A True Master Mind of War Illusion : Jasper Maskelyne

[Amiable Horde]

A third generation magiciain and illusionist, Jasper brought deception and bait and switch to the field of war. Part of the North Africa A Team Force, he adopted the strategy of Hide and Survive. Not the most rousing motto, but it’s hard to keep morale high when you’re dead. The above photograph is the final version of his “dummy tank” project, meant to deter the enemy. Clearly if you have 100 tanks just hanging around outside your base you aren’t worth the human loss sustained from attacking. Below is a photograph of a prototype dummy tank being transported.



However, making the world’s most awesome birthday party balloons was not his only trick. While dummy tanks diverted the enemies attention, the British needed a way to keep the movement and position of their REAL tanks a secret. Enter: the tread eraser.



Of course, just because the enemy can’t find you on the ground, doesn’t mean they won’t take to the air as well. Not to worry, Jasper had that one covered too. He engineered spinning cone mirrors that when placed on the ground would reflect light in a nine mile radius; making it difficult for German aircraft to figure out where best to aim.

[squidfamily1]

that guy rocked

[Pakman3000]

Good read. Awesome.

[David_3033]

That's awesome wish I was that smart.

[Amiable Horde]

it's all just practicality.. really - it's a lightbulb moment that just happened to work. but still ingenious

[squidfamily1]

That's awesome wish I was that smart.

you live in alabama, don't be so hard on yourself

[David_3033]

That's awesome wish I was that smart.

you live in alabama, don't be so hard on yourself

True we do have some serious dumbasses in this state, but hey what state doesn't?? BUT we also have a metric ass ton of defense contracting companies, engineers, the space program and the redstone arsenal that has plenty of high end jobs within Huntsville, AL. With all that we also have a lot of really highly educated residence, im just not one of them.

[squidfamily1]

That's awesome wish I was that smart.

you live in alabama, don't be so hard on yourself

True we do have some serious dumbasses in this state, but hey what state doesn't?? BUT we also have a metric ass ton of defense contracting companies, engineers, the space program and the redstone arsenal that has plenty of high end jobs within Huntsville, AL. With all that we also have a lot of really highly educated residence, im just not one of them.

i'm just messin' with you man. my mom lives in Birmingham

[David_3033]

I know. Thanks for trying to rob me!!!

[Amiable Horde]

inflatable tanks to space programs... thats a big jump