ENCLOSURE MONTHLY REVIEW OF CONDITIONS IN EUROPE (As of 1 March 1944) (Ref. a. C.C.S. 134th Mtg., Item 6) Report by the Combined Intelligence Committee THE PROBLEM 1. To estimate the situation in Europe with reference to the possibility of undertaking Operation RANKIN prior to mid-May+ 1944 under any one of the following alternative conditions: Case A Such substantial weakening of the strength and morale of the German armed forces as will permit successful assault with the available Anglo-American forces.