-4- Aircraft production was further shifted during the winter months of 1940-41, as for example Messerschmidt, Augsburg-Regensburg, etc. For example, Junkers and Heinkel have compact production, enters (building of engines and assembling) at Dessau and Restock. The rate of production has been reduced by decentralization. 5. Operations at sea. Besides the known crossing boats, there are newly built fighting boats and assault boats with the most modern defensive and offensive weapons for sea and coastal fighting. Special significance is attached to the torpedo arm, which is being developed at Eckernforde, north- west of Kiel, the only experimental and testing establishment. II. The Generally Operating Forces of a Military and Strategic Nature. The demands made on the German army, air force and Navy to an increasing extent since January of this year are due to: 1. The dropping out of the Italian army, including the air force and the navy; this means an unexpected tying up of rather strong German forces in the Mediterranean area (including North Africa), as well as in the Balkans facing |