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(a) Fuels supplied for so long a passage
were not assured without prejudice to operations off Tokio
(b) Unlikely T.G. 5 of T.F. 38 off Tokio
Bay they had no American logistic support on which to rely and after 6 weeks at sea are deficient in many essential stores.
After arrival at Manus on 18th August ships of T.G. 3 of T.F. 37 less 2 Cruisers and 2 Destroyers joining T.G. 2 of T.F. 111 and T.G. 3 of T.F. 111 must be withdrawn to Australia so that the Fleet Train may be free to provide maximum possible support to the remaining forces forward.
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