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The Evolution Of Camouflage
, 09 25th, 2008
The word camouflage originates from the French term camofler meaning to “blind or veil.” Camouflage is also known as protective concealment, meaning to disguise an object in plain site in order to hide it from someone else. Camouflage first came about in the early 1900s when Abbot Thayer, an American artist, noticed how many animals’ coats tended to blend in with their natural surroundings.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries most armies engaging in battle wore brightly-colored uniforms in order to distinguish themselves from the enemy, increase morale by dressing smart, and in order to make a good impression on the general public. But, as weapons technology advanced battle losses increased, and it was believed the bright colors made the troops obvious visual targets. This led military officials to choose more subdued color patterns for the troops’ uniforms. Artists were called upon to help develop the camouflage uniforms used in W.W.I.
In 1915 camouflage was put into use when the French army created a new unit called the camouflage division. Since then camouflage has evolved from its past military-specific use into hunting clothes, everyday wear, and even high fashion. In addition to pants, shirts and coats, you can find camo totes, backpacks and lunchboxes on the pages of magazines and clothing catalogues.
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