While concealment has been a vital requirement for hunting,
fighting and protection since earliest days, the use of camouflage
as deception purposes came of age in the First World War. The
growing use of aircraft was a factor no doubt as the author of this
fascinating study concludes. The inventiveness and improvisation
required suited the British temperament well. Given that those
individuals who particularly excel at creativity are often artists,
scientist and engineers with a fine disregard for orthodox military
practice there are plenty of examples of clashes with more
conventional military thinkers and bureaucracy.
The levels of ingenuity achieved in hiding huge installations,
airfields and ships are astounding. Lakes were hidden and river
courses concealed. 'Active' camouflage designed to deceive the
enemy as to strengths and directions of attack was accepted as a
vital part of offensive planning for example at El Alamein and in
the run-up to D Day, Guy Hartcup's Camouflage is not only
instructive reading for military practitioners intent on developing
their skills but a most interesting and entertaining read for a
much wider audience. The use of photographs provides graphic
examples of attempts at concealment and deception over the years in
many different wars and theaters.
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