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Civil War Hot Air Balloons

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Hot Air Balloon Reconnaissance

This is an original leaf printed in 1861 showing a Civil War Hot Air Balloon. The upper image is captioned, "The War Balloon at General M'Dowell's Headquarters preparing for a Reconnaissance". The image shows a Hot Air Balloon in a Civil War Camp. A number of soldiers are pictured holding on to tethers, keeping the balloon on the ground. The US flag is shown flying over the camp. The lower image shows Fremont's camp new Jefferson City, Missouri. The balloon in the upper image is sailed by Mr. Lowe.
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The Tourist

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This is one fascinating aspect of the battles.

In another Civil War forum I asked the question about using superior rifled weapons at close range exposing needless carnage. I don't believe it was necessary to send wave after wave of boys into fixed positions when superior intelligence was a factor.

These balloons are an example of my debate. When you know where the enemy is and just exactly how strong, there is ample time to formulate a better battle plan.

These balloons offered another tool to the commanders, and they still fought in closed ranks.
 
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