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TOARTX
In reply to a question by Dr. Soong, SIR ALAN
BROOKE said that the size of the British forces to be
employed had not yet been settled, since the full
effect of the floods on the lines of communication
through Assam was not yet known. These lines of
communication had to carry not only supplies to be
flown by air into China and those required for the
forces to operate from Ledo and Imphal, but also
the supplies required for the expansion of the air
route and the building up of the lines of communica-
tions themselves.
DR. SOONG asked to be informed of the date on
which it was proposed these operations should commence.
SIR ALAN BROOKE explained that it was . now pro-
posed that they should start later than originally
envisaged, since it was believed better that they
should carry on into the early part of the monsoon,
thus assisting us to consolidate our position. The
actual date was, however, not settled, nor was it
possible to disclose it.
Referring to amphibian operations, DR. SOONG
said that the Generalissimo had always understood
that they would be carried out in Burma.
SIR ALAN BROOKE said that he was not in a
position to disclose the selected area for the
amphibious assault, but it was to take place from
India and would have a direct bearing on operations.
in Burma and Western China.
ADMIRAL LEAHY pointed out that the. success of
operations in Burma was largely dependent on the
confident cooperation of the Chinese forces. With
this, success could be expected, but unless this
collaboration was forthcoming they could not be
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undertaken.
GENERAL MARSHALL pointed out the colossal effort
required to build up and maintain communications with
China. The pipeline was only a small part, though
that in itself necessitated the shipping of much equip-
ment and many technicians over a vast distance. The
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