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SPACE-DWELLER · 2 December 2007, 11:07 PM

I find this pic very nice!

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Letsgodiving · 3 December 2007, 12:47 AM

I've never seen that. Very cool.

frostie · 3 December 2007, 01:10 AM

Good pic Bo. Indeed it is interesting

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 December 2007, 05:08 AM

Yeah, I think it is pretty cool, too.

An old friend - a pipe smoker like I - from the USA sent me this via email.

stang1 · 3 December 2007, 05:27 AM

I have never seen that either. Thanks for sharing it with us Bo.

leopardprey · 3 December 2007, 05:43 AM

I think I see at least three of them with vintage Rolex watches on their wrists!!!

Jocke · 3 December 2007, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

I think I see at least three of them with vintage Rolex watches on their wrists!!!

Not correct, 2 Rolex and 1 Invicta.

Jocke

Gemini34 · 4 December 2007, 04:06 PM

Very cool

Alcan · 4 December 2007, 04:12 PM

I think the 764th girl on the far left is my last ex-wife.

fear · 4 December 2007, 04:23 PM

WOW, that's really cool!

fly-dad · 4 December 2007, 06:47 PM

A bit of a long read...but this is the history of the photo...from http://www.iowanationalguard.com/Mus...toryPhotos.htm

The human Statue of Liberty photo was taken in August of 1918 at Camp Dodge by the photographers Arthur S. Mole and John D. Thomas from a 60 ft. wood tower, erected solely for that purpose. Over 18,000 soldiers from the 88th Infantry Division were formed on the flat ground near the street currently known as Maintenance Drive, on Camp Dodge. The 88th Division, composed of men from Iowa , Minnesota and the Dakotas, had organized and trained at Camp Dodge prior to their shipment to the War in France in late August of 1918. The armistice, which ended WWI, was signed on Nov 11, 1918.

The real Statue of Liberty, on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor, measures 305 feet from its foundation to the top of the Torch. The statue formed by 18,000 men at Camp Dodge measured 1,325 feet in length.

This larger size was required to attain the true perspective - the correct proportions - in the shape and size of the "living statue." The number of men in the various parts include: Flame of Torch - 12,000 men, Torch - 2,800, Right Arm - 1,200 men, Body, Head and balance of figure - 2,000 men.

As many as 20 human figure pictures were taken by photographers during the Great War, which was later termed World War One. The photos were used as a public relations vehicle for a nation at war. Other figures include the American Bald Eagle, the Liberty Bell, the U.S. Engineer Corps symbol, Adjutant Generals Corps symbol, and a number of U.S. Army Division patches to include the 34th Infantry Division, then known as the "Sandstorm Division."

Omar Bradley was a young lieutenant stationed at Camp Dodge at the time this photo was taken. We do not know if he was in the photo. Years later, during WWII, General Bradley would achieve the rank of Five Star General.

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 December 2007, 07:56 PM

Thanks, Peter!

Nice to know about the precise story behind the pic!

2 December 2007, 11:07 PM	#1
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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yeah, I think it is pretty cool, too. An old friend - a pipe smoker like I - from the USA sent me this via email. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I think the 764th girl on the far left is my last ex-wife. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Thanks, Peter! Nice to know about the precise story behind the pic! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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3 December 2007, 12:47 AM	#2
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	I've never seen that. Very cool.

3 December 2007, 01:10 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Good pic Bo. Indeed it is interesting

3 December 2007, 05:27 AM	#5
stang1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: George Location: CT Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 210	I have never seen that either. Thanks for sharing it with us Bo.

3 December 2007, 05:43 AM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I think I see at least three of them with vintage Rolex watches on their wrists!!!

4 December 2007, 04:06 PM	#8
Gemini34 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 20	Very cool

4 December 2007, 04:23 PM	#10
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	WOW, that's really cool!

4 December 2007, 06:47 PM	#11
fly-dad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Maui Breach Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 230	A bit of a long read...but this is the history of the photo...from http://www.iowanationalguard.com/Mus...toryPhotos.htm The human Statue of Liberty photo was taken in August of 1918 at Camp Dodge by the photographers Arthur S. Mole and John D. Thomas from a 60 ft. wood tower, erected solely for that purpose. Over 18,000 soldiers from the 88th Infantry Division were formed on the flat ground near the street currently known as Maintenance Drive, on Camp Dodge. The 88th Division, composed of men from Iowa , Minnesota and the Dakotas, had organized and trained at Camp Dodge prior to their shipment to the War in France in late August of 1918. The armistice, which ended WWI, was signed on Nov 11, 1918. The real Statue of Liberty, on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor, measures 305 feet from its foundation to the top of the Torch. The statue formed by 18,000 men at Camp Dodge measured 1,325 feet in length. This larger size was required to attain the true perspective - the correct proportions - in the shape and size of the "living statue." The number of men in the various parts include: Flame of Torch - 12,000 men, Torch - 2,800, Right Arm - 1,200 men, Body, Head and balance of figure - 2,000 men. As many as 20 human figure pictures were taken by photographers during the Great War, which was later termed World War One. The photos were used as a public relations vehicle for a nation at war. Other figures include the American Bald Eagle, the Liberty Bell, the U.S. Engineer Corps symbol, Adjutant Generals Corps symbol, and a number of U.S. Army Division patches to include the 34th Infantry Division, then known as the "Sandstorm Division." Omar Bradley was a young lieutenant stationed at Camp Dodge at the time this photo was taken. We do not know if he was in the photo. Years later, during WWII, General Bradley would achieve the rank of Five Star General.

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