largely dissipated. Soviet entry into the war at this time probably would have no effect upon initial air reaction but would reduce further the enemy's capability for bringing in replacements. 6. Naval. Appendix "C") Battleships, cruisers, and destroyers which are still operational at the time would probably be organized into suicide task forces and would endeavour to sortie in a desperate effort to oppose our landings. Submarines, midget-submarines, suicide and small surface craft would be employed in large numbers, but should offer no serious problem.