ABSTRACT
The Italian military was an early adopter of aerial photography for intelligence purposes, and images taken during World War I of the Austrian-Hungarian front are a valuable source for understanding this complex conflict landscape. This chapter focuses on the development of Italian aerial photography during this period with particular reference to the growing importance of camouflage techniques to conceal installations and other features from airborne observation. Furthermore, the value of such imagery of the front and other areas in Italy and Slovenia to create contemporary user engagement with the century-old conflict through digital media developed from the World War I aerial photographs is discussed.
