During the darkest days of World War I, American and British supply ships faced a massive threat from enemy torpedoes hiding beneath the waves. The military was desperate to find a way to protect their sailors, but they could not make the massive ships invisible. Instead, a brilliant British lieutenant-commander named Norman Wilkinson came up with an idea that sounded completely crazy. What if they painted the ships in wild, eye popping colors and chaotic geometric patterns? This bold artistic technique became known as dazzle camouflage. The bizarre zebra stripes and contrasting colors were not meant to hide the ships, but to thoroughly confuse the enemy about which direction the boats were traveling. Explore the fascinating true story of how art and military strategy joined forces to save thousands of lives. You will be amazed at how one man's wild imagination transformed ordinary battleships into mesmerizing, floating masterpieces.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
44 Pages
