d. Naval forces (Follow-up).
         15 additional DD's for follow-up convoys.
 
12. Political and economical estimate.
     a. Political.
               CRETE is ruled by an AXIS Military government. The 
Italians now occupy the easternmost province and the Germans 
the remainder of the island, including the principal towns. 
Guerrilla activities of Cretan patriots are widespread and 
backed by the entire population. It is to be assumed that 
their sympathies would be with the UNITED NATIONS in case 
of invasion.
       Turkish reaction to an invasion of CRETE would be 
favorable. GREECE would welcome the liberation of Greek
soil.
 
     b. Economic.
                CRETE has no economic value to the AXIS. In general, 
food is insufficient for the population, and food for any 
large number of troops must be supplied from outside.
 
13. Supply.
     a. Shipping required for the assault force. (Combat loaded).
          3 Headquarters Ships
          3O APA 
          10 AKA 
          65 LST
          43 LCI(L)
 
     b. Shipping required for the follow-up force . (Convoy
                                                                                        loaded)
          62 Transport sailings (31 ships assuming 14 day
                                  turn around
          47 Cargo sailings (24 ships assuming 14 day turn
                                   around)
 
     c. Monthly maintenance. (Convoy loaded)
            6 Transport sailings (3 ships assuming 14 days
                                 turn around)
          17 Cargo sailings (9 ships assuming 14 days turn
                                 around)
 
                         
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