Brief of Downfall
Abstract
DOWNFALL is General MacArthur's strategic plan for operations in the Japanese Archipelago. It constitutes the basis for directives for operations to force the unconditional surrender of Japan by seizure of vital objectives in the Japanese Archipelago. The plan outlines: a. Existing directives. b. Assumptions concerning enemy intentions. c. Operations. d. Logistics. It gives the "broad outlines of Operations OLYMPIC and CORONET but does not go into details. Phases. The plan visualizes attainment of the assigned objectives by two successive operations. a. OLYMPIC - to advance our land-based air forces into Southern Kyushu is order to support the second, a knock-out blow to the enemy's heart in the Tokyo area. b. CORONET - A major joint assault supported by the massed air and naval power in the Pacific to destroy hostile forces and seize the Tokyo - Yokohama Area. c. Subsequent operations continued and extended until such organized resistance in the Japanese Archipelago ceases.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 21, 1945
- Accession Number
- ADA637724