Finally, although tactical surprise was unlikely, Clark ordered no naval preparatory bombardment take place, despite experience in the Pacific Theatre demonstrating it was absolutely necessary.
Endelig, selv om det var usandsynligt, at man kunne opnå taktisk overraskelse, beordrede Clark ikke noget forberedende bombardement fra flåden – selv om erfaringerne fra Stillehavet viste, at det var nødvendigt.