During World War 1, both sides engaged in constant surveillance of enemy lines, but this was a challenging task. Exposing oneself above the trench parapet for more than a few seconds often resulted in being shot. To overcome this obstacle, the French devised a clever strategy of disguising observation posts as trees, and they shared this technique with the British, who also adopted it. Eventually, even the Germans began employing this method.
Given the constant vigilance of the enemy along the front, the creation of a new tree was not feasible since it would instantly attract attention and gunfire. Therefore, a suitable dead tree, preferably one that had been destroyed by a bomb and located near the trenches, was carefully selected. The chosen tree was thoroughly photographed and examined, with precise measurements taken and detailed sketches created. A hollow replica made of steel was then crafted in a workshop situated far behind the front lines. Under the cover of darkness and the cacophony of artillery fire, the real tree was felled, and the counterfeit tree was stealthily installed in its place, with the noise of the work effectively masked by the ongoing bombardment.
To access the observation post, a soldier would enter through the base and ascend a ladder securely fastened inside the steel tube. Positioned near the top, the soldier would sit on a seat and monitor enemy positions through multiple viewing holes. For additional protection, the soldier utilized a periscope to observe through the openings while remaining shielded behind a solid metal wall.
Remarkably, these disguised observation posts proved to be highly successful.
After years of coming to Spain and being asked, “Has my Spanish improved” I can safely say it’s in the palm of my hand.
Thanks so much to everyone who turned up for the #Extraction2 premiere in Madrid!
Can't beat the original 5&2 Day (y'know, the one a couple millenia ago), but we're still going to have a great time together today.
The livestream starts at 3 PM ET and runs 5 hours and 20 minutes. See you there on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
The #Telugu flag is flying higher!
I’m filled with pride on a Telugu song, that so beautifully celebrates our folk heritage, being given its due recognition internationally today. @ssrajamouli, @tarak9999, @AlwaysRamCharan and @mmkeeravaani have truly redefined excellence! 1/2
Cosmic blooms! 🌸
These flower-like images from Hubble and @NASAWebb show the dying star Wolf-Rayet 124 as it casts off outer layers of material.
Wolf-Rayet stars are among the most luminous, massive, and briefly detectable stars known.
If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about as people watch Season 3, here’s a taste of The Chosen Season 1. Maybe it’s time to start watching…
Search "The Chosen" in your mobile app store or on Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV.
Jill and I hope everyone is able to spend time with family and friends during the holiday season. We’re also holding a special place in our hearts for anyone missing a loved one during this time.
From our family to yours, we wish you a peaceful Christmas Eve.
Season 3 of @thechosentv officially in the can. Hollywood won’t know what hit it 11/18/22 with the theatrical, wide-release of the first two episodes in theaters all over the English-speaking world. Thank you all for your prayers, support and patience!
#GetReady to #ComeAndSee