Military Camouflage

The twentieth century saw new forms of warfare, with the submarine, aeroplane, tank, and concealment by camouflage all playing important roles. This book explains the challenges of these new ways of warfare and how concealment by camouflage played its part.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The 20th century brought about significant changes in warfare, with the submarine challenging surface craft dominance on the high seas, the aeroplane offering new forms of attack and reconnaissance, and the tank rendering cavalry obsolete and accelerating the pace of war. Concealment, or the ability to confuse the enemy, became crucial in military operations and individual survival. Uniforms shifted towards drab designs for concealment, but in camouflaged forms, they could signify elite fighting units. Artists were mobilized to create concealment techniques, and the natural world also played a role. Assumptions were made that needed correction, and this book aims to explain the fascinating challenges of the new warfare methods and the role of camouflage in achieving concealment.

The 20th century brought about significant changes in warfare, with the submarine challenging surface craft dominance on the high seas, the aeroplane offering new forms of attack and reconnaissance, and the tank rendering cavalry obsolete and accelerating the pace of war. Concealment, or the ability to confuse the enemy, became crucial in military operations and individual survival. Uniforms shifted towards drab designs for concealment, but in camouflaged forms, they could signify elite fighting units. Artists were mobilized to create concealment techniques, and the natural world also played a role. Assumptions were made that needed correction, and this book aims to explain the fascinating challenges of the new warfare methods and the role of camouflage in achieving concealment.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 164 x 233 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398108608