The ingenious way Allied soldiers used fake trees to spy on enemies
In short: During the First World War, the British Army adopted a clever method of surveillance. This video explores the development of the camouflage tree, a deceptive structure designed to hide observers in plain sight.
Originally a French invention, the camouflage tree functioned as a hollowed-out piece of artificial shrubbery. It served as a concealed observation post, providing an elevated vantage point for Allied soldiers. By hiding inside these structures, troops could monitor enemy movements from a protected, unseen position, ensuring they could see without being detected.
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