Dazzle camouflage was most effective during World War I when sailors used basic periscopes and optical range finders. It caused maximum sight-line disruption, though its actual effectiveness in confounding attacks was inconclusive. The emergence of radar-based targeting systems during World War II would spell the end of any possible defensive benefit provided by dazzle camouflage.
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