d. Economic. Practically all munitions for the Chinese
 
must be supplied by the UNITED NATIONS.
 
     e. Morale.  Chinese morale reflected in combat power,
 
may be expected in 1943 or 1944 when the Chinese Govermnent
 
is convinced that the United Nat'ions are undertaking decisive
 
operations in the FAR EAST.
 
24. French Forces in AFRICA.
 
     a. Manpower. it appears that a maximum of 3 armored and
 
8 infantry divisions with the supporting forces and an air
 
force of some 450 airplanes can eventually be armed by the
 
UNITED NATIONS. Additional manpower is available but could
 
probably not produce combat units suitable for service in
 
EUROPE.
 
     b. Economic. The UNITED NATIONS have agreed to equip and
 
maintain such forces.
 
25. RUSSIA.
 
     a. RUSSIA is containing the bulk of the German forces. The
 
ability of the UNITED NATIONS to obtain the unconditional
 
surrender of the EUROPEAN AXIS will be influenced to a high
 
degree by the length of time RUSSIA remains effectively in
 
the war and the attrition she will have inflicted on GERMANY'S
 
Military resources.
 
     b. Manpower. The Russian forces can probably be sustained 
 
at the current levels if UNITED NATIONS assistance is contin-
 
ued at the current rate.
 
     c. Economic. The Russian economy has probably passed its
 
peak effort and may suffer critical decline during 1944..
 
26. AXIS occupied countries.
 
     a.  Military. The Military benefits which may be expected
 
from the subjugated populations are sabotage, intelligence,
 
and subversive activities, all of which force the AXIS to
 
divert ground forces for police purposes.
 
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