Developments on the Eastern Front and their Implications for "Overlord" Report by J.I.C.

3 8. Despite the loss of Nikolaev and although the fall of Odessa was already imminent, the remainder of the two German divisions already partly in the Crimea continued to be sent there, bringing the garrison up to five German and six to seven Roumanian divisions. In spite of this reinforcement, the Russians are making good progress in the attacks they have launched here. 9. In face of the rapid advance of the Russians, the Germans, to prevent the defection of Hungary and to secure vital communications, have been compelled to move troops into Hungary, and with that backing to set up a Quisling Government.