Greece cannot quickly correct its small fleet, weak industry, or vulnerable geography, but it can improve where that fleet operates. The proposal moves supplies, submarine support, and other facilities to Crete before Italy enters the war against Greece. Air defenses would help protect the concentration. Crete would then serve as a forward naval hub positioned to cover the approaches to both Greek seaboards.
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Crete as Greece's defensible naval hub
A Greek readiness plan shifts supplies, submarine support, and air defenses to Crete before Italian pressure closes the window for preparation.