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Ghosts of the Trenches: Camouflage Tactics in World War I

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11. Painted Tents and Bivouacs

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Encampment of National Guard soldiers at Camp Mills, New York training for service in World War I. Source: Wikipedia

Even temporary shelters, like tents and bivouacs, were not overlooked in the camouflage effort. Troops painted canvas coverings with earth tones or draped them in branches and grass, helping these shelters vanish into the landscape. This practice, described by War History Online, provided much-needed concealment for resting soldiers and command posts, reducing the risk of detection and attack from both ground and air.

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