German Strategy in 1943. Note by Secretary

ANNEX "B" MINIMUM NUMBERS OF LOCATION REQUIREMENTS AIRCRAFT DEBIT BALANCE OF AIRCRAFT AVAILABLE CASE "A" Line in Russia remains as at present; the WESTERN FRONT 1500 1100 400 Germans continue on the offensive in Caucasia and on the defensive on the MEDITERRANEAN AREA 950 950 Western Front and in the Mediterranean area; Italy is still fighting. RUSSIA 3500 2200 1300 CASE "B" Line in Russia remains as at present; the WESTERN FRONT 1500 1100 400 Germans continue on the offensive in the Caucasus and on the defensive on the Western MEDITERRANEAN AREA 1500 950 550 Front and in the Mediterranean area; Italy is out of the war.