1917-1918 years: a large-scale group Patriotic photo Arthur Mola

Born in England in 1889 photographer Arthur Mole (Arthur Mole) was known for his Patriotic imagery. However, his work was quite far from traditional.

Together with his partner John Thomas (John Thomas) Supposedly during the First world war traveled to many military bases across the United States. Arriving each time at a new place, he settled the camera on the top of the 24-meter tower, oversaw the creation of the colossal songs from a thousand officers, soldiers, reservists, and nurses.

In the troubled times of the First world war, these monumental images were intended to demonstrate to the masses the feelings of unwavering national unity.

Planning and shooting each photo took at least a week. Supposedly watched the outlines of each song through the lens of the camera and using a megaphone and hand signals were sent helpers at the bottom. Several hours were required for the resolution of the wrangling of thousands of participants. And only after that could be pushed down.

(13 photos)

Source: deadbees.net

1. 1917. 18 thousand soldiers and officers formed the statue of Liberty at camp Dodge in Iowa.

2. 1918. 25 thousand soldiers and officers formed the Liberty bell in Fort Dix, new Jersey.

3. 1918. 21 thousand soldiers and officers formed a portrait of Woodrow Wilson at camp Sherman, Ohio.

4. 1918. 30 thousand soldiers and officers formed a U.S. shield at camp Custer in Michigan.

5. 1917. U. S. Naval Rifle Range, camp Logan, Illinois.

6. 1917. The sailors formed the flags of the allies on training station United States Navy at Pelham Bay, new York.

7. 1918. Soldiers of the 164th brigade formed a flag service at Fort Riley in Kansas.

8. 1917. The soldiers and officers formed the logo of the YMCA (YMCA) at camp Wheeler in Georgia.

9. 1918. 12.5 thousand soldiers, officers and nurses formed the American eagle at camp Gordon in Georgia.

10. 1918. 22.5 thousand soldiers and officers had formed a gun with an eagle at camp Hancock in Georgia.

11. 1917. The soldiers and officers formed a Japanese flag on training station United States Navy in Illinois.

12. 1917. The soldiers and officers formed the Union Jack at the training station United States Navy in Illinois.

13. 1917. The soldiers and officers formed the American flag on training station United States Navy in Illinois.