This book presents examples of typical natural and man made features of the coast of southern Italy as they appear both from the air and from the ground. It is intended primarily for the use of photo-interpreters who may be engaged in preparation for future amphibious operations. It is designed to serve the following purposes: presenting examples of beach, road and airport defenses used by Germans and Italians; analyzing typical features of beaches, vegetation and terrain in the Mediterranean area; and acquainting the reader with the scope and accuracy of photographic intelligence. The book is divided into three parts. The annotated mosaics comprising the first section are copies of 20" by 24" mosaics which were distributed to army and navy commands prior to Operation Husky. The second section of the book is made up of photographs on which are indicated the results of both aerial and ground observations over the area. The third section is a collection of vertical photographs of installations which have not been so confirmed, but which are particularly clear examples of Axis military practice. Topics include confirmed photographic interpretation information (defenses, airfields, cover and concealment, miscellaneous) and unconfirmed photographic interpretation information (also defenses, airfields, and a miscellaneous section). Scanned from best available copy, Original held at US Army War College.

N21159.1 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.