American inventor Thomas Edison even ... the optical illusions occurring in cases where the ships did and did not have the dazzle paint. “We ran our own version of the experiment using ...

The effectiveness of the iconic dazzle camouflage used on British ... During the First World War, American and British ships were widely painted with unique zig-zag and checkered geometric shapes ...

Historians have classified the invention of dazzle camouflage as a stroke of genius. On the surface, the idea of painting cool patterns over ships and making them stand out sounds absurd ...

The idea that fine art could help protect ... proposed not to camouflage ships but rather to create an optical illusion that made it difficult for enemy U-boats to calculate their course and target ...

also known as "dazzle painting". The design was first used on ships, including HMS Southampton — which was named after the city — to confuse the enemy about a ship's speed and course.

For instance, ships travelling at an ... Woodrow Wilson & WWI: The American Experience - Peace Conference & Homecoming However, dazzle painting may not have been completely ineffective ...

During the First World War, American and British ships were widely painted with unique zig-zag ... later using computer displays online,” scientists wrote. However, dazzle painting may not have been ...