line to be held by 135 and 246 coastal Regts "To enable Germans escape" Italian re- sistance likely to be slight. Section 2. Ground Operations. 1. 8th Army. 30 Corps. 50 Div. leading tps captured Taormini and Letojanni this morning no contact this afternoon. 231 Bde carrier patrol report Kaggi D 0718 unoccupied. 51 Div and 78 Div. completed repairs to road Piedimonte-Randazzo. 5/7 Gordons occupied Camtiglione C 9820 no contact. 13 Corps, no change. 2. 7th Army. Adv. gp 7th Army moved to C 6948. 2nd Corps. 1 Div. advanced NE to D0032. 9 Div. advance to 1 mile south of *Furnali C 9844 and gained contact with 3 Div. Advanced rapidly along highway 113 to Spadafora D 2059. (*Indecipherable) located at C 7836. 7 Army advanced rapidly Eastwards with leading elements 15 miles west of (*Meooi-A) along coast road at 1230B. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-0-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-12231 (17 Aug 43) COPY No. 60 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN suely WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE Number 0933 252 Page 2 August 15, 1943 Section 3. Air. 1. Night reconnaisance reported general im- pression little road movement but considerable movement small craft Messina Straits and Milazzo Area. 2. Fighters reported normal NT movement on roads Milazzo-Messina-Taorimina* all in early morning. 3. Reports of movement small craft and shipping Messina Straits continued throughout day. 4. Bombline 7 and 8th Armies 1535 hrs. D 0 655- 1657-1650-0634-0630-2230. Eisenhower GITE FHGCT and FHGBI e Check reads D11 Action: OPD Information: G-2 CG AAF SGS Gen Deane (CC/S) Thite House Adm King DECLASSIFIED BY pas, MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-12231 (17 Aug 43) 0129Z vc 60 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JCYO B 49 CCWD filed 15/1058Z INCOMING MESSAGE 15 Aug da 1608 2 From: Cairo To: AGWAR AMSMEAF 2072 Algiers # FA 503 New Delhi " Q 126 USAWW # D 137 15 August, 1943 Bombs were dropped on the coastal roads and beaches on enemy concentrations between Messins and Cape Peloro by 39 Wellingtons on the night of 10th/11th August also amongst a small number of landing craft seen along the shore. Seven fires were started including 1 between Agata and Ganzirri which caused frequent explosions and other short lived fires were also seen. One search- light was believed to be working in cooperation with night fighters. At least 3 night fighters were seen but they made no attacks. A further Wellington whose rear turret was unservicable bombed a light East of Cape Armi. Two Wellingtons carried out an offensive sweep for enemy shipping in the Aegeen Sea, No tar- gets were seen. During daylight 11th August 9 (book message for Arnold Eaker Bissell Spastz and Doolittle) Beaufighters on an offensive reconnaissance for enemy shipping off the west coact of Greece in the vicinity of Cephalobia Island made no sightings. On the night of 10th/11th August 7 Malta Mosquitoes of which 4 carried bombs attacked objectives in Southern Italy. A train south of Trebisacce was set on fire whilet boabs were dropped on roads and railway junctions at Doxis Battipaglis and Cape Vaticano. A total of 15 Lorries and other types of vehicles in the vicinity of Letaponto and a number of motor transport vehicles at Cerignols were attacked and damaged. Seven Beau- fighters from Malta made interception patrols north of Malta without incident. No American Sorties. DECLASSIFIED I JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 NO Sig BY DBS, DATE Action: OPD MAY 21 1973 Information: G-2, CG AAF, Gen. Deane (CC/S) CM-IN-11616 (16 As vc COPY No. 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Sinly 53 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD c1 INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD 151702B 00422 BMS 16 Aug Operational Priority From: 12th AP Algiers To: War No: AV0990E 15th August 1943 (Northwest African Air Forces OPSUM 175 North- west African Strategical Air Force 13/14 August HYP AAA ACHQ Gibraltar NM 9th US Bomber Command AGWAR AMSMEAF from Hq NWAAF Advanced AV0990 I August 15 part 2 follows). Seventy Wellingtons Sicilian and Italian beaches Messins area 139 tons bombs dropped large fire Palmi marshalling yards La Mezia covered by smoke and flames. Large explosions 2 Wellingtons dropped leaflets Rome. One Wellington missing. Northwest African Tactical Air Force 7 August (add) 106 US Spitfires excort and cover missions. Tenth August (add) 216 US Mustangs bombing and strafing missions destroyed 1 bridge damaged 2. Ten fishing boats damaged. 98 US Warhawks escort and cover missions 14 US Mustangs tactical recce, 11 August (add) 84 US Spitfires Naval escort. Destroyed 1 MC205 and 2 FW190. 12 August (add) 100 US Mustangs bombing and strafing. Destroyed 3 bridges and 1 gun emplacement, 66 US Spitfires 68 US Warhawks escort and cover missions. 16 US Mustangs tactical recce. 13 August (add) 39 US Mitchells road and railway bridges 52 300, 263 20 from 7500 to 14000 feet. Several direct hits claimed. Gun battery south of target silenced. 48 US Spitfires escorted Naval vessels north coast Sicily 2 US Mustangs tactical recce. 13/14 August. 20 Bostons 4 Baltimores armed recce roads north Sicily and Toe Italy. One Boston returned early. 79 250, DECLASSIFIED 256 40, 120 4 incendiary from 1000 to 7000 ft. bombed JCS BY pus, DATE motor transport Vito Valentia and Bagnara. Large fire started Pizzo. MAY 21 1973 No Sig CM-IN-11632 (16 Aug 43) ved COPY No. 300 53 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN funly WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: 12th AF Algiers To: WAR No: AV 0990E 15th August 1943 Page 2 Action: OPD Information: G-2 CG AAF Gen Deane (CC/S) White House DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-11632 (16 Aug 43) 02352 ve JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 53 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT coar OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED nn WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING Priority MESSAGE JDJD B 11 CCWD 151158B 16 August HJN 0526Z From: Bq NAAF SC To : War No : WR-203, 15 August 1943 Report of operations for period ending 1800 hours 14 August. (AGWAR from Spaatz signed Eisenhower WR-203, 15 August (ene by MAC Cand Post ) personal for Arnold from Spastz.) Night 13/14, 70 Wellingtons dropped 139 tons on beaches and other military targets north east Sicily and south west toe Italy. All aircraft bombed identified targets and report bombing good. Other Wellingtons dropped leaflets Messina and Rome. Bostons and Baltimores of Tactical Air Force attack ad roads from Palmi to Pizzo and motor transport south of Vibo Valentia. Day August 14 no missions flown by aircraft of Strategic Air Force. A 20's attacked concentrations N1- cola, B25's and Baltimores attacked disemtarkation area Palmi target well covered. Fighter bombers A 36's P40's and Kitty- hawks attacked shipping in straits and railroads and bridges north coast Sicily. Fighters encountered 30+ enemy aircraft north of Messina during the day 1 destroyed. Coastal reports no major indidents day 14. Today B25's attacking Marshalling Yards Sabari and B25 G's attacking shipping Scales and B26's attack Marshalling Yards Sapri. Contemplated attack Rome cancelled. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 DECLASSIFIED CG AAF JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE SGS White House MAY 21 1973 Gen Deane (CC/S) Adm King LOG CM-IN-11756 0721Z flw COPY No. 56 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN truly WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JCYN 11 INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD Filed 1511802 15 August efg 1708Z From: Cairo To: AGWAR No. AMBME AP 2073 Algiers No. AMSME AF FA 504 New Delhi Aquila No. AMSME AP Q 127 London USAWW No. AMSME AF D 138 15 August 1943 Concentrations on the beaches between Messins and Cape Peloro were attacked by 37 Wellingtons during night 11/12 August and bombs were observed to burst along the beaches and coastal roads. A number of landing craft be- tween Agata and Ganzirri were bombed and a fire which was probably a landing craft burning was seen in the sea close to the shore at Agata. Six other fires were also started while a solid block of fire was seen south of Messins Harbor. When the aircraft first arrived over the objectives a large fire was seen among some buildings close to the beach at Ganzirri and this fire which was bombed further increased in size. Two Wellingtons are missing. Book message for Arnold Esker Bissell Spaatz and Doolittle. Four Liberators and 9 Halifazes bombed the railway sidings at San Giovanni and bursts were seen on the sidings and railway tracks north and south of the harbor in the town north of the harbor and in the vicinity of the station and train ferry terminus. Many fires were started and the objective was covered by incendiaries which were well alight when the aircraft left. Seven Malta Mosquitoes of which 3 carried bombs made attacks on road and rail transport in Southern Italy. Motor transport near Foggia and San Giovanni and buildings at Trinitapoli were attack- ed and damaged by cannon fire while brilliant blue flashes were seen as a result of a cannon attack on a railway bridge at Nocera Terinese. Trucks and buildings at the railway junction at Marchorita Di Savoia were also attacked with cannon fire and 3 large explosions occured. Two bombs DECLASSIFIED which fell near a railway bridge south of Scales caused JCS LETTER, 7-8-2 BY DBS, DATE clouds of smoke to rise. Other bombs were dropped on a railway junction at Metaponto and on a railway station MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-11612 (16 Aug 43) COPY No. 60 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN buty DECI ASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Page 2 INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo To: AGWAR No. AMSME AT 2073 Algiers No. AMSME AF PA 504 New Delhi Aquila No. AMSME AF Q 127 London USAWW No. AMSME AP D 138 15 August 1943 near Doria. Seven Malta Beaufighters made interception patrols north of Melta. One enemy aircraft near Catania which saw the Beaufighters jettisoned its bombs and took evasive action. No attack was made. Three terpedo Well- ingtons carried out an offensive reconnaissance for enemy shipping off the west coast of Italy without incident. During daylight 12th August 2 Beaufighers made an offen- sive sweep for enemy shipping in the Aegean Sea. On the west coast of Peros Island a 2 masted Caique of 80 tons at eachor in the centre of Paros Bay was attacked. One aircraft scored hits with cannon fire on the vessel be- fore it was completely destroyed by a bomb which buret 5 yards away. After the attack pieces of wood and 40 gallon drums were seen on the water. A single masted calque of 25 tons on the east side of the bay was also attacked with bombs and cannon fire. Many cannon hits were scored amidships and the vessel was left listing to port. The following additional details have been received regarding the offensive search for enemy shipping carried out by 2 Beaufighters off the west coast of Greeco reported in the daily summary dated 12 August. Two small vessels moored to the quay at the northern end of Cephalonia Island were attacked. Four bombs were dropped 2 of which failed to explode while the other 2 hit the quay and bounced off into a warehouse where a large explosion occured causing smoke to rise to a height of 400 feet. Hits with cannon fire and machine gun fire were obtained on both vessels, One machine gun post was silenced. During night 11/12 August 3 Wellingtons carried out an offensive reconnaissance for enemy shipping off the west coast of Greece. One aircraft bombed 2 merchant vessels north east of Kyllene and 1 bomb failed to ex- DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-11612 (16 Aug 43) JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 60 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Page 3 INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo To: AGWAR No. AMSME AT 2073 Algiers No. AMSME AP FA 504 New Delhi Aquila No. ANSMS AP Q 127 London USAWW No. AMSME AF D 138 15 August 1943 plode while a second burst close to the part bow of the leading vessel. The second Wellington attacked Zante Island but 2 bombs hung up and another was not seen to explode while the 3rd aircraft attacked Prevena where 2 bursts were seen on the quays. No American activity. No Sig. Action: OPD Information: G-2 CG AAF SGS Gen Deane (CC/S) Adm King White House CM-IN-11612 (16 Aug 43) 01352 ve DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 60 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE August 15, 1943 FROM 15 Army Group TO COSITINTREP ADDRESSEES Cable No. 0924 of 15th Aug (cont'd from Part 1) 9012 #250 PART TWO 1. Motor gunboats patrolled close inshore on EAST SICILIAN Coast night 11th/12th and U.L. destroyed and light craft patrolled NORTH OF MESSINA night 12th/13th. Nothing met. 2. Swept channel established inside AEGADEAN ISLANDS and into MARSALA. 91 mines swept. ( 3. British S/M nshaken reports sinking inwards bound 7,000 ton M/V of BRINDISI on 11th. 4. WESTbound convoy Mks 21 attacked night 13th/ 1 14th in 3615 NORTH 0223 WEST by 36 planes of which A/A fire destroyed 4 for certain and several probables, 2 ships torpedoed in engine room. 5. Bark SOUTH beach closed today Saturday 6. Dis - charge tonnage SYRACUSE 4700 tons on 11th and PALERMO 5000 tons on 13th. Entire former civilian staff? now re employed at oil fuel installation AUGUSTA and ships satisfactorily fuelled from this Depot. 7. During night 12/13 light craft operated within 3 miles MESSINA. Destroyers patrolled off CALABRIAN Coast and a gunboat bombarded roads rear CAPE SCHISO at 500 all without opposition. 8. Cruisers made sweep off ITALIAN Coast night 13th/14th and bombarded VIBO VALENTIA. 1 coaster blown up and whole harbour Area set on fire. ACTION: OPD DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 INFORMATION: G-2 White House BY DBS, DATE CGAAF Adm King MAY 21 1973 SGS Gen Deane (CC/S) CM-IN-12232 (17 0130Z ved 300 COPY No. 56 Sincery THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Warning. This - an unparaphrased code (typher) message. Text must be paraphrased if essential to retransmit It in a U.S. system or W communicate its contants to persons outside British or U.S. Government Services. One-time pad messages are excepted from this ruls. NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 142347 IN Received:24 August'43 Time: 1459 Addressed: Admiralty Repeated: COMINCH F.O.C. Gibraltar COMMORSEAFRON COMNACNAW COM Algeria C. in C. Levant FO Tunisia COMNOB Oran DECLASSIFIED VA Malta JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 BY pas, DATE From: C. in C. Med. MAY 21 1973 IMPORTANT SITUATION REPORT (?153) 1. Large MOB's operated closed inshore on East Sicilian Coast Night of 11th /12th and U.S. Destroyers and PT's operated North of Messina night 12th/13th, nothing met, 2. Swept Channel established inside Agadean Islands and into Marsala. Ninetyone mines swept. 3. Unshaken reports sinking inward bound 7000 tons M/V off Brindisi on 11th. 4. Convoy MKS 21 attacked night 13th/14th in 36-15 North 02-23 West by 36 Planes of which A/A fire destroyed 4 for certain and several probables. Two ships torpedoed in Engine Room, Tug sent, 5. Bark South Beach closed today Saturday. 6. Discharge tonnages Suracuse 4700 tons on 11th and Palermo 5000 tons on 13th. Entire former civilian staff now reemployed at 011 Fuel Installation Augusta and ships satisfactorily fuelled from this depot. 7. During night 12th/13th Coastal Forces operated within 3 miles of Messina Destroyers patrolled off Calabrian Coast and Scarab bombarded roads near Cape Schiso at 500 yards all without opposition. 8. AURORA PENELOPE JERVIS PALADEN made Sweep off Italian Coast night 13th/14th-ar bombarded Vibo Valentia one Coaster blown up and whole Harbour Area set on fire. 142347 Received P/L from Navy Dept. F.M. N.I. Admiral 8.0.(0) Personal Air Marshal S.O.* Gen. Macready N.M.C.S. C.O.S. C.C.O.R. Plans Lt. Col. Cook Brigmdier Redman (10) Lt. Col. O'Connor BT G/C Du Boulay DECLASSIFIED Varning. This is an unperaphrased code her) mossage. Text must be paraphrased if assent to retransmit it in a U.S. system or to ommunicate its contents to persons outaic Htish or U.S. Government Services. One-time + nessages are excepted from this rule, NAVAL MESSAGE T.O.O. 132026 IN Received: 14th Aug. 143 Time I 1841 Addressed: Admiralty Repeated : COMINCH C in C Levant FOC Gibraltar COM N.O.B. Oran COMMORSEAFRON COMNAVNAW F.O. Tunisia AM COM Algeria DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 BY DBS, DATE From : C in C Med. MAY 21 1973 IMPORTANT Situation report Number 152. (1) Destroyers operated off Calabrain and East Sicilian Coast night 10th/11th and Coastal Giaes Calabrian Coast and Messian Straits, No surface forces met but some opposition from shore Batteries no damage or casualties. (2) UGANDA, ROBERTS, SOEMBA and destroyers engaged targets on Right Flank Army on 11th. (3) AURORA, PENELOPE, JERVIS, PALADIN operated night 12/13 (12/13) between Licosa Point and Gulf of Epemmi nothing met. (4) MAURITIUS, UGANDA, NUBIAN, TARTAR operated night 12/16 (12/13) between Cape Rizzuto and Alice Point nothing met. (5) Air raid Augusta night 11/12 (11/12) by 20 planes of which 4 shot down no bombs in port area. (6) U.S.S. WAINWRIGHT, ROWAN, TRIPP operated night 11/12 (11/12) off Italian Coast Punta Fiscolelli to Punta Licos nothing met. (7) MTB'S fired torpedoes at 3 Merchant vessels entering Messian night 11/12 explosion 5 minutes later but no definite hits claimed. 132026B F.M. C.O.S. S.O. (0) Personal Admiral Plans S.O. Air Marshal N.I. N.M.C.S. Gen, Macready Brigadler Redman (10) C.C.O.R. Lt, Col. Cook MRC Lt. Col, O'Connor G/C Du Boulay Received P/L from Navy Dept. DECLASSIFIED E.O 12356 Sec WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE JDJD A19 WDCC Filed 14/1558B 15 August 1943 0444Z This ecn s Ams pt s nothing * in PRIORITY j And 2.2 and hajo No it Mard., From: To: Algiers War No. WR-199 14 August 1943 AIC frame and engine shop (part 2 and final part of my WR-199 14 August from Spaatz signed E1- senhower encyphered by MAC Post) hangars damaged at Littorio. Four B-250's attacked merchant vessel 8 miles north Pizzo smoke and flames from amidships after 9 shells night 12/13. During morning 13 Tacti- cal Bomber Force attacked targets at Falcone Pied- monte and Spadbsfore at request Army good results. In afternoon aircraft switched to shipping in straits no suitable targets. Approaches beaches attacked fight- er bombers A-36's P-40's and Kittyhawks. Attacked small shipping in straits. Coastal Beaufighters attacked with torpedoes merchant vessel 25 miler west Civitavecchia no hits observed but merchant vessel obscured by smoke after attacks. Escorting E boat blew up from cannon fire. Photo interpretation of Rome attack indicate ex- cellent results. no sig ACTION: OPD DECLASSIFIED INFORMATION: G-2 JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 CG AAF BY DBS, DATE SGS MAY 21 1973 GEN. DEANE (CC/S) WHITE HOUSE LOG CM-IN-11034 (18 40Z cen COPY No. 56 300 sictly THE MAKING or AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE JDJD B 53 CCWD 14/15578 14 August 43 BM 2035Z PRIORITY From: Fosterswitch To: War No. WR 199, 14 August 1943 AGWAR from Spaatz signed Eisenhower WR 199 14 August 1943. Arnold from Spaatz. Report of operations, personal for HYP for period ending 1800 hours August 13th. Night 12/13, 90 Wellingtons attacked beaches Messina port to Cape Pelloro and from Regio to Palmi. While 2 air- craft dropped leaflets over Rome. Day August 13th, 106B 17s escorted by 45 P 38s, 66 B26's escorted by 44 P38's, and 102 B26's escorted by 55 P38s attacked Rome for 2nd time. The Lorenzo marshalling yards were the target for the The the 3 XY 4' heavies Littorio marshalling yards and airdrome were at- tacked by the mediums. At Lorenzo a smoke screen was in operation all aircraft bombing report hit in target area some later aircraft did not bomb due to target area being obscured by smoke and dust 1056 by 500 dropped. 20 plus enemy aircraft encountered 2 destroyed 4 B17's damaged by flak all aircraft returned. At Littorio 576 by 500 were dropped hits being scored in yards and on airdrome buildings 10 enemy aircraft encount- ered 2 destroyed 1 B26 destroyed 1 missing. 1st phase interpretation shows no hits on historical building. At least 3 lines into Lorenzo blocked and (end of part one part two follows.). DECLASSIFIED No Sig JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 ACTION: OPD BY DBS, DATE INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS MAY 21 1973 Deane (CC/S) White House CM-IN-10704 (14 Aug 43) 23187 dd COPY No. 300 finily THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 54 DECI ASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD C20 OCWD 13, INCOMING MESSAGE 14 Aug IBH 0438 Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To : War No. AV 399 E - 14 August 1943 (NWAAF OPSUM 173 Northwest HQ ASNM 9 US Bomb- er Command AGWAR AMSMEAF from NAAF Adv HQ AV 399E 13 August). Strategic Air Force. 11/12 August. 89 Well- ingtons beaches Messina to Cape Pelero. 381 500, 395 250, 1548 40. Beaches, roads landing craft at- tacked many fires started. 2 Wellingtons destroyed, 1 missing. 4 Wellingtons dropped 1,000,000 leaflets on Leghorn, Pisa, Florence, Modena, Bologna. 12 August. 48 US Marauders (B26) escort 45 US Lightnings (P38) Grazzanize air field. 5574 20 fragmentation. Hangar srea, dispersals and entire landing area covered. Explosions believed ammunition huts. Approximately 70 enemy aircraft encountered. 7 ME 109 destroyed, 3 probably destroyed by bombers. 2 ME 109 destroyed, 3 ME 149 and 1 FW 190 probably destroyed and 1 ME 109 1 FW 190 and 2 RE 2001 damaged by escort. 2 US Lightnings (P38) destroyed. 24 US Mitchells (B25) escort 24 US Lightnings (P38) Clytone Bosco Lago Air Field. 134 500 21 Mitchells (B25) escort 24 US Lightnings Keil Crooone Rositello Air Field. 1500 20 fragmentation. Field thoroughly covered. NWA Tactical AF 11 August 48 US Mitchells (B25) Rendazzo. 144 500, 248 250 from 11,000 feet. Bombs target area large fire. (End of part 1 part 2 follows) Its roads, railway. DECLASSIFIED No Sig JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 BY DBS, DATE ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, 00 AAE, SGS, GEN DEANE (CCS), MAY 21 1973 WHITE HOUSE, LOG CM-IN-10136 (14 Aug 43) 0644Z ncs COPY No: 56 300 Smilp THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECI ASSIFIED JDJD C 15 WAR DEPARTMENT CCWD filed 14/1821B CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 14 Aug due 2323 Z INCOMING MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Hq NAAF Roar Echelon To: War No. 874 14 August, 1943 (Part 3 NAAF OPSUM 17 874 14/8 from NAAF Adv. Part 4 follows). Eleven August (add) 36536 US Mitchells 12 Baltimores Randazzo. 48 500, 8 300, 319 250 from 7500 to 11500 ft. Direct hite roads buildings. 12/13 Aug 12 Bostons armed recce Reggio-Vibo Valentia Spartivegto, 2 returned early. 48 250 from 1000 to 7500 ft. Motor transport bombed vicinity Rosarno. Palmi and Reggio also bombed. 4 Balt- Amores, 6 Bostons dropped 14 250, 240 40, 120 4 from 10000 on armed recce Gesso-Novara-Castiglione-Fiumen Reddo area 6 fires started 12/13 Aug. 24 US Mitchells, 23 US Bostons Piedmonte. 48 300, 166 250, 94 100,816 20 from 9000 to 10500 ft. Direct hits roads buildings and crossroads. 24 US Mitchells Falcone. 7 returned with bombs. Remainder dropped 102 500, 4 300, 20 250 from 11000 to 12000 ft on E. T. A. Due clouds target believed hit. NA Coastal AF. 12 Aug (add), 2 US Spits convoy escort. 2 Walrus Air Sea Bescue. 24 US Spite defensive patrol 12/13 Aug. 9 Hudson, 1 Wellingtons, 3 Beaufighters 1/Sub Patrol and Convoy Escort. 1 Walrus Air Sea Rescue. 15 Beaufighters Defensive Patrols. 1 CANT Z1007 destroyed northwest Palermo. 6 Wellingtons armed recce east coasts, Cardinia, Corsica. No Sig Action: OPD Information: G-2 Gon, Deane (CC/S) CG AAF White House DECLASSIFIED SGS Adm. king JCS LETTER, 7-5-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-10765 (15 Aug 43) 01467 vc 56 COPY No. 300 fuly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD A 18 1418308 INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD 15 August HJN 04222 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: 12th Air Force TO : War % : 174 # 14 August 1943 Approaches Spezia, Leghorn, Elia,' Pontine Islands, Italian Coast ( part 4 and final of NAAF OPSUM 174 14/8 from NAAF Adv.) 13 Aug. 3 Baltimores 2 Marauders recce. East and West coasts Sardinia. Corsica, approaches Toulon. Genos, Spezia,, Leghorn, Elba and east Italian Cosst 4 torpedo Beaus and 4 anti flak Beaus attacked convoy of 1 M/V escorted by 1 corvette and 2 E boats south west Civitavecchis. 4 torpedos dropped. No hits seen but pall of dark smoke seen after attack. Cannon strikes observed on corvette and E boat resulting in violent explosion on latter. 4 Bisleys, 4 Albacores, 1 Wellington 2 French Latecoeres, 1 French Walrus, 2 Spits, 36 French Warhawks A/sub patrol and convoy escort. 2 Catalinas, 2 Marauders, 6 US Airacobras air sea rescue. 7 Spits, 9 US Spits, 2 US Lightnings, GUS Aircobras defensive patrols. NAPRW 13 Aug. No report received. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS GEN. DEANE (CC/S) WHITE HOUSE CM-IN-10954 (15 Aug 43) 0651Z cen DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 56 COPY No. 300 surly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT JCYN NR 27 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 14202/14 14 Aug 43 MC INCOMING MESSAGE 1600Z OPERATIONAL-PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSME 7405 14th August 1943 With target Piedmonte, 3 missions on bridge and railroad, 4 missions of 12th Bomb Group comprising 39 B25's carrying 92,750 lbs bombs, 38 aircraft reach- ing target, secured hits in southwest and south cent- ral part of town, 4 direct hits on bridge, hits on road and railroad, 1 near miss on bridge, 2 hits in town, antiaircraft position hit and bridge straffed. 340th Bomb Group target shipping Messina Straits, Falcone, Sicily, 2 missions 23 B25's all reaching target drop- ped 91,700 lbs bombs resulting bombs dropped on barge concentration on beach with unobserved results, at Falcone and bombs in target area, weather bad. Reports not yet received from Bomber Command. Signed Brereton. 57th Fighter Group with 31,500 lbs bombload 7 missions objective antishipping patrol southwest coast Italy, dive bombing and straffing roads north of Francavilla 63 P40's out of 38 reaching target secured 3 direct hits on a barge 9 near misses on others, 1 direct hit on barge, 2 direct hits on 2 bridges was near miss, 3 ME 109's claim- ed probables 1 damaged, 1 FW 190 claimed destroyed. 79th Fighter Group target ground straffing, antishipping Messina Straits 12 missions 72 P40's with 6,000 lbs bombs obtain- ed 4 hits on 2 F boats 2 hits on barges 10 near misses on Siebel ferry and barge 1 direct hit on a bridge, also de- stroyed 1 FW 190, 3 ME 109's probables, 1 ME 109 damaged. DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-10504 (14 Aug 43) MAY 21 1973 58 COPY No. 300 truly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT Page 2 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSKE 7405 14th August 1943 324th Fighter Group no operations. Supplemental report same date 12th Bomb Group 1 mission comprising 12 B25's with 27,600 lbs bombs 9 aircraft reaching target Pied- monte, results pattern covered south edge of town, hits on main road and intersection. Operations 8th Army to 1600 hours August 13th: Randazzo entered by 38th Brigade during morning. Not yet known if 7th or 8th Army occupied town first. 30th Corps (Tactical and Main Headquarters J 032903) relieved 13th Corps at 0600 hours, assuming command 50th Div (with 231st Brigade), 51st Div with 15th Brigade under command 4th armored Brigade. During afternoon 50th Div forward troops reported line 12 northing grid. 153rd Brigade reported C 9807. 6 bridges on road north to Linguaglossa (D 0016) blown besides some in area C 9726. 13th Corps Headquart - ers H 873814 with headquarters 5th Div H 8680 and First Canadian Div H 9060, Royal Air Force: 5 JUSR's destroyed, another damaged by Beaufighters night 11th/12th. During August 12th Fighter bombers claimed 3 landing craft and 11 mot- or transport damaged in straffing all 4 in flames. War- hawks claimed 1 FW190 destroyed, 4 109's probably destroy- ed and 1 damaged and Spitfires destroyed 1 FW190. Spit- fires escorted light and medium bombers in attacks on several targets on north coast. No losses. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS Adm.King Gen.Deane (CC/S) White House DECLASSIFIED JCS BY DBS. DATE CM-IN-10504 (14 Aug 43) 1833Z dd MAY 21 1973 COPY N5.8 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD C94 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD rlw Filed 14/17420MING MESSAGE 14 August 1943 1756 Z URGENT From: Algiers To: War Number 1333/W7355 14 August 1943 (From G-3 OPS Section AFHQ to COSITINTREP addressees 1333/#7355 14 nil) Part 4 COSITINTREP 36. 14 August. Part 4 COSITINTREP 33 and 34 not issued. Signed Eisenhower. Cite FHGCT. 1. Intelligence. Nil. 2. North Africa. 1. Movement. Nil. 2. L of C, 1. 10 August railway collision near Chasseloup Laubat P 9748. Both engines and 8 coaches damaged. 1.8 injured. 2, 13 August 3 enemy aircraft over Bizerts driven off by AA fire. Two bombs dropped. No damage. Later 2 more aircraft driven off by fighters. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF Gen Deane (CCS) DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-10522 (14 Aug 43) 1901Z ems 53 COPY No. 300 dirly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED JCYN NR 32 WAR DEPARTMENT CCWD Filed 1500Z/9 ASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 14 Aug 43 MC 1620Z INCOMING MESSAGE OPERATIONAL--PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSME 7412 14th August 1943 Target anti shipping patrol Messina Straits, 79th Fighter Group, 9th USAAF operations August 13th, in 3 missions 32 P40's bomb load 16000 lbs destroyed 3 ME 109s and 1 FW 190, probably destroyed 1 ME 109, for loss 1 P40 and 1 badly damaged, other results not comment- ed on. This is supplemental report of operations. Sign- ed Brereton. 340th Bomb Group Target Falcone 12 B25g in 1 mission bombload 34200 lbs all aircraft reaching targ - et resulting target hit but results obscured by 7/10ths clouds. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS White House Gen Deane (CCS) Adm King DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-10471 (14 Aug 43) 17172 ems MAY 21 1973 56 COPY No. 300 smly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT JCYN NR 32 CCWD Filed 1500Z/14 ASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER 14 Aug 43 MC INCOMING MESSAGE 1620Z OPERATIONAL--PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR Mr: ANSME 7412 14th August 1943 Target anti shipping patrol Messina Straits, 79th Fighter Group, 9th USAAF operations August 13th, in 3 missions 32 P40's bomb load 16000 lbs destroyed 3 ME 109s and 1 FW 190, probably destroyed 1 ME 109, for loss 1 P40 and 1 badly damaged, other results not comment- ed on. This is supplemental report of operations. Sign- ed Brereton. 340th Bomb Group Target Falcone 12 B25a in 1 mission bombload 34200 lbs all aircraft reaching targ- et resulting target hit but results obscured by 7/10ths clouds. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS White House Gen Deane (CCS) Adm King DECLASSIFIED BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-10471 (14 Aug 43) 17172 ems MAY 21 1973 42 300 COPY No. Sinly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD 14/2250 15 Aug IBH 0322 2 PRIORITY From: Algiers To : War No. W 7376/1457 - 14 August 1943 (Second cipher part my W7376/1457 dated 142000). Siebel 9 Ferries, 55 small craft, of which 44 stationary, 22 landing craft and 12 Siebels seen on 12 August. 55 small craft seen on 13th August South Allied HQ of Cape Peloro and at least 20 North of Cape Peloro. Latter landing stores on beaches as far North as reports Marina D69, Principal embarkation strip between Messina and Punta Del Faro where 300 MT and some tanks seen 12th August. Estimate, speed of evacuation likely reach peak from 15th August. Paragraph 5. Miscellaneous. Prisoners 8 Army front showing marked signs fatigue. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF Gen.Deane (CC/S) "hite House Adm. King DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-10917 (15 Aug 43) 0541Z bjm BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 59 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORDIDDEN zan duty DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356 Sec 33 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT JCYN Nr 18 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD 1245Z/14 INCOMING MESSAGE 14 Aug. 1943 est 1343Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Cairo To : AGWAR Nr : AMSME 7406 14th August 1943 Night of August 12/13: One of 2 Wellingtons on anti ship recce Aegean Sea attacked 1500 ton merchant vessel with undetermin- ed results. Later torpedoed 2,000 ton Merchantman WSW Melos Island scoring on port side causing steam and smoke to issue forth. Ack Ack from escorting ves- sel damaged rear turret. Daily OPSUM report 108 dated August 14th from HQ RAFME to AAF Wash. August 13th: D. 8. Liberators numbering 114 attacked air- craft factory and assembly plant at Vienna Neustadt. On way out 2 landed at Malta. One forced down in sea southwest of Soutari with remainder reported to have landed at airdromes in Tunisia after attack. Details will follow. Two Beaufighters endeavored to locate pre- viously mentioned torpedoed Merchantman without success. Four Hudsons, 6 Wellingtons, 2 Baltimores, 1 Bis- ley, 1 Falrus and 1 Beaufort on Anti-sub detail. Photo Recce, 3 Baltimores. Shipping protection, 34 Hurricanes and 2 Beaufighters. Twelve Burricanes, 1 Beaufighter, 17 Spitfires defensive patrols. Delayed details for August 12th follow: Five Baltimores, 1 Hudson, 1 Wellington, 4 Bisleys, 3 Walrus, and 3 Beauforts on Anti-sub patrol. Shipping (CM-IN-10378 14 Aug 43) DECLASSIFIED BY pas. MAY DATE 1973 60 COPY No. son fuly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Cairo Page 2. To : AGWAR Nr : AMSME 7406 14th August 1943 protection, 96 Hurricanes and 2 Beaufighters. Defensive patrols, 4 Spitfires and 2 Hurricanes. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS Adm King Gen Danne (CCS) White House DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-10378 (14 Aug 43) 1515Z ems MAY 21 1973 ... 60 I COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT JCTN NR 27 CL ASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 14202/14 14 Aug 43 MC INCOMING MESSAGE 1600Z OPERATIONAL-PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSME 7405 14th August 1943 With target Piedmonte, 3 missions on bridge and railroad, 4 missions of 12th Bomb Group comprising 39 B25's carrying 92,750 lbs bombs, 38 aircraft reach- ing target, secured hits in southwest and south cent- ral part of town, 4 direct hits on bridge, hits on road and railroad, 1 near miss on bridge, 2 hits in town, antiaircraft position hit and bridge straffed. 340th Bomb Group target shipping Messina Straits, Falcone, Sicily, 2 missions 23 B25's all reaching target drop- ped 91,700 lbs bombs resulting bombs dropped on barge concentration on beach with unobserved results, at Falcone and bomba in target area, weather bad. Reports not yet received from Bomber Command. Signed Brereton. 57th Fighter Group with 31,500 lbs bombload 7 missions objective antishipping patrol southwest coast Italy, dive bombing and straffing roads north of Francavilla 63 P40's out of 38 reaching target secured 3 direct hits on a barge 9 near misses on others, 1 direct hit on barge, 2 direct hits on 2 bridges was near miss, 3 ME 109's claim- ed probables 1 damaged, 1 FW 190 claimed destroyed. 79th Fighter Group target ground straffing, antishipping Messims Straits 12 missions 72 P40's with 6,000 lbs bombs obtain- ed 4 hits on 2 F boats 2 hits on barges 10 near misses on Siebel ferry and barge 1 direct hit on a bridge, also de- stroyed 1 FW 190, 3 ME 109's probables, 1 ME 109 damaged, DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-10504 (14 Aug 43) 60 COPY No. 300 sunly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E 12356 See 3.4 VB WAR DEPARTMENT Page 2 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSKE 7405 14th August 1943 324th Fighter Group no operations. Supplemental report same date 12th Bomb Group 1 mission comprising 12 B25's with 27,600 lbs bombs 9 aircraft reaching target Pied- monte, results pattern covered south edge of town, hits on main road and intersection. Operations 8th Army to 1600 houre August 13th; Randazzo entered by 38th Brigade during morning. Not yet known if 7th or 8th Army occupied town first. 30th Corps (Tactical and Main Resdquarters J 032903) relieved 13th Corps at 0600 hours, assuming command 50th Div (with 331et Brigade), 51st Div with 15th Brigade under command 4th armored Brigade. During afternoon 50th Div forward troop. reported line 12 northing grid. 153rd Brigade reported C 9807. 6 bridges on road north to Linguaglossa (D 0016) blown besides some in area c 9726. 13th Corps Headquart - ers H 873814 with headquarters 5th Div H 8680 and First Canadian Div H 9060, Royal Air Force: 5 JU88's destroyed, another damaged by Beaufighters night 11th/12th. During August 12th Fighter bombers claimed 3 landing craft and 11 mot- or transport damaged in straffing all 4 in flames. War- hawks claimed 1 FW190 destroyed, 4 109's probably destroy- ed and 1 damaged and Spitfires destroyed 1 FW190. Spit- fires escorted light and medium bombers in attacks on several targets on north coast. No losses. No Sig. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS Adm.King Gen.Deane (CC/S) White House DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 CM-IN-10504 (14 Aug 43) 18332 dd BY pas, DATE MAY 21 1973 60 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By NARA Date WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD A 68 INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD Filed 14/1525Z 16 August 1943 jr 1853 2 PRIORITY From: AFHQ North Africa To : War No. WR 210 14 August 1943 (AGWAR from Spaatz signed Eisenhower WR 210 16th August). Personal for Arnold from Spaatz. Report of oper- ations for period ending 1800 hours August 15th. Night 14/15, 72 Wellingtons sttacked beaches San Giovanni-Palmi, the Lamezia marshalling yards and the Pizzo beaches. Leaflets also were dropped on Rome and Lanezia, 2 Welling- tons missing. Day 15th 24 P38's carrying 1000 pound bombs attacked railroad and highway Punta Di Stalletti, Rail- road and highway hit at mouth of tunnel, 23 P38's carry- ing 500 pound bombs attacked railroad 5 miles south of Bianco cracks torn up, bombs also on railroad at Marina Di Fracaleone. 24 B26's excorted by 24 P38's dropped 122 by 500 on Sapri marshalling yards, cars were destroyed and oil fire started. 48 B25's excorted by 36 P38's dropped 274 by 500 pound bombs Onsibari railroad junction large explosion believed ammunition train. 4 B25G's scored near misses small merchant vessel of Palinura Point. 47 P40's flew sweep southern Sardina no enemy aircraft encountered Bostons and Baltimores of tactical Air Force attacked motor Transport (End part 1 part 2 follows) on roads and at . night 15/16. Day. No Sig. *Note Being Serviced. DECLASSIFIED Action: OPD BY DBS, DATE Information: G-2, CG AAF, SGS, Gen. Deane (CC/S), White House, LOG MAY 21 1973 CN-IN-12100 (16 Aug 43) 2143Z ve COPY No. 54 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT com OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN funly REVAL MESSAGE a NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE CINC MED ASTERISK (*) MAILORAM ADDRESSEES FROM ADMIRALTY PRIORITY RELEASED BY DATE 15 AUGUST 1943 8 MOLLCY ROUTINE DEFERRED 1714/ COM NOB ORAN TOR CODEROOM FO TUNISIA DECODED BY VALENTINE/ COMINCH VA MALTA BY INFORMATION FOC GIB PRIORITY PARAPHRASED /SCHMONSEES COMMORSEAFRON ROUTINE COMNAVNAW COM ALGERIA DEFERRED ROUTED BY CINC LEVANT BILESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH will se TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 142347 NCR 6386 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME` GCT OR OUTGOME DISPETENES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR DUE REFORE MAINING TEXT ACTION ( ADMTY (R) COMINCH FOC GIB COMMORSEAFRON COMNAVNAW COM F-0 ALGERIA CINC LEVANT FO TUNISIA COMNOBORAN VA MALTA FROM CINC MED) F-01 F-02 1. LARGE WGB'S OPERATED CLOSED INSHORE ON EAST SICILIAN F-05 COAST NIGHT 11TH/12TH AND U.S. DESTROYERS AND PT'S OPER- F-07 ATED MORTH OF MESSINA NIGHT 12TH/13TH, NOTHING MET. F-1 F-2 2. SWEPT 0 CHANNEL ESTABLISHED INSIDE AGADEAN ISLANDS AND F-20 INT/MARSALA. NINETYONE MINES SWEPT. F-3 F-30 3. UNSHAKEN REPORTS SINKING INWARD BOUND 7000 TON M/V OFF BRINDISI ON 11TH. 11 F-31 F-32 4. CONVOY MKS 21 ATTACKED NIGHT 13TH/14TH IN 36-15 NORTH F-33 F-34 02-23 WEST BY 36 PLANES OF WHICH A/A FIRE DESTROYED 4 F-4 FOR CERTAIN AND SEVERAL PROBABLES. TWO SHIPS TORPEDOED FX01 FX30 IN ENGINE ROOM. TUG SENT. FX37 5. BARK SOUTH BEACH CLOSED TODAY SATURDAY. DECLASSIFIED JCB LETTER. 7872 BY DBS, DATE 10-00 MAY 211973 FCNO CECKET Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer In person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAV-NCH-18 142347 Paterias - - 300 Sincly Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 LR 101 RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 AVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM PRIORITY RELEASED BY DATE FOR ACTION ROUTINE DEFERRED TOR CODEROOM DECODED BY PRIORITY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION ROUTINE DEFERRED ROUTED BY BALESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL BE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 142347 NCR 6386 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT DE DISPATCHES PLEASE ware AMOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE TEXT ACTION 6. DISCHARGE TONNAGES SYRACUSE 4700 TONS ON 11TH AND F-0 F-01 PALERMO 5000 TONS ON 13TH. ENTIRE FORMER CIVILIAN F-02 STAFF NOW REEMPLOYED AT OIL FUEL INSTALLATION AUGUSTA F-05 F-07 AND SHIPS SATISFACTORILY FUELLED FROM THIS DEPOT. F-1 7. DURING NIGHT 12TH/13TH COASTAL FORCES OPERATED WITH- F-2 F-20 IN 3 MILES OF WESSINA DESTROYERS PATROLLED OFF CALAB- F-3 RIAN COAST AND SCARAB BOMBARDED ROADS NEAR CAPE SCHI80 F-30 F-31 AT 500 YARDS ALL WITHOUT OPPOSITION. 8 F-32 8. AURORA PENELOPE JERVIS PALADEN MADE/WEEP OFF ITAL- F-33 IAN COAST NIGHT 13TH/14TH AND BOMBARDED VIBO VALENTIA. F-34 F-4 ONE COASTER BLWON UP AND WHOLE HARBOUR BREA SET ON FX01 FIRE. FX30 DECLASSIFIED JCB LETTER, BY MAY 1573 10-00 VCNO Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer In person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAV-NCB-15 . a. PRINTING OFFICE Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 LR 101 RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 NAVAL MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTMENT DRAFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILCRAM ADDRESSEES FROM CINC MED PRIORITY PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE ADMIRALTY DATE 14 AUGUST 1943 DEFERRED TOR CODEROOM 1028/0805 COMINCH; CINC LEVANT PPPPPP DECODED BY VISSCHER/SCHNELDER PRIORITY INFORMATION FOC GIB, COM NOB ORAN PARAPHRASED COMMORSEAFRON ROUTINE BY COMNAVNAW, FO TUNISIA AM COM ALGERIA DEFERRED ROUTED BY ENLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATCH WILL HE TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE 1320268 NCR 22324 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME GCT DN OUTSOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION F-0 ADMTY (R) COMINCH FOC GIB COMMORSEAFRON COMNAVNAW F-01 COM ALGERIA CINC LEVANT COM NOB ORAN FO TUNISIA AM F-02 FROM CINCMED. F-05 F-07 SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 152. F-1 (1) DESTROYERS OPERATED OFF CALABRIAN AND EAST F-2 F-20 SICILIAN COAST NIGHT 10TH/11TH AND COASTAL GIAES F-3 CALABRTAN COAST AND MESSINA STRAITS. NO SURFACE F-30 F-31 FORCES MET BUT SOME OPPOSITION FROM SHORE BATTER- F-32 IES NO DAMAGE OR CASUALTIES. F-33 (2) RUGANDA, ROBERTS, SOEMBA AND DESTROYERS EN- F-34 F-4 GAGED TARGETS ON RIGHT FLAND ARMY ON 11TH. PX01 (3) AURORA PENELOPE JERVIS PALADIN OPERATED NIGHT FX30 12/13 (12/13) BETWEEN LICOSA POINT AND GULF OF FX37 DECLASSIFIED EPEEMI NOTHING MET. JCS LETTER, 7-8-72 BY DBS. DATE PAGE 1 OF 2. MAY 21 1973 Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-SCB-15 government PRINTING orrice 132026 300 Sirily DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 MESSAGE NAVY DEPARTM! AFTER EXTENSION NUMBER ADDRESSEES PRECEDENCE ASTERISK (*) MAILGRAM ADDRESSEES FROM PRIORITY RELEASED BY FOR ACTION ROUTINE DEFERRED DATE TOR CODEROOM PRIORITY DECODED BY PARAPHRASED BY INFORMATION ROUTINE DEFERRED ROUTED BY UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED THIS DISPATEN WILL N TRANSMITTED WITH DEFERRED PRECEDENCE PAGE 2 OF 2.. 1320268 NCR 22324 ORIGINATOR FILL IN DATE AND TIME DATE TIME OCT ON OUTGOING DISPATCHES PLEASE LEAVE ABOUT ONE INCH CLEAR SPACE BEFORE BEGINNING TEXT ACTION F-0 (4) MAURITIUS UGANDA NUBIAN TARTAR OPERATED NIGHT F-01 F-02 12/16 (12/13) BETWEEN CAPE RIZZUTO AND ALICE POINT F-05 NOTHINGMET. F-07 F-1 (5) AIR RAID AUGUSTA NIGHT 11/12 (11/12) BY 20 F-2 PLANES OF WHICH 4 SHOT DOWN NO BOMBS IN PORT AREA, F-20 F-3 (6) USS WAINWRIGHT ROWAN TRIPP OPERATED NIGHT 11/12 F-30 (11/12) OFF ITALIAN COAST PUNTA FISCOLELLI TO PUNTA F-31 F-32 LIC08 NOTHING MET (7) MTB'S (MTB'S) FIRED TORPEDOES F-33 AT 3 MERCHANT VESSELS ENTERING MESSINA NIGHT 11/12 F-34 (11/12) EXPLOSION 5 MINUTESLATER BUT NO DEFINITE F-4 FX01 HITS CLAIMED. FX30 FX37 DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-7 BY DBS, DATE-00 MAY 2 1 1973 SHORET. Make original only. Deliver to Code Room Watch Officer in person. (See Art. 76 (4) NAVREGS.) OPNAY-NCB-15 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE DECLASSIFIED E. O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 13/2325B HH INCOMING MESSAGE 1943. OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: 12th Air Force To: WAR No. AV 399E 13th August 1943. (Part 2 my AV 399E 13 August from NAAF Adv Hq). 8 aircraft damaged by FLAK 24 Bostons (A2) 12 Baltimores (A30) troop concentrations Fiume Freddo . 72X250, 240X100 from 9,000 feet. Target sell covered. Direct hits, roads, buildings 1 aircraft damaged by FLAK. 11/12 August. 10 Bostons (A20) 2 Baltimores (A30) Reggio Di Calbbria and Vibo Valentia. 32X250, 120X40, 60X4 incendiaries. All bombs target areas. 80 motor transports bombed. Railroad yards Gioia straffed. 9 Beaufighters defensive patrols Catania area. 35 enemy aircraft encountered. 5 JU88 destroyed 1 damaged. 6 Bostons (A20) recce roads Gesso, Castiglione. Fiume Freddo St Teresa areas. 1 returned early. 20X250, 12 August 84 US Mitchells (B25), 36 Bostons (A20), 24 Baltimores (A20) Patti Falcone. Barcellona, Novara. 126 tons bombs. Target well covered. Ammunition dumps, troops, gun positions, NWA Coastal AF. 11 August add 31 US Spitfires defensive patrols. 11/12 August. 5 Wellingtons armed recce coasts Italy, Leghorn Elba, Corsica. 2 Wellingtons 4 Hudsons, 8 Beaufighters anti submarine patrols and convoy escort. 15 Beaufighters, 1 Spitfire de- fensive patrols. 12 August. 4 Marauders (144) 2 Faltimores (A30) recce coasts Sardinia Corsica, Italy. DECLASSIFIED (End of part 2 part 3 follows). JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE No Sig. MAY 21 1973 ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CGAAF, SGS, General Deane (CCS) White COPY No.56 300 CE-Th- BAKING be copy OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN Swely WAR DEPARTMENT JCYN MIL 23 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 14252/13 13 Aug 43 MC INCOMING MESSAGE 15532 OPERATIONAL-PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR Mr: AMEME 7387 13th August 1943 San Giovanni railway sidings attacked by 9 Hali- faxes and 4 Liberators August 11/12. Bursts observed on tracks and sidings north and south of harbor, in the town and in station and train ferry terminus area. Area well covered by incendiaries with many fires started. 138 X 500 pounds HE, 630 X 4 pound incendiaries on Ban Glovan- ni at 2013Z. 3 Wellingtons on snti ship recce west coast of Greece. 2 merchant ships attacked N E of Kyl- lede by one craft with 1 buyst close to port -bow of 1 vessel reported another craft bombed Zante Island. 3rd plane bombed Preveza reporting 2 bomb bursts on quays. Large fires also reported seen on Levkas and Cephalonia Islands. (Daily OPSUM report 107 dated August 13th to AAF Wash from Bq RAFME). August 12: 2 Beaufighters on Aegean Sea sweep re- port destroying 80 ton Caique in Paros Bay on west coast of Paros Island and cannon hits on 25 ton Caique 1 east side of bay with ship left listing. Anti sub 7 Hudson 2 Wellingtons 1 Bisley 1 Walrus. 1 Baltimore photo recce. Shipping protection 3 Hurricanes. Defensive patrols 6 Burricapes and 2 Beaufighters, Delayed details by date follow: August 11 1 Walrus 2 Bisleys and 15 Baltimores anti sub: 27 Burricanes ship- ping protection; defensive patrols 8 Hurricanes. From OPSUM report 106 delete "No sighting" from reference to 2 beaufighters on anti shipping sweep off west coast of Greece near Cephalonia Island and substitute "bombed 2 DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 CM-IN-9745 (13 Aug 43) COPY No. 59 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 durly WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Page 2 INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo To: AGWAR Mr: AMSME 7387 13th August 1943 small vessels at quay northern end of Cephalonia Island. Explomion in warehouse at quayside with make rising to 400 feet. Vessels hit by machine gun and cannon fire. Also silenced was 1 machine gun post." No Big. Action: OPD Information: G-2 CG AAF SGS White House Gen Deane (CC/S) Adm King CM-IN-9745 (13 Aug 43) 17442 vc DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 59 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT JCYN NE 23 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed INCOMING MESSAGE 13 Aug 43 MC 1553Z OPERATIONAL-PRIORITY From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSME 7387 13th August 1943 San Giovanni railway sidings attacked by 9 Hali- faxes and 4 Liberators August 11/12. Burste observed on tracks and sidings north and south of harbor, in the town and in station and train ferry terminus area. Area well covered by incendiaries with many fires started. 138 X 500 pounds HE, 630 X 4 pound incendiaries on San Giovan- ni at 2013Z. 3 Wellingtons on anti ship recce west coast of Greece. 2 merchant ships attacked N E of Kyl- lede by one craft with 1 burst close to port bow of 1 vessel reported another craft bombed Zante Island. 3rd plane bombed Preveza reporting 2 bomb bursts on quays. Large fires also reported seen OD Levkas and Cephalonia Islands. (Daily OPSUM report 107 dated August 13th to AAF Wash from Hq RAFME). August 12: 2 Beaufighters on Aegean Sea sweep re- port destroying 80 ton Caique in Paros Bay on west coast of Paros Island and cannon hits on 25 ton Caique 1 east side of bay with ship left listing. Anti sub 7 Hudson 2 Wellingtons 1 Bisley 1 Walrus. 1 Baltimore photo recce. Shipping protection 3 Burricanes. Defensive patrols 6 Burricanes and 2 Beaufighters. Delayed details by date follow: August 11 1 Walrus 2 Bisleys and 15 Baltimores anti sub: 27 Hurricanes ship- ping protection; defensive patrols 8 Hurricanes. From OPSUM report 106 delete "No sightings" from reference to 2 beaufighters on anti shipping sweep off west coast of Greece near Cephalonia Island and substitute "bombed 2 DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-72 BY DBS, DATE CM-IN-9745 (13 Aug 43) MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 300 sinly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 46 $ WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER Page 2 INCOMING MESSAGE From: Cairo To: AGWAR Nr: AMSME 7387 13th August 1943 small vessels at quay northern end of Cephalonia Island. Explosion in warehouse at quayside with smoke rising to 400 feet. Vessels hit by machine gun and cannon fire. Also silenced was 1 machine gun post." No Sig. Action: OPD Information: G-2 CG AAF SGS white House Gen Denne (CC/S) Adm King CM-IN-9745 (13 Aug 43) 17442 vc DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 46 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN ECRET WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CDA 86 CCWD 09102/13 INCOMING MESSAGE 13 Aug. 1943 esf 13072 PRIORITY From: Algiers To : AGWAR Nr # AV 396 E 13th August 1943 CAAA, A. F. H. Q. SSSNINNMM 9th U. 8. Bomber Command, AGWAR AMSWEAF from BQ NAAF Adv AV 396 E Aug. 13 Northwest African Air Forces OPSUM 172). Northwest African Strategic Air Force. 10/11 Aug. 88 Wellingtons beaches Messina to Ceosotelbro. 175 tons from 3,000 to 11,000 feet results appeared good. Many fires and explosions observed. Eleventh August. 35 U. 8. Marauders escorted by 21 U. 8. Lightoings, and 36 U. 8. Lightnings, in- cluding 12 with bombs, Marina D1 Catanzaro bridge. 13 1,000, 210 500 from 1500 to 9,000 feet. Nine direct bite bridge. Bombs Marshalling Yards, Eight goods cars destroyed, tracks damaged. Fifty-six U. 8. Warhawks Fighter sweep south Sardinia. Forty U. 8. Fortresses Terni Rail Road Yards. 468 500 from 22,600 feet, Explosion gas works, rail road yards, Royal arms factory. Five to 6 enemy air- craft encountered. One " 190 damaged, 1 U. S. Fortress destroyed, 3 damaged by hostile Lightning with Swastika markings. Forty-five U. 8. Mitchells escorted by 45 U. S. Lightnings Angitala bridges. 54 500 from 7400 to 9,000 feet. Hits on highway bridges. Northwest African Tactical Air Forces. 10 Aug- ust. Forty-five Kittyhawks shipping strike Messins Area. DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-9752 (13 Aug 43) JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE COPY No. MAY 21.1973 60 THE MAKING OF AN EXAIR COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 secily DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 NLR 101 By RT, NARA, Date 4/13/94 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE PRIORITY From: Algiers Page 2. To # AGWAR Nr # AV 396 X 13th August 1943 Direct hits 4 landing craft. 10/11 August. 18 Bostons, 4 Baltimores armed recce Italian Peninsular raids. 56 250, 200 (*) in- cendiary from 1,000 to 8,000 feet. Hits buildings, ammunition dump (*). Big fire started Fiume Freddo. Fifty motor transports hit Floresto Area. Two Bostons armed recce Reggio D1 Calabria and Vibo Valentia. Eight 250 from 1,000 to 5,000 feet. End of Part 1, Part 2 follows. No Sig. (*) Being serviced. Action: OPD Information: G-2 CG AAF SGS Adm King Gen Deane (CC/S) White House) CM-IN-9752 (13 Aug 43) 18012 vc DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 60 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356, Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4 WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD A53 CCWD Filed 13/2340 INCOMING MESSAGE 15 August 1943 rlw 1356Z CORRECTED COPY OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: NW AAP SC To: War Number AV 399 E 13 August 1943 (Part 3 and final my AV 399 E 13th August from NAAF Adv HQ) Eight Besufighters, including 4 torpedo shipping strike 12 miles southeast Santa Caterina. Beaufighters attacked by 7 ME109's, 1 FW190, 1 Beaufighter destroyed. 2 Wellingtons, 3 Hudsons 1 French Walrus, 2 French Latecoeres, 7 Bisleys, 1 Swordfish, 88 US Airacobras P39, 6 French Spit- fires anti submarine patrols and convoy escorts, 1 Marauder B26, 2 Baltimores A30, 2 Walrus, 1 Catalina, 8 US Lightnings P38 air sea rescue, 2 US Lightnings P38, 2 US Airacobras P39, 2 Spitfires, 4 US Spitfires defensive patrols. 1 FW190 destroyed by US Spitfire. NWA Photo Recce Wing. 11 August. 12 US Lightnings P38, 1 French Lightning P38, 6 Spitfires, 12 August. 1 US Lightning P38, 5 Spitfires. No Sig NOTE: Corrected copy of CM-IN-11306 (15 Aug 43) OPD. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS Gen Deane (CCS) white House DECLASSIFIED BY pas. DATE CM-IN-11384 (15 Aug 43) 1812Z ems MAY 21 1973 54 COPY No. 300 Sinly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CDA 66 INCOMING MESSAGE Filed 09102/13 13 Aug. 43 AH 1307z CORRECTED COPY From: Algiers To: AGWAR AV 396 E, 13 August, 1943 End of part 1 part 2 follows: ( AAA A.F.H.Q SSSNNNMEN 9th U. 8. Bomber Command. AGWAR AMSMEAF from BQ NAAF NAAF Adv AV 396 E Aug 13. Northwest African Air Forces OPSUM 172. Northwest African Strategic Air Force. 10/11 Aug.) 88 Wellingtons beaches Messina to Ceosotelbro. 175 tons from 3000 to 11000 feet results appeared good. Many fires and explosions observed. 11 August. 35 U. S. Marauders escorted by 21 U.S. Lightuings and 36 U. S. Lightnings, including 12 with bombs, Marina D1 Catanzaro Bridge. 12 1000, 210 500 from 1500 to 9000 feet. 9 direct hits bridge. Bombs Marshalling Yards. 8 goods cars destroyed, tracks damaged. 56 U.S. Warhawks fighter sweep South Sardinia. 40 U.S. Fortresses Terni rail road yards. 468 500 from 22600 feet. Explosion gas works, rail road yards, royal arms factory. 5 to 6 enemy aircraft encountered. 1 FW 190 damaged. 1 U. S. Fortress destroyed, 3 damaged by hostile Lightning with Swastika markings. 45 U.S. Mitchells escorted by 45 U.S. Light nings Angitala bridges. 54 500 from 7400 to 9000 feet. Hits on highway bridges. Northwest African Tactical Air Forces. 10 August. 45 Kittyhawks shipping strike Messina area. Direct hits 4 landing craft. 10/11 August. 18 Bostons, 4 Baltimores armed recce Italian peninsular roads. 46 250, 200 40, 1255 4 incendiary from 1000 to 8000 feet. Hits buildings, DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER, 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATECOPYANo.2. 1 197355 THE ctilor 0004 OF 431 THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 Amily DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE ge 2 From: Algiers To: AGWAR Nr: AV 396 E, 13 August, 1943 ammunition dump Milano. Big fire started Fiume Freddo. 50 motor transports hit Floresto Area. 2 Bostons armed recce Reggio D1 Calabria and Vibo Valentia. 8 250 from 1000 to 5000 feet. No Sig. Corrected copy of CM-IN-9752 (13 Aug 43) OPD ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF GEN DEANE (CCS) WHITE HOUSE ADM KING CM-IN-10214 (14 Aug 43) 09402 acs DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 55 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECI ASSIEIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD NR A2 filed 13/1550B INCOMING MESS CCWD 1943 tns 02242 PEIORITY FROM: AFHQ North Africa TO : War NR : WR 191 13 August 1943 Fighter bombers maintained attacks on shipping in straits. Part 2 and final of WR 191. 13/8 TOO 1315488 from Med Cad Post (from Spaatz signed Eisenhower) 14 enemy aircraft encountered during the day 2 FW 190's destroyed, 4 ME 109's prob- able. Coastal Beaufighters on shipping strike were intercepted by enemy aircraft destroying 1 Beaufighter. Air sea rescue Catalina recovered sole survivor of Wellington lost night 4/5. Search for B 17 crew sighted morning 12 August continuing. Today 4 groups heavies and 5 groups mediums attacking Lorenzo and Littorio Marshalling Yards Rome. B 25 G's making shipping sweep Pizzo area and 1 group P 40's fighter sweep Sardinia. 1st bombs dropped on Lorenzo at 1105B. No further details available, No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 DECLASSIFIED CG AAF JCS LETTER, 7-8-78 SGS BY DBS, DATE GEN DEANE (CCS) MAY 21 1973 WHITE HOUSE CM-IN-10219 (14 Aug 43) 10152 mcs COPY No. 56 300 Sinly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED 51. WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJD C 1323251 INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD 14 August glv 02042 OPERATIONAL-PRIORITY From: Algiers To: WAR Nr.: Y 1748 13 August (part 2 my AV 395E . August from NAAF Adv BQ) 8 aircraft damaged by flak 24 Bestens (A 20) 12 Baltimores (A 30). Treep cencetrations Fiume Fredde. 72X250 240X100 pjrtbbpta yye F 62 feet. Target well cevered. Direct bits, reads and buildings 1 aircraft damaged by flak. 11/12 August 10 Bostens CA 20), 2 Baltimores (A 30) Reggie Di Calbria and Vibe Valentia. 32X250, 120X40, 60X4 incondiary. All bembs target 80 moter transports bembed. Railread yards Gioia straffed. 9 Beaufighters defensive patrols Catania area. 35 enemy aircraft encountered, 5 JU 88 destroyed, 1 damaged. 6 Bestens (A 20) recce reads Gessp, Casti- glione, Fiume Fredde, St Teresa areas. 1 returned early. 20X250. . August 84 US Mitchells (B 25), 36 Bostons (A 20), 24 Baltimores (A 30) - Falcenes Bar- cellona, Novara. 126 tons bembs. Target well covered. Ammunition dumps, troeps, gun positions. NWA Coastal AF. 11 August. Add (31) US Spitfires defensive patrols. 11/12 August. 5 Wellingtons armed recce consts Italy, Leghorn, Elba, Corsica. 2 Wellingtons, 4, Hudsens, 8 Beaufighters anti submarine patrels and DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS. DATE CM-IN-10118 (14 Aug 43) MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 56 300 suely THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN ASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE -2- From: Algiers To: WAR Nr.: Y 1748 13 August convey escert. 15 Beaufighters, 1 Spitfire defensive patrols. 12 August. 4 Marauders (B 26), 2 Baltimeres (A 30) reces coast Sardinia (end of part 2,13 follows) Cersica, Italy. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS GEN DEANE (CCS) WHITE HOUSE DECLASSIFIED BY DEV. DATE CM-IN-10118 (14 Aug 43) 0544Z mcs MAY 21 1973 56 COPY No. THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD A6 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD 132340 B 14 Aug 1943 7K° INCOMING MESSAGE 0246 Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To: War No. R 118/14, 13 August 1943 8 Beaufighters, including terpede (part 3 and final my AV399E 13 August from NAAF ADV HQ) shipping strike 12 miles Southeast Santa Caterina. Beaufighters attacked by 7 ME109, 1 FW190, 1 Beaufighter destrayed. 2 Wellingtons, 3 Hudsens 1 French Walrus, 2 French Latecoeres, 7 Bisleys, 1 Swerdfish, 88 US Airacobras (P39), 6 French Spitfires anti submarine patrels and convey escort. 1 Marauder (B26), 2 Balt'mores (A30), 2 Walrus 1 Catalina, 8 US Lightnings (P38) air sea ruscue 2 US Lightnings (P38) 2 US Airacobras (P39), 2 Spitfires, 4. US Spitfires defensive patrols. 1 FW190 destroyed by US Spitfire. NWA Photo Recce Wing. 11 August. 12 US Lightnings (P38), 1 French Lightning (P38), 6 Spitfires, 12 August. 10 US Lightnings (P38), 5 Spitfires. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS GEN DEANE (CCS) WHITE HOUSE CM-IN-10083 (14 Aug 43) 04112 mes JCS DECLASSIFIED BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 56 COPY No. 300 surly THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER JDJDC 97 INCOMING MESSAGE WDCC 130857B 13 August spl 2317 2 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To: WAR No: A 244 13 August 1943 (Part 2 and final part my A 244 from Air C in C Med 13th August) Aerial bombing tactics were experienced. 144 sorties were carried out by light bombers of Tactical Air Force against towns in NE Sicily whilst fighter bombers maintained attacks on landing . escorting Spitfires destroyed 2 E/A and probably 4 others without loss to themselves. 2 . night 11/12 August Mosquitoes intruded over * and W Italy whilst Beaufighters car- ried out interception patrols without combats. 3 9th Bomber Command night 11/12 August 11 Halifaxes and 4 Liberators attacked San Giovanni area. 4 Air Intelli- gence enemy fighter opposition was on a slightly increased scale 70 being encountered by one mission. A tan colored P 38 is reported to have followed the B26's for 40 miles after leaving the target before returning towards Italy. By night . E/A attacked out Sicilian fighter landing ground destroying 10 aircraft on the ground. No Sig. # Being serviced. ACTION: OPD DECLASSIFIED INFORMATION: G-2 JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 CG AAF BY DMC. DATE SGS GEN. DEANE (CC/S) MAY 21 1973 WHI TE HOUSE CM-IN-10035 (14 Aug 43) 0228Z cen COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 Secily I WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD A53 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD Filed 13/23401NCOMING rlw MESSAGE 15 August 1943 1356Z CORRECTED COPY OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: NW AAF SC To: War Number AV 399 E 13 August 1943 (Part 3 and final my AV 399 E 13th August from NAAF Adv HQ) Eight Beaufighters, including 4 torpedo shipping strike 12 miles southeast Senta Caterina. Beaufighters attacked by 7 ME109's, 1 FW190, 1 Beaufighter destroyed. 2 Wellingtons, 3 Hudsons 1 French Walrus, 2 French Latecoeres, 7 Bisleys, 1 Swordfish, 88 US Airacobras P39, 6 French Spit- fires anti submarine patrols and convoy escorts, 1 Marsuder B26, 2 Baltimores A30, 2 Walrus, 1 Catalina, 8 US Lightnings P38 air sea rescue, 2 US Lightnings P38, 2 US Airacobras P39, 2 Spitfires, 4 US Spitfires defensive patrols. 1 FW190 destroyed by US Spitfire. NWA Photo Recce Wing. 11 August. 12 US Lightnings P38, 1 French Lightning P38, 6 Spitfires, 12 August. 1 US Lightning P38, 5 Spitfires. No Sig NOTE: Corrected copy of CM-IN-11306 (15 Aug 43) OPD. ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS Gen Deane (CCS) white House DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-0-78 CM-IN-11384 (15 Aug 43) 18122 ems BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 56 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORDIDDEN 300 suly WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CDA 86 INCOMING MESSAGE CCWD 09102/13 13 Aug. 1943 esf 13072 PRIORITY From: Algiers To : AGWAR Nr : AV 396 E 13th August 1943 (AAA, A. F. H. Q. SSSNNNMMM 9th U. 8. Bomber Command, AGWAR AMSMBAF from BQ NAAF Adv AV 396 E Aug. 13 Northwest African Air Forces OPSUM 172). Northwest African Strategic Air Force. 10/11 Aug. 88 Wellingtons beaches Messina to Ceosotelbro. 175 tons from 3,000 to 11,000 feet results appeared good. Many fires and explosions observed. Eleventh August. 35 U. 8. Marauders escorted by 21 U. 8. Lightnings, and 36 U. S. Lightnings, in- cluding 12 with bombe, Marina Di Catanzaro bridge. 12 1,000, 210 500 from 1500 to 9,000 feet. Nine direct hits bridge. Bombs Marshalling Yards. Eight goods cars destroyed, tracks damaged. Fifty-six U. S. Warbawks Fighter sweep south Burdinia. Forty U. S. Fortresses Terni Rail Road Yards. 468 500 from 22,600 feet, Explosion gas works, rail road yards, Royal arms factory. Five to 6 enemy air- craft encountered. One n 190 damaged, 1 U. 8. Fortress destroyed, 3 damaged by hostile Lightning with Swastika markings. Forty-five U. 8. Mitchells escorted by 45 U. 8. Lightnings Angitala bridges. 54 500 from 7400 to 9,000 feet. Hits on highway bridges. Northwest African Tactical Air Forces. 10 Aug- ust. Forty-five Kittyhawks shipping strike Messina Area. DECLASSIFIED CM-IN-9752 (13 Aug 43) JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 58 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN 300 Sirly DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE PRIORITY From: Algiers Page 2. To : AGWAR Nr : AV 396 E 13th August 1943 Direct hits 4 landing craft. 10/11 August. 18 Bostons, 4 Baltimores armed recce Italiam Peninsular raids. 56 250, 200 (*) in- cendiary from 1,000 to 8,000 feet. Hits buildings, ammunition dump (*). Big fire started Fiume Freddo. Fifty motor transports hit Floresto Area. Two Bostons armed recce Reggio D1 Calabria and Vibo Valentia. Eight 250 from 1,000 to 5,000 feet. End of Part 1, Part 2 follows. No Sig. (*) Being serviced. Action: OPD Information: G-2 CG AAF SGS Adm King Gen Deane (CC/S) White House CM-IN-9752 (13 Aug 43) 1801Z VC DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-0-72 BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 COPY No. 58 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED WAR DEPARTMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER INCOMING MESSAGE JDJD C19 WDCC Filed 13/1548Z 14 Aug 1943 eca 03470 PRIORITY From: Algiers To: War No. WR-191 13 August 1943 Report of operations for period ending . hours August 12 (AGWAR from Spaatz signed Eisen- hower personal for Arnold from Spaatz. WR-191 *) night August 11/12 . Wellingtons attacked beaches, roads, and landing craft between Messina and Cap Peloro 2 Wellingtons missing. Leaflets dropped Leg- horn, Pisa, Florence, Undena, Bologna. Day August 12 48 B-25's* escorted by 45 P-38's attacked Graz- zanise landing ground . 74 20 frag bombs. Hang- are dispersal areas and landing ground well covered. 25 to 30 enemy aircraft attacked. Bombers destroyed 7 ME-109's fighters destroyed 2 ML'-209's 2 P-38's missing. 24 B-25's escorted by 24 P-38's dropped 134 by 500 bombs on Crotons Bosco Lago landing ground while 21 B-25's escorted by 24 P-38's drop- ped 1500 20 pound frag bombs on Crotone Rositello landing ground. Field well covered. Beaufighters at- tacked tactical air force * enemy aircraft attacking landing grounds Lentiji night 11/12. 10 of our aircraft des- troyed on the ground. During day August 12 A-20's Bostons and Baltimores attacked sotor transport on Palmi / Vibo Valentia road (end part 1 part 2 follows) Road and railways at Gioia straffed. Fighter bombers mintained attacks on shipping in ., DECLASSIFIED JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 no sig *Being serviced. BY DBS, DATE WDCC MAY 21 1973 ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2, CG AAF, GEN PFANF (CCS) WHITE HOUSE CM-IN-10217 (1 10122 mes COPY No. 55 300 Suely THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN DECLASSIFIED E 19256 Cas I WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD C8 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD BM filed 20298/INCOMING MESSAGE 13 0211Z August 1943 OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiors To: War No. 132029, 13 August 1043. (Part 2 my 132029 from C in C Med) 4. Air raid Augusta night 11th 12th by 25 to 30 aircraft. No bombs in port area. 4 aircraft shot down. 5. United States destroyers carried out sweep off Italian coast Punta Iscololli to Punta Licosa night 11th/12th. Nothing encountered. 6. Motor torpedo boats fired torpedoes at 3 merchant vessels entering Messina Night 11th/12th. Explosion 5 minutes later but no definite hits claimed. No Sig ACTION: OPD INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS GEN, DEANE (CC/S) DECLASSIFIED ADM. KING JCS LETTER. 7-5-72 WHITE HOUSE BY DBS, DATE MAY 21 1973 LOG CM-IN-10068 (14 Aug 43) 0321Z cen 57 COPY No. 300 suity THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN WAR DEPARTMENT JDJD A 4 CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER CCWD 13/2029Z INCOMING MESSAGE 14 Aug. 1943 DLB 0204Z OPERATIONAL PRIORITY From: Algiers To: War NR: 132029, 13 August 1943 (Cosintrep addresses plus 7th and 8th Armies from C in C Med) Part 2 Cosintrep no 35 signed Eisen- hower cite FAGOT. 1. Destroyers and light craft operated off Calabrian Coast in Messina Straits and off East Sicilian Coast night 10th 11th. No surface Forces encountered but some opposition from Coastal batteries. No damage or casualties. 2. Cruiser and gunboats engaged targets on right flank Army on 11th 12th fighter bombers cooperated. 3. Cruisers and destroyers carried out sweeps off Italian Coast Licosa Point to Gulf of Eufemiland also Cape Risuto to Alice Point night 12th 13th. Nothing met. (Part 2 my 132029 follows.) No Sig. ACTION: OPD . INFORMATION: G-2 CG AAF SGS DECLASSIFIED GEN. DEANE (CC/S) JCS LETTER. 7-8-78 ADM. KING BY DBS, DATE CHITE HOUSE MAY 211973 LOG CM-IN-10066 (14 Aug 43) 0317Z cen COPY No. 57 300 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN funly DECLASSIFIED E.O. 12356. Sec. 3.3 or Sec. 3.4