4. In the meantime, based on our knowledge of German resources, their probable strategy and the inherent difficulties of transporting a force by sea without naval or air superiority, we are of opinion that the conclusions of the previous paper, as amended in the following paragraphs could reasonably be allowed to stand. The left hand column gives a brief summary of the corresponding views in the previous paper. Previous paper. Annex to J.I.C. (41) 35. Para. 19. Main expedition will come in area Wash to Portsmouth.