LBW – OKH Lagebericht West.

UBR – Ueberblick des Britishchen Reiches.

NOTE. Much information supplied by the controlled agents is also to be found in the Fremde Heere West maps giving locations of forces in the United Kingdom.

1. I could only identify one infantry division with the divisional sign of a white bear facing sideways on a black square. Headquarters probably in the region of Beccles. Region occupied, Norwich, Great Yarmouth and Southwold.	BRUTUS 1 Feb., 1944, 1814 GMT	LBW 1168 7 Feb., 1944.	A credible Abwehr source has reported the 49th English Infantry Division in the Norwich-Lowestoft area (Eastern Command)… Divisional staff is probably at Beccles, 25 Km. south-east of Norwich.

2. The 45th Infantry Division here has swopped places with the 55th Infantry Division in Sussex.	PANDORA Letter to arrive not before 25th Jan., 1944	LBW 1179 18 Feb., 1944	A good source reports that the 45th English Infantry Division is stationed in the South-Eastern Command and has relieved the 55th English Infantry Division employed on the coast. The 55th English Infantry Division is still in South-Eastern Command.

3. The region around Brighton seems to be occupied by units of the Division which carries the badge of the yellow drum … elements of a large force … with the badge of a white spearhead, erect on a red diamond, were in transit from North to South, moving in the general direction of Shoreham by sea.	BRUTUS 20 Feb., 1944. 1653 GMT	App. to LBW 1187 26 Feb., 1944.	According to a credible Abwehr message we must reckon with the possibility that the 1st English Army Corps HQ, hitherto thought to be in Scotland, and 45th English Infantry Division believed to be in Northern Ireland, have been moved to the South of England (Brighton area).

4. (Reporting after tour of South and South-West England) an observation to which I give importance is that the distribution of the forces to date is all along the length of the coast and there is no concentration at special points.	GARBO 17 Feb., 1944. 2010 GMT	App. to LBW 1189 28 Feb., 1944.	Fresh confirmation is forthcoming from a well-regarded source that the English and American groups of forces are still in their same areas.

5. Portland. I saw some American soldiers with the number ‘1’ in red on khaki ground, in the neighbourhood of the town.	GARBO Letter No. 15 posted 19 Feb., 1944	App. to LBW 1189 28 Feb., 1944	The reported appearance of traces of the 1st American Infantry Division, hitherto assumed to be in the Western Mediterranean, still lacks confirmation.

6. There is an airborne division in the region between Southampton, Bournemouth and Salisbury, with the sign of a blue Pegasus on a maroon rectangle.	BRUTUS 21 Feb., 1944. 1738 GMT BRUTUS 8 March, 1944. 1730 GMT	LBW 1215 25 March, 1944.	The English 6th Airborne Division has been confirmed in Great Britain through a captured document. Reports from Abwehr and from a sure source agree that the division is no longer in the area south of Hull (Northern Command) but in the neighbourhood of Salisbury (Southern Command).
With regard to the number of the Airborne Division with the sign of a blue Pegasus on a maroon rectangle already reported in the region of Salisbury, this is the 6th Airborne Division.

7. 7 (7) Norwich. I saw a lot of troops and vehicles of the 9th Division. (This was intended for the 9th British Armoured Division.)	GARBO 13 April, 1944. 1847 GMT	LBW 1235 14 April, 1944	A trustworthy Abwehr report states that the 9th American Infantry Division hitherto thought to be in the European theatre, but in an unknown location, is also in Great Britain.

8. 15th Infantry Division is north and west of Leeds; sign red lion rampant on yellow, in white circle. (Also given in numerous controlled reports from November 1943 onwards.)	FREAK 17 April, 1944. 1634 GMT	LBW 1246 25 April, 1944	The presence of the 15th English Infantry Division believed to be in an unknown location in the Middle East has not been confirmed. According to several Abwehr messages, this division is in Great Britain in the Leeds area (Northern Command).

9. According to a conversation with an American officer in the first place the Headquarters of the XX American Army Corps is situated at Marlborough. In the second, the Sixth Armoured Division occupies the northern part of Gloucestershire.	BRUTUS 26 April, 1944. 1634 GMT	LBW 1255 4 May, 1944.	According to an unconfirmed Abwehr message, the American Armoured Division hitherto accepted in an unknown location is in the Worcester area. This may possibly be the Sixth American Armoured Division.

10. Third US Army near Knutsford, Cheshire, located in Western Command where troops are usually stationed after arrival at Liverpool. 79th and 83rd Infantry Divisions in this army.	FREAK 26 April, 1944. 1125 GMT	LBW 1255 4 May, 1944.	The two American Division assumed to be in Yorkshire and Norfolk may according to a good Abwehr message be the 79th and 83rd American Infantry Divisions. Confirmation of this must be awaited.

11. Passing by Salisbury for Torquay, I was able to make out the area occupied by the First American Army; in the Salisbury district, the VII American Army Corps with the badge of the figure ‘7’ in white on a blue shield.	BRUTUS 29 April, 1944. 1206 GMT	LBW 1255 4 May, 1944.	According to a credible message the VII American Army Corps is in the area north-west of Torquay.

12.7(2) Tenterden. The 28th American Infantry Division has arrived here. I saw officers of same in Dover and Folkestone. (GARBO). The 28th Division was reported by 7 (7) when he left the South dales area.	GARBO 1 May, 1944. 1840 GMT	LBW 1256 5 May, 1944.	The 28th American Infantry Division was, according to a further Abwehr message, moved from its previous area around Swansea (South Wales) to the Folkestone area in South-East England.

13.7(7) Ipswich. Saw many troops in station and town. Armoured cars, tank transports and vehicles with the insignia of the 6th US Division.	GARBO 2 May, 1944. 1955 GMT	App. to LBW 1256 5 May, 1944.	The 6th American Armoured Division, hitherto believed to be in the county of Worcester (see LBW 1255) is, according to an as yet unconfirmed Abwehr message, said to be in the East of England in the Ipswich area.

14. See serials 11, 12 and 13	BRUTUS 29 April, 1206 GMT GARBO 1 May, 1840 GMT 2 May, 1955 GMT	App. to LBW 1256 5 May, 1944.	The advance reported by good sources of the 6th American Armoured Division to Ipswich, of the 28th American Division to Folkestone (south-west of Dover) and of the VII Army Corps into the Torquay area points to the already known main concentration areas and further rounds off the picture of completed concentration.

15. 7 (2). I saw troops of the VIII US Corps in Folkestone with the insignia of the number ‘8’ in an octagonal figure.	GARBO 1 May, 1944. 1840 GMT	App. to LBW 1263 12 May, 1944.	The observation by a useful source of the VIII American Army Corps in South-East England (probably in the Folkestone area) makes it seem probable that in that area there are, in addition to the 18th American Infantry Division already reported there, one or two further American formations hitherto not exactly located. The general picture therefore emerges that besides the strong Anglo-American group of forces in South-Western England, we must reckon with the employment of single American divisions from all the remaining jumping off areas.

16. 7 (4) Newhaven-Brighton. He deduced from conversations he had, that most of the troops embarked were of the Division with the inverted triangle, which he has reported recently as on the move.	GARBO 8 May, 1944. 2040 GMT	LBW 1263 12 May, 1944	According to various credible Abwehr messages, the 3rd English Armoured Grenadier Division is in the area north of Portsmouth. The Division seems to have transferred to the Southern Command at the conclusion of its training in Scotland, and took part in the large-scale landing exercises in the Isle of Wight/Portsmouth/Brighton area at the beginning of May.
Alton, north-east of Winchester; some forty lorries with the badge of a black triangle with another red inverted triangle within it, the whole in a red circle.	BRUTUS 5 May, 1944. 1605 GMT
Fareham. In the town, vehicles, lorries and men with the sign of the two triangles.	BRUTUS 9 May, 1944. 1603 GMT
The 3rd English Infantry Division … is no longer in Scotland but at Newhaven, Sussex, and took part in exercises in the Channel last week.	FREAK 10 May, 1944. 1135 GMT

17. Four, Hiltingbury Camp. 47th London Division is in a camp to the south of mine.	GARBO 30 April, 1944. 1918 GMT	LBW 1263 12 May, 1944	According to several trustworthy Abwehr messages the 47th English Infantry Division hitherto accepted in Scarborough (Northern Command) has been for some time in the Southampton/Winchester area (Southern Command).
Seven, Romsey. I saw vehicles with the insignia of the 47th London Division.	GARBO 11 May, 1944, 2037 GMT
Your question about 47th Division: it has definitely left Yorkshire. Think it is somewhere in the South of England, but exact location not yet known.	FREAK 12 May, 1944. 1216 GMT

18. 51st English Division back from Italy. Many officers and men diverted to train other divisions. Re-formed 51st Division east of Newmarket. Returned without vehicles, replacement in progress.	FREAK 24 April, 1944. 1213 GMT	UBR 29 15 May, 1944.	The 51st English Infantry Division has been confirmed in Newmarket (east of Cambridge).
With regard to 51st Highland Division, according to my friends it has returned from Italy and is stationed in Suffolk.	BRUTUS 4 May, 1944. 1850 GMT

19A. 38th Infantry Division in the Isle of Wight. It is a Home Defence Division, not organised for operations overseas.	FREAK 4 May. 1944. 1344 GMT	UBR 29 15 May, 1944	The 54th and 38th English Infantry Divisions have been confirmed in their arcas. An Abwehr report that the latter is only capable of limited employment and is being used as a training division requires confirmation.
Seven. On the main Romsey-Ringwood road I saw one hundred and twenty-five military vehicles of all types, including bren gun carriers, with the insignia of the 54th Division.	GARBO 11 May, 1944. 2037 and 2043 GMT

19B. 7 (4) Newhaven-Brighton. He has seen many troops and vehicles of the 61st and 45th Divisions, also South-Eastern Command, Commando 3 and Commando 6.	GARBO 8 May, 1944. 2049 GMT	UBR 29 15 May, 1944.	The 45th and 61st English Infantry Divisions as well as the 3rd and 6th English Commandos have been confirmed in their existing areas.

19C. Bury St Edmunds, east of Newmarket; headquarters of the American XX Army Corps; sign, two Roman figures ‘X’ interlaced in yellow on a blue shield, the shield outlined in borders of red and yellow. Many traces also in the town of the American 4th Armoured Division.	BRUTUS 9 May, 1944, 1730 and 1735 GMT	UBR 29 15 May, 1944.	In East Anglia, in the Bury St Edmunds area (some 50 km. south-west of Norwich) are situated, according to a well-regarded Abwehr source, the XX Army Corps as well as the 4th Armoured Division.

19D.	…	UBR 29 15 May, 1944.	General Conclusion. The main enemy concentration is showing itself ever more clearly to be in the South and South-East of the Island. This is supported by the transfer of two English Divisions into the Portsmouth area, and the recently observed introduction of American formations into the English group of forces in South-Eastern England (so far observed, one corps and one infantry division from the other invasion areas is also to be reckoned with.

20. 15th English Infantry Division now moved to mid Sussex, composed of three infantry brigades, mainly Scottish troops.	FREAK 16 May, 1944. 1627 GMT	LAW 1271 20 May, 1944.	According to a proven Abwehr source, the 15th English Infantry Division, hitherto accepted in the Leeds area (Northern Command) has been transferred to Southern Command. The Division is situated in the country of Surrey, somewhere in the neighbourhood of Horsham.

21. Dorking. Saw some vehicles in transit belonging to the 11th English Armoured Division, with the sign of a black bull on a yellow triangle.	BRUTUS 25 May, 1944. 1836 GMT	LAW 1280 29 May, 1944.	According to several proven Abwehr sources, large parts of the English armoured formations hitherto assumed to be in Central England, have been transferred into the South-Eastern Command. The formations in question are the English Guards Armoured Division, parts of which were observed in the Dorking area on the march to the South, and the 11th English Armoured Division which has been identified in the neighbourhood of Worthing.
Worthing. In transit, vehicles of the Guards Armoured Division with the sign of an eye on a black shield with a red border.	BRUTUS 26 May, 1944. 1605 GMT

22. At Lewes many troops with sign of a knight with lance.	GARBO 26 May, 1944. 2218 GMT	LAW 1280 29 May, 1944.	The 8th English Army Corps Headquarters is also believed to be in the same area* (hitherto Northern Command). * i.e. Sussex.
Haywards Heath, north of Brighton; numerous soldiers and vehicles with the sign of white horseman on a red square, which seems to be the sign of the Army Corps stationed in this region.	BRUTUS 27 May, 1944. 1305 GMT

23. One and a half miles north of Sheperdswell station is a large car park under trees alongside road. A concrete track leads into the park which contains US lorries and vehicles belonging to the 83 rd Division.	GARBO 27 May, 1944. 2215 GMT	LBW 1280 29 May, 1944.	According to a credible Abwehr message, the 83rd American Infantry Division is in the Dover/Deal area.

24. Seven, Ipswich. Have seen the sign of the Panda several times in the district.	GARBO 25 May, 1944. 2045 GMT	LBW 1285 3 June, 1944.	The 9th British Armoured Division, hitherto accepted in the Northern Command and whose move to the South was already apparent, has been credibly reported in the Ipswich area (Eastern Command).

25. Seven, Tilbury. Saw men and vehicles of the 9th Armoured Division.	GARBO 1 June, 1944. 2035 GMT	App. to LBW 1287 5 June, 1944.	Movements in the Lower Thames Estuary point to the transfer of formations (among them the 9th Armoured Division) to the suitably equipped harbours in that area which may be used to relieve the harbours on each side of Dover which lie within range of German Gunfire.

26. FUSAG contains two armies: First Canadian Army, headquarters Leatherhead … and Third American Army, headquarters unknown.	BRUTUS 31 May, 1944. 2056 GMT	LBW 1288 6 June, 1944.	According to Abwehr messages which we consider to be reliable, the Headquarters of the Third American Army may be in the area south-west of Norwich. Confirmation must be awaited.
I also know that Third American Army includes the XX Corps, already reported at Bury St Edmunds. (Probably supported by previous messages of TREASURE, GARBO and, perhaps MULLET and PUPPET.)	BRUTUS 31 May, 1944. 2117 GMT

27. I am beginning a series of messages about First American Group of Armies, called FUSAG, C-in-C General Patton … from what I know, the Allied Expeditionary Force, commander General Eisenhower, is composed of FUSAG and the 21 Army Group, commander General Montgomery. One can conclude that FUSAG gives the impression of being ready to take part in active operations in the near future. FUSAG contains two armies: the First Canadian Army, Headquarters at Leatherhead, Commander General Crerar … and the Third American Army, headquarters unknown.	BRUTUS 31 May, 1944. 1605, 2051 and 2056 GMT	App. to LBW 1288 6 June, 1944.	According to a reliable Abwehr message of 2nd June, the forces at present in the South of England arc organised in two army groups (21st English and First American). It seems from this report that the American First Army Group contains the First Canadian Army (approximately thirteen divisions), known to be in Southern England, as well as the Third American Army between the Thames and the Wash (approximately twelve divisions). It is not yet clear whether they are under the command of General Bradley or General Patton. The 21 Army Group is commanded by General Montgomery.

28. 7 (7) Harwich. Sign, not previously seen, of a yellow shield with three blue mountain peaks outlined in white. This newly arrived division from USA.	GARBO 3 June, 1944. 2109 GMT	LBW 1288 6 June 1944.	The American 80th Division has been reported in the Harwich area. This may be one of the formations which arrived from the USA in April/May.

29. 3 (3) is in London having been called here by me by telegram. He says that the 52nd Division is at present in camps in the areas Saltcoats-Kilmarnock-Preswick and Ayr. The entire Division is concentrated here. He also saw there a large number of the insignia of the pilgrims’ shell which he had previously mentioned in the area of Dundee.	GARBO 26 May, 1944. 1952 GMT	OKH Situation Report West 1290 8 June, 1944.	At the same time the 7 English Army Corps, hitherto assumed to be north of Dundee has been reported on the west coast of Scotland in the Greenock area.

30. 3 (3) having received news of the landing in Scotland of a large contingent of troops coming from Ireland, disregarded my instructions that he should not leave the Clyde in order to investigate this information. He discovered the entire division had, in fact, arrived and was encamped in the Dumfries-Lockerbie area. Insignia is the red rose on a white ground. He believes it is the 55th English Division.	GARBO 4 June, 1944. 1956 GMT	OKH Situation Report West 1290 8 June, 1944.	According to a credible Abwehr message the 2nd English Army Corps, hitherto reported in the Stirling area (Scottish Command), and the 58th English Infantry Division, stationed West of Edinburgh, were transferred at the beginning of the month to the Dumfries area (Solway Firth).
… Returning to Glasgow, on arrival at Motherwell he discovered that vehicles and men in full equipment in large numbers were assembling there and in the surroundings belonging to the stag’s antlers division and the one with the sign of the fish in red on blue and white waves. The road in direction of Hamilton was controlled by CMP.	GARBO 4 June, 1944. 2002 GMT	LBW 1290 8 June, 1944.	The English 2nd Army Corps Headquarters, hitherto reported in the Stirling area (Scottish Command), and the English 58th Infantry Division west of Edinburgh, were, according to a credible Abwehr message, transferred to the Dumfries area (Solway Firth) at the beginning of the month.

31. I found Three awaiting me after a short interview he had had with 7 (4). Urgent points communicated; he learnt that the 3rd British Division landed in the first assault and has identified it as the one with the insignia of the inverted triangle. The Guards Armoured Division will enter in action three days after initiating the first attack. This division has left the area.	GARBO 8 June, 1944. 0006 GMT	LBW 1290 8 June, 1944.	A proven Abwehr source reports that the English Guards Armoured Division, at present situated in the Worthing area, will embark on the third day of the invasion in the port of Brighton. The appearance of this Armoured Division may therefore be expected in the near future.

32. The region in East Anglia is occupied by the Third American Army with headquarters at Chelmsford. It includes the XX US Armoured Corps, headquarters at Chelmsford.	BRUTUS 6 June, 1944. 2005 GMT	LBW 1292 10 June, 1044.	According to a reliable message the American 28th Infantry Division hitherto accepted in the Dover area, has been transferred to the Harwich area. The American Infantry Division hitherto believed to be in the Norwich area and whose number was unknown may, according to fresh evidence, be the 35th Infantry Division. According to a credible Abwehr message it is at present in the neighbourhood of Brentwood (about 30 kms. north-east of London). In addition the 5th American Armoured Division has been reported by a credible Abwehr source to be with the American group of forces in the Norwich and Ipswich area. This is presumably the American Armoured Division of unknown number previously assumed to be in Cornwall, but whose presence there had not been confirmed for a long time. The American XII Army Corps was named as a new headquarters in the Ipswich area.
Composition of the XX Corps: 4th US Armoured Division, headquarters Bury St Edmunds; 5th US Armoured Division, headquarters East Dereham; 6th US Armoured Division, headquarters Woodbridge.	BRUTUS 6 June, 1944. 2009 GMT
A short time ago the Third Army included the XII American Corps recently reported at Folkestone under the First Canadian Army.	BRUTUS 7 June, 1944. 1601 GMT
At Brentwood I also saw a few soldiers of the 35th American Infantry Division. It has now been attached to the XII American Corps and sent to Kent.	BRUTUS 7 June, 1944. 1604 GMT
As already reported, the 28th Assault Division also forms part of the XII Corps. It is at present located at Harwich, where it has just completed amphibious exercises in conjunction with the Royal Navy.	BRUTUS 7 June, 1944. 1609 GMT

33. 7 (7) … also saw, nearby, British troops with the sign of the 47th London Division.	GARBO 31 May, 1944. 2049 GMT	LBW 1293 11 June, 1944.	The 47th English Infantry Division, hitherto assumed to be in the Portsmouth area, has, according to unanimous reports from various sources, been transferred at an unknown date to the Thames Estuary, to the neighbourhood of Southend.

7 (4) reports that the following divisions are to be found in his area without indication of embarking at present: … Southern Command: … 47th London Division … 7 (7) reports that the activity in his area has greatly increased, giving the following divisions stationed in the area without indication of embarking for the moment: … 47th London Division.	GARBO 9 June, 1944. 0052, 0058 and 0104 GMT

34. See serial 30	GARBO 4 June, 1944. 2002 GMT	LBW 1293 11 June, 1944.	The same source, whose reports about the location of English 2nd Army Corps Headquarters and 58th English Infantry Division in Scotland have so far been confirmed, reports these on 7th June in the Doncaster area (30 kms. north-east of Sheffield). Since a few days ago another trusted source observed both these formations north of the Solway Firth marching to the South, it can be accepted that they are in process of taking up their positions in concentration areas in the South or East of England.
Doncaster; units with the sign of the 58th British Division and a few of the 2nd British Army Corps, latterly reported by me in Scotland.	BRUTUS 7 June, 1944. 1625 GMT

35. The 2nd British Airborne Division in the region of Grantham.	BRUTUS 7 June, 1944. 1620 GMT	LBW 1293 11 June, 1994.	According to an Abwehr source which has reported accurately for a long time, the 2nd English Airborne Division hitherto thought to be in the Western Mediterranean, location unknown, is now in the Grantham area (30 kms. east of Nottingham).

36. Amplification and notes on the messages sent yesterday; looking over the messages, I see that I omitted to include, in the list of troops in the area of 7 (2), the units 2nd Canadian Division and 2nd Canadian Corps.	GARBO 9 June, 1944. 2047 GMT	LBW 1293 11 June, 1944.	A trusted Abwehr source reports as still being in Dover on 9th June, the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, which was believed, according to a sure source to be in the Caen neighbourhood on 6th June. Since hitherto no further reports of this formation have been received from the bridgehead there exists the possibility that this division is still in Great Britain. Confirmation must be awaited.

37. The British 2nd Corps is now included in FUSAG and has headquarters at Louth. It is composed of the 55th and 58th Divisions, with headquarters at Skegness and Horncastle respectively. I heard that they are due to leave shortly for Kent.	BRUTUS 14 June, 1944. 1629 GMT	App. to LBW 1299 17 June, 1944.	According to recent evidence the group of forces in Central England (Sheffield area) forming the 2nd English Army Corps with probably two divisions, also belongs to the American Army Group held ready in the South-East of England, which brings the total strength of the latter up to twenty-five to twenty-seven divisions.

38. 7 (4) Brighton; the situation has changed little with the following exceptions. Troops with the insignia of the knight on horseback have left the area. They left for Normandy.	GARBO 16 June, 1944. 2112 GMT	LBW 1300 18 June, 1944.	According to a proven Abwehr source the English 8th Corps Headquarters has left the Horsham area. There are various pointers to the employment of this headquarters in the bridgehead under the Second English Army.

39. US troops with the insignia of a blue circle cut in four have arrived in the area of Lewes. (GARBO.) This insignia was reported by 7 (7) on his last journey to London as having been seen in his area.	GARBO 16 June, 1944. 2146 GMT	LBW 1300 18 June, 1944.	According to a credible report the 35th American Infantry Division has been moved from the area south-west of Ipswich to the area north of Brighton.

40. 7 (2) has also seen some troops with the insignia of the red fish on waves and the stag’s antlers….	GARBO 16 June, 1944. 2153 GMT	App. to LBW 1301 19 June, 1944.	From England there are further signs that the FUSAG formations are closing up towards the south-east coast. The hitherto unconfirmed transfer of the English 2nd Corps formations accepted in Central England to Kent fits in with this South East concentration.
(GARBO) I attach the greatest importance to the reference by this agent to these insignias as it is an indication that all the troop concentrations seen by Three in Motherwell may have been moved South.	GARBO 16 June, 1944. 2201 GMT

41. 7 (7) communicates that the American division at present occupying the camps in which the 28th US Division had been before they left for the South, is the division which has the insignia of a serpent which the Americans call rattlesnake. This division recently arrived in England. In his letter he sets out in detail … the manœuvres which the 28th US Division carried out on the beaches of Felixstowe.	GARBO 17 June, 1944. 1910 and 2110 GMT	LBW 1301 19 June 1944.	According to credible reports the 28th American Infantry Division has been moved back to Kent from the Ipswich area where it is said to have been carrying out landing exercises. In the place of the 28th American Infantry Division there is said to be a new US division in the Ipswich area, which is alleged to have arrived recently in England. This may be the 8th American Infantry Division. Confirmation must be awaited.

42. I have learnt that FUSAG will receive during the assault very strong support from the Ninth and Eighth Air forces, composed of heavy bombers. This last appears to indicate an attack against a strong position and the possibility of an attack across the Channel is discussed.	BRUTUS 18 June, 1944. 1015 GMT	App. to LBW 1301 19 June, 1944.	Attention is deserved by a report from a particularly trustworthy source according to which FUSAG will be supported in action by strong portions of the heavy bomber force, which points to its employment against strong fortifications and so fits in with our existing appreciation (Middle Channel coast).

43. 7 (7) has learnt through a well-informed channel that there are more than a hundred tank transport barges capable of transporting about five hundred tanks … which have gradually been concentrating in the ports of Yarmouth, Lowestoft and in the rivers of Debenham and Orwell.	GARBO 9 June, 1944. 0121 and 0137 GMT	App. to LBW 1304 22 June, 1944.	The reported concentration of landing craft in the harbours of the central east coast (Harwich-Yarmouth) also deserves attention.

44. See serial 40. I have written to the agent 7 (2) telling him that he should let me know urgently if he sees there … troops of the 55th Division which 3 (3) also reported in the concentration at Motherwell.	GARBO 16 June, 1944. 2153 , 2201 and 2206 GMT	LBW 1306 24 June, 1944.	The 55th English Infantry Division hitherto accepted doubtfully north of Dungenness has been confirmed by the same source. This formation is seemingly subordinated to the 2nd English Army Corps.
7 (2) says that he has seen troops … of the 55th Division in his area.	GARBO 20 June, 1944. 2110 and 2120 GMT

45. The XXXVII USA Corps recently included in the Third American my, has its headquarters at Great Baddow, two kilometres south-east of Chelmsford: sign: on a yellow circle a diamond divided into two triangles, of which the top is white and the lower black. A third triangle, white, below, touches the black one at the apexes. Composition: the 7th US Armoured Division, the 59th American Division, at Chelmsford and the Harwich region respectively and another division of which the details are unknown to me.	BRUTUS 24 June, 1944. 1816 and 1852 GMT	LBW 1307 25 June, 1944.	According to an unconfirmed agent’s report the American XXXVII Army Corps is in the area around and south-west of Harwich, with under command the American 7th Armoured Division (Chelmsford area) and the American 59th Infantry Division (Harwich area). The 7th Armoured Division may be the armoured division of unknown number which on previous evidence was hitherto believed to be in the South-West of England. The 59th Infantry Division is probably the American Infantry Division of unknown number which hitherto for want of further information was believed to be in Scotland, but which had not been confirmed there for a long time.

46. 7 (7). In Ipswich saw sign of 80th Division.	GARBO 3 July, 1944. 2006 GMT	LBW 1318 6 July, 1944.	According to a report from a proven source the 80th English Infantry Division, hitherto believed to be in North Wales, is in the Ipswich area.

47. FUSAG has three airborne divisions now in its Order of Battle of which one, namely the 21st American, is to be found in the Grantham area.	BRUTUS 21 July, 1944, 1723 GMT	LBW 1334 22 July, 1944.	According to a credible report, the American Airborne Division hitherto shown in an unknown location and presumably with the number 11, is situated in the Grantham area (north-east of Leicester).

48. Montgomery^, demanded immediate reinforcements in Normandy in such a fashion that it was necessary to send units from FUSAG which were already in the South of England, notably the First Canadian Army and a large part of the Third American Army. The fresh units in FUSAG will take up the duties of the units which have been despatched.… The Fourteenth American Army has already removed towards East Anglia, to the area formerly occupied by the Third Army. The headquarters are at Little Waltham.	BRUTUS 20 July, 1944. 2019, 2024 and 2144 GMT	LBW 1339 27 July, 1944.	According to captured documents confirmed by credible Abwehr reports, the American Third Army hitherto accepted in the area north of London, is said to have been transferred to Northern France as a second American Army Staff. In its place we are to assume the headquarters of the American Ninth Army hitherto shown with location unknown or a newly arrived Fourteenth Army.

49. I have learned that the 1st Polish Division has left for Aldershot on the 23rd and is due to go overseas in the near future.	BRUTUS 26 July, 1944. Message No. 920	LBW 1340 27 July, 1944.	According to a proven Abwehr source, the 1st Polish Armoured Division, last reported in the area north of Hull on the move southwards, is in the Aldershot area.

50. Composition of the Fourteenth Army: XXXIII and XXXVII American Corps, of which the headquarters are respectively at Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford.	BRUTUS 28 July, 1944. 1804 GMT	LBW 1341 29 July, 1944.	According to credible Abwehr reports, in addition to the American Ninth Army, Fourteenth Army is also to be accepted under FUSAG. In addition the XXXIII Army Corps has been newly reported in Great Britain under the Fourteenth Army.

51. I have just learnt that several of our officers from FUSAG are at present in Normandy with the First Canadian Army and the 4th Canadian Armoured Division, which have recently arrived in France. They are attached as spectators, as McNair was anxious that they should be present at an attack before the FUSAG assault. One can therefore suppose that the First Canadian Army will attack in the near future.	BRUTUS 28 July, 1944. 2017 GMT	LBW 1341 29 July, 1944.	A very reliable Abwehr source reports the move of the staff of First Canadian Army and of 4th Canadian Armoured Division to the landing front in Normandy. The supposition that, following on the recently observed incorporation of the Fourth English Army in the First American Army Group (still in Great Britain) in place of the First Canadian Army, the First Canadian Army was now only destined for tasks of administration and organisation has, therefore, not been confirmed.

52. FUSAG, changes in the Command: I suppose that Eisenhower and Patton were not in agreement over the change in the Order of Battle because Patton has been replaced by General McNair as Commander-in-Chief of FUSAG.	BRUTUS 19 July, 1944. 1737 GMT	OKH Situation Report 4 Aug., 1944.	According to reliable reports Lt.-General L. J. McNair, until recently Commander-in-Chief of the Land Forces in the USA, who has since been killed while on a visit to the front, was destined to succeed Lt.-General Patton as Commander-in-Chief of the American First Army Group (England). It seems that Lt.-General Patton has now assumed command of the Third American Army in Normandy. No information is available about the new commander of the American First Army Group in Great Britain. It is thought that Lt.-General Bradley has taken command of the American Twelfth Army Group in Normandy. General Montgomery retains his overall command of the operations in Normandy and remains Commander-in-Chief of the English 21 Army Group.
Patton was removed from his command of FUSAG and given, instead, the command of the Third US Army, giving over the command of the Twelfth US Army Group to General Bradley, who is Eisenhower’s ‘Yes Man’ who, at the same time, has the experience of the battles he has led in France. The command of FUSAG was unfilled for a few days and was then given over to another of Eisenhower’s favourites called McNair, who has just recently arrived from America.	GARBO letter No. 22 dated 20 July, 1944.
Patton is at present Commander-in-Chief of the Third American Army.	BRUTUS 22 July, 1944. 1712 GMT
The new American Army Group in Normandy is called ‘Twelfth Army Group’, Commander-in-Chief, General Bradley. It was formed at the end of the month of June but the formation was kept secret. Several of our officers from Wentworth are at present in the Twelfth Army Group.	BRUTUS 22 July, 1944. 1720 GMT
I have learnt that General McNair has been killed in Normandy where he had gone for a short visit to consult with General Montgomery and to inspect the coastal defences. This loss is considered here as very serious. It is thought that a successor will be appointed immediately to command the FUSAG operations.	BRUTUS 26July, 1944. Message No. 921
I have found out through the press that General McNair has died by enemy action in Normandy.	GARBO 29 July, 1944. 2040 GMT
All American forces destined for the Normandy operation, namely the First and the Third American Armies, are included in the Twelfth Army Group, of which the head is General Bradley. There is also in Normandy the 21 Army Group composed of the First Canadian Army and the Second British Army. The chief is General Montgomery.	BRUTUS 1 Aug., 1944. 2033 GMT
Both Army Groups come directly under SHAEF, of which the supreme head is General Eisenhower. It is possible that, in practice, Montgomery commands both Army Groups on the battlefield.	BRUTUS 2 Aug., 1944. 1741 GMT

53.7 (7). General impression: Decrease in number of US armoured troops but increase in number of US infantry troops.	GARBO 7 Aug., 1944. 2126 GMT	OKH Report 10 Aug., 1944.	Norwich-Ipswich: There has been a reduction in American armoured divisions in this area (despatched to France) and an increase in American infantry divisions.

54. FUSAG has three airborne divisions now in its Order of Battle of which one, namely the 21st American, is to be found in the Grantham area.	BRUTUS 21 July, 1944. 1723 GMT	LBW 1360 17 July, 1944.	It appears from several credible reports that the American Airborne Division in the area east of Leicester is the 21st Airborne Division.

55. The XXXIII Corps at Marbury in Cheshire; composition: 11th and 48th US Divisions and an American armoured division. The 11th and 48th Divisions arrived during the month of June, well trained.	BRUTUS 10 July, 1944. 2014 GMT (sic.)	LBW 1360 17 Aug., 1944	Several reliable Abwehr sources have given repeated reports of an 11th American Infantry Division in England in the Bury St Edmunds area. The existence of and 11th Infantry Division besides the 11th Airborne division seems therefore not impossible; confirmation must, however, be awaited.
11th Infantry Division. Headquarters in Delamer House near Norwich.	GARBO 28 July, 1944. Letter No. 23
Just returned from trip to Cambridge, Norwich, Cromer and Leicester. Cambridge: Considerable troop movement, both road and rail, through the town. Road convoys of the 11th US Infantry Division travelling East.	TATE 28 July, 1944. 0630 MET
Bury St Edmunds. In addition to the units of the XXXIII Corps there are also units of the 11th American Infantry Division, with the sign of a circle divided like the face of a clock. The segments are coloured alternately white/blue, with the exception of 11 o’clock, which is coloured black. It occupies the region formerly occupied by the 4th American Armoured Division.	BRUTUS 29 July, 1944. 2014 GMT
Is the 11th US Division, reported by Seven, an airborne or disembarkation or infantry division?	GARBO 9 Aug., 1944. Received 2002 GMT
Reply to questions: The 11th US Division is an infantry division, as you will have noticed from the vehicle markings given in Seven’s reports sent by GARBO last month.	GARBO 14 Aug., 1944. 1950 GMT

56. With regard to General Brereton: A new force has been formed composed of all airborne divisions, of whom the chief is General Brereton and his second in command General Browning. As reported, the Allies attach great importance to airborne operations in the future in the hope of bringing them under a joint command. In addition certain infantry divisions have undergone airborne training and can also be included in this type of operation…. It is supposed that seaborne operations will no longer be possible after the late autumn, whereas airborne operations will always be possible. Furthermore, it is expected that the most important operations will take place on the Continent far from the sea, where surprise can only be obtained by airborne operations. Thus the Allies hope to use airborne divisions for delivering a decisive coup and to facilitate this they deem it necessary to create a new command.	BRUTUS 21 Aug., 1944. 1714, 1718 and 1725 GMT and 22 Aug., 1944. 1740 GMT	App. to LBW 1369 26 Aug., 1944.	A further report from ka particularly trusted source about the retention of the Allied Airborne Army for a big operational task deserves special notice. Concrete indications of the target are not available.
		OKH Situation Report 27 Aug., 1944	The newly reported message (from a particularly proved source) about the withdrawal of the Allied Airborne Army for a large-scale operational task deserves special attention. There are no concrete indications of the target.

57. I was told that the other Airborne Division has the number nine and is stationed in Leicestershire. It belongs to the Fourteenth Army.	BRUTUS 30 July, 1944. 1331 GMT	LBW 1370 27 Aug., 1944.	According to a reliable Abwehr report there is in Great Britain in addition to the 21st American Airborne Division, a 9th American Airborne Division. This may be the American Division hitherto shown in Great Britain as the 11th Airborne Division. Conformation must be awaited.
In Leicester troops of a US Airborne Division. Their sign was a white circle with blue ground. On this was a vertical yellow flash of lighting.	TATE 31 July, 1944. 1808 MET
Reference to Airborne Division: Believe it was the 9th but this is very uncertain.	TATE 6 Aug., 1944. 1803 MET
In our Order of Battle there are three airborne divisions, notably the 9th and 21st American and 2nd British.	BRUTUS 21 Aug., 1944. 1725 GMT

58. Everything is now being done to prepare the Fourteenth Army as quickly as possible for its new task. I learned that it includes two American assault division, namely the 17th and 59th, which are at present undertaking exercises on the east coast.	BRUTUS 26 July, 1944. Messages No. 915 and 916	LBW 1372 28 Aug., 1944.	According to several credible reports the American Infantry Division accepted in the area north of Cambridge, may be the 17th Infantry Division.
At Cambridge station a troop train with soldiers of a US Division. Divisional sign: circle with white diagonal cross with red and blue ground.	TATE 28 July, 1944. 1804 MET
XXXVII Corps still remains at Chelmsford. It has been transferred from the Third American Army. Sign: three triangles, already signalled. It includes the 17th and 59th Assault Divisions.	BRUTUS 28 July, 1944. 1815 GMT
With regard to the 17th American Infantry Division: Sign, in a circle an oblique white cross, the vertical quadrants of the circle in red and horizontal ones in blue.	BRUTUS 15 Aug., 1944. 1806 GMT

59. Great numbers of British troops, tanks and vehicles have disembarked with insignia, seen for the first time, of the letters ‘GO’ in black on a green circle.	GARBO 23 Aug., 1944. 2023 GMT	App. to LBW 1371 28 Aug., 1944.	A move reported by several proven sources of the 8th English Armoured Division from Egypt to England has probably taken place as a result of the extreme need for reinforcements in France. It shows too the anxiety of the enemy command to make good quickly the group of forces still in English which must recently have been weakened by the unexpected withdrawal from it of troops for France.

60. I also had an opportunity of passing two days at Bristol and Exeter to see the units of the Ninth American Army.	BRUTUS 10 Aug., 1944. 1810 GMT	LBW 1374 31 Aug., 1944.	The American Ninth Army, which hitherto was thought to be in the South East of England in the immediate neighbourhood of FUSAG is now, according to credible information, in the Bristol area. The subordination of the formations in the Salisbury area to this army command seems, therefore, a possibility.

7(2) reports on return from south-west tour. Identified following units in Bristol area from vehicle markings: 691st Field Artillery Battalion, 184th Medical Battalion and 172nd Engineer Battalion, all belonging to the Ninth US Army with the markings ‘99A’ in addition to the unit number. Troops have no army insignia though, from conversations with a soldier, I was able to confirm that the Ninth Army identification is correct though he could not explain the reason for the absence of army insignia. Same contacts said that three more divisions are due to arrive from USA to be put under the command of the Ninth Army.	GARBO 16 Aug., 1944. 2032, 2049 and 2055 GMT

61. On returning to Wentworth, I learned that there is great activity in the affairs of the Fourteenth American Army, as though it were a question of changing its location. Will do my best to obtain details but have to return to our Air Headquarters in London on 21st August.	BRUTUS 20 Aug., 1944. 1443 GMT	LBW 1374 31 Aug., 1944.	Parts of the Fourteenth American Army (XXXIII Army Corps) have, according to several reports, been transferred from their existing area, Ipswich-Cambridge, to the South. The 11th, 17th and 59th Infantry Divisions were reported in this connection. The 17th Infantry Division is said to have been moved to the Brighton area.
Urgent. 7 (7). The entire 59th, rattlesnake, American Division has started to leave Ipswich area, moving towards the South. Other divisions also preparing to leave. Agent is investigating and will send detailed reports soon as possible.	GARBO 23 Aug., 1944. 1950 GMT
7 (4) Saw many units with sign of white St Andrew’s cross on circular background in red and blue, which I discovered belongs to the 17th US Division which have been arriving in Brighton area. Headquarters of this division is at Stanmer Park, about four miles from Brighton on Lewes road. Have identified following units of this division: 293rd Infantry Regiment, 144th Engineering Battalion.	GARBO 26 Aug., 1944. 2032 and 2040 GMT
During the past few days large US convoys travelling between Hatfield and Watford in a westerly direction; divisional sign was a black snake on a circular blue ground. Saw further vehicles travelling in the same direction with the following sign, difficult to describe: two similar triangles with their points together (looks like an old-fashioned hour glass); the upper triangle is black the lower is white. On the upper black triangle there is a third triangle, the flat side against the flat side of the black triangle. The third triangle is white. The whole thing is on a circular, yellow ground.	TATE 27 Aug., 1944. 0603, 1818 and 0605 MET (sic)
7 (7). Numerous rumours that entire American Army in this area is leaving for South. Troops of 11th US Division, previously seen in Stowmarket, have left the district; few troops of XXXIII US Corps seen in Bury St Edmunds. Many troops of this Corps left recently for unknown destination. Many convoys of 17th US Division seen moving South. Advanced units of this division moved South some time ago. 7 (4) recently reported arrival in Brighton area of units of this division. 3 (b) Blackwall Tunnel, under the Thames, was closed for three days for passage of American troops.	GARBO 28 Aug., 1944. 2034 and 2106 GMT

62. To investigate your questionnaires about airborne and armoured troops, I sent 7 (2) for a short trip to Larkhill-Bulford area where airborne and armoured troops were located before the landing. He discovered the following troops in this area: 7 (2) 2nd British Airborne Division, with sign of winged horse, also saw American armoured troops and tanks of 25th US Armoured Division, just arrived from Norfolk also some men with sign of 8th US Armoured Division without vehicles. These both have usual US armoured divisional sign with the number superimposed to identify the division. Also saw US infantry troops and convoys with the following sign: A blue oval with the letter ‘V’ in white interlaced with the number ‘9’ in red and a circle divided diagonally, with the number ‘9’ in black on white in the left semi-circle and the number ‘4’ in white on black in the right semi-circle. Had no time to identify but believe latter is the 94th US Division.	GARBO 30 Aug., 1944. 1926, 1946 and 1958 GMT	LBW 1374 31 Aug., 1944.	According to a credible report, a further two American infantry divisions and one armoured division were moved from the United States to Great Britain during the second half of August. These may be the 94th and 95th Infantry Divisions and the 25th Armoured Division which are said to be in the area north of Salisbury.

63. This message relates to the reorganisation of FUSAG and to the alleged rival policies of held-Marshal Montgomery and of General Patton in France. It is quoted in All in Chapter 31.	GARBO 31 Aug., 1944. 2046 to 2150 GMT	App. to LBW 1376 2 Sept., 1944.	This extract, which is also given in Chapter repeats almost the whole of GARBO’s message.

64.7 (2). Southampton and surrounding areas: Most military camps in the area are occupied by US troops. All roads extremely busy with large convoy movements. Saw following troops and vehicles: Fourteenth US Army, XXXIII US Corps, US division with the sign of the letter ‘VV’ in white interlaced with the number ‘9’ on a blue oval, 11th US Infantry Division, SOS, SHAEF, 48th US Division, 59th US rattlesnake Division, 9th US Armoured Division, 25th US Armoured Division, 2nd British Airborne Division. General impression: great activity and movement of troops, vehicles, armour and supplies. Fourteenth US Army was recently reported by 7 (7) as having left his area.	GARBO 6 Sept., 1944. 2035, and 2044 GMT	App. to LBW 1383 9 Sept., 1944.	According to a report from a hitherto particularly trustworthy source, there are at present strong concentrations of American troops taking place in the Southampton area. In this connection the following are mentioned: the 25th and 95th Infantry Divisions and 9th Armoured Division, as well as the 11th, 48th and 59th American Infantry Divisions, with the staff of the American XXXIII Army Corps, which were hitherto believed to he in the area north-east of London and have several times been reported on the move to the South. The headquarters of the Fourteenth American Army is also said to have been transferred from the Ipswich area to Southampton.
Fourteenth US Army has moved to the south coast for embarkation. 7 (2) recently reported that Fourteenth Army and other US troops are in the Southampton area.	GARBO 9 Sept., 1944. 2101 GMT	OKH Situation Report 10 Sept., 1944.	According to a message from a particularly trustworthy Abwehr source a large-scale concentration of American troops (some five infantry divisions and one armoured division partly from the East of England) seems to be taking place under XXXIII American Army Corps in the Southampton area. Simultaneously the Fourteenth American Army is said to have been transferred to this embarkation area. A move to France is probable and corresponds with the expectations which we have already expressed. This would mean the withdrawal of all American military formations from the South-East and South of England.

65. I can confirm the arrival of the Fourteenth American Army from East Anglia. Throughout the region, atmosphere of activity…. The Fourteenth American Army, headquarters Fareham, appears to occupy the region as far as Worthing in the east but was unable to define the limit in the west. The XXXVII American Corps has its headquarters in the area of Worthing. The 17th Infantry Division and the 59th Division, both assault divisions. The XXXIII Corps probably occupies the area west of Fareham-Winchester. I did not have the possibility of checking. The 17th American Infantry Division appears to occupy the region to the north of Brighton…. The 59th American Infantry Division appears to have its headquarters at Rolands Castle.	BRUTUS 6 Sept., 1944. 2016, 2024, 2028 and 2032 GMT. 7 Sept., 1944. 1715 and 1721 GMT	LBW 1386 12 Sept., 1944.	According to a report from a particularly trustworthy source the American Fourteenth Army with XXXIII and XXXVII Army Corps has been transferred from South-Eastern England to the south coast. According to this report the headquarters of the Fourteenth Army is at Fareham (north-west of Portsmouth) while the American XXXIII Corps is in the Winchester area and the American XXXVII Corps with under command 17th and 59th American Infantry Divisions is reported in the Worthing area. The transfer of the 11th and 48th American Infantry Divisions from the Cambridge area to the neighbourhood of Southampton is also reported by a good source.
See serial 64	GARBO 6 Sept., 1944. 2035, and 2044 GMT

66. 7 (7)…. Apart from some odd units, all US troops have left the area. Innkeepers at Ipswich and Colchester have received orders from billeting officers to continue to reserve accommodation previously commandeered for arrival of further troops. Small hotel at Ipswich occupied by SOS officers recently evacuated. Saw several staff cars in Harwich and Ipswich with the sign of the Fourth British Army but no troops or lorries seen. When in Colchester a week ago discovered that all US troops had left. Large numbers of staff cars with the sign of Fourth British Army and 58th British Division seen outside Cups Hotel. These belong to staff officers in transit.	GARBO 9 Sept., 1944. 2032, 2048 and 2101 GMT	App. to LBW 1391 17 Sept., 1944.	According to messages from a particularly trustworthy source, following on the withdrawal of the American divisions hitherto in the area north-east of London (County of Essex) parts of the Fourth English Army (hitherto 7th English Army Corps and 58th Infantry Division confirmed) have been moved into the area vacated. As part of this regrouping, the headquarters of the Fourth English Army has moved to Colchester (north-east of London). It is probable that further divisions not yet named will follow this army.
Folkestone: 7th British Corps has left area. Canterbury: many troops and vehicles of 80th Division still seen. Wye: 61st Division seen. Three Bridges: 55th Division seen. 58th Division left Gravesend last week.	GARBO 14 Sept., 1944. 1910, and 1916 GMT
Saw a large British convoy travelling in a northerly direction. through London, on 8th September. Had the sign of a yellow shell on a blue square.	TATE 10 Sept., 1944. 0604 MET

67. Allied Airborne Army is now under FUSAG. Confirm that airborne divisions can be detached and that a task force, consisting of four airborne divisions, has already been posted to take part in the operation in conjunction with the Fourth Army. They will probably take the place of the 17th and 59th Assault Divisions which, up till now, remain in the Fourteenth American Army. From these changes one can suppose that the FUSAG operations will be preceded by an airborne attack which can be carried out even at long range. An attack against the North of Germany, in the regions of Bremen or Kiel is not excluded.	BRUTUS 10 Sept., 1944. 1714 and 1724 GMT	App. to LBW 1393 19 Sept., 1944.	The possibility of a new landing operation in conjunction with planned airborne operations is suggested by a further report from a very trustworthy agent, according to whom the present airborne operations should be coupled with future plans for the Fourth English Army: the agent mentions in this connection the already reported moves of operations of the Fourth English Army to the Essex/Kent area (see Short Appreciation for the West of the 17th September). There is still no sure evidence of such plans.
From one of my colleagues, I learn that the 1st British Parachute Brigade was due to take part in an airborne operation against the Pas de Calais on 3rd September and that the operation was cancelled on account of the rapid advance of 21 Army Group. There is great secrecy about airborne preparations and my informant did not even know the numbers of the units of the 1st British Airborne Corps. On the other hand I have just learned that there has recently been great activity at the headquarters of the Allied Airborne Army and that they have even formed a second task force. In view of the general situation, there is talk in our headquarters that in three or four days one should expect an airborne attack against Denmark, Kiel Canal or against ports in Northern Germany.	BRUTUS 14 Sept., 1944. 1728, 1835, 1840 and 1846 GMT
This appears to confirm my own opinion, already transmitted several days ago, especially when I learnt of the move of the Fourth Army into the Essex-Kent region. In my opinion, the attack can be undertaken by the special task force which I have already reported as being attached to the Fourth British Army.

68. See serial 67	BRUTUS 10 Sept.,	App. to LBW 1397 23 Sept., 1944.	From various reports by prudent agents, the following picture of the present airborne operations and of future plans emerges; it is planned that three airborne corps were included in the First Allied Airborne Army; the 1st English Airborne Corps and the XVIII American Airborne Corps so far engaged comprise the 1st English, 82nd and 101st American Airborne Divisions, one Polish Parachute Brigade as well as possibly the 17th American Airborne Division and here it is not yet finally clear whether the last-named is the 17th American Infantry Division (Airborne) though there are some indications of this. The allotment of further formations and smaller airborne army units is probable. To the Airborne Corps still in Great Britain belong presumably the 2nd English, 21st, 9th and 11th American Airborne Divisions and possibly the 59th American Infantry Division equipped for transport by air. The last-named having repeatedly been mentioned in this connection should also appear as an ‘assault division’. This Corps is said to be destined for employment as part of landing operations by Fourth English Army which are predicted against the German Bight in the sector Wiesemunde-Emden. The reports mentioned above make a convincing impression and have been partially confirmed by the course of operations and by troop identifications in recent days. There are so far no messages regarding the employment of the 6th English Airborne Division now to be assumed in Great Britain (at present probably still resting). The employment of this particularly battle-experienced airborne division must, however, be expected additionally in future airborne operations.
			On the basis of the above reports, therefore, new landings, coupled with strong airborne landings must be expected in the area of the German Bight. We have so far no information as to the date of such undertakings. It must, however, be assumed that these intentions will only be capable of execution when a bridgehead has been successfully created at Arnhem and further operations from this bridgehead seem to the enemy command to be assured of success. The seasonal weather conditions in the Channel which are deteriorating will, however, set a time limit to these plans and will, therefore, tend to advance them.
Regarding the airborne attacks, I have learned that it is a question of the 1st British Airborne Corps and the XVIII American Airborne Corps and not the task force as supposed by me. As for as I know, this task force is still ready for the operation with the forth Army. It includes the 9th, 17th and 21st American Airborne Division and the 2nd British Airborne Division.	BRUTUS 20 Sept., 1944. 2122 and 2144 GMT

69. The composition of the 2nd British Airborne Division: the 11th and 12th Parachute Brigades and 13th Air Landing Brigade. Each brigade is composed of three battalions. There is also an Air Landing Reconnaissance Squadron with the number ‘6’ and an Air Landing Artillery Regiment. The Commander-in-Chief of the Division is Major-General D’Arcy, who formerly commanded the 9th Armoured Division.	BRUTUS 13 Aug., 1944. 1307 and 1311 GMT	LBW 1404 30 Sept., 1944.	According to prisoners of war and various reliable Abwehr sources the presence of the 2nd English Airborne Division has repeatedly been confirmed in Great Britain. Since the 4th English Parachute Brigade, assumed to be in this formation (i.e. in 2nd Airborne Division) was identified with the 1st English Airborne Division in the landing area in Holland, the recent report from a proven Abwehr source according to which the 2nd English Airborne Division was made up of the 11th and 12th English Parachute Brigades and the English 13th Air Landing Brigade, may be regarded as credible. The Divisional Commander seems to be Major-General D’Arcy, formerly commander of the 9th English Armoured Division.
How many aircraft and gliders can be reserved in Great Britain for air landing operations on a large scale? Airborne divisions are composed o f an air landing and two parachute brigades; we do not, therefore, understand your message No. 988 of 20th August.	BRUTUS 24 Aug., 1944. Received 1723 GMT

70. 44th US Infantry Division and 9th US Armoured Division have recently disembarked in Normandy.	GARBO 4 Oct., 1944. 2018 GMT	LBW 1411 7 Oct., 1944.	According to a proven Abwehr source besides the 44th American Infantry Division and the 49th American Armoured Division (see Lagebericht West No. 1409 of 5th October, 1944), the 59th American Infantry Division and the 25th American Armoured Division as well as the staff of the XXXVII American Army Corps are also said to have been transferred to France.
(Another message of about this date from GARBO reported the departure of XXXVII Corps and of the 59th US Infantry Division and the 25th US Armoured Division. By an oversight it was omitted from the Traffic Summary.)

71. Heard from a good source that an American Corps is on its way from New York to Marseilles. It consists of one armoured division and two infantry divisions.	TATE 5 Oct., 1944. 0755 MET	App. to LBW 1411 7 Oct., 1944.	According to a report, hitherto unconfirmed, from a good source, shipment of troops will shortly take place from the USA to Marseilles for the Western front. In view of the fact that the Channel ports are not yet fully working, this report seems not improbable, particularly as the proposal would afford considerable relief to the road communications in Northern France.
		LBW 1430 26 Oct., 1944.	According to available reports we must reckon with the transfer, up to the end of October, of a further two infantry divisions and one armoured division from the USA to Europe.

72. Am sending details obtained at Wentworth. I was told that the 61st and 80th British Infantry Divisions have been withdrawn from 7th (sic) Corps but that they remain at Wye and Canterbury respectively. Headquarters of the 7th Corps are now somewhere to the south of Newmarket and include the 5th British Armoured Division and the 58th British Infantry Division. The Fourth Army has its headquarters in the region of Witham.	BRUTUS 5 Oct., 1944. 1809, 1813 and 1815 GMT	LBW 1413 9 Oct., 1944.	A proven Abwehr source has confirmed the following formations in their existing areas in Great Britain at the beginning of October, 58th, 61st and 80th English Infantry Divisions also 5th English Armoured Division as well as the staffs of the Fourth English Army and 7th English Army Corps.

73. Urgent. I met by chance my colleagues from FUSAG and as a result of the details which I have received I can state that FUSAG has been disbanded. The Fourth Army comes directly under SHAEF.	BRUTUS 17 Oct., 1944. 1815 GMT	LBW 1425 21 Oct., 1944.	A proven source reports from Great Britain that the staff of the First American Army Group (FUSAG) has been disbanded. The same source reports that the English Fourth Army which has hitherto been under the command of FUSAG, is now directly under the Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Invasion Forces (General Eisenhower).

74. The 2nd British Corps has been replaced by the 17th British Corps, of which the Commander-in-Chief is General Templer. I suppose that the headquarters are at Tunbridge Wells. It includes the 55th and 61st Divisions. I cannot understand what is happening to the 80th British Division. From what I am told it is at present north of London in the 7th British Corps (to he verified). (Note. The 17th British Corps only lasted about a week and this is the only time that it was mentioned. Before the end of the month, it was decided to say that the 55th and 61st British infantry Divisions were under War Office control, which was in fact the case.)	BRUTUS 24 Oct., 1803 and 1808 GMT	LBW 1434 30 Oct., 1944	A proven source continues to report the presence of the 2nd English Army Corps Headquarters in Tunbridge Wells (South-East England). The Commander of this Army Corps is Lt.-General G. W. R. Templer. The 55th and 61st Infantry Divisions are, with certainty, included in this Corps and are in their accepted areas. The same source confirms the 7th English Army Corps Headquarters and the 80th English Infantry Division, the latter now believed to be in the area north of London.

75. In the region of Witham much activity on the part of units of the Fourth British Army which appears to be preparing to leave for the North…. Detailed report: the region is occupied by the Fourth British Army and the 7th Corps with the sign of a sea shell, which appears to have its headquarters in the region of Sudbury. It includes the 5th Armoured Division, with the sign of a lobster, the 58th Division with the sign of a stag’s head, and the 80th Division with the sign of a red steamship and a yellow sky. In the region of Witham and Hatfield Peverel, much activity; vehicles of the Fourth Army, 7th Corps and a few of the 80th Division.	BRUTUS 13 Nov., 1944, 1749, 1757 and 1801 GMT	LBW 1454 19 Nov., 1944.	According to a report from a good source the 7th English Army Corps as well as the 58th and 80th English Infantry Divisions and the 5th Armoured Division have been confirmed in their old areas in Great Britain.

76A. 7 (4) Gloucester: following troops seen: SOS, Americans with armoured division sign number 11 also some troops of 11th US Infantry Division. Have learned that 11th US Infantry Division is now stationed at Abergavenny and that it is being used to provide reinforcements for other US divisions in France which have sustained heavy losses. Also learnt that 17th US Division passed through here and has gone to Wales but could not discover exact location. This division is being also used in the same way as 11th US Infantry Division.	GARBO 23 Nov., 1944. 1931 and 1940 GMT	LBW 1460 25 Nov., 1944.	According to a report from a credible source the 11th and 17th American Infantry Divisions are confirmed afresh as being in England and are said to be at the moment being drawn upon for reinforcements for the American divisions engaged in France. Both divisions are said to have been moved to the areas of Gloucester and South Wales where the training areas were repeatedly occupied by American troops before the invasion.

76B. See serial 76A	GARBO 23 Nov., 1944.	App. to LBW 1460 25 Nov., 1944.	The fact that the 11th and 17th American Infantry Divisions, which have been for some time located in Great Britain, have not been used on the Western front finds its explanation in the report of a good agent according to whom these divisions are being used for draft finding. It must, however, be pointed out that repeated experience shows that so called ‘draft-finding divisions’ can, if necessary, often be made ready for battle by the Americans at short notice and can then be sent to the front. These two divisions must therefore continue to be regarded as an operational reserve in the hands of Eisenhower.

77. See serial 75	BRUTUS 13 Nov., 1944.	App. to LBW 1460 25 Nov., 1944.	The move, several times reported, of the formations of the 7th English Army Corps (38th (58th?) and 80th Infantry Divisions, 5th Armoured Division) from their previous locations in the South-East of the Island to Central England seems to be confirmed, though the reason for these moves is not clear. Since, however, for the present there is no sign of a move to port areas, we cannot yet speak of any impending embarkation of this division (sic corps).

7 (7) reports from Newmarket: Convoys of 7th Corps have continued to pass through daily since last reporting, all moving in northerly direction. Troops and armour of 5th Armoured Division are already starting to move out. Have learned from my contact that this division is moving to Yorkshire.	GARBO 19 Nov., 1944. 1935 and 1945 GMT
Have been in Spalding, in Lincolnshire, for a few days. Saw a large British convoy passing through the town in the direction of Boston; had the sign of the 5th American Division. On the railway station there were many British troops with the sign of a yellow sea shell on a blue square.	TATE 20 Nov., 1944. 0750 and 1910 MET

7 (7) Sudbury: Saw large convoys of 58th Infantry Division moving direction of Cambridge. Three: this confirms that the troops of this division, seen by me in Glasgow, were on leave…. Have ascertained that 80th Infantry Division has been stationed in area between Ipswich and Stowmarket but that it left this district again between 10th and 15th of this month. Am proceeding to Yorkshire to investigate on basis of information received from my contact that 5th Armoured Division was moving to that county.	GARBO 23 Nov., 1944. 1858 and 1928 GMT

78. Reference divisions trained as airborne: as already reported, the 48th American Infantry Division has undergone this training. It was formerly included in the XXXIII American Corps, which appears to have been disbanded as this division, together with the 11th and 17th American Divisions, is under command of British Base Section.	BRUTUS 17 Nov., 1944. 1752 GMT	App. to LBW 1460 25 Nov., 1944.	The 48th American Infantry Division, also accepted in Great Britain, has been repeatedly reported as ‘airborne’. It must, however, be assumed that this division is destined for employment in connection with further planned airborne landings.

79. Location and further moves of Fourth British Army should be controlled carefully by your other agents.	GARBO 2 Dec., 1944. Received 1910 GMT	App. to LBW 1474 9 Dec., 1944.	There is no fresh information regarding the shipment of formations to France; the presence of the Fourth English Army is again confirmed by a useful source. The apparently still uncompleted move of the 7th English Army Corps with 58th Infantry and 5th Armoured Divisions from South-Eastern England to the neighbourhood of the Humber estuary is striking and the reasons for this are still not clear. Any new landing intentions (Denmark, German Bight) can, however, not be deduced from this move, particularly as they could not be in any way operationally connected with recognisable objectives in France. The possible concentration of landing craft in the Humber area must be investigated by air reconnaissance.

7 (7) reports from York: has discovered that Fourth British Army has moved here but can find no sign of other divisions reported moving North in this area as yet. He is continuing investigations though he states there is no sign of preparations for embarkation and has been told that Fourth Army and Northern Command are being amalgamated and will control any future landings in Germany, whether to help the present offensive or to occupy areas which you abandon, in the same way as other Commands have been given similar roles, for instance Norway in the case of Scottish Command and the Channel Islands in the case of Southern Command…. 80th British Infantry Division has left Canterbury area. This confirms 7 (7) report.	GARBO 2 Dec., 1944. 1915, 1924 and 1944 GMT
Reference your message of 28th November. Confirmation that the Fourth Army is at present in Yorkshire. From what I was told I had supposed that it would already have left from the Humber region against the region of Emden. I believe that I was mistaken as to the date and that the operation has only been postponed.	BRUTUS 4 Dec., 1944. 1759 GMT	App. to LBW 1479 9 Dec., 1944.	From England there have come in no important messages during the last days, in particular we have been unable to obtain any fresh information regarding the purpose behind the move of the 7th English Army Corps, which has now been joined by the 80th English Infantry Division (now accepted in the Catterick area, north-west of Hull). In any case we cannot accept the intention to transfer these formations to the Western front in the near future after their withdrawal from South-Eastern England. Similarly the fact that the 80th English Infantry Division belonging to the 7th English Army Corps was not placed in the area of a port when it was moved North gives reason to suppose that no imminent new landing operation is planned which would include this formation.

7 (7) York: Agent has finally discovered that 58th Division is stationed in the areas surrounding Leeds…. He discovered this division by following the direction of very large convoy of brand new heavy trucks with divisional sign painted, which were being delivered to the division….	GARBO 6 Dec., 1944. 2000 GMT

7 (7). Have discovered that 80th Division is stationed in the areas of Bedale and Catterick…. Agent assures me there is no immediate danger of an embarkation since 80th Division is undergoing training.	GARBO 8 Dec., 1944. 2018 GMT

80. The 6th Airborne Division is in the region of Salisbury.	BRUTUS 7 Dec., 1944. 1747 GMT	App. to LBW 1479 14 Dec., 1944.	The 6th English Airborne Division is probably still in the Salisbury area.

81. 7 (4) Bournemouth: Saw considerable number of newly arrived American troops which are starring to occupy camps near here. These wear the sign of red shield divided horizontally, the main, lower portion in red, the smaller, upper portion blue, superimposed on blue portion is white design like a telephone receiver. Have not been able to identify this yet but am continuing investigation	GARBO 16 Dec., 1944	LBW 1483 18 Dec., 1944.	The presence of the 76th American Infantry Division has been reported in a Southern English port by a trustworthy source. We must reckon with its early shipment to France.

APPENDIX XIII

FORTITUDE SOUTH Order of Bat

British Controlled Agents’ Share in Compiling German during the Year 1944