https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/cc21d146-1c90-4f86-bbd3-0003dcb51dcb WATCH NEW UPDATED VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/0B6UUaUgRpU Support Our Channel : https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm "Camouflage", is one of a series of animated movies made by the Walt Disney Co. in support of the U.S. war effort. Between 1942 and 1945, during World War II, Walt Disney was involved in the production of many propaganda films for the US government, some featuring well-known Disney characters including Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. The widespread familiarity of Walt Disney's productions benefited the US government in producing support for the war. In "Camouflage", the purpose is a bit different -- it's an attempt to educate members of the U.S. Army Air Forces about this vital skill. In it, Hoodie the Chameleon explains the importance of camouflage and decoys for equiment and ground installations against aerial attacks. This film uses humor and animated storytelling to teach military personnel the importance of camouflage in warfare. It begins by illustrating how animals in nature—like deer, birds, butterflies, and chameleons—use camouflage to avoid predators. A talking chameleon character then critiques a poorly concealed airfield and guides soldiers on how to properly hide planes, buildings, equipment, and themselves from enemy aerial reconnaissance. Through visual demonstrations and aerial perspectives, the film emphasizes the importance of breaking up shapes and shadows, using natural materials, and avoiding tracks or reflective surfaces. Soldiers are shown implementing these techniques just in time to successfully evade an enemy air raid, proving the value of effective camouflage in combat situations. 0:24 – Introduction to camouflage in nature, using examples like deer, birds, butterflies, and chameleons to illustrate natural concealment strategies. 1:48 – A humorous character ("chameleon") appears and introduces the concept of military camouflage, criticizing airfield crews for leaving equipment exposed. 2:53 – The chameleon offers advice to soldiers on how to better conceal aircraft and equipment from enemy air reconnaissance. 4:52 – The chameleon gives a demonstration on personal camouflage techniques for soldiers, such as using mud, nets, and foliage to blend into the environment. 6:00 – Aerial reconnaissance photos are used to show how tracks and shadows reveal hidden positions, emphasizing the importance of viewing the battlefield from above. 6:32 – Visit to an engineer school to observe construction of dummy trees, rocks, and camouflage nets used to conceal airfields and installations. 7:56 – Techniques shown for hiding both planes and their shadows using garnished nets and natural-looking framework to mislead aerial observers. 8:49 – Emphasis on avoiding open areas and the importance of hiding glass or reflective surfaces to prevent detection. 10:00 – Soldiers assess their airfield layout and receive advice on how to conceal buildings, roads, and supplies using paint, mud, and camouflage materials. 11:43 – Guns and other equipment must be concealed with the same principles, using terrain-matching materials to disrupt shapes and shadows. 12:45 – Troops are instructed on movement discipline, including sticking to pre-set paths to avoid leaving visible trails. 13:51 – Soldiers implement camouflage strategies—moving planes under shadows, building fake trees, and covering exposed objects. 15:21 – More creative camouflage techniques are shown, like using scrap materials and tin cans to create dummy features. 16:40 – Japanese planes arrive for an air raid; the troops remain hidden under their newly constructed camouflage. 17:10 – The raid ends with minimal damage; the camouflage proves successful as the enemy is fooled. 18:29 – Celebration and comic relief follow as the enemy retreats, praising the effectiveness of their camouflage work. 19:06 – Closing reflections and humorous acknowledgment of the chameleon's contribution to their success. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb36GQO14k0 Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:41:05 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/cc21d146-1c90-4f86-bbd3-0003dcb51dcb All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.