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.
Ironclad ships, landmines, submarines, observation balloons, repeating guns, and grenades.
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 1?The Russian Revolution contribute when
Please specify WHICH war.
in ww1 bombing was popular.they used hot air balloons as it was cheaper to bomb.
No. They had observation balloons.
Observation balloons.
No. They didn't have planes. But they did have observation balloons.
During World War I, hot air balloons were primarily used by military forces for reconnaissance and artillery spotting. The French Army was one of the most prominent users, employing balloons to gather intelligence on enemy positions. The British Royal Flying Corps also utilized hot air balloons for similar purposes, although they gradually transitioned to more advanced aircraft for aerial observation as the war progressed. Overall, these balloons played a critical role in enhancing battlefield awareness.
I think balloons were used to find the location of the enemies.
Ironclad ships, landmines, submarines, observation balloons, repeating guns, and grenades.
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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.
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.
Long-range artillery with rifled barrels. The telegraph. Moving troops by rail. Observation balloons. Submarines.
No. There are recorded attempts by Confederate artillerists to destroy balloons on or near the ground, but all of those attempts failed. Positioned well behind the front lines, and at an altitude of near 1,000 feet, balloons were difficult, if not impossible, targets for opposing militaries.
During World War II, hot air balloons were primarily used for observation and reconnaissance. They served as a means to gather intelligence from elevated positions, allowing for improved visibility over enemy movements. Additionally, balloon barrages were employed as a defensive measure to deter low-flying enemy aircraft, with cables attached to the balloons posing a risk to planes attempting to fly at lower altitudes. Overall, their use was instrumental in enhancing aerial surveillance and providing a layer of defense.