camouflage tree

== English == === Noun === camouflage tree (plural camouflage trees) 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. === Further reading === "Those trees are watching you: The incredible role of 'camouflage trees' in WWI". History Skills.