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Fun Fact Friday - Dazzle Camouflage
Season 3
Episode 89
Published 4 years, 4 months ago
Description
During World War I and a little after, the British and Americans used a surprising tactic to camouflage their ships. Rather than trying to hide the ships, they painted bold, contrasting patterns to disorient the enemy. Dazzle Camouflage was very conspicuous but made it difficult to determine the range, speed, and direction of a ship.
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