10. Rundstedt would therefore wish carefully to watch the situation to avoid placing his forces in a dangerous position. Indeed, he is likely to urge a halt in the advance as soon as he assesses that the Allied counter attacks are ready. He would then probably be prepared if necessary gradually to withdraw, assured of having dislocated the Allies' plans and of having denied them many of the resources which they have carefully collected over the past few months. This would be in accordance with the strategy described in paragraph 4 above.