Exploring the southern part of the map | Mission 4 - Fort Rifugio Sniper Elite III Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
You start the mission south of the fort (number 1 on the map). Before heading to it, it would be good to spend some time exploring the area, as you will be able to find some secrets here and proceed with your side quests. First, head east. Carefully approach the first group of enemies and focus your attention on the nearby War Diary (Survival Notes: Sound-Masking).
Right next to the place from which you've collected the Diary, there is the first Sniper Nest (blue spot number 1 on the map). Head to it and sabotage the nearby generator on the way. After activating the Nest, lie down on the ground and aim at the fort. Focus on the window marked in the picture and wait until an enemy shows up in it. When he does, kill him with a Long Shot. A successful shot will complete the side quest.
Attention - if the enemy doesn't show up in the window, you may have lost your chance. Because of that, this side quest should be completed at the beginning of the mission.
Stay in the Sniper Nest or close to it ("within the reach" of the generator) and continue using your sniper rifle to eliminate nearby enemies silently. You can also complete the first part of one of the side quests, namely the one in which you have to destroy the searchlights. Aim at the tower on the right side of the map (number 2), eliminate the guard and then the searchlight (you will be dealing with the left tower later).
After clearing the area north of the Sniper Nest, you should explore it carefully. However, watch out for enemies on the hill (they sometimes check the region south of them) and don't stay too long on the main road (more on that later). In a tent, you will find a Collectible Card (green spot number 4 on the map) and a War Diary (Missives from Home) near the main road (green spot number 5).
The main road mentioned above (number 3 on the map) is being constantly patrolled by enemy trucks (the green line on the map shows their route). You have to remember about that and get away from the road or hide somewhere when you hear a truck coming.
Attention - Don't try to destroy the tucks, because it won't earn you anything (except for some experience points). A new truck will come in the place of the destroyed one.
After collecting the secrets described above, you should head west, towards the fenced camp (number 4 on the map). The camp itself doesn't contain any secrets, but what interests you here is the wooden gate (green spot number 2). Climb onto the top of it using a ladder and collect a War Diary (Letters to Martin).