DISTRACTIONS

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zephyr 2010. 7. 16. 23:41

 

18,000 men

 

 

I find it amazing that this photo, taken so many years ago,  
actually still exists!? 


And now, someone has put it online for all of us to see. 

This INCREDIBLE picture was taken in 1918
It is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp

at Camp Dodge, in Iowa 

EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN!!!!! 
W
hat a priceless gift from grandfathers!
 



 

FACTS: 
Base to Shoulder: 150 feet
 
Right Arm: 340 feet
 
Widest part of arm holding torch: 12 1/2 f eet
 
Right thumb: 35 feet
 
Thickest part of body: 29 feet
 
Left hand length: 30 feet
 
Face: 60 feet
 
Nose: 21 feet
 
Longest spike of head piece: 70 feet
 
Torch and flame combined: 980 feet
 
Number of men in flame of torch: 12,000
 
Number of men in torch: 2,800
 
Number of men in right arm: 1,200
 
Number of men in body, head and balance of figure only: 2,000
 

Total men: 18,000

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