Work of the R.E. in the European War 1914-1918
Subtitle: Camouflage Service
By: [G.H. Addison]
Series: Work of the Royal Engineers in the European War 1914-1918, 4 -- v. 4; Work of the Royal Engineers in the European War 1914-1918, 4
Publisher: Andrews UK; Naval & Military Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: [Luton]
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781781499030; 9781845743338
Subjects: History; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING; Military Science; Great Britain. Army. Royal Engineers; Great Britain
Description: The idea of forming a Camouflage Section in the BEF was first suggested at GHQ in the winter of 1915, following the success of the work of the French Camouflage Section in Amiens, whose workshop was visited by British officers. The chief means of camouflage was the painted screen, and as a result of a visit to France by a professional artist and his advice, volunteers were called for from the troops in France with experience of theatrical work, such as scenic artists, stage carpenters, worke ...
Table of contents: title: Cover; Contents; Front Matter; Title Page; Title Page Verso; List of Illustrations; Body Matter; Chapter I; Chapter II; Chapter III; Back Matter; Tables; Plates; Tables.