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Who deserves credit for dazzle camouflage

Norman Wilkinson receives credit for developing dazzle camouflage, while John Graham Kerr's possible role in proposing or promoting the idea remains less certain.

Question

Who developed dazzle camouflage for ships?

Short answer

Norman Wilkinson receives the practical credit, while John Graham Kerr's possible contribution to the initial concept remains uncertain.

Notes

Norman Wilkinson receives the credit for developing dazzle camouflage into a practical naval scheme. John Graham Kerr also claimed an early role. Kerr may have proposed or promoted the idea, while Wilkinson appears to have worked out its application. The remaining uncertainty concerns how much of the initial concept should be credited to Kerr.