ABSTRACT
The broad strategy had been decided with terrain in mind and the tactical outcome would be influenced by the accuracy and relevance of the facts as known to the Germans at that time. The descriptions of the terrain provided in the more sophisticated map indicate the military perception of the land. Visibility of terrain difficult. This is the triangular area broadly from a base on the Hawkhurst Battle line in the east tapering westwards through Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest to Crawley. A study of the terrain information, taken together with the details of known defensive installations, influenced the tactical plans for the forces landing in England. Information on the British defence provisions was being updated constantly. In the area from Dover in the east to Dymchurch in the west the delineation of the defences was thorough, if in fact incomplete.
