3. As soon as Germany is satisfied regarding the Soviet she will be free to turn west or south-east. If Germany completes her air force dispositions against Russia and her demands are met without fighting, these forces could not be fully deployed again in the Mediterranean theatre until. the second half of—July. Even it she were to reverse her plan immediately she could not resume full-scale operations in this theatre in less than 14 days. (Signed) V. CAVENDISH BENTINCK. " F.H.N. DAVIDSON. " I.M.R.