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| | ESTIMATE OF THE ENEMY SITUATION |
 | | It is estimated that during the 24 to 48 hours subsequent to landing the Japanese could oppose our forces in the Kushikino Plain with up to 1 division plus 4,000 to 7,000 air, base and service troops; building up to 2 divisions by about X-3 to X-5. |
 | | The V Amphibious Corps landing in the Kushikino area would initially be opposed by one division; a minimum of 24-48 hours would presumably be required to assemble it in position to counterattack. |
 | | A tactical terrain study was also being prepared detailing the highways from Kushikino to Sendai and from Kushikino to Kagoshima, showing characteristics, width, and condition of all bridges, the road profile, and a study of the terrain on both flanks of the road. |
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