Part 3. Use of Aerodromes in Syria. It will not be possible for the Germans to use air bases in Syria until or unless the compliance of the Vichy Government's representatives with German demands allows the building up of stocks of fuel and bombs and of ground organization. Air-Borne Action Against Crete and Cyprus. While the German need of transport aircraft for maintenance and supply everywhere remains so great, it is unlikely that a large operation with airborne troops would be carried out. At a later stage such an operation is to be expected, not only against the places mentioned but also against our lines of Communication in Egypt.
- Collection ID
- CAB81
- Conflict
- Second World War
- Countries
- Crete Cyprus Egypt Greece Iraq Italy Libya Malta Palestine Russia Syria Turkey
- Document Reference
- CAB 81/136/12
- Document Types
- Report
- File Reference
- CAB 81/136
- Identifier
- 10.1080/swwf.cab81.0136.012
- Keywords
- Arab World Security Desert War Air Raids Morale Public Opinion Civil Unrest German Strategy Axis Strategy Colonies Empire Military Supplies German Air Force Air Power Airfields Vichy Regime Predicting Enemy Intentions Invasion Threat Shipping Troop Movements Intelligence Reports German Navy Naval Strength Submarines Aerial Reconnaissance Convoys
- Languages
- English
- Organizations
- Axis Planning Section Joint Intelligence Sub-Committee Chiefs of Staff
- Pages
- 6
- Persons Discussed
- Stephen Shoosmith
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Themes
- Military Intelligence
