Franklin Delano Roosevelt29 April 1941
Approves the British support of the Free French in capturing Madagascar
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Approves the British support of the Free French in capturing Madagascar
Following Eisenhowers and Montgomerys revisions it is expanded to landings by 5 divisions and airborne descents by 3 divisions, in total, 47 divisions would be committed to the Battle of Normandy: 19 British, 5 Canadian, 21 US & 1 Free French
Turns the 5th & Free French 2nd northward to Le Mans
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