German Appreciation of Allied Intentions in the West Report by J.I.C.

In our opinion the removal of the diplomatic ban would give a very clear indication to the Germans that no more assaults are to be made from this country in the near future. This should not be done before D +16ø or before it is clear that the Germans appreciate that no further assaults are to be made from this country, if this occurs earlier. 7. The fact that the enemy have not yet moved their two armoured divisions from the South of France shows that they are still influenced by the threat of an amphibious operation against the South of France, even though they appreciate that the operation might equally well be launched against the Gulf of Genoa.