By Authority of

CG 82d-iB Div HEADQUARTERS 82D AIRBOBHE DIVISION Inits h (L

APO 469 U S DateDate 222 May44 44

ANNEX NO1 TO ACCOMPANY ADM 0I

1 Initial re-supply of all elements of the Division Y-ill be Ty air onan automatic basis for first tiro djs and on calil thereafter until seaborneeleshyments join with airborne elements

a IX TCC rail provide aircraft for the delivery

Jb The 4S0th QM Depot Compare will package all supplies load them onto the aircraft and be responsible for release of bundle over the D2

i c bull The 490th QM Depot Cempany m i l be assisted in packing canopies and loading of bundles onto the aircraft by tuenty v20) packers and one (l)officer ^ the Division Parachute MaintenanceCompany

Si I d Supplies to be provided are as follows

o O Class I QM (Rations raquoKraquo) 176 tons daily laquo-raquo XII Class XI Medical 20 tons dailys Signal 20 tons cteiiyi o Class III QM(POL) 50tons daily

gt - copy o Class V Ordnance (Ammunition) 2050 tons 1st 2 days Ordnance (Ammunition) 2250 tons daily after

1st 2 days Engineer (Mines) 200 tons 1st 2 days

iEach class of supply packed in aerial delivery containers will be dropped with colored canopies followsi

CANOPIES CLAS3 OP SUI-PwY

Blue CL-36S 1

Green Red orYellow 01a S3 7 bull

White iampdical and Signal

jf Each bundle will be marked with white paint to indicate the exact contents of the containers Sample identifications are given below

SUPPLYshy CAI30FI BUNDLE MARKING

Type K Rations Gasoline bull

Blue Grsen White MGraquo

75mm Shells Red or Yellow White 75 50 cal ammunition Red or Yellow White 30 Mines Red or Yellow White M Medical (assorted) Signal (assorted) Ordnance (Spare parts)

White White Redor Yellow

White Cross White ISIJ

White rORD1

ampbull -Allcontainers will have an aerial delivery identification light attached on all night drops

h Use of gliders for re-supply will be made if possible If used5 chalk markson each side will indicate class of supply and quantity

2 Marking of Drop

a The standard gtrdahce with SHAEF SOP Operational Menu ^^bbMi^I(215 March1944 Pathfinder

ANNEX HO 1 TO ACCOMPANY ADMO NO 1 IGOTiNEPTUNE

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Team of 505th Para^hute( Infantry w4poundi jampe responsible for proper marking of the DZ Time for mission to be announcedlaier

Jfe A reconnaissance plane will bampv-oamper the re-supply DZ at noon (1200) on D plus 2 for ground signal as to whether mission will be flown that night If the mission is called for panels Drill be displayed by Pathfinder Group in this mannerEZZZZZj CZ3| if not panels will be displayed asXTVy Other details in IX TCC SOI

bullbdquo 3 Procedure in collection and distribution of supplies

a Each infantry Regiment and the Division Field Artillery vdll furnish twenty-five (25) enlisted men and ammunition officerj the 30th ABAA Bn and 307th ABSttgr Bn will furnish ten (lQ) enlisted men and one (l) officer each to the A C of S G-4 at point to be announced at 2330 daily until ground units contact Ail officer designated by A C of S G~4 will supervise the collection and stacking of bundles

Jk Riggers from parachute units will salvage Air Force equipment and assist in camouflaging supplies with parachutes and other materials

c The supplies will be stacked by class and camouflaged Number of stacks will be held to a minimum bull

d Units locating isolated bundles not usable by themvrill report location andclass of supply to A C of S G-4

pound Division Ammunition Officer (DAO) will be located on the Re-supply DZ Unit supply officers will- send apmunition hauling details to DAO to secure ammunition

fgt Quartermaster supplies will bedrawn through Division Quartermaster Officer

ggt Medical and Signal Supply-Officers will-be responsible for location andbulldistribution of appropriate supplies bull = bull

jl Division Artiller^r will release two(2) l4 ton 4 x 4 trucks and two (2) 14 ton trailers to each Parachute Infantry Regiment (505th 507th and 508th) upon landing for purpose of hauling supplies to unit areas

RIDGWAI Commanding

OFFICIAL

G-4

DISTRIBUTION Same as Adm 0 Ho 1

ANNEX NO1 TOAD1I0 IGOT

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ANNEX I (INTELLIGENCE) 82d AB DIV PO 469 Uo S Army

to 3 May 1944

Fa 06

MAPS PRANCE 125000 G-SGS 4547 150000 GSGS 4250 1100000 G-SGS 4240 1250000 GSGS 2738

1 SUMMARY OF ENEMYSITUATION See Annexes la-lband lpound

2 ESSENTIAL BliEiiENTS OF INFORMATION

ji Will the enemy attempt to neutralize paraohute and glider landings by installation of-ground-obstacles on DZsand LZs If so5 when5 where and of what nature

b Will the enemy occupy our intended positions prior to our arrival If so what will be the identifications strength and composition of the troops

_c If the enemy occupies our intended positions prior to our arrivalj will he have fortified those positions To vdaat extent and where bullbull bdquo

dlaquo Will the enemy attack prior to our occupation and orshyganization of -objeotives If so at what time From what direction With virhat troops local or mobile reserve Piecemeal ov coordinated In what strength

poundbull Will the enemy attack after we have occupied and orshyganized objectives If so at what time From what direction With what troops local or mobile reserve Piecemeal or coordinated In what strength

f Will the enemy attempt to by-pass our positions If so by what routes and with what troops

poundbull Will the enemy disrupt traffic facilities by mines road blocks demolitions etc If so which when how

h What Is the state of raorale discipline and psychoshylogical attTtude of enemy troops encountered

3 What will be the weather conditions and how will theaffect operations

3 RECONNAISSANCE bull

jw In the absence of specific instructions from these

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6 OCT 1944

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Headquarters units vi11 maintain aggressive reconnaissance 24 hours per day within their respective zones of action

b Assistant Chief of Staff Gmdash2 will coordinate Divishysion and unit reconnaissance

pound Following reconnaissance facilities will be available for missions through Assistant Chief of Staff Gmdash2

(1) 82d Airborne Dlvi sion Reconnaissance Platoon- bull- Initially this-unit will operate under Division control bull

(2) Troop B 4th Sqdn 4th Cay Group (Mech) This unit will operate under Division control

(3) Prearranged aerialphoto and surveillance missions have been requested for period D-7 to D7 to determinecritical enemy bulldispositions and changes These missions include the Division operationalarea enemy mottle reserve bivouacs and ayenuamps of a p p r o a c h bullbull bull bull bull bull -gt bull bull bull bull bull -

d For initial specific missions see- RECONNAISSANCE PLAN Annex id bullbull bull

-bullbullbullbull-bullbull e See V-ar-stgraphsbull_3-4--Memorandum N Q 4 tl82d Airborne Division SOP -INTELLIGENCE111- this- Headquarter^ dated 24 February 1944

4 bullbullpRISdNISRSOF-WAR-AND CAPTURED

_a See Paragraph 5 Memorandum No 4 82d Airborne jjivi- s i o n S O P INTELLIGENCE- this Headquarters dated 24 February 1944

b Stfo f82d Airborne Division SOP tpRisoKBRS b V W A H A U D i -feobo

5 M APS MD AERIAL - PHQTOCTRAPHS See Annex le

6

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(1) See Annexes 1pound andIf (1)

(2) See Paragraph -7Memorandum Nobull 4 82d Airborne Division SiDPINTELLIGENCE this-Headquarters- dated24 February 1944 bull bull bull bull bull bull

b Intelligence Funds Intelligence funds will be under direct control of Assistant Chief of Staff G-2_ and will not be sub-allotted prior to coraraencement opound operations After commence- ment-bf operations units may request such fundsltassigning reasons

c Escape Kits ^ limited number will be issued They will not Be openocLexcept in cases of emergency All unused kits will be returned tffffAsj$$tynt chief of Staff G-2 at conclusionof bull operations 1nfrfl ii J fH^

bull_d press accredited tCorreBpon eiiti anc^ Photographersv

bearing proper idcntiiIcation vI31 be assigned to cover the Divishysion operations They WJ11 bo ^iven full liberty of operationbut

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may not Interfere with operations Unit censorship of such corresshypondents and photographers will not be applied

7 REPORTS

a See Paragraph 2 MemorandumNo 4 ij82d Airborne Divishysion SOP IHTELLIGiCNGE1 th is Headquarters dated 24 February 1944 bull^o r JEE2JL and periodic reports to be made by uni ts

bull (1) Report of captured stores ordnance engineer sigshynal medical and chemical equipment will be Included In S-2 periodic reports Spot reports also will be made to G-2 where the nature or volume of such material warrants i t

b Assistant Chief of Staff bull G-2will render by TWX phone or radio a daily special G-2 Summary to reach higher head- quarters by 2300 closing as late as transmission time will permit-This Is in addition to the normal G-2 Periodic Report To Insure accuracy completeness and punctualityof the daily G-2 Special Summary unit S~2swill movetheir spot reports with all possible speed

cu Division G-2 Summaries will be sent daily to units Spot reports will be forwarded to units as received by the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 bull lt

draquo At the close of an operations reports as requiredby AR 345-105 Change 5 Paragraph 10| and Paragraph 435 FM 101 -5--as pertains to intelligence will be rendered- by all units

je_ Reports of Prisoner of War Interrogators CIO personnel and other IntelligenceSpecialists attached-to units will be f ovrwardshyed to the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 through intelligence channshyels Important -information will be forwarded as spot reports and reshycapitulation will be Included In Periodic Heportso bullbullbullbull_ bull

bullbull R I D G W A Y Commanding-

OFFICIAL

i tJ^ACK G-2

INCLOSTJRES

Annex la General Information bullbull bull bullbullbullbullbullbull Annex la( 1) SketchRegional and Departemental Boundaries Annex lF G-2 Estimate of Enemy Situation Annex lb( 1) Overlays T- Defenses in Operational Area Annex lb( 1) (a) bullEnemy Installations+ Annex lF(2) Enemy Order of Battle -Information Annex lb( 2) (a) Enemy Order of Battle In COTiiil TIN Area Annex lF(3) Commitment Capabilities Annex lo- Tact jraquosbL study of the Tei rain Annex lc( 1) jfl|^ nundated Area Annex lc( 2) Annex let 3) Annex Id Re connai usance

bull Annex le Maps and photographs

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5-6 G~2 2 51-54 First US Army 4 7lt-8 Gr-3 2 55-58 VII Corps 4 9-10 G-4 2 59 V Corps 1 H AG 1 60 XIX Corps 1 X2 Chem 0 1 61 101st AB Div 1 13 Hq Comdt 1 62 4th Inf Div 1 14 PM 1 63 9th Inf Div 1 15~16 GG9 Div Arty 2 64 4th Gav Group I 17-rl8 CG-2d Brig 2 65 4th Gav Sq 1 19-20 325 Gl Inf 2 66 6 th Amid droup 1

21r22 505 PrchtInf-2 67 1st TP Group 1 23-24 507 Preht Inf 2 bull 68 IX Air Force 1 25-^26 508 Prcht Inf 2 69-70 II T G Gbull-bull 2 27-28 504 Prcht Inf 2 71 50th TO Wing 11 29 r32 Piv TSC Pile 4 72 52d TO Viing 1 33 -319 G-l FA Bn 1 73 53d TO Wing 1 34 320 Ql PA Bn 1 74-75 Army G-round Por-B 35 376 Preht PA Bn - 1 ces 36 456 Prcht PA Bn 1 76-77 GampGS School 2

137 307 AB Engr Bn -bullbullbull 78-79 Hit-School 2 38 bull 80th AB AA Bn 1 80-100 Div TSC Reserve 21 39 HqGo82a- AB Div 1 Total 106 40 Hq BtrysDiv Arty 1 41 407 AB QM Co 1 42 307 AB Med Go 1 bullbull bull

43 782d AB Ord M Go 1 44 82d ABSig Go 1 bull

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SUCTION I- - BOLITIGAL bull S^TION IV - GEOGRAPHIC o bullbullbullbull - bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull - bull - - ^ g ^ J O H N S T O N

SECTIj^ IJr-~- vPSTCHOXiGICAL - SECTION -V - CLBaTIC

SECTION I I I - POPULATION TONCBaC CECTIOHmdashVI n VWLW HTfl

SECTION I - POLITICAL

ORGANIZATTCN

a Marshal PTSTAIN is head of theFrench S ta te He holds unlimited power with indefinite tenure Under him i s LAYAL Premier and Minister of the In te r ior Head of the Police i sDARNAKD

b Foradministrative purposes thecountryis divided into

bull (l) Regions -which are subdivided into

(2) flepartenantsraquo which aresubdivided into

bull(3) Arrondissements which are subdivide^ into

-s- (4)Cantons which are subdivided into

(5) Communes

bull poundbullbullbull The Region of R0IEN5 administered from tha t - c i t y corresponds gert e ra l ly to the oldProvince of NOPilANDY See Annex la (-1) bull

d The operational area of the G2d AirborneDivision l i e s within the Arrondis sement of COUTAICJLS Denartemelaquot of YhllCbZ The Divisional DZsIZs and i n i t i a l objsctives are in the Canton of ST SAUV UR-LS VICOITE

MILITARY ADMBIISTRATIOK

bull a Generalvon STUELPNAGSL i s German mili tary administrator for FRANCS bullwith fu l l control-of a l l local French of f ic ia l s He administers local defense in ternal security supervision of the population e tc By means of an extensive network of subheadquart6rsSTlTiLP^GTJJLiexer-cis^s s t r i c t and detailed con t ro l

b The-NAZI party with Headquarters in PARIS i s active inNORFANDY

3 FHSMCK POLICE AD PRA-MLITARY

a DARIAD r-^Chiefvof Polics-c bulltJ-bntrols---the -following jaolifie organi2ashyt ions

6 OCT 1944

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

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(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

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7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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^Initials Jt^ -H e g i s t r y JNO TOate 3 May44c

HaClassification -- ^ d l DivDiv OCT 1944 APO 469 TJ S Array

AffiEX 1 b 3 May 1944 V U A C o f S G-2WDGS

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P 0 6 Eo S JOHNSTON Colonel Infantry CUSTODIAN

SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

shy M- ^ bull ~~)

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

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IGOT- NEPTUNE

Team of 505th Para^hute( Infantry w4poundi jampe responsible for proper marking of the DZ Time for mission to be announcedlaier

Jfe A reconnaissance plane will bampv-oamper the re-supply DZ at noon (1200) on D plus 2 for ground signal as to whether mission will be flown that night If the mission is called for panels Drill be displayed by Pathfinder Group in this mannerEZZZZZj CZ3| if not panels will be displayed asXTVy Other details in IX TCC SOI

bullbdquo 3 Procedure in collection and distribution of supplies

a Each infantry Regiment and the Division Field Artillery vdll furnish twenty-five (25) enlisted men and ammunition officerj the 30th ABAA Bn and 307th ABSttgr Bn will furnish ten (lQ) enlisted men and one (l) officer each to the A C of S G-4 at point to be announced at 2330 daily until ground units contact Ail officer designated by A C of S G~4 will supervise the collection and stacking of bundles

Jk Riggers from parachute units will salvage Air Force equipment and assist in camouflaging supplies with parachutes and other materials

c The supplies will be stacked by class and camouflaged Number of stacks will be held to a minimum bull

d Units locating isolated bundles not usable by themvrill report location andclass of supply to A C of S G-4

pound Division Ammunition Officer (DAO) will be located on the Re-supply DZ Unit supply officers will- send apmunition hauling details to DAO to secure ammunition

fgt Quartermaster supplies will bedrawn through Division Quartermaster Officer

ggt Medical and Signal Supply-Officers will-be responsible for location andbulldistribution of appropriate supplies bull = bull

jl Division Artiller^r will release two(2) l4 ton 4 x 4 trucks and two (2) 14 ton trailers to each Parachute Infantry Regiment (505th 507th and 508th) upon landing for purpose of hauling supplies to unit areas

RIDGWAI Commanding

OFFICIAL

G-4

DISTRIBUTION Same as Adm 0 Ho 1

ANNEX NO1 TOAD1I0 IGOT

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Page No 1 of 4 Pages -By Authority of Copy No bull of 100 Cop 82d AB DIv

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ANNEX I (INTELLIGENCE) 82d AB DIV PO 469 Uo S Army

to 3 May 1944

Fa 06

MAPS PRANCE 125000 G-SGS 4547 150000 GSGS 4250 1100000 G-SGS 4240 1250000 GSGS 2738

1 SUMMARY OF ENEMYSITUATION See Annexes la-lband lpound

2 ESSENTIAL BliEiiENTS OF INFORMATION

ji Will the enemy attempt to neutralize paraohute and glider landings by installation of-ground-obstacles on DZsand LZs If so5 when5 where and of what nature

b Will the enemy occupy our intended positions prior to our arrival If so what will be the identifications strength and composition of the troops

_c If the enemy occupies our intended positions prior to our arrivalj will he have fortified those positions To vdaat extent and where bullbull bdquo

dlaquo Will the enemy attack prior to our occupation and orshyganization of -objeotives If so at what time From what direction With virhat troops local or mobile reserve Piecemeal ov coordinated In what strength

poundbull Will the enemy attack after we have occupied and orshyganized objectives If so at what time From what direction With what troops local or mobile reserve Piecemeal or coordinated In what strength

f Will the enemy attempt to by-pass our positions If so by what routes and with what troops

poundbull Will the enemy disrupt traffic facilities by mines road blocks demolitions etc If so which when how

h What Is the state of raorale discipline and psychoshylogical attTtude of enemy troops encountered

3 What will be the weather conditions and how will theaffect operations

3 RECONNAISSANCE bull

jw In the absence of specific instructions from these

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of ACofSG-2WDGS

6 OCT 1944

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Headquarters units vi11 maintain aggressive reconnaissance 24 hours per day within their respective zones of action

b Assistant Chief of Staff Gmdash2 will coordinate Divishysion and unit reconnaissance

pound Following reconnaissance facilities will be available for missions through Assistant Chief of Staff Gmdash2

(1) 82d Airborne Dlvi sion Reconnaissance Platoon- bull- Initially this-unit will operate under Division control bull

(2) Troop B 4th Sqdn 4th Cay Group (Mech) This unit will operate under Division control

(3) Prearranged aerialphoto and surveillance missions have been requested for period D-7 to D7 to determinecritical enemy bulldispositions and changes These missions include the Division operationalarea enemy mottle reserve bivouacs and ayenuamps of a p p r o a c h bullbull bull bull bull bull -gt bull bull bull bull bull -

d For initial specific missions see- RECONNAISSANCE PLAN Annex id bullbull bull

-bullbullbullbull-bullbull e See V-ar-stgraphsbull_3-4--Memorandum N Q 4 tl82d Airborne Division SOP -INTELLIGENCE111- this- Headquarter^ dated 24 February 1944

4 bullbullpRISdNISRSOF-WAR-AND CAPTURED

_a See Paragraph 5 Memorandum No 4 82d Airborne jjivi- s i o n S O P INTELLIGENCE- this Headquarters dated 24 February 1944

b Stfo f82d Airborne Division SOP tpRisoKBRS b V W A H A U D i -feobo

5 M APS MD AERIAL - PHQTOCTRAPHS See Annex le

6

S Q-Qheral Security bull bull_bull _

(1) See Annexes 1pound andIf (1)

(2) See Paragraph -7Memorandum Nobull 4 82d Airborne Division SiDPINTELLIGENCE this-Headquarters- dated24 February 1944 bull bull bull bull bull bull

b Intelligence Funds Intelligence funds will be under direct control of Assistant Chief of Staff G-2_ and will not be sub-allotted prior to coraraencement opound operations After commence- ment-bf operations units may request such fundsltassigning reasons

c Escape Kits ^ limited number will be issued They will not Be openocLexcept in cases of emergency All unused kits will be returned tffffAsj$$tynt chief of Staff G-2 at conclusionof bull operations 1nfrfl ii J fH^

bull_d press accredited tCorreBpon eiiti anc^ Photographersv

bearing proper idcntiiIcation vI31 be assigned to cover the Divishysion operations They WJ11 bo ^iven full liberty of operationbut

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may not Interfere with operations Unit censorship of such corresshypondents and photographers will not be applied

7 REPORTS

a See Paragraph 2 MemorandumNo 4 ij82d Airborne Divishysion SOP IHTELLIGiCNGE1 th is Headquarters dated 24 February 1944 bull^o r JEE2JL and periodic reports to be made by uni ts

bull (1) Report of captured stores ordnance engineer sigshynal medical and chemical equipment will be Included In S-2 periodic reports Spot reports also will be made to G-2 where the nature or volume of such material warrants i t

b Assistant Chief of Staff bull G-2will render by TWX phone or radio a daily special G-2 Summary to reach higher head- quarters by 2300 closing as late as transmission time will permit-This Is in addition to the normal G-2 Periodic Report To Insure accuracy completeness and punctualityof the daily G-2 Special Summary unit S~2swill movetheir spot reports with all possible speed

cu Division G-2 Summaries will be sent daily to units Spot reports will be forwarded to units as received by the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 bull lt

draquo At the close of an operations reports as requiredby AR 345-105 Change 5 Paragraph 10| and Paragraph 435 FM 101 -5--as pertains to intelligence will be rendered- by all units

je_ Reports of Prisoner of War Interrogators CIO personnel and other IntelligenceSpecialists attached-to units will be f ovrwardshyed to the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 through intelligence channshyels Important -information will be forwarded as spot reports and reshycapitulation will be Included In Periodic Heportso bullbullbullbull_ bull

bullbull R I D G W A Y Commanding-

OFFICIAL

i tJ^ACK G-2

INCLOSTJRES

Annex la General Information bullbull bull bullbullbullbullbullbull Annex la( 1) SketchRegional and Departemental Boundaries Annex lF G-2 Estimate of Enemy Situation Annex lb( 1) Overlays T- Defenses in Operational Area Annex lb( 1) (a) bullEnemy Installations+ Annex lF(2) Enemy Order of Battle -Information Annex lb( 2) (a) Enemy Order of Battle In COTiiil TIN Area Annex lF(3) Commitment Capabilities Annex lo- Tact jraquosbL study of the Tei rain Annex lc( 1) jfl|^ nundated Area Annex lc( 2) Annex let 3) Annex Id Re connai usance

bull Annex le Maps and photographs

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Anns If - Counter ritelligenceP Annex lf(l) bull - Oounterintelligence plan Annex If(2) - GIG Oper ations plan

Copy No 1 CCr 1 -^ (Other Headquarters ) 2 Asst-OG- 1 ~

rt o3 1 49 SHEAF 1 bull 4 G--1 1 bull50 21 ArmyG-roup 1

5-6 G~2 2 51-54 First US Army 4 7lt-8 Gr-3 2 55-58 VII Corps 4 9-10 G-4 2 59 V Corps 1 H AG 1 60 XIX Corps 1 X2 Chem 0 1 61 101st AB Div 1 13 Hq Comdt 1 62 4th Inf Div 1 14 PM 1 63 9th Inf Div 1 15~16 GG9 Div Arty 2 64 4th Gav Group I 17-rl8 CG-2d Brig 2 65 4th Gav Sq 1 19-20 325 Gl Inf 2 66 6 th Amid droup 1

21r22 505 PrchtInf-2 67 1st TP Group 1 23-24 507 Preht Inf 2 bull 68 IX Air Force 1 25-^26 508 Prcht Inf 2 69-70 II T G Gbull-bull 2 27-28 504 Prcht Inf 2 71 50th TO Wing 11 29 r32 Piv TSC Pile 4 72 52d TO Viing 1 33 -319 G-l FA Bn 1 73 53d TO Wing 1 34 320 Ql PA Bn 1 74-75 Army G-round Por-B 35 376 Preht PA Bn - 1 ces 36 456 Prcht PA Bn 1 76-77 GampGS School 2

137 307 AB Engr Bn -bullbullbull 78-79 Hit-School 2 38 bull 80th AB AA Bn 1 80-100 Div TSC Reserve 21 39 HqGo82a- AB Div 1 Total 106 40 Hq BtrysDiv Arty 1 41 407 AB QM Co 1 42 307 AB Med Go 1 bullbull bull

43 782d AB Ord M Go 1 44 82d ABSig Go 1 bull

45 Tr B 4th Gay raquoSq 1 bull bullbull

46 87th Armd PA Bn 1 47 899th lTD Bn i-

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Copy No ^of 100 copies CG Sad AB 11 --Initials H

Registry No 700a bull gt - ^ a t e ^ 1 Apr 44

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1 Apr i l 1944

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SUCTION I- - BOLITIGAL bull S^TION IV - GEOGRAPHIC o bullbullbullbull - bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull - bull - - ^ g ^ J O H N S T O N

SECTIj^ IJr-~- vPSTCHOXiGICAL - SECTION -V - CLBaTIC

SECTION I I I - POPULATION TONCBaC CECTIOHmdashVI n VWLW HTfl

SECTION I - POLITICAL

ORGANIZATTCN

a Marshal PTSTAIN is head of theFrench S ta te He holds unlimited power with indefinite tenure Under him i s LAYAL Premier and Minister of the In te r ior Head of the Police i sDARNAKD

b Foradministrative purposes thecountryis divided into

bull (l) Regions -which are subdivided into

(2) flepartenantsraquo which aresubdivided into

bull(3) Arrondissements which are subdivide^ into

-s- (4)Cantons which are subdivided into

(5) Communes

bull poundbullbullbull The Region of R0IEN5 administered from tha t - c i t y corresponds gert e ra l ly to the oldProvince of NOPilANDY See Annex la (-1) bull

d The operational area of the G2d AirborneDivision l i e s within the Arrondis sement of COUTAICJLS Denartemelaquot of YhllCbZ The Divisional DZsIZs and i n i t i a l objsctives are in the Canton of ST SAUV UR-LS VICOITE

MILITARY ADMBIISTRATIOK

bull a Generalvon STUELPNAGSL i s German mili tary administrator for FRANCS bullwith fu l l control-of a l l local French of f ic ia l s He administers local defense in ternal security supervision of the population e tc By means of an extensive network of subheadquart6rsSTlTiLP^GTJJLiexer-cis^s s t r i c t and detailed con t ro l

b The-NAZI party with Headquarters in PARIS i s active inNORFANDY

3 FHSMCK POLICE AD PRA-MLITARY

a DARIAD r-^Chiefvof Polics-c bulltJ-bntrols---the -following jaolifie organi2ashyt ions

6 OCT 1944

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

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(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

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7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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^Initials Jt^ -H e g i s t r y JNO TOate 3 May44c

HaClassification -- ^ d l DivDiv OCT 1944 APO 469 TJ S Array

AffiEX 1 b 3 May 1944 V U A C o f S G-2WDGS

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P 0 6 Eo S JOHNSTON Colonel Infantry CUSTODIAN

SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

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G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

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v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

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Page No 1 of 4 Pages -By Authority of Copy No bull of 100 Cop 82d AB DIv

ti Registry No bullbull 1180 bullK-Date 5 May

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ANNEX I (INTELLIGENCE) 82d AB DIV PO 469 Uo S Army

to 3 May 1944

Fa 06

MAPS PRANCE 125000 G-SGS 4547 150000 GSGS 4250 1100000 G-SGS 4240 1250000 GSGS 2738

1 SUMMARY OF ENEMYSITUATION See Annexes la-lband lpound

2 ESSENTIAL BliEiiENTS OF INFORMATION

ji Will the enemy attempt to neutralize paraohute and glider landings by installation of-ground-obstacles on DZsand LZs If so5 when5 where and of what nature

b Will the enemy occupy our intended positions prior to our arrival If so what will be the identifications strength and composition of the troops

_c If the enemy occupies our intended positions prior to our arrivalj will he have fortified those positions To vdaat extent and where bullbull bdquo

dlaquo Will the enemy attack prior to our occupation and orshyganization of -objeotives If so at what time From what direction With virhat troops local or mobile reserve Piecemeal ov coordinated In what strength

poundbull Will the enemy attack after we have occupied and orshyganized objectives If so at what time From what direction With what troops local or mobile reserve Piecemeal or coordinated In what strength

f Will the enemy attempt to by-pass our positions If so by what routes and with what troops

poundbull Will the enemy disrupt traffic facilities by mines road blocks demolitions etc If so which when how

h What Is the state of raorale discipline and psychoshylogical attTtude of enemy troops encountered

3 What will be the weather conditions and how will theaffect operations

3 RECONNAISSANCE bull

jw In the absence of specific instructions from these

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Headquarters units vi11 maintain aggressive reconnaissance 24 hours per day within their respective zones of action

b Assistant Chief of Staff Gmdash2 will coordinate Divishysion and unit reconnaissance

pound Following reconnaissance facilities will be available for missions through Assistant Chief of Staff Gmdash2

(1) 82d Airborne Dlvi sion Reconnaissance Platoon- bull- Initially this-unit will operate under Division control bull

(2) Troop B 4th Sqdn 4th Cay Group (Mech) This unit will operate under Division control

(3) Prearranged aerialphoto and surveillance missions have been requested for period D-7 to D7 to determinecritical enemy bulldispositions and changes These missions include the Division operationalarea enemy mottle reserve bivouacs and ayenuamps of a p p r o a c h bullbull bull bull bull bull -gt bull bull bull bull bull -

d For initial specific missions see- RECONNAISSANCE PLAN Annex id bullbull bull

-bullbullbullbull-bullbull e See V-ar-stgraphsbull_3-4--Memorandum N Q 4 tl82d Airborne Division SOP -INTELLIGENCE111- this- Headquarter^ dated 24 February 1944

4 bullbullpRISdNISRSOF-WAR-AND CAPTURED

_a See Paragraph 5 Memorandum No 4 82d Airborne jjivi- s i o n S O P INTELLIGENCE- this Headquarters dated 24 February 1944

b Stfo f82d Airborne Division SOP tpRisoKBRS b V W A H A U D i -feobo

5 M APS MD AERIAL - PHQTOCTRAPHS See Annex le

6

S Q-Qheral Security bull bull_bull _

(1) See Annexes 1pound andIf (1)

(2) See Paragraph -7Memorandum Nobull 4 82d Airborne Division SiDPINTELLIGENCE this-Headquarters- dated24 February 1944 bull bull bull bull bull bull

b Intelligence Funds Intelligence funds will be under direct control of Assistant Chief of Staff G-2_ and will not be sub-allotted prior to coraraencement opound operations After commence- ment-bf operations units may request such fundsltassigning reasons

c Escape Kits ^ limited number will be issued They will not Be openocLexcept in cases of emergency All unused kits will be returned tffffAsj$$tynt chief of Staff G-2 at conclusionof bull operations 1nfrfl ii J fH^

bull_d press accredited tCorreBpon eiiti anc^ Photographersv

bearing proper idcntiiIcation vI31 be assigned to cover the Divishysion operations They WJ11 bo ^iven full liberty of operationbut

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may not Interfere with operations Unit censorship of such corresshypondents and photographers will not be applied

7 REPORTS

a See Paragraph 2 MemorandumNo 4 ij82d Airborne Divishysion SOP IHTELLIGiCNGE1 th is Headquarters dated 24 February 1944 bull^o r JEE2JL and periodic reports to be made by uni ts

bull (1) Report of captured stores ordnance engineer sigshynal medical and chemical equipment will be Included In S-2 periodic reports Spot reports also will be made to G-2 where the nature or volume of such material warrants i t

b Assistant Chief of Staff bull G-2will render by TWX phone or radio a daily special G-2 Summary to reach higher head- quarters by 2300 closing as late as transmission time will permit-This Is in addition to the normal G-2 Periodic Report To Insure accuracy completeness and punctualityof the daily G-2 Special Summary unit S~2swill movetheir spot reports with all possible speed

cu Division G-2 Summaries will be sent daily to units Spot reports will be forwarded to units as received by the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 bull lt

draquo At the close of an operations reports as requiredby AR 345-105 Change 5 Paragraph 10| and Paragraph 435 FM 101 -5--as pertains to intelligence will be rendered- by all units

je_ Reports of Prisoner of War Interrogators CIO personnel and other IntelligenceSpecialists attached-to units will be f ovrwardshyed to the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 through intelligence channshyels Important -information will be forwarded as spot reports and reshycapitulation will be Included In Periodic Heportso bullbullbullbull_ bull

bullbull R I D G W A Y Commanding-

OFFICIAL

i tJ^ACK G-2

INCLOSTJRES

Annex la General Information bullbull bull bullbullbullbullbullbull Annex la( 1) SketchRegional and Departemental Boundaries Annex lF G-2 Estimate of Enemy Situation Annex lb( 1) Overlays T- Defenses in Operational Area Annex lb( 1) (a) bullEnemy Installations+ Annex lF(2) Enemy Order of Battle -Information Annex lb( 2) (a) Enemy Order of Battle In COTiiil TIN Area Annex lF(3) Commitment Capabilities Annex lo- Tact jraquosbL study of the Tei rain Annex lc( 1) jfl|^ nundated Area Annex lc( 2) Annex let 3) Annex Id Re connai usance

bull Annex le Maps and photographs

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Anns If - Counter ritelligenceP Annex lf(l) bull - Oounterintelligence plan Annex If(2) - GIG Oper ations plan

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rt o3 1 49 SHEAF 1 bull 4 G--1 1 bull50 21 ArmyG-roup 1

5-6 G~2 2 51-54 First US Army 4 7lt-8 Gr-3 2 55-58 VII Corps 4 9-10 G-4 2 59 V Corps 1 H AG 1 60 XIX Corps 1 X2 Chem 0 1 61 101st AB Div 1 13 Hq Comdt 1 62 4th Inf Div 1 14 PM 1 63 9th Inf Div 1 15~16 GG9 Div Arty 2 64 4th Gav Group I 17-rl8 CG-2d Brig 2 65 4th Gav Sq 1 19-20 325 Gl Inf 2 66 6 th Amid droup 1

21r22 505 PrchtInf-2 67 1st TP Group 1 23-24 507 Preht Inf 2 bull 68 IX Air Force 1 25-^26 508 Prcht Inf 2 69-70 II T G Gbull-bull 2 27-28 504 Prcht Inf 2 71 50th TO Wing 11 29 r32 Piv TSC Pile 4 72 52d TO Viing 1 33 -319 G-l FA Bn 1 73 53d TO Wing 1 34 320 Ql PA Bn 1 74-75 Army G-round Por-B 35 376 Preht PA Bn - 1 ces 36 456 Prcht PA Bn 1 76-77 GampGS School 2

137 307 AB Engr Bn -bullbullbull 78-79 Hit-School 2 38 bull 80th AB AA Bn 1 80-100 Div TSC Reserve 21 39 HqGo82a- AB Div 1 Total 106 40 Hq BtrysDiv Arty 1 41 407 AB QM Co 1 42 307 AB Med Go 1 bullbull bull

43 782d AB Ord M Go 1 44 82d ABSig Go 1 bull

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1 Apr i l 1944

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SUCTION I- - BOLITIGAL bull S^TION IV - GEOGRAPHIC o bullbullbullbull - bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull - bull - - ^ g ^ J O H N S T O N

SECTIj^ IJr-~- vPSTCHOXiGICAL - SECTION -V - CLBaTIC

SECTION I I I - POPULATION TONCBaC CECTIOHmdashVI n VWLW HTfl

SECTION I - POLITICAL

ORGANIZATTCN

a Marshal PTSTAIN is head of theFrench S ta te He holds unlimited power with indefinite tenure Under him i s LAYAL Premier and Minister of the In te r ior Head of the Police i sDARNAKD

b Foradministrative purposes thecountryis divided into

bull (l) Regions -which are subdivided into

(2) flepartenantsraquo which aresubdivided into

bull(3) Arrondissements which are subdivide^ into

-s- (4)Cantons which are subdivided into

(5) Communes

bull poundbullbullbull The Region of R0IEN5 administered from tha t - c i t y corresponds gert e ra l ly to the oldProvince of NOPilANDY See Annex la (-1) bull

d The operational area of the G2d AirborneDivision l i e s within the Arrondis sement of COUTAICJLS Denartemelaquot of YhllCbZ The Divisional DZsIZs and i n i t i a l objsctives are in the Canton of ST SAUV UR-LS VICOITE

MILITARY ADMBIISTRATIOK

bull a Generalvon STUELPNAGSL i s German mili tary administrator for FRANCS bullwith fu l l control-of a l l local French of f ic ia l s He administers local defense in ternal security supervision of the population e tc By means of an extensive network of subheadquart6rsSTlTiLP^GTJJLiexer-cis^s s t r i c t and detailed con t ro l

b The-NAZI party with Headquarters in PARIS i s active inNORFANDY

3 FHSMCK POLICE AD PRA-MLITARY

a DARIAD r-^Chiefvof Polics-c bulltJ-bntrols---the -following jaolifie organi2ashyt ions

6 OCT 1944

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

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(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

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7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

shy M- ^ bull ~~)

shy bull

Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

bull

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M | laquo I i | ^ fp F laquoH lt |f Iff organizing all or parts of our ^ttv^-sTt^7 c bulli^ TT^l - SIS T Ti ^ i VTlt O ^tlvi isfeV 4 ^

arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

bull

bull--

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(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

UNCLASSIFIED - B I G - O T bullbullbullbull L__

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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bull Of -9 Pages-

jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

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Headquarters units vi11 maintain aggressive reconnaissance 24 hours per day within their respective zones of action

b Assistant Chief of Staff Gmdash2 will coordinate Divishysion and unit reconnaissance

pound Following reconnaissance facilities will be available for missions through Assistant Chief of Staff Gmdash2

(1) 82d Airborne Dlvi sion Reconnaissance Platoon- bull- Initially this-unit will operate under Division control bull

(2) Troop B 4th Sqdn 4th Cay Group (Mech) This unit will operate under Division control

(3) Prearranged aerialphoto and surveillance missions have been requested for period D-7 to D7 to determinecritical enemy bulldispositions and changes These missions include the Division operationalarea enemy mottle reserve bivouacs and ayenuamps of a p p r o a c h bullbull bull bull bull bull -gt bull bull bull bull bull -

d For initial specific missions see- RECONNAISSANCE PLAN Annex id bullbull bull

-bullbullbullbull-bullbull e See V-ar-stgraphsbull_3-4--Memorandum N Q 4 tl82d Airborne Division SOP -INTELLIGENCE111- this- Headquarter^ dated 24 February 1944

4 bullbullpRISdNISRSOF-WAR-AND CAPTURED

_a See Paragraph 5 Memorandum No 4 82d Airborne jjivi- s i o n S O P INTELLIGENCE- this Headquarters dated 24 February 1944

b Stfo f82d Airborne Division SOP tpRisoKBRS b V W A H A U D i -feobo

5 M APS MD AERIAL - PHQTOCTRAPHS See Annex le

6

S Q-Qheral Security bull bull_bull _

(1) See Annexes 1pound andIf (1)

(2) See Paragraph -7Memorandum Nobull 4 82d Airborne Division SiDPINTELLIGENCE this-Headquarters- dated24 February 1944 bull bull bull bull bull bull

b Intelligence Funds Intelligence funds will be under direct control of Assistant Chief of Staff G-2_ and will not be sub-allotted prior to coraraencement opound operations After commence- ment-bf operations units may request such fundsltassigning reasons

c Escape Kits ^ limited number will be issued They will not Be openocLexcept in cases of emergency All unused kits will be returned tffffAsj$$tynt chief of Staff G-2 at conclusionof bull operations 1nfrfl ii J fH^

bull_d press accredited tCorreBpon eiiti anc^ Photographersv

bearing proper idcntiiIcation vI31 be assigned to cover the Divishysion operations They WJ11 bo ^iven full liberty of operationbut

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may not Interfere with operations Unit censorship of such corresshypondents and photographers will not be applied

7 REPORTS

a See Paragraph 2 MemorandumNo 4 ij82d Airborne Divishysion SOP IHTELLIGiCNGE1 th is Headquarters dated 24 February 1944 bull^o r JEE2JL and periodic reports to be made by uni ts

bull (1) Report of captured stores ordnance engineer sigshynal medical and chemical equipment will be Included In S-2 periodic reports Spot reports also will be made to G-2 where the nature or volume of such material warrants i t

b Assistant Chief of Staff bull G-2will render by TWX phone or radio a daily special G-2 Summary to reach higher head- quarters by 2300 closing as late as transmission time will permit-This Is in addition to the normal G-2 Periodic Report To Insure accuracy completeness and punctualityof the daily G-2 Special Summary unit S~2swill movetheir spot reports with all possible speed

cu Division G-2 Summaries will be sent daily to units Spot reports will be forwarded to units as received by the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 bull lt

draquo At the close of an operations reports as requiredby AR 345-105 Change 5 Paragraph 10| and Paragraph 435 FM 101 -5--as pertains to intelligence will be rendered- by all units

je_ Reports of Prisoner of War Interrogators CIO personnel and other IntelligenceSpecialists attached-to units will be f ovrwardshyed to the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 through intelligence channshyels Important -information will be forwarded as spot reports and reshycapitulation will be Included In Periodic Heportso bullbullbullbull_ bull

bullbull R I D G W A Y Commanding-

OFFICIAL

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INCLOSTJRES

Annex la General Information bullbull bull bullbullbullbullbullbull Annex la( 1) SketchRegional and Departemental Boundaries Annex lF G-2 Estimate of Enemy Situation Annex lb( 1) Overlays T- Defenses in Operational Area Annex lb( 1) (a) bullEnemy Installations+ Annex lF(2) Enemy Order of Battle -Information Annex lb( 2) (a) Enemy Order of Battle In COTiiil TIN Area Annex lF(3) Commitment Capabilities Annex lo- Tact jraquosbL study of the Tei rain Annex lc( 1) jfl|^ nundated Area Annex lc( 2) Annex let 3) Annex Id Re connai usance

bull Annex le Maps and photographs

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21r22 505 PrchtInf-2 67 1st TP Group 1 23-24 507 Preht Inf 2 bull 68 IX Air Force 1 25-^26 508 Prcht Inf 2 69-70 II T G Gbull-bull 2 27-28 504 Prcht Inf 2 71 50th TO Wing 11 29 r32 Piv TSC Pile 4 72 52d TO Viing 1 33 -319 G-l FA Bn 1 73 53d TO Wing 1 34 320 Ql PA Bn 1 74-75 Army G-round Por-B 35 376 Preht PA Bn - 1 ces 36 456 Prcht PA Bn 1 76-77 GampGS School 2

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SUCTION I- - BOLITIGAL bull S^TION IV - GEOGRAPHIC o bullbullbullbull - bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull - bull - - ^ g ^ J O H N S T O N

SECTIj^ IJr-~- vPSTCHOXiGICAL - SECTION -V - CLBaTIC

SECTION I I I - POPULATION TONCBaC CECTIOHmdashVI n VWLW HTfl

SECTION I - POLITICAL

ORGANIZATTCN

a Marshal PTSTAIN is head of theFrench S ta te He holds unlimited power with indefinite tenure Under him i s LAYAL Premier and Minister of the In te r ior Head of the Police i sDARNAKD

b Foradministrative purposes thecountryis divided into

bull (l) Regions -which are subdivided into

(2) flepartenantsraquo which aresubdivided into

bull(3) Arrondissements which are subdivide^ into

-s- (4)Cantons which are subdivided into

(5) Communes

bull poundbullbullbull The Region of R0IEN5 administered from tha t - c i t y corresponds gert e ra l ly to the oldProvince of NOPilANDY See Annex la (-1) bull

d The operational area of the G2d AirborneDivision l i e s within the Arrondis sement of COUTAICJLS Denartemelaquot of YhllCbZ The Divisional DZsIZs and i n i t i a l objsctives are in the Canton of ST SAUV UR-LS VICOITE

MILITARY ADMBIISTRATIOK

bull a Generalvon STUELPNAGSL i s German mili tary administrator for FRANCS bullwith fu l l control-of a l l local French of f ic ia l s He administers local defense in ternal security supervision of the population e tc By means of an extensive network of subheadquart6rsSTlTiLP^GTJJLiexer-cis^s s t r i c t and detailed con t ro l

b The-NAZI party with Headquarters in PARIS i s active inNORFANDY

3 FHSMCK POLICE AD PRA-MLITARY

a DARIAD r-^Chiefvof Polics-c bulltJ-bntrols---the -following jaolifie organi2ashyt ions

6 OCT 1944

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull

(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

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7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

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d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

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-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

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Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

may not Interfere with operations Unit censorship of such corresshypondents and photographers will not be applied

7 REPORTS

a See Paragraph 2 MemorandumNo 4 ij82d Airborne Divishysion SOP IHTELLIGiCNGE1 th is Headquarters dated 24 February 1944 bull^o r JEE2JL and periodic reports to be made by uni ts

bull (1) Report of captured stores ordnance engineer sigshynal medical and chemical equipment will be Included In S-2 periodic reports Spot reports also will be made to G-2 where the nature or volume of such material warrants i t

b Assistant Chief of Staff bull G-2will render by TWX phone or radio a daily special G-2 Summary to reach higher head- quarters by 2300 closing as late as transmission time will permit-This Is in addition to the normal G-2 Periodic Report To Insure accuracy completeness and punctualityof the daily G-2 Special Summary unit S~2swill movetheir spot reports with all possible speed

cu Division G-2 Summaries will be sent daily to units Spot reports will be forwarded to units as received by the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 bull lt

draquo At the close of an operations reports as requiredby AR 345-105 Change 5 Paragraph 10| and Paragraph 435 FM 101 -5--as pertains to intelligence will be rendered- by all units

je_ Reports of Prisoner of War Interrogators CIO personnel and other IntelligenceSpecialists attached-to units will be f ovrwardshyed to the Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 through intelligence channshyels Important -information will be forwarded as spot reports and reshycapitulation will be Included In Periodic Heportso bullbullbullbull_ bull

bullbull R I D G W A Y Commanding-

OFFICIAL

i tJ^ACK G-2

INCLOSTJRES

Annex la General Information bullbull bull bullbullbullbullbullbull Annex la( 1) SketchRegional and Departemental Boundaries Annex lF G-2 Estimate of Enemy Situation Annex lb( 1) Overlays T- Defenses in Operational Area Annex lb( 1) (a) bullEnemy Installations+ Annex lF(2) Enemy Order of Battle -Information Annex lb( 2) (a) Enemy Order of Battle In COTiiil TIN Area Annex lF(3) Commitment Capabilities Annex lo- Tact jraquosbL study of the Tei rain Annex lc( 1) jfl|^ nundated Area Annex lc( 2) Annex let 3) Annex Id Re connai usance

bull Annex le Maps and photographs

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SECTIj^ IJr-~- vPSTCHOXiGICAL - SECTION -V - CLBaTIC

SECTION I I I - POPULATION TONCBaC CECTIOHmdashVI n VWLW HTfl

SECTION I - POLITICAL

ORGANIZATTCN

a Marshal PTSTAIN is head of theFrench S ta te He holds unlimited power with indefinite tenure Under him i s LAYAL Premier and Minister of the In te r ior Head of the Police i sDARNAKD

b Foradministrative purposes thecountryis divided into

bull (l) Regions -which are subdivided into

(2) flepartenantsraquo which aresubdivided into

bull(3) Arrondissements which are subdivide^ into

-s- (4)Cantons which are subdivided into

(5) Communes

bull poundbullbullbull The Region of R0IEN5 administered from tha t - c i t y corresponds gert e ra l ly to the oldProvince of NOPilANDY See Annex la (-1) bull

d The operational area of the G2d AirborneDivision l i e s within the Arrondis sement of COUTAICJLS Denartemelaquot of YhllCbZ The Divisional DZsIZs and i n i t i a l objsctives are in the Canton of ST SAUV UR-LS VICOITE

MILITARY ADMBIISTRATIOK

bull a Generalvon STUELPNAGSL i s German mili tary administrator for FRANCS bullwith fu l l control-of a l l local French of f ic ia l s He administers local defense in ternal security supervision of the population e tc By means of an extensive network of subheadquart6rsSTlTiLP^GTJJLiexer-cis^s s t r i c t and detailed con t ro l

b The-NAZI party with Headquarters in PARIS i s active inNORFANDY

3 FHSMCK POLICE AD PRA-MLITARY

a DARIAD r-^Chiefvof Polics-c bulltJ-bntrols---the -following jaolifie organi2ashyt ions

6 OCT 1944

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

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(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

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7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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HaClassification -- ^ d l DivDiv OCT 1944 APO 469 TJ S Array

AffiEX 1 b 3 May 1944 V U A C o f S G-2WDGS

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SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

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-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

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Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

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v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

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Anns If - Counter ritelligenceP Annex lf(l) bull - Oounterintelligence plan Annex If(2) - GIG Oper ations plan

Copy No 1 CCr 1 -^ (Other Headquarters ) 2 Asst-OG- 1 ~

rt o3 1 49 SHEAF 1 bull 4 G--1 1 bull50 21 ArmyG-roup 1

5-6 G~2 2 51-54 First US Army 4 7lt-8 Gr-3 2 55-58 VII Corps 4 9-10 G-4 2 59 V Corps 1 H AG 1 60 XIX Corps 1 X2 Chem 0 1 61 101st AB Div 1 13 Hq Comdt 1 62 4th Inf Div 1 14 PM 1 63 9th Inf Div 1 15~16 GG9 Div Arty 2 64 4th Gav Group I 17-rl8 CG-2d Brig 2 65 4th Gav Sq 1 19-20 325 Gl Inf 2 66 6 th Amid droup 1

21r22 505 PrchtInf-2 67 1st TP Group 1 23-24 507 Preht Inf 2 bull 68 IX Air Force 1 25-^26 508 Prcht Inf 2 69-70 II T G Gbull-bull 2 27-28 504 Prcht Inf 2 71 50th TO Wing 11 29 r32 Piv TSC Pile 4 72 52d TO Viing 1 33 -319 G-l FA Bn 1 73 53d TO Wing 1 34 320 Ql PA Bn 1 74-75 Army G-round Por-B 35 376 Preht PA Bn - 1 ces 36 456 Prcht PA Bn 1 76-77 GampGS School 2

137 307 AB Engr Bn -bullbullbull 78-79 Hit-School 2 38 bull 80th AB AA Bn 1 80-100 Div TSC Reserve 21 39 HqGo82a- AB Div 1 Total 106 40 Hq BtrysDiv Arty 1 41 407 AB QM Co 1 42 307 AB Med Go 1 bullbull bull

43 782d AB Ord M Go 1 44 82d ABSig Go 1 bull

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SUCTION I- - BOLITIGAL bull S^TION IV - GEOGRAPHIC o bullbullbullbull - bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull - bull - - ^ g ^ J O H N S T O N

SECTIj^ IJr-~- vPSTCHOXiGICAL - SECTION -V - CLBaTIC

SECTION I I I - POPULATION TONCBaC CECTIOHmdashVI n VWLW HTfl

SECTION I - POLITICAL

ORGANIZATTCN

a Marshal PTSTAIN is head of theFrench S ta te He holds unlimited power with indefinite tenure Under him i s LAYAL Premier and Minister of the In te r ior Head of the Police i sDARNAKD

b Foradministrative purposes thecountryis divided into

bull (l) Regions -which are subdivided into

(2) flepartenantsraquo which aresubdivided into

bull(3) Arrondissements which are subdivide^ into

-s- (4)Cantons which are subdivided into

(5) Communes

bull poundbullbullbull The Region of R0IEN5 administered from tha t - c i t y corresponds gert e ra l ly to the oldProvince of NOPilANDY See Annex la (-1) bull

d The operational area of the G2d AirborneDivision l i e s within the Arrondis sement of COUTAICJLS Denartemelaquot of YhllCbZ The Divisional DZsIZs and i n i t i a l objsctives are in the Canton of ST SAUV UR-LS VICOITE

MILITARY ADMBIISTRATIOK

bull a Generalvon STUELPNAGSL i s German mili tary administrator for FRANCS bullwith fu l l control-of a l l local French of f ic ia l s He administers local defense in ternal security supervision of the population e tc By means of an extensive network of subheadquart6rsSTlTiLP^GTJJLiexer-cis^s s t r i c t and detailed con t ro l

b The-NAZI party with Headquarters in PARIS i s active inNORFANDY

3 FHSMCK POLICE AD PRA-MLITARY

a DARIAD r-^Chiefvof Polics-c bulltJ-bntrols---the -following jaolifie organi2ashyt ions

6 OCT 1944

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

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(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

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7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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^Initials Jt^ -H e g i s t r y JNO TOate 3 May44c

HaClassification -- ^ d l DivDiv OCT 1944 APO 469 TJ S Array

AffiEX 1 b 3 May 1944 V U A C o f S G-2WDGS

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P 0 6 Eo S JOHNSTON Colonel Infantry CUSTODIAN

SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

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-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

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OFFICIALshy

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

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NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

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v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

UNCLASSIFIED - B I G - O T bullbullbullbull L__

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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a^SPagB No 5 Of 9 Pages

t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

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poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

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Copy No ^of 100 copies CG Sad AB 11 --Initials H

Registry No 700a bull gt - ^ a t e ^ 1 Apr 44

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SUCTION I- - BOLITIGAL bull S^TION IV - GEOGRAPHIC o bullbullbullbull - bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull - bull - - ^ g ^ J O H N S T O N

SECTIj^ IJr-~- vPSTCHOXiGICAL - SECTION -V - CLBaTIC

SECTION I I I - POPULATION TONCBaC CECTIOHmdashVI n VWLW HTfl

SECTION I - POLITICAL

ORGANIZATTCN

a Marshal PTSTAIN is head of theFrench S ta te He holds unlimited power with indefinite tenure Under him i s LAYAL Premier and Minister of the In te r ior Head of the Police i sDARNAKD

b Foradministrative purposes thecountryis divided into

bull (l) Regions -which are subdivided into

(2) flepartenantsraquo which aresubdivided into

bull(3) Arrondissements which are subdivide^ into

-s- (4)Cantons which are subdivided into

(5) Communes

bull poundbullbullbull The Region of R0IEN5 administered from tha t - c i t y corresponds gert e ra l ly to the oldProvince of NOPilANDY See Annex la (-1) bull

d The operational area of the G2d AirborneDivision l i e s within the Arrondis sement of COUTAICJLS Denartemelaquot of YhllCbZ The Divisional DZsIZs and i n i t i a l objsctives are in the Canton of ST SAUV UR-LS VICOITE

MILITARY ADMBIISTRATIOK

bull a Generalvon STUELPNAGSL i s German mili tary administrator for FRANCS bullwith fu l l control-of a l l local French of f ic ia l s He administers local defense in ternal security supervision of the population e tc By means of an extensive network of subheadquart6rsSTlTiLP^GTJJLiexer-cis^s s t r i c t and detailed con t ro l

b The-NAZI party with Headquarters in PARIS i s active inNORFANDY

3 FHSMCK POLICE AD PRA-MLITARY

a DARIAD r-^Chiefvof Polics-c bulltJ-bntrols---the -following jaolifie organi2ashyt ions

6 OCT 1944

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

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(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

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7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

shy M- ^ bull ~~)

shy bull

Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

bull

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M | laquo I i | ^ fp F laquoH lt |f Iff organizing all or parts of our ^ttv^-sTt^7 c bulli^ TT^l - SIS T Ti ^ i VTlt O ^tlvi isfeV 4 ^

arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

bull

bull--

Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

UNCLASSIFIED - B I G - O T bullbullbullbull L__

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

T _m_r i V

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bull Of -9 Pages-

jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

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SECTIj^ IJr-~- vPSTCHOXiGICAL - SECTION -V - CLBaTIC

SECTION I I I - POPULATION TONCBaC CECTIOHmdashVI n VWLW HTfl

SECTION I - POLITICAL

ORGANIZATTCN

a Marshal PTSTAIN is head of theFrench S ta te He holds unlimited power with indefinite tenure Under him i s LAYAL Premier and Minister of the In te r ior Head of the Police i sDARNAKD

b Foradministrative purposes thecountryis divided into

bull (l) Regions -which are subdivided into

(2) flepartenantsraquo which aresubdivided into

bull(3) Arrondissements which are subdivide^ into

-s- (4)Cantons which are subdivided into

(5) Communes

bull poundbullbullbull The Region of R0IEN5 administered from tha t - c i t y corresponds gert e ra l ly to the oldProvince of NOPilANDY See Annex la (-1) bull

d The operational area of the G2d AirborneDivision l i e s within the Arrondis sement of COUTAICJLS Denartemelaquot of YhllCbZ The Divisional DZsIZs and i n i t i a l objsctives are in the Canton of ST SAUV UR-LS VICOITE

MILITARY ADMBIISTRATIOK

bull a Generalvon STUELPNAGSL i s German mili tary administrator for FRANCS bullwith fu l l control-of a l l local French of f ic ia l s He administers local defense in ternal security supervision of the population e tc By means of an extensive network of subheadquart6rsSTlTiLP^GTJJLiexer-cis^s s t r i c t and detailed con t ro l

b The-NAZI party with Headquarters in PARIS i s active inNORFANDY

3 FHSMCK POLICE AD PRA-MLITARY

a DARIAD r-^Chiefvof Polics-c bulltJ-bntrols---the -following jaolifie organi2ashyt ions

6 OCT 1944

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

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(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

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7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

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-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

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Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

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NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

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v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

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a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

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_ _ _ _ a re the ordinary pashytrolmen and t r a f f i c pol ice laquo7

(2V Pol ice JucLieiarett and Police dee RenseignementsU These are plain clothes criminal an$ pol i t ical police respectively

(3) Groups Mobiles die Reserve This is a motorized force modelled on German SS I t handles public cr ises Contains a large proportion of collabshyorat ionists - bullbull

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(k) Gehdarmerie Nat ionale Similar to (3) above bullbullbull bull

b FRAM3 has no m i l i t a r y force in NORFANDY However members of the following~semi-military c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s t uniformed armedpar t ies nay be enshycountered insmall numbers in NCR ANDY -

(1) P P Fraquo (Part i- Populaire F r a n c a i s ) Headedby JACQlES DORshyI C ^ t h i s group i s pro-GSHANY and anti^ever^thing e l s e I t has many toughs and w i l l use force Uniform Black plus f o u r t r o u s e r s Nav^ blue s h i r t s with epaule t s having red c o r n e r s Black t i e - Saamp Browne b e l t Nazi s a lu t e used

(2) Rraquo N- Praquo (Rassemblement Nat ional P o p u l a i r e ) Headed by Tampki andbullbullnampGfeup of p a c i f i s t s i n t e l l e c t u a l s and p o l i t i c i a n s

(3XLegion des Cbmbattants (Vichyite Tar Veterans)

Francaiso

4 GERMANVOLICH AD PARA-MILITARY The enemy has frequently used Service troops such as SignalCorps e t c as front line infantry particularly in deshyfense The following organizations likely to be encountered in the combat zone may be used for combat purposes bull bull

a Feldgendarmarie (Military Police) f There are headquarters a t AVRANCHES7 COUTANCES GRAKVILIE bull bull bull bull bull

b 0Tu X^ganization TQDT) A heavy construction organization (10000in the CHERBOtEG Peninsula) containing a high percentage of foreigners Uniform ordinarily worn only by German personnel is a khaki blouse open a t the neck with khaki breeches On the left sleeve is a red arm band with a black swastika in a white c i rc le Foreign workers wear civilian work-clothes with an

band displaying the arabic numbor ofthe battalion

c Reichsarbertsdienst (German Labor Service)

d SS5KK (Motorized Corps) A transportation organization

5raquo THE

a The Normans are p o l i t i c a l l y r eac t iona ry a g r i c u l t u r a l and antagoshyn i s t i c t o strong a u t h o r i t y Co l l abora t ion i s t s have macje l i t t l e headway i n NORshyMANDY The ove ra l l p o l i t i c a l s i t u a t i o n favors the Al l ied Forces

b The Norman w i l l welcome t f e invas ion But simply because he i s ajit iGerman and ant i -Vichy does not mean t h a t he w i l l remain e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y pro-Al l ied a f t e r l i b e r a t i o n His a l t i t u d e w i l l be influenced by h is l o s s e s from Al l ied a i r r a i d s the a t t i t u d e of tho All ied t roops replenishment of h is losses i n food and progejrty opportunit3 for work and p o l i t i c a l freedom

jcur i ty methods i t is not lpoundfely t h a t the symshyp a t h e t i c NormalJJRjfclaquoMgtf MJLfcM3^raquosect^^lly in our zone of ope ra t i ons

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SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

A - bull bull bull

7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

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-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

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OFFICIALshy

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

UNCLASSIFIED - B I G - O T bullbullbullbull L__

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

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(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

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out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

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Page No 3 OJ

SECTION I I - PS

6 ATTITUDE OF HIGH RAHFIFG GOTAF OFFICERS The German General Staff and Officer Corps are well Informed re l a t ive to of the- var They are de shytermined -to prevent a complete laquo^ Sesectlaquou j Zif a defensive war indef in i te ly i f need be Their grea tes t hoj|eopound rjspjteltdnsudch aplan is to defeat the beachshyhead bull iJ-l laquo svshy

A - bull bull bull

7laquo MORALE German civilian morale is grim determined and high Morale pf the Army is grim determined and high In each case it is a morale born of desshyperation and based on the inability of Allied air to break German home morale their ability to hold the Allied advance in ITALY to a slow pace their escape from complete defeat in RUSSIA_

SECTION III - POPULATION AND ECONOMICS

bull bull POPULATION IN NORMANDY v

a In 1936 population was 2332100 area 11826square miles popushylation density 196 persons per square mile Towns over 20000 population were DIEPPE 24200 CHERBOURG 39105 C O T 54400 LE UkVBZ 161800 ROUEN 215shy000

- feraquo Mane he Prevjar (1936) population of 43^500 Populations of prinshycipal towns wore as follows

CHSRBOURG BHICQUEBEC S T LO bull 31i009 PERIERS GRAKVILI^ 10298 3T SAUV^m IE 2124 AVRiNCHES 7J13O viconra COUTATCSS 6465 LA HAYE DU PUITS 1473 VALOGWES 4939

pound RecentDecline in Population A pl^n for evacuation of a l l but 3ssenshyt i a l c iv i l i ans is ready t o bo put into execution by the GerTms Many c i v i l i a n s pa r t i cu la r ly from it ho coastal nrcaa h-ve already benn usted Entrance into the Coastal Zens which includes most of the O EBOURG Peninsula i s forbidden except on special pass Through forced rnd voluntary evicuntion more than 3 5 shy000 persons had l e f t ANCI^ by the surrjror of 1943

9raquo ECONOrlCS1 MAFCHL is primarily ag r i cu l tu r l except for some industry in CmRBOURIr r r i o r to the wir rrfaicipal products are c a t t l e dairy produce and apple c ide r Despite decline in production of foodstuffs i t i s l i k e l y tha t the area is a t a minimum sufficiency for food

SECTION IV - ^OGRAPKY OF THE gHj gOURG_FgNINgULA laquo

10 GEBFRAL TOPOGRAPHYy

a The CHERBOURG Peninsula comprises the sea^vird projection of NORshyMANDY north of the TAUTS River The term COTENTIN- is used synonimously with the term CHERBOURG Peninsula

b The northern region of the COTEIJTItI consis ts of a semi-circle of shyhigh ground which backs the CH3RB01EG ere a rJid extends we3tvard to the high granshyit lodge of tho CAT DE LA HGUi Peninsula (9234) and eastward to the r o l l i n g plateau of BARFLEUR (gtG25)laquo I t s i r regular coast line i s characterized by-numershyous inlets- bays-and high cl iffs T-e steep-sided h i l l s in the region r i s e to an elevation of 500 feet on which there are frequent bare rock outcroppings and f l a t bottomed val leys

c The south-east sect ion hy coastal plain between VAL0GN3S (2408) and GA] to the lowshy

laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

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-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

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NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

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v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

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a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

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poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

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laying h i l l s bordering the West Coast Along the East Coast is a border of meadowshyland Several miles wide part of which i s now inundated The area is desolate and jfettlemerits consist of scattered buildings along the coast road and small villages

sjn the landward side of the marsh Across the neck of the Peninsula l ies the plain 4f CARENTAN extending toward IESSAY (1amp76J- This plain i s flat and marshy and l i shydble to extensive flooding

6 Toward the west coast the country of this region becomes undulating in character and contains numerous isolated h i l l s The principal of these are in the area around LA HATS DU PUITS (17pound4) The West Coast is entirely sandy below IJESSAY and there are many broad shallow r iver estuaries1 bull

e In the south half of the COTENTIN the drained meadowland and broad alluvial river bottoms are generally in pasturage while the hi l ly portions are generally in mixed agriculture small orchards and pasturage

f Throughout the COTENTIN with exception of the SE portion the fields are small few running more than 150 X 350 yards These fields are bordered by hedges trees and earth embankments

1 1 bull DRAINACE The CO TEN TIM is drained to thenorth by the DIVETTE River which runsinto-theSea at CHSRBOtRG to the south and east by the DOUVE and IEHshyD3RET which flow south to CARSMTN3 and the SAIRS and SINOPE which flow eastinto the BAY OF THS SEIN3 and to the west by the 0LL0H)E and other minor streams The valley of the DOUVE River flowing from the northwest is characterizedby broad a l shyliivial areas subject to inundation bull bull bull

12laquo RIDCESYSTEM From lOTEBClHG (3005) N to ST PIERRE-EGLISE (2925) thence W to LES PIEUX (0010)V thence S to LESS AY an irregular ridge pattern exshytends inland from 6 - 8 miles and belts the peninsula Ridges of particular importance to the 82d Airborne Division are considered in Annex l e

bull i-3f OBSTACLES The principal natural obstacles in the COTSNTIN are the marshy and inundated areas in the valleys of the DOUVE KERDERET and TAUTS Rivers and the flooded marshland behind the beaches between QUFlVILLE and LE GRAN3 VEY The SINQPE River east of VALOGHSo nd thehigh ground south-east of CHERBOURG conshyst i tute obstaclss in the approaches to CH RBO Rrr from tha South The DQUX River with i t s flooded alluvial plains forns natural barrier to the South iriany operashytion in the COTENTIN

14 fflMtMICATIO^laquo (For railways and principal roads in COTENTIN see

Annex lc (3)) bull The bull road network is excellent in the COTSNTIM peninsula Rail comshymunications are good to excellent Water communications are limited to the lower reaches of the irajor rivers t Gross country movement is moderately easy in a l l in shystances with the exception of the marshy and inundated areas of the al luvial plains bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bull bullbullbull

15 CRITICAL TERRAIN FEATURES

a Port of CFERBOURG and the high ground to the S there of

b The low grcund jus t back of the Reaches on the E Coast from POINTE DE LA iffiDELSira (A597) N to OUBIE^LLE (36O) bull This area i s now a r t i f i c i a l l y i n shyundated bull bull

pound The lowlands of t h e j p g ^ Q A g n ^ J i r ( | ( J ^ r ^ f c f f - ard TAUT3-) a l l subject to a r t i f i c ia l inundation ftBB^mll^Jtft^lipraquor|Sififie OLLGTOE (0839) and the estuary of the AY (I676) form an almost ccfitSiilMl6bstacle E and W across the neck of the COTEMTEN bull bull bull

d The N - S course of the DOUVE- River from 2392 to MSGKEVILIE (1806)

e HILLS 121 (1687) and l31-lti9sect7) N of LA HAYE DUPUITS

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

shy M- ^ bull ~~)

shy bull

Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

bull

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M | laquo I i | ^ fp F laquoH lt |f Iff organizing all or parts of our ^ttv^-sTt^7 c bulli^ TT^l - SIS T Ti ^ i VTlt O ^tlvi isfeV 4 ^

arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

bull

bull--

Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

UNCLASSIFIED - B I G - O T bullbullbullbull L__

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

T _m_r i V

NCLASSIFIED bullBIGOT Page Ho 6

bull Of -9 Pages-

jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

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f High ground on bank of vRiver DOt VICOMTE (1994)

^ GENERAL MANCHS subject t o t h e climatic influence of the Gulf Stream and eastward moving At lant ic depressions has a mild and damp but extremely varshyiable climate very s imilar to that of southern ^NGL^ND The -winters are mild and the summers cool for the l a t i t u d e Changes of a l l the elements tray occur bull ~ within a few hours a t any time of year bull Comparatively s e t t l ed conditions prevai l in l a t e spring and summer however when the best weather occurs

bullbullbull RAINFALL Annual p rec ip i ta t ion in MANCfFS averages 31~47 inches deshy

pending on the locat ion I t i s a t the highest of these figures in the feign ground Qf the COTENTIN There is no wet or dry season but the summer months (June ~ September) generally have less r a i n f a l l than others In the-lowlands owing to the dampness of the c l imate a very small proportion - only about one-tenth -is evaporated tending t o keep the ground soaked for long periodsafter r a i n f a l l

-^bull T^FSRATtRB^ In the UEPTUNE area the maagimum and minimum temperatures recorded 1926-35 during the month of May were 78deg and -36deg Fahrenheit during the month of June 80deg and 46deg Average temperature for Vay i s 53deg Jun3 60degj bullJuly 63deg bull bull

3-9 WIMPS The wind d i rec t ion may vary great ly from day to day in MANCHE About forty-five per cent of the -inds there are from between south and west South-easterly and eas t e r ly winds -commonly give hot Clear weather southwesterly winds cool weather low cloud- and sometimes sea fo^g There are over t h i r t y days of gale a year mostly in winter however -

20 CIOUD bull Cloud l eve l i s 4000 feet or lower 15 of the t i n e and in the summer the average covering of cloud a t a l l levels is s ix to seven tenths Low cloud is much the most frequent in the ear ly morninr and diminishes during dayshyl igh t hours

21 FOG AH) KAZ5U Fog is l eas t common over K in summer but even then i t reduces v i s i b i l i t y to l e s s than 1000 yards on an average of two days per month Land fog tends treg ampccuriuJato during the night and d i ss ipa te about two hours a f te r dayl ight Sea fog hS- occur at any hour and any season River v a l l shyeys and coas ta l areas are pa r t i cu la r ly subject to dr i f t ing lard mis ts CHERBOURG ay9rages 14 days of fog a year

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HaClassification -- ^ d l DivDiv OCT 1944 APO 469 TJ S Array

AffiEX 1 b 3 May 1944 V U A C o f S G-2WDGS

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P 0 6 Eo S JOHNSTON Colonel Infantry CUSTODIAN

SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

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OFFICIALshy

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

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v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

UNCLASSIFIED - B I G - O T bullbullbullbull L__

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

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(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

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^Initials Jt^ -H e g i s t r y JNO TOate 3 May44c

HaClassification -- ^ d l DivDiv OCT 1944 APO 469 TJ S Array

AffiEX 1 b 3 May 1944 V U A C o f S G-2WDGS

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P 0 6 Eo S JOHNSTON Colonel Infantry CUSTODIAN

SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

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Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

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M | laquo I i | ^ fp F laquoH lt |f Iff organizing all or parts of our ^ttv^-sTt^7 c bulli^ TT^l - SIS T Ti ^ i VTlt O ^tlvi isfeV 4 ^

arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

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v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

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Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

bullBIG-OT-HEPTUi

Peige Ho 1 of 3 Pages Authority of Copy No Jfejof 100 COD CG 82d AB Divshy

^Initials Jt^ -H e g i s t r y JNO TOate 3 May44c

HaClassification -- ^ d l DivDiv OCT 1944 APO 469 TJ S Array

AffiEX 1 b 3 May 1944 V U A C o f S G-2WDGS

to

P 0 6 Eo S JOHNSTON Colonel Infantry CUSTODIAN

SHT SITUATION

and New Identifioashytions

(1 Defenses

(a)0n the CI^RiiOURG Peninsula north of the line LESSAY the enemy has the following Installations and

non-divisional armament They are massedmostly on the EN and HW Coasts and immediately S of CHERBOXIRa

Strong Points 20X RR Guns 442)

bull Light AA 315 Heavy M 136 Mobile Guns or How up to 70

120mni bull Mobile Gunsor How 120mmto 4

175mm Hixed Coastal Guns 89

4 RR Guns are definitely located 2-more are thought to be present

bull bull (b) Some of theabove- mobile and dual purpose guns plus a RR flak train which operates between LA HAME DU PUTTS andCARTERE^ and ST SAITVJSUR LE YICOMTE might breg employed against the S2d A i r b o r n e D i v i s i o n bull bull bull

(c) Eor defensive installations particularly pertshyinent to the S2d Airborne Division^ see Annex l(b)(l)raquo

1 The defensive works on HILLS 121 (16^880) and 131 (196877)apparently are fdr training purposes but could easily be occupied and Improved prior to D-Day

(2) Enemy Troops in the_CIiERBOIJRG Peninsula N of the line COUTAITCESmdashCiHENTAITbull ~

(a) See Annex lb(2)(a)

(2) In this area theri total of 65500 milishytary troops

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

shy M- ^ bull ~~)

shy bull

Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

bull

-BIGOT Page No 3 Of 3 Pages

M | laquo I i | ^ fp F laquoH lt |f Iff organizing all or parts of our ^ttv^-sTt^7 c bulli^ TT^l - SIS T Ti ^ i VTlt O ^tlvi isfeV 4 ^

arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

L-BIGOT

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

bull

bull--

Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

UNCLASSIFIED - B I G - O T bullbullbullbull L__

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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a^SPagB No 5 Of 9 Pages

t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

s No z Of 3 Pages

-709 Infantry-Division r rJ4000 v243 Infantry Division 6 T)00^ ~

bull Mixed Troops at COUTMfC^ y^OQj^Army Ground Forces t60C(Ji

Coastal Artillery 3000 Corps Troops 2000

shy M- ^ bull ~~)

shy bull

Flak bull bull 3j5OO Airfield Personnel 1000

bull Marine and Naval 3000 _ Unidentified (prob military) 5000

bull organization TODT 10000 V bull 65500

bull bull Two RCTs present at-this date

(c) It is anticipated that the majority of the troops listed in Paragraph la(2)(b) above will remain in position or be engaged against the -beach assault and 101st Airborne Division attacks But it must be remembered that the Germans- have often employed service troops in ITALY as front line infantry especially in defense Thebullpersonnel of the organization TODT may oe used for emergency defense-purposes bull

poundbull bull Movements^ Concentrations andffs-tablishments in Rear Areas (EnemytroopsS oflhe~T^ of prime interest to the 82d AirborneDivision)bull

(1) See Annexes lb(2)(a) and lb(3T

j3 Terrain and Veather As They Affect the Enemy

(1) See Annex la- and Annex lc

(2) High winds-would have no effect onground opershyations but could seriously interfere with or prohibit parachute or glider operations-by3d Parachute Division

(3) Rain would hamper crons country movement The valueof-thebullbull lowlands of the DOCTVE River as an obstacle would be i^acreased by rain bull

(4) Fog would seriously interfere with ground operashytions and could interfere-with or even prohibit parachute or glidshyer operation bull

dlaquo Enemy

(1) The eneniy w i l l have immediately avai lable to op- pose the invasion some 1350 a i r c r a f t f lying some 1800 s o r t i e s on D-Day and a decreasing number t h e r e a f t e r

-JL Oaqability The enemy i s capable of i n t e r f e r ing with-parachute or glider landings p a r t i c u l a r l y the la t ter - by obs t ruc t shying DZs and LZs bull

Evaluat ion Possible but of low order of p robab i l i ty

p i sous slffii jf fixe r 3 ore no -oarticular f i e l d s or groups of f i e l d s tha t stanc|putivsufampiotenjbl^r to j u s t i fy the i r se lec t ion by the enemxr for placingigf pbstru^t^oas^ Obstructions may be e shyrected in a few localities-Wgu-t i t i s fto^rbe^lieved tha t they w i l l ser iously affect our operations sS Ni bull

poundbull Capabi l i ty The enemy i s oa^araW of occupying andor

bull

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M | laquo I i | ^ fp F laquoH lt |f Iff organizing all or parts of our ^ttv^-sTt^7 c bulli^ TT^l - SIS T Ti ^ i VTlt O ^tlvi isfeV 4 ^

arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

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M | laquo I i | ^ fp F laquoH lt |f Iff organizing all or parts of our ^ttv^-sTt^7 c bulli^ TT^l - SIS T Ti ^ i VTlt O ^tlvi isfeV 4 ^

arrival of parachute troops

Evaluation Possible but of low order of probability except at ST BlJWKUR IE VTCOHTE

Discussion The selected DZs LZs3 initial positions and objectives ofThis division with the exception of ST SAUVET3R LE YICOFTE are considered unlikely enemy selections for occupashytion in force prior to H Hour

Tiie enerii3rpound SjLpoundpoundi3ApoundZ is capable of inflicting casshyualties on descending parachutists and gliders

Eyaluampti on Possible but of IOTA order of probability for first 20mdash30 minutes of parachute air column High order of probability for remainder of parachute cir column Highest border of probability for descending gliders

Discussion Sstiusfc ed that 20mdash30 minutes vill be required for enemy to get anti-parachute patrols and groups into action Theenemy flak train may seriously interfere with glider landings unless it or the RR tracks are destroyed

fL G_apabi 111y The enemy is capable of defending ST SATOEUR LI VICOliTE and the high ground W thereof

gvaliiation Highest order of probability

poundbull _C a pab i 1 i ty The enemy is capable ov attacking on D-Day with the forces and at the tine indicated in Annex lb(3)laquo

Evaluation Sea Annex lb(3)-

^laquo Capability Theenemy is capable of attempting to In tTie 8 d Airborne Division and by-pass it to the West contain

Evaluation Highest ordor of probability

T^ieepoundbull pound^^iii51 nemy is capable of bringing reinshyforcenents from the^ClIuMNEL ISL^rD3 to attack our positions

nj_ Low order of probability

J ^ ^ ^ X O r i The Division garrisoning these islands guards the strategically located island airfields

enen7 capable of initiating chemshyical warfare

Evaluation Problems t i cel

RIDGWAY Commanding

OFFICIALshy

G-2

Sane as Annex 1

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Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

bull

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

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Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

t-BIGOT-HEPTUNE

Page No 1 of 9 Pages By Authority of CG 824 AB-tiivCopy Ho V of 100 Copies^ bull ^InitialsW-b rr -yif t Classification changed to

Registry Ho-bull - bull ) OCT

GS AP0 469 XT- S Army 2 May 1944

^ S JOHNSTON 7 bull Colonel infantry

NOTES ON CERTAIN 0 ^ ^ reg = reg ^ ] ^ INSTALIATIONS SHOWN ON ANNEX 1 h (1)

NO 2820

laquo Troops (087089) Small body of troops Probably transient

bull a

v b Strong Point (982073)laquo Consists of 4 concrete () pillboxes or snelters Half buried trenclies perinleter wire Crew may live- in farm house FCJSAV rpts 3D Georgians in SPT bull shy

poundbull strong Polnfe (974058 )gt bull Perimeter wire weapon pits gt communication trenches excavation for shelter ()bull Surface shelter

bull I Btrqn^jPpirit^07405^- Kire dug~in Isillboxes are being bullconstructedoncliff edge covering sea and beach to so^th A large excavation probebly for buried shelter Weapon pits

bull Strojig_Point (981042) Activity and constructionlaquo 4 excaveitions lltr x 28gtrwhich appear to -contain small concrete boxes (po s sible 4-man Tobruks) bullEpundbullbull o|gten empla cement appro ximate ly 18f

containing gunf )bull Square surface shelter l6J -18bull pr obably paintshy

edsaiae color as terrain Ana the r shelter approximately same size or larger Is seen betvfeeii dunes partially buried Elevated strucshyture iii area bull appears tobe a device far straining sand and

grave1 for construction purpOBes Hairip leads up ontb it from beach10and a road seems to lead under it on landward side Slits-1 in dunes may be entrances to bulluiiderground installations -OT -shelter3

bull ^laquo Strong Point(-983031j_ Xdentif led by TIS as concrete strong poTrity It- track activity from road bull -

pound SS2^-pound2i^_Jii-2212 Farm bouse appears to have bullmilitary occupation PersdnvieTTtrencli in yard Possible veapon pit Just NW of hoase possible camouflaged installation

poundbull Trenches (Q06C32 999O08 002024) Proba )ablo military activity Irregurar^patterrTslaf shallow trenches1 YJX round holes at intervals hay be tracinps for defense linos situated oh forward slope over loo1 ig beach and beach exits or it nay- besimply a simulated defensive installation used in tactical training of troops shy

A TSt^ong Point ( 984007) Wire camouflage One o~oen round enrolacej LOIfc~a fbxTHotely l^t in die-met3r with saoell emplaceshyment horseshoe shaped) ammunition dump adjoining Emplacement opening ceanouflaged One surface shelter Two square excavations (approximately 10) appear to be empty Slits15 in dunes may be entrances to underground installations

21 jL2pound^ldegA-o_0120_12l Recent installation

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

bull

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Pags No 3 Of 9 Pages

(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

UNCLASSIFIED - B I G - O T bullbullbullbull L__

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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NCLASSIFIED bullBIGOT Page Ho 6

bull Of -9 Pages-

jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

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Page No 2 Of 9 Pa-es

Seenon~photos running from 996100 (LES PIEUX) sout1 to 017019 (end of photo coverage]bull Junction box at 004050 w- ere a branch line runs east Terminal points are not seenon account of incomplete photo c over age The j unc ti on box is now -under- cons t r uc t i on will probably be wellburied (excavation seen) bull

k Dump (076037) to (D78Qfr5)raquo Ammunition dump of 30-40 stacks Some covereel by Nis sen-type sheltersbull Situated on two sides of the IMS road through the forest many of the hats themselves canshynot be seen on account of camouflage but the roads aid tracks from them to the main road reveal their position

2 T CLOCHES - SHEET N0_ 3120 SW

a AA (_108064) 4 (possibly 6) AA gun emplacement under construction Emplacements approximately 20f

J2raquo ZlpoundP_Esect^Jipound2sect5ibull G-roiro-of large building appear to be occupied by troops several personnel trenches in area

jo Work (108054) The felling of trees in this area may indicate that the wood is being used for construction of military installation

ampbull BRICyjEBEO (123045) At Coordinates 119046 is a supply depot just off of~the railway spur At 121048 are probably 4 motor transport shelters Eight huts in fieldsouth of BRICnOEBEC Measshyurements 6 huts 100 x 3 0 2 huts 60 z 20 Small trenches in corner of field At Coordinates 128040 are 6 AA gun emplacements unoccupied emplacementsapproximately 20f Six MT shelters and bull two other shelters (possibly MT shelters) approximately 20 x 12 at Coordinates 134044- There are road blocks at Coordinates 121028 118038 121040 and at 128045

3 BARKEvTLUS_ SHEET 2516 IjE

a Lt AA (064987) Tvro3-sun Lt JAA Btrys 5 of the

emplacements were unoccupied whenobserved (15 Feb 44) and the 6th was camouflaged Two additional emplacements are seen but appear disused A grid frame beam direction finder and WT Reporting Aershyial (di-pole aerial type mast) are seen and a nearby buried and camouflaged shelter () probably houses the controls of the radar and WT sets Seven (possibl3^ eight) huts with blast walls provide shelter for the crews Local defense consists of firing trenches on the east side of the wired-in area and a probable MG- position on the NW side

poundbull Local Defense F3ERVIL1E (094957)

(1) 2 round 10 open emplacements in field Possibly intended for AT or AA jiGs Light track activity

(2) Personnel trenches in village itself

2- M e a l Defense BARNBYILLE (030950)

(1) Personnel trenches within town

(2) Possible pillbox in RJ at water tower (035947)

(3) Weapon pits () in hedges near water tower These are not well sited and their dine of fire would be greatly restrict-

3

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(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

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(052932) Construction involving the excavation of a trench a fewfeot wide and approximately 184 feet in length with an extension approximately 33 feet long Two excavations approximately 27 feot square are adjoining Purpose and identification of project cannot be yet determined

pound Military Work (084917) RJ at 084917gtis surrounded at a distance of 200 yards bya zig-zag pattern of shallJW trenching (less than 1 deep) Pur ose not confirmed but iay be a tracing of a firing trenca for the defense of this importfc-ntRJ Wire is reported igtagtiGditely surrounding the junction but it is doubtful that this is tactical wire

4-bull ST SAOTEUR LE YIC01CTE 3HS3STNO 3ll8

a Trenches Pillbox ICT Shelters (139988) Two personshynel trencHes have been constructed just south of the RJ Pillbox has been constructed on the1 triangle of the RJ Also there are two more MT shelters just on the W edge of ST JACQUES DS NEHDU at 134984 with a personnel trench behind them and another personnel trench at 13-559855 bull

b Motor Transport Bays and Trenches (1889861 From 24 December 7JT3 until 1-9 April bull 44 the following military activity has taken place although positive identification is difficult due to scale and Jack of clarity on photos available 18549863 two motor transport bays orshelters 18609861 a personnel trench and to the I of it what appears to be a motor transport bay 18679867 either a short personnel trench or weapon pit18419840 center point for shy2mdash3 weapon pits or motor transport bays

o Railway () (127971) Vfork being carried on resembshyling rordbed for railvay

ampbull Ammunition Duuips(1^5953)raquo Nine piles of ammunition visible along road running E amp W Nof-Hill 110 -Troops that guard these dumps are possibly housed in buildings just off the road on the H 145953 There is also the felling of trees in the area

Military Occupation (156952)

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

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jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

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area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

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Former Chateau probably nox used by-troops as Headquarters Gates or roadbluclcs (I) amp (2) possible pillbox on N shoulder of EW road round in shape measuring 8 mdash 1 0 in diameter (3) Decorshyations on lawn imiiediatel y li amp S of main building partially surshyrounded by barbed wire Probable slit trench approximately 100 long on N side of house(4) Possible pillbox or emplacement 22O

NVV of NW corner of house (5) Shrubbery immediately E of it may- contain auxiliary position (shelter or trench) (6) Recent garageshy(Nissen hut type) JD of main building (7) Also construction of exshytension to building to the V of Main Bldg and other constructional -changes on other1 subsidiary houses (8) Timber in field further E indicates possiblegtfurther construction activity(9)

poundbull l^ire (146956)- Pence around wooded area Posts 10 feet apart bull

poundbull Trenches (193942)- Trench 250T long along hedge line appears to be old Rectangular area in the middle of It might be a covered or buried shelter Trench not sufficiently visible to make definite interpretation iShelteru measures 40 square Trench encloses it on three sides

ampbull- X^i1--0-^s (A9594QI bullTrenkhes on tvo sides of field with possible pillbox fnKW Corner Frenches cover strip 180

long on N side of field uiid over 100 on E side

bull bull Pillbox (193940) Building 22 x 30 loolcs like conshycrete possible pillbox y bull - bull bull

J_ Pillbox (193942) Possible pillbsx near side of road 30 x 12 an size Sodded over -Not sufficiently visible tonalce definite Interpretation

klaquo Weapon Pits (193945X Ti-vp r eotangular pits- one approx-

Imately l7 arid the second 457 long whichwere not visible in September 1942 Possibly open shelters or weapon pits- Theremay - be athird pit although foliage conceals mostof the area - bull shy

I Hedge Clearing (194939) laquo- Hedges appear to have been either removed or cli-poed clo-se to T h e ground bull - -

S Hedge Clear ing (194940) Hedge appears to have been cleared in parts althoug7 lack of foliage In late cover makes defishynite statement difficult - bull -

B Depot (187946) Four fuel storage tanks Inexshyistence prior to 1942 May-be In militarybull use atpresent time and certainly of military importance They vary in size from 30 to 50 in diameter - Also large building bull(possibly warehouse) 210 x 75 Serviced by spur from railroad Another small petrol dump may exshyist in RR yard on H side of tracks Consists of series of ditches into which drums might be placed These extend 1501 S from entrance to depot mentioned above and about 2$0 ft northward

poundbull Cogniuiii cat ion Tr enche s (185 947) Series of viiat appear to be comiuuaication-tferiches with 2mdash3^em^la cements However inshystallation does not appear to be comploted Eiapiacements probably contain nothing largor than MGs Photos revealvery little indishycating installation Is elthor unfinished or possibly a dummy

_ (199Q9493) On E side of river there appears to be eb-ried- pillbox covering apprqach across brid^p from side 1M200^9^^^pound^^^ paralleling highway on N side 45 of lit3iMifexritradeif^im^road on S side a possible weapon pit shyEarthen_ rork with_ soiiie type of structure oosslbly pillbox Earxnen worK wi tn some

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t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

T _m_r i V

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bull Of -9 Pages-

jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

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Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

a^SPagB No 5 Of 9 Pages

t q- There appears to be a buried tswestward toward ST SAJVEtIR LE VIOOIITE

r bull bull Road Block _(191952K Possible road block (photo covershyage is poor making identiTication difficult)

poundbull Hill110 (135940) Wireless transmitting tower reshycently erected base~5Ssq Height approximately 100f Believed to still be Incomplete No evidence has been found as yet of conshytrol building unless the tower is built on it Recent activity consisting of rows of holes on M 1 1 now under study

tV Motor Transport Shelters (15593ft) Eight MT bays on road leading from main r6ad to Chateau which is halfway up the hill Those have been constructed since January 44 It is possible that the Chateau houses troops because of the amount of bays in the vishycinity Tiiere is a church just over the crest ov the hill but no military activity on the hill isvisible at the present bull

(166915 177932) What appears to be a drop-gateor other type ofroadblock is seen at entrance to dri^evay leading into o group of two houses one a small one possibly billets for troops Large building 125 x 45 second one S0 x 30 Road block or f^to b rs entrance to group of buildshyings Later oJiotos ere unsuitable for verifying this Buildings ore possible billet for troops consistinr of 2 2-story measurshying 145f x 30 and 80 x 25 and 1 1-story 100 x 30T

Alonfc E side 9315 7 or o motor transport shelters have been dughave been dug Tvo southernshymost ones app3-r connected bv a coirmiunication trench( A coromunishycation trench has boon dag from road STl7 into orchard at sane locashytion A structure approximately 12 z 20 feet is being constructed over trench cno may be a pillbox On W side of road at approxishymately same coordinates otJier IIT shelters are visible At 12039304 a personnel trench lias been dug KWmdashSE on J side of hedge line At 11959294 a possiblepillbox is located 120 ft north of this point another possible pillbox canbe seen On the SD-itii side of road from 3^ampI7EVILiE directly to Kill 110 another LIT shelter covered over is located at Coordinates 12229300

Z Area (121931X X fc of road 1204- shy

E S r- A- APrL-(-1T915_)laquo Old fortification consisting

of walls 40 or nore~7oet t^icl vrith 4 rather recentLy dug weapon pits in top of wall averting 9 ft in diameter Trench moat surshyrounds wall Two weapon pits and a third pit possibly planned as shelter outside of installations proper Third pit approximately 35 ft long No other signs of recent activity

5 bull jSE 4

poundbull Strong^ Point (052809)_ enclosed b 3ire Seven weapon nectedd by aa tfenchlsysteinpits connecte by tfenchsystein- tE3se are concrete firingTT ofof tE3s

positions (two clearly seen) iilso amp~o ccmouflaged positions approx imately 20f and 30f in diameter One bld^ 20 x 70f with wing exshytending seaward 407 is inside the wire

tgt Troo^s (015895 bull Fo ir rouad emplacements approximateshyly 17t in diameter connected by trenches just H of railway They appear to be unoccupied at the present tine Tiiere are indications that the railroad yard is being used for a suoily depot There are also shallow trenches in the iio-iediate vieinit Pledffos are being cleared 111 front of emplacements Georgian troops have been reported in the area

1

T _m_r i V

NCLASSIFIED bullBIGOT Page Ho 6

bull Of -9 Pages-

jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

T _m_r i V

NCLASSIFIED bullBIGOT Page Ho 6

bull Of -9 Pages-

jo Weapon Pits and Trenches_(MQ3ft_96)_laquo Two emplacenents unoccupied connected by shallow trenches Iriiied lately N is a conshytinuation of the shallow trench system almg road crossing the road ana coming back on the other side A-bldr to billet troops with personnel trench alongside Is at Coordinates OSoo95laquo Road blocks as indicated on defense overlay and two weapon pits on hill at Coordinates 0o96ci9 cover causeway

pound ^^9i3pound^9Alt-(^^3PASi Strong point consists of comshymunication and fire tranche s 7lTJT~nunieroic firing positions No wire or buildings seen A row of nines is in front of SP

degclpound E^poundJl^S2Z9^sectH Ar G^ in wo s co ns i s t ing o f J c i v i-1 i an houses is occlipiecfby troojs possibly Georgians Possible weap- bull on pit2

L sectll2Ri^^J-t^SyA^y^lll Veil camouflaged installations Conmunication trondiesaire~ Eibs~tlycovered but still easily seen Hunierous firing positions some concrete Tobruk type Civilian surface shelters nay be crew quarters Possible underground shelshyters also -position surrounded by wire 2 small square structures semi-buried bull and placed at end of coimnuni cat ion trenches are apparshyently concrete pillboxes (15 x 15) There arreg other shelters one of which may be of concrete andtwo of wjiichare old civilian buildings possibly reinforced

pound Searchlight (079861) Flak TT ce (M115-FiJSA) 17 April Possible searchlight

_ ^ j Strong Point consists of peshyrimeter vxre numerous veapoii bits cjid fire and conpiunication trenshyches and 2 structures (one 112T x 24T oartially surrounded by blast wallj one lu x IS which may be a concrete pillbox

jL Work (OS3C31) Prob--ble military construction (of SP) at end of road Men and vehicles (trucks or wagons) are seen but glare of sand prevents analysis of type of activity Probably exshycavations of sLiall caliber- bull

J IldegJLtpound S9J^j3P_i_JS2-JpoundJgtX 3 excavations in dunes Apshyparently in constructloif oY sbiSr-buried pillboxes probably of Toshybruk type Little track activity in immediate area but nen and-ma terial are seen in area of work

]poundbull -Sr^nA^e^Jl9-S5il2SJ-laquo Shallow trenching around Chateau Probably troop bccuipc-tionT Hedge clearance suggests lines of fire are being cleared making the Ghr-teau a SPraquo shy

bull 6laquo IA FAYE DU HJITgK SHEET

^ bull a- Weapon Pits Tvo weaponpits1 at-154O9O 3 weapon pits at 154SoifTorin dianeter Unoccuoied Hedges restrict flat trajectory fire from-these positions probably intended for mortarsto cover ST SiiUVEUH DE PIERRE-POKT

i iiL^JiSiJisect^5sect3l imprebullion of having been firstused fortraining purposes However present activity on a larger scale is visible at 2 points indicating preparations for active defense In Liey 42 only amp efenses detected were situated on N end of hill apparently protecting entrance to quarry pit From May 42 to JJan44 defenses were extended S to cover entire hill In bullthe quarry at N end of hill a building approximately 125f x 35ha bullbeen erected Quarry Is apparent^ being used as dumjai^-g

ft- sltishy jNClASSIFlEI

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

(nossibly dcmio) with local defenses rironing the excavation These consist chiefly of comuunication end- fire trenches with weapon pits interspersed Additional weapon tgtits pillboxes end comminlcGtion trenches extend up tjie ridpe of the hili for some 300 jrds (Soith) from edge of quarry On a^roxiivte crovn of hill (location of windmill) construction of vhat aopears to be 2 strong points is proceeding each incTiding a -orobable buried shelter approximately 35 square Thare is Activity i-i the windmill (OP) and a possible AA-MG is seen on top Weapon pits surround these installations and extend dovn eastern side of hill also cover approaches from S and SW Tvo surface shelters are seen one- at S end of Hill the other midway between it and tiie vindLiill bullSouthernmost bldg is a church (militaryoccupation) with v-ell-trcclced road leading to it- The second bldg may be OP Two or three possible gun positions exist althou^n none is a typical installation nor are weapons visible While these positions are annotated as shelters pillboxesor S^s there is a possibility one or more rjay be arty positions of new or unusual type (Coordinates 1637387016533867 16543867)

poundbull SiLA2i_Ji-57AI Considerable military activitynas taken place on Hill 131 sTnce April 42 The overall impression gathered-rrom the military installations is that the area has been used as a training area (great variety of installations for example many different types of weapon -pits) However the more recent inshystallations and present activity are on a more ambitious scale and would indicate thct Hill 131 is actively a part of the eneisiys plan of defense Annotations on Hill131 have beenidentified by letter and specific discussion follows (A) appears to be somewhat complishycated installation consisting of outer IX shaped communication trench with shelter inside the- -IF and what looks li-e a gun emshyplacementin the center Opening -in center of shelter is approxishymately 13 wide vitn a slit 6 x 28 otgteninamp oat of it running slightly S of the shelter presumably bullbull houses gun although none is bull visible May be a howitzer position- bullComuunication trench leads N rrom shelter for sone 60 ft here lt_bullshelter trench connects onto it dnd continues on for sone 70 furtner A series of 3mdash4 shelshyters probably bunkers are located on the W side of it W arm of outer U shaped communication trench continues northward for another additional75 feet ad connects with large shelter approximately 40 x 13 vell dug in Shelters or storage places are located along this trench to tne shelter (B) Weapon pits immediately adshyjacent to (A) and connected by underground trenches with (A) and vrith each other (C) Larpe oval-shaped shelter approximately 85 long ^ith openings alon^ S side Possibly OP (D) Three -weapon pits or empireevents approxiraately IS1 square v1th earthen revetshyments on 3 or 4 sides 1 2 and 3 are in triangular arrangement bullwhile 4 is farther south All a)Delt-r too deep for AA and also are probablsr empty Hovever they may be future Ak or large sized mortar-positions (E) A small hogback or ridge running N-S Contains a series of installations At E a large -oit is visible approximately 100 x 45f Work is in Progress although there is no indication of the purpose Tiie entire riamppe has numerous i-reapon pits and other installations Shquld be considered as a -fortified position veapshyon pits are scattered at irregular intervals alongthe ridpje (F) A shelter exists here with opening to W This is connected by trench with several weapon pits nearby May possibly be gun posishytion Size approximately 40 square (G) aopoars to be small pillshybox with cupola (H) Circular eiirolacer-ient measuring approximatelybullbull17raquoinner diameter Has revetnent around it and is camouflaged Communication trench on Nir side possibly leading-to underground bull shelter andor ammo pits hiarrbe lirht A A although only the one position is visible Impossible to sar from rohoto just vliat it conshytains (I) May be strong point altho ign installation is hardly visshyible through trees (J) Series of fire

i 1 - 1 - 1 laquo n ^ - ^ y - v n i

out or shelters measuriiis tea$$rgt220 to

UNCLASSIFIED [ _ J j

UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

on overlay)

bull

UNCLASSIFIED 1IG0T Paae No 8

Or 9 Pages

area wiiich lias pronoiinced-it0feidQy_ levins into itf May be Hq or shydump although nothing is visible (L) Pit prob--bl1- former quarry of small size (130 x 270f) is connected bv road with to^ of hill also ~ith south base of Mil Portion of road has been recently improved indicating sortie use Possible ammo or other type of dump (o] Former orchard Trees have beenremoved on lover end and weapshyon pits dug Slight revetment in front of each pit-

poundbull Troops (197S6J4-) Chateau and grounds aVoear to be occupied by troops 2 shelters possibly for veiiicles are seen along driveway The many bldgs of the Chateau could shelter an estimated company of troops

poundbull StorageJB unlce_rs _(142 84) Possible bunkers for ammo

1- BOLLEBVILIjJj (157853) shy

(1) Severol personnel trenches about the village

(2) 3 empty emplacements (approximately 21 in diamshyeter) connected by cojninuni cat ion trenches at 15O58554 Direction of fire is toward La HiYE DTJ PUITS- Not of recent construction

(3) Horse Exercise Ring (-159852) Also 11 bays or open-top bunkers around inside perimeter of field next to hedgerows Measure approximately 32 x 8T built since 1942 Possible storage units IT corner of field -oersonnel trench and veapon oit robably HG or possibly A T covering road fr-OM ST SAUYHMJI DS PISRRE-PONT to mainroad from BARITEYILIOC Building tmriedi-tely across RJ covers approach from LA HATE DIT PUITS and although-no vrea^ons are visible it nay be reinforced as a strong point

(4) Number of hedges removed possibly to clear line offire

(5) Probable mortar or LIG- position (10 sn) (15568532)

(6) Rectangular earthen structure possibly shelter of some sort in center of field (1-5328547)

poundbull LA HAYB DUJPUITS (179840)

X) A series of personnel trenches on three sides of small open plot Appears to be horse exercise circle in center of it Three buildings 25 x 1107 immediately west of this-area Possibly railitar2~ Hq Across road 7 motor transport shelters varyshying from 10mdash15 ft wide and 20mdash28 feet long Walls about 7 ft thick Possibly sandbagged Five of these shelters constructed-between January and March- 1944 See Point Au on overlay)

(2) Personnel trenches probably with weaT)on oits at points of trench Hedge hides- it on SE Several buildings nearby measuring95 x 25 Many additional buildings imnediately North Entire installation thought to j-e combination motor trt nsoort park andsupply dump (Sec Point HBIT on overlay)

(3) In two adjoining fields north of (b) (Annex 1 b (1) between main street and railroad there is a series of parallel-ditches 6 vide and 50 long Drums could be -placed inside of bull these trendies although it is impossible to determinefrom the photographs if trenches arebeing so used In other areas petrol lias been so stored Bunkers along perimeter of E field may be for

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a personnel trench hasbeenexshytended from edge to center of field In addition an emplacement 15 ft in diameter hasbeen dug Contains gun Thought to be AA MG or Lt AA Possible pillbox inH edge of field (See PtDOverlay)

(5) Possibly a small buried petrol dump N endof torn just S of RH offmain street Consists of approximately 5 trenchshyes filled in 6 x 50 in size Personnel trenches just KEof dump (SeePoint E on overlay)

bull- (6)Three emplacements-in field Twoof these meashysure 10 ft inside diameter and appear to be quite deep andoccushypied possiblyby mortars Third emplacement U-shaped pqints E and is unoccupied Machine gunpositions along RR embankment on COUTANCES line cover approach from E Concrete road blocks on principal roads from E Hedge clearance talcing place SV7 of town^ as indicated bydots As of 24March ranch increased activity visshyible InLA HATS DU PUITS RR yard had four trains in it considershyable number of nev personnel trenches have baen dug additionalMT shelters or bays dug AA MG- or ltAA emplacement dug andweaponinshystalled fees point- F on overlay)

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troops OneTarge hutis probably a stablegt and a horse exercise ring is in the area No defensive installations are seen on aershyial photos The several bldgs could shelter an estimated company o f t r o o p s bull bullbull-

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