The Possibility of Effecting a Major British Entry into Greece by Bringing about the Surrender of Enemy Forces There (J.I.C. (A.F.) Note. J.I.C. (A.F./29/44)

There has been, however, in none of these approaches any indication of willingness to make a total surrender. The present withdrawal and evacuation moreover appear to be proceeding in a tolerably orderly fashion and there is little likelihood of unconditional surrender being offered all the time this can go on. In addition, the individual German soldier has repeatedly given proof of discipline and tenacity under most difficult circumstances. Any Allied attack in limited strength therefore is still likely to produce a spirited reaction however serious the general background for the enemy.