A dual invasion plan from French Indochina

The proposed attack retains the broad historical objectives while shifting the main departure points into French Indochina. Southern Indochina would stage the attack on Malaya, while northern Indochina would stage the Dutch East Indies invasion. These departures shift the offensive into the South China Sea instead of using the Philippines. The arrangement may look longer on a map, but it prevents the two invasion lanes from crossing and reduces the chance of convoy confusion or friendly fire. Ports developed during the preceding months make this division feasible. Once Indochina functions as a forward logistics hub within effective range, the two land campaigns are expected to follow broadly familiar courses.