Waterproof pads of paper
Does "waterproof pads of paper" here mean papers that were naturally waterproof like those divers use underwater to write things on them or does it mean that he sealed normal papers in for example some kind of plastic wrap so that they did not get wet?
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As a war artist, and undoubtedly as a person, Fisher was a determined and creative man. In preparation for the D-Day invasion (6 June 1944), he strapped tiny waterproof pads of paper to his wrist. After racing up the beach from his landing craft, Fisher made rapid, on-the-spot sketches, using perfectly dry materials, of the battle unfolding around him.
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red apple Does "waterproof pads of paper" here mean papers that were naturally waterproof like those divers use underwater to write things on them or does it mean that he sealed normal papers in for example some kind of plastic wrap so that they did not get wet? There is no way of judging from the context. On one hand, 1944 is over 70 years ago, perhaps before divers had waterproof paper.
- red apple Does "waterproof pads of paper" here mean papers that were naturally waterproof like those divers use underwater to write things on them or does it mean that he sealed normal papers in for example some kind of plastic wrap so that they did not get wet?
- There is no way of judging from the context.
- On one hand, 1944 is over 70 years ago, perhaps before divers had waterproof paper.
- (And what is 'naturally' waterproof?
- ) On the other hand, waterproofing paper may be a technical skill beyond a war artist's capability.
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red appleDoes "waterproof pads of paper" here mean papers that were naturally waterproof like those divers use underwater to write things on them or does it mean that he sealed normal papers in for example some kind of plastic wrap so that they did not get wet?
There is no way of judging from the context. On one hand, 1944 is over 70 years ago, perhaps bef
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