“3. The greatest military threat that could confront the North Atlantic Treaty powers in Europe would be for Western Germany to be aligned with the Soviets. In Western Germany, the North Atlantic Treaty powers hold the initiative vis-à-vis Soviet influence more clearly today than at any time in the past several years. Unless effective arrangements can be made, however, for the defence of Western Germany, this area may eventually be faced with the necessity, or desire, of coming to terms with the USSR.” (C6-D/1, Annex B)