GPW color(ized) photos

deValcourt · 11-20-2010, 01:53 AM

Sorry about my long absence, but the semester is coming to an end and even with only one class to teach once a week at night, the final essays are eating away my time.

So, I was just sent this link to a long list of cool Soviet WWII photos by our forum member "tshirtlarry" and though many have been Turnerized colored from the original B&W, I think it is still an interesting view.

I know this is a dot.com and the pictures can probably be found elsewhere, but Larry sent these to me and include Richie C's original avatar photo, an NKVD officer in uniform (could be MGB since there are no dates) and a whole assortment of army and navy photos of life not always under fire.

Neat stuff:
IMPORTANT - slip in "com" after "acidcow." and you'll be there - don't try the link as typed http://acidcow./pics/15056-world-war...r-77-pics.html OR WHO KNOWS WHERE IT WILL GO

Enjoy,
Phillip

EricFG · 11-20-2010, 09:50 AM

Awesome!
But why is that one officer pointing to Mexico on the globe????

***desantnik*** · 11-20-2010, 11:49 AM

Great pictures, but the second one reminds me of Devo somehow

Eryk · 11-20-2010, 11:35 PM

Great photos.

Are the women holding 1903 Springfield rifles? Not Nagants... though the bolt looks like a Nagant style...

deValcourt · 11-21-2010, 11:34 PM

Darn photo-dumps!

At least now the photos are unavailable...Now I know why Art made the rule about posting photos on the forum itself.

As a result of the said problem, I cannot answer any of you questions gentlemen.

Eric, I do remember having the same question about that photo, however, and the first thought that popped to mind was that Trotsky was murdered in Mexico City at about the same time of the photos - but I have no other ideas on this.

Phillip

Esteban_cool · 11-22-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eryk

Great photos.

Are the women holding 1903 Springfield rifles? Not Nagants... though the bolt looks like a Nagant style...

I thought they were K98s because of the bayonets

***Art*** · 11-22-2010, 10:31 AM

Yes, now this entire conversation is completely worthless...a perfect example of why we shouldn't ignore the image posting rule

***desantnik*** · 11-22-2010, 02:01 PM

Word up, dog.

andrew6767 · 11-22-2010, 04:02 PM

They seem to be there ? World War II in Color (77 pics)

***Art*** · 11-22-2010, 07:52 PM

Seeing the quantity of the images from Andrews restored link made me feel that perhaps only a few of the images as thumbnails would have sufficed, rather than ask someone to spend an entire evening editing graphics. Still, we can easily see how quickly the conversation can become impossible to follow without at least a few of the referenced images.

11-20-2010, 01:53 AM	#1
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	GPW color(ized) photos Sorry about my long absence, but the semester is coming to an end and even with only one class to teach once a week at night, the final essays are eating away my time. So, I was just sent this link to a long list of cool Soviet WWII photos by our forum member "tshirtlarry" and though many have been Turnerized colored from the original B&W, I think it is still an interesting view. I know this is a dot.com and the pictures can probably be found elsewhere, but Larry sent these to me and include Richie C's original avatar photo, an NKVD officer in uniform (could be MGB since there are no dates) and a whole assortment of army and navy photos of life not always under fire. Neat stuff: IMPORTANT - slip in "com" after "acidcow." and you'll be there - don't try the link as typed http://acidcow./pics/15056-world-war...r-77-pics.html OR WHO KNOWS WHERE IT WILL GO Enjoy, Phillip __________________ Phillip Last edited by deValcourt; 11-21-2010 at 11:23 PM. Reason: Forgot the spell check

11-20-2010, 09:50 AM	#2
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: GPW color(ized) photos Awesome! But why is that one officer pointing to Mexico on the globe???? __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

11-20-2010, 11:49 AM	#3
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Re: GPW color(ized) photos Great pictures, but the second one reminds me of Devo somehow

11-20-2010, 11:35 PM	#4
Eryk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portland, USA Posts: 234	Re: GPW color(ized) photos Great photos. Are the women holding 1903 Springfield rifles? Not Nagants... though the bolt looks like a Nagant style... __________________ Steiner: "Why do you want it so badly? It's just a worthless piece of metal. Look."

11-21-2010, 11:34 PM	#5
deValcourt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cajun Country Age: 56 Posts: 1,565	Re: GPW color(ized) photos Darn photo-dumps! At least now the photos are unavailable...Now I know why Art made the rule about posting photos on the forum itself. As a result of the said problem, I cannot answer any of you questions gentlemen. Eric, I do remember having the same question about that photo, however, and the first thought that popped to mind was that Trotsky was murdered in Mexico City at about the same time of the photos - but I have no other ideas on this. Phillip __________________ Phillip

11-22-2010, 10:31 AM	#7
*Art* Forum Founder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Age: 58 Posts: 1,646	Re: GPW color(ized) photos Yes, now this entire conversation is completely worthless...a perfect example of why we shouldn't ignore the image posting rule Last edited by Art; 11-22-2010 at 10:36 AM.

11-22-2010, 02:01 PM	#8
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Re: GPW color(ized) photos Word up, dog.

11-22-2010, 04:02 PM	#9
andrew6767 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 69	Re: GPW color(ized) photos They seem to be there ? World War II in Color (77 pics)

11-22-2010, 07:52 PM	#10
*Art* Forum Founder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Age: 58 Posts: 1,646	Re: GPW color(ized) photos Seeing the quantity of the images from Andrews restored link made me feel that perhaps only a few of the images as thumbnails would have sufficed, rather than ask someone to spend an entire evening editing graphics. Still, we can easily see how quickly the conversation can become impossible to follow without at least a few of the referenced images. __________________ Visit the main site to the forum: The Soviet Military Awards Page Want to sell awards on the forum? Please read the FAQ Important Links: Forum announcements and rules \| Image posting FAQ

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