Not bad!  As a matter of fact, front line news reports are rather good in spite of what I feel is a mediocre execution of what should have been an easy smash through enemy lines.  I expected better of you.  Stalin himself was paying special attention to this operations, and he also expected better of you.  

So why couldn't you do better?  Were there logistical issues?  Maybe you were just surprised by the Italian fleet.  Our intelligence was too, but that is no excuse.  You know to guard your flanks.  I know that we somewhat overextended our supply lines.  On the other hand, we have been giving you almost all available front line equipment and priority access to special units.

Don't let me down commander.  You must do better!

