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Unread 05-31-2012, 11:25 AM   #15
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The Mountain Gorrilla had only been discovered and identified in 1902, so this was still a fearsome and unknown creature that was surrounded by much myth during WW1.

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Originally Posted by saab-bob View Post
Great info gents!
Apparently the WW1 gorilla propaganda poster was part of the inspiration for the original "King Kong" movie.
Good stuff.
Bob
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