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Dn ae ~~ 3 aoe a operation fitting the above conditions. One of the areas appears to be eminently suited for the operation. All the others had to be rejected either because of unfavorable geography (notably the absence of a suitable air strip) or heavy concentrations of enemy forces, or both. The area selected is located at the head of a well protected deep water estuary on the south const of Cuba. It is almost surrounded by swamps impenetrable to An fantry in any numbers and entirely, impenetrable to vehicles ; except along two narrow “and easily defended approaches. “ Although strategically isolated by these terrain features ; "the area, is near the center of the island and the presence of an opposition force there will soon become known to the entire population of Cuba and constitute a serious threat to the regime. . The beach-~- | head area contains one and possibly two air strips adequate to e handle B-26's. There are several good landing beaches. It is of interest that this area has been the scene of resistance activities and of outright guerrilla warfare for over a hundred years. 3. Phases of the Operation: a. ‘The operation will begin with a night landing. There are no known enemy forces (even police) in the objec- tive area and it is anticipated that the landing can be carried out with few if any casualties and with no serious a 7 3e TS. #176622