Soldiers from Company F, 24th Engineers, at Camp Leach, American University, , practice camouflaging techniques in November 1917. Captain Dawson and Lt. Fox stand between three soldiers who are using camouflage shields with mirrors to reflect their surroundings. These shields are used as listening posts. This image was taken by a photographer on November 14, 1917, and the description notes that it was not intended for publication until December 24, 1917. The photo was released to the (Committee on Public Information) and classified under the Engineers Corps on December 20, 1917.

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