Image: A 'camouflage tree' was an observation post made from a hollow metal cylinder, camouflaged as a dead tree. Art.IWMART2283

Description: A 'camouflage tree' was an observation post made from a hollow metal cylinder, camouflaged as a dead tree. image: A group of men erecting a 'camouflage tree'. The soldier standing at the top centre of the composition appears to be directing the others about their work. many of the soldiers are stripped naked to the waist, and the rest wear different coloured tunics. The soldiers on the left are fitting the hollow sections together; while those on the right appear to be preparing the ground for the 'tree'.
Title: A 'camouflage tree' was an observation post made from a hollow metal cylinder, camouflaged as a dead tree. Art.IWMART2283
Credit: http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//152/media-152392/large.jpg This photograph Art.IWM ART 2283 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums.
Author: Underwood, G C L�on
Permission: This image was created and released by the Imperial War Museum on the IWM Non Commercial Licence. Photographs taken, or artworks created, by a member of the forces during their active service duties are covered by Crown Copyright provisions. Faithful reproductions may be reused under that licence, which is considered expired 50 years after their creation.
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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