13. If the arrival of British troops is delayed by say a fortnight they may find the situation in Athens and elsewhere confused. E.A.M. may well have attempted a coup with a view to capturing power in Athens. But they are likely to encounter some armed opposition, especially in Athens and their control will probably be shaky. Owing to the amount of weapons acquired from the former Italian garrison and the intense political feeling, disorders in Athens may be on a large scale. Such is the unpopularity of E.A.M.