would succumb to German threats. If, however German forces were still heavily engaged on the Russian front and faced with a continuation of the Russian campaign into 1943, Germany would be unlikely to be able to convince Sweden that the threat could or would be implemented and Sweden would persist in her refusal. The Finns would remain impotent spectators of these events. Para. 4 (Initialled) D.C.D. ANNEX 1. May we please have your views on what would be the reactions of Sweden under the following circumstances:(a) A British force succeeds in capturing Petsamo, Kirkenes, Banak and Bardufoss.