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uk. forces to what extent they could defend it and (b) what that forces would be
defeat the Chring -needed to deter (which beings in the muchos debenent). The clearance of political assumptions between the UK and US Gorts. would be premature at this stage and should be covered by the submission of the apeed report of the Working Group, beth military
n-military subjects, at the end of its deliberations. It will be surprising of the COS. cannot produce such a brief without before frech Auto Amcucan staff balks have been held
in the Far East.
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