What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
How has military camouflage evolved through the years? From the dawn of time, humans have found ways to conceal themselves. It starts with nature, where many animals find ways to hide from predators thanks to camouflage. But as Marek Strandberg from NATO's Science and Technology Organisation says, at first it was more about the smell: "In human history, we can imagine that the first camouflage was not about the colour, but about the smell to cover yourself with the mud to reach some prey in the nature. "Since this time, the camouflage history is quite important to protect yourself, hide yourself - in the nature, in the city, in the urban environment, everywhere - to be not detected, because if you are not detected you cannot be hit by weapons." Join us as we explore the many ways military units have tried to deceive their enemies through camouflage - our focus will be mainly the 20th and early 21st centuries.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about early attempts to use camouflage.
Students will learn about camouflage methods in WWI and WWII.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Camouflage at War: An Illustrated Guide from 1914 to the Present Day by Martin J. Dougherty
Camouflage: International Ground Force Patterns, 1946-2017 by Eric H Larson
The Book of Camouflage: The Art of Disappearing by Tim Newark
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
I have been a Military History enthusiast for the past 40 years. From collecting (and reading) books, military scale models, table-top wargaming, role playing games, to studying and writing - this exciting topic has thoroughly captured my imagination. I presently hold a M.A. in Military History from American Military University and have taught a variety of History courses which include a great deal of Military History.
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Live One-Time Class
$7
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-18 learners per class