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Before airplanes took over the role, and became capable of others, the only way to get a high enough view to see the enemy was in an observation balloon. With the style of war being based on trenchworks, one could not get a proper view without getting higher in the air.
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What new technology was introduced in the civil war?
Ironclad ships, landmines, submarines, observation balloons, repeating guns, and grenades.
Describe how Balloons were once used in wars?
In the American Civil War balloons were used for artillery observation, with the balloon tethered to the ground and the observer communicating by telegraph. In World War 1 the German artillery used them in this way also, with deadly effect against the Allies, but this time the balloons could be shot down by airplanes. For this reason the balloon observers were given parachutes. In World War 2 balloons were primarily used to defend against low flying aircraft. They were called barrage balloons, and they were strung together with wires to cut off the wings of enemy aircraft. The Western Allies used them to defend London and Normandy. Balloons were also used as aerial targets for gunnery training, and to train paratroopers in the basics of jumping.
How did Russian Revolution contribute to instability in Europe during and after World War I?
How did Russian Revolution contribute to instability in Europe during and after World War 1?The Russian Revolution contribute when
How did imperialis nationalism and militarism contribute to making this a world war?
Please specify WHICH war.
How did the treaty of Versailles contribute to the start of World War 1?
It didn't. It helped start World War 2.
What was one of the technololical firsts in the civil war?
Observation balloons.
Were there air planes during the civil war?
No. They had observation balloons.
Were airplanes used during the civil war?
No. They didn't have planes. But they did have observation balloons.
What were balloons used for from the civil war to World War 2?
I think balloons were used to find the location of the enemies.
What new technology was introduced in the civil war?
Ironclad ships, landmines, submarines, observation balloons, repeating guns, and grenades.
What were the airship style balloons called in world war 2?
Blimps
Describe how Balloons were once used in wars?
In the American Civil War balloons were used for artillery observation, with the balloon tethered to the ground and the observer communicating by telegraph. In World War 1 the German artillery used them in this way also, with deadly effect against the Allies, but this time the balloons could be shot down by airplanes. For this reason the balloon observers were given parachutes. In World War 2 balloons were primarily used to defend against low flying aircraft. They were called barrage balloons, and they were strung together with wires to cut off the wings of enemy aircraft. The Western Allies used them to defend London and Normandy. Balloons were also used as aerial targets for gunnery training, and to train paratroopers in the basics of jumping.
What weapons were mostly used in World War 1?
Generically, the bolt action rifle, the machine gun, hand grenade, bayonet, and field artillery. There were other weapons that were used and/or developed during the war, including pursuit planes, bombers, observation balloons, zeppelins and tanks.
How did Russian Revolution contribute to instability in Europe during and after World War I?
How did Russian Revolution contribute to instability in Europe during and after World War 1?The Russian Revolution contribute when
What type of new technology was used during the civi war?
Long-range artillery with rifled barrels. The telegraph. Moving troops by rail. Observation balloons. Submarines.
How did alivin C.york contribute to winning World War I?
he contribute to world war 1 by helped cture 132 Germans when his patrol was attaced in France.
How did the allies of world war 1 contribute to the war?
Primarily by fighting the war...
