SZ/FS/1/4/15 - Neutralization of beach defences by bombing , August 1943

Reference code

SZ/FS/1/4/15

Level of description

Item

Title

Neutralization of beach defences by bombing , August 1943

Date/s

1943

Quantity & Format

7 leaves

Subject

United Kingdom. Ministry of Home Security
Pantelleria, Battle of, 1943
Coast defences

Scope and content

Examines data collected by the Ministry of Home Security during experiments and trials, and considers the lessons learned from the Pantelleria campaign. The paper concludes that "accumulative heavy air bombardment can exert a decisive effect upon morale" and that men and not materiel should be the primary target.

SZ - Zuckerman Archive
- SZ/FS - Joint Technical Warfare Committee [Fire Support Sub-Committees]
  - SZ/FS/1 - Inter-Service Committee to Consider Provision of Fire Support for a Landing on a Heavily Defended Coast
    - SZ/FS/1/4 - [Bombardment reports]
      - SZ/FS/1/4/15 - Neutralization of beach defences by bombing , August 1943

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