Department of the Army Files

The President to the Secretary of War (Stimson)

Memorandum for the Secretary of War

As a result of years of Fascist and Nazi rule and the destruction resulting from the battles on its soil, I understand that the supply situation in Italy is critical.

This situation should be corrected as effectively and as quickly as possible.

The War Department should, therefore, take immediate action to make available the additional essential civilian supplies and shipping necessary to remedy this condition.

Franklin D. Roosevelt