The Germans would quickly realise that our landing in Portugal involved large forces, and that an attack in strength on the French coast was therefore unlikely. Consequently, they would probably be prepared to intervene with their mobile reserves in France. At present the maximum forces which the Germans might make available are some five divisions, including 1 Panzer and 2 motorised divisions. These reserves would be quickly available for action in co-operation with the Spaniards. The Germans might, at the expense of the Western and Mediterranean areas, make available a force of some 300400 aircraft.