[Fritz]

Through Week 2, Feb 1944.
Central: Invasion forces for both the Wake and Kwajalin operations moved into pre-position for amphibious operations. Recent inteligence suggests the Japanese have stationed 20,000 troops on Kwajalin and intend to put up a fight. Acting on this intelligence, CENTRAL decided to kick off the Wake invasion first, and then divert support elements south to lend additional support to Kwajalin.
On the morning of Feb 13th the 2nd Marine Division stormed Wake and quickly evicted the defenders. As quickly as they came, the Marines loaded back aboard the transports and have begun the journey back to Hawaii. Left behind are two SEABEE construction battalions who are fixing the base up for future operations. A seaplane tender is on the way to Wake and will immediately begin servicing patrol operations.

With Kwajalin delayed, Washington has decided to reinforce the invasion. The 93rd Division, in floating reserve at Baker has been brought northward and will provide additional men for the landing. This is causing a smaqll stir with SOUTH, who was promised the division. Additional naval forces have been brought into the region bringing the total number of carriers to 5 CVs, 3 CVLs and 3 CVEs. Floating Supply ships have positioned themselves around Bikini to rearm the supply hungry Battleships (around 10) that are plastering Japanese positions. The target date for Amphibious portion of the operation has been moved to Feb 21.

South: Operations on New Georgia continue. The 4th Marines are maintaining pursuit of retreating Japanese forces from Buka. The Americal Division has entered combat at Torokina.

Southwest (NG): The 116 Cav RCT assaulted and captured the Admiralty islands. When airbase operations are ready, this base will help isolate Rabaul, and threaten the Truk to Madang/Wewak supply lines.

Preparations are underway to use the 41st division from the (Buna area) in an assault on bases between Wewak and Madang.

Southwest (DEI): A Brigade from the 6th AUS division captured Maumere. Medium range bombers quickly moved into the region to threaten Kwandari.
Sparrow force, a battalion sized element, has been moved to Kupang (West Timor). This force will be used to sweep surrounding islands for coast watchers.
The 1st Marine Division has loaded onto ships at Rockhampton and are being moved into the region in preparation for a direct assault on Kwandari.

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Location of the Fleet Carriers
Enterprise - Kwajalin
Lexington - Kwajalin
Yorktown - Kwajalin
Franklin - Kwajalin
Bunker Hill - Kwajalin
Intrepid - SW (NG area)
Essex - In Seattle Dry Dock
Hornet - In transit to Pearl Harbor from San Francisco
Wasp - At Pearl Harbor