Hydrogen hot-air balloon for military use made
Hydrogen hot-air balloon for military use made by Charles Coutelle. Hot-air balloons were used by Napoleon's army to keep an eye on the enemy and lead the battle. The ballons were attached to the floor using wires and they communicate using messages inside sand sacks which slided through the wires. Engraving
Picture No
10682975
Media ID
46571588
Size
3712px x 5070px
(10.7MB)
Credit
Mary Evans/BeBa/Iberfoto
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