"Tree Frogs"

[Scott1967]

I agree with you on the effectiveness of the tree-climbers. But I also see why some men might want to gain some height.

Ryan

Your a target get into the Tree your a target getting out of the tree and your a target in the tree, No thx..

 

[Nathan Stuart]

It seems adopting high tree-perched firing positions could serve two purposes - observational and better targeting.

If the accuracy of Forbes's sketch is accepted, then cannot imagine how these shown 'tree frogs' achieved enough stability in their assumed firing positions to be able to reload their weapons, while perched.

It's noted in the sketch that two of these tree-mounted riflemen greatly risked being spotted, by exposure in the open without using the protection of being behind the tree trunk. Could it be that this pair of shooters were more enthusiastic infantrymen, rather than experienced highly skilled sharpshooters with specialized training.

 

[Rhea Cole]

It seems adopting high tree-perched firing positions could serve two purposes - observational and better targeting.

If the accuracy of Forbes's sketch is accepted, then cannot imagine how these shown 'tree frogs' achieved enough stability in their assumed firing positions to be able to reload their weapons, while perched.

It's noted in the sketch that two of these tree-mounted riflemen greatly risked being spotted, by exposure in the open without using the protection of being behind the tree trunk. Could it be that this pair of shooters were more enthusiastic infantrymen, rather than experienced highly skilled sharpshooters with specialized training.

Do you know anybody who hunts deer? There is nothing quite like watching the sun come up high up a tree in a deer stand. Don't over think this sniper in a tree thing.

 

[Nathan Stuart]

Don't over think this sniper in a tree thing.

Accept this point made about laboring it too much.

 

[USS ALASKA]

What is in this tree? | Period Photos & Examinations

Maybe a makeshift lookout platform? Take the ladder up to a horizontal step about half-way up the tree then shinny up to the platform. Also, is that a shovel on the ground? Fort Brady, James River, VA near Dutch Gap Canal. LOC #32768

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Cheers,
USS ALASKA

 

[Rhea Cole]

Accept this point made about laboring it too much.

I have been at this Signal Corps thing for a very long time.

This is Pilot Knob, eight, nine or ten miles east of Murfreesboro TN… apparently during the Civil War hills had wheels. According to my great granddaughter it is the highest point between there & someplace in New Mexico.

The little copse of trees on top mark the site of Fort Transit. It was the southeastern corner of Rosecrans' fortress triangle. There was a palisade around summit.

In the center was an enormous tree. The signal station was a platform sixty feet up in a crotch in the branches. I have a very amusing account of an officer wearing riding boots & spurs who had grave second thoughts 1/2 way up the rungs nailed to the trunk.

Going up trees was second nature for those folks.