camouflage trees

A form of camouflage tree — A fake, hollow metal tree used as a hidden observation post. Typically used in the context of allowing a soldier to hide in No Man's Land or to spy on enemy movements safely; invented by the French and used by all sides.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of camouflage tree
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