Allied Land Forces Southern Europe
Allied Land Forces Southern Europe (LANDSOUTH) was a military command of NATO's Allied Forces Southern Europe (AFSOUTH) command. Based in Verona in Northern Italy LANDSOUTH was tasked with defending Italy north of the Apennine mountains against a Warsaw Pact or Yugoslavian invasion. Activated in 1951 under an Italian Army four-star general, the command was disbanded in 2004.
| Allied Land Forces Southern Europe (LANDSOUTH) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1951 - 2004 |
| Allegiance | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
| Part of | Allied Forces Southern Europe, Naples, Italy |
| Headquarters | Carli Palace in Verona, Italy |
Commander, Allied Land Forces Southern Europe was a NATO Principal Subordinate Commander.
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