World War II Camouflage Techniques and Patterns
This mind map explores various camouflage techniques and patterns used by different forces during World War II. It covers uniform camouflage, vehicle camouflage, naval camouflage, and aircraft camouflage. Examples include the German Flecktarn pattern and the Dazzle camouflage used on naval vessels. The map emphasizes how camouflage helped conceal troops and equipment from enemy detection.
1. Uniform Camouflage
1.1. Patterns
1.1.1. Flecktarn (Germany)
1.1.2. Splinter (Germany)
1.1.3. Denison Smock (UK)
1.2. Purpose
1.2.1. Blend soldiers into terrain
1.2.2. Disguise movements
2. Naval Camouflage
2.1. Techniques
2.1.1. Dazzle camouflage (UK/USA)
2.1.2. Patterned, geometric shapes
2.2. Purpose
2.2.1. Disrupt visual tracking by enemy ships
3. Vehicle Camouflage
3.1. Techniques
3.1.1. Paint schemes (Green, brown, black)
3.1.2. Netting with foliage
3.2. Purpose
3.2.1. Conceal tanks and vehicles from aerial reconnaissance
4. Camouflage for Aircraft
4.1. Techniques
4.1.1. Sky-colored underbellies
4.1.2. Netting on parked planes
4.2. Purpose
4.2.1. Conceal from enemy air forces and anti-aircraft guns