(3)  Agreed, with recognition of an additional objective of ultimately gaining control of
the Mediterranean.
 
          (4)  It is believed that Germany has already withdrawn the bulk of her forces from the
Russian front and is now resting and re-equipping those troops in rear areas. The so-called
Russian offensive has thus far met little except strong German rear guard action. Up to the
present time the situation will not permit a conclusion that a major Russian offensive has been in
operation.
 
     (5)   No comment.
 
     (6)  Wherever Germany has taken the initiative she has always assured herself of air
superiority.
 
     (7)  No comments. See paragraph (4).
 
     (8A)      A renewed German offensive along the whole Russian front is certainly most
unlikely, if not wholly impossible, at the present time, nor is it believed that it could be launched
prior to 15 May.
     (8B) Agreed, assuming that the word "containing" is used in an active sense.  The thurst
would be designed to split the Russian Army.  The main effort would then be in the south toward
the Caucasus.  The containing action would depend on the capabilities of the Russian Army at
that time.
     (9)  Turkey will be entirely realistic.  If the situation is decidedly favorable to Germany
at the given time, it is unlikely that Turkey would offer any resistance in the face of certain defeat.
     (10A)     Agreed.
     (lOB)     Agreed.
     (11)      Agreed.
     (15-14) See paragraph 5 imuediately below:
     5.   a.   "Z" and "D" days.  (1) The British use a "Z" day, the date on which the
Germans will begin to withdraw divisions from the Russian front to re-equip and reorganize them
for later offensive action, as the starting point for their
 
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