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1, The possibility of the reenforcement of the American garrison in the light of further calla upon American shipping by any
~' of the possible expeditions m~ationed below.
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American Navy ~ t.he North Atlantic
1. Is it sufficient in size in view of the following possibilities:
a. A violent renewal of submarine activity which is quite possible during the long winter nights.
~b. The demand for naval support for an American
:~ expeditionary force either to the Cape Verdes and
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c. Possible losses to the British naval forces in the Mediterranean or the Atlantic.
2. Should the Atlantic fleet Be depleted under any circumstances in order to strengt en the .Pacific fleet?
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