5. The Germans are operations along the opening the sea lines of garrisons. now engaged in methodical mopping up Dalmatian coast with the object of recommunications with their coastal This will have the effect of making more difficult the landing of supplies in quantity by the Allies. Unless the Partisans very soon receive increased supplies and air support, not only will their activities, which are already weakening under German pressure, seriously diminish, but the German hold on Yugoslavia may become so effective, as to enable the Germans even to reduce their garrisons.