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The prominent coloured arm bands / helmet tape / vehicle letter markings have become ubiquitous in the Ukraine war. What is the history of armies in modern times using such markings? When armies transitioned from coloured to camouflaged uniforms was friend vs foe identification an issue?

by /u/iRoygbiv in /r/AskHistorians

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