Photograph
Observation Balloon
| A World War I observation balloon held Gulliver-like by its airship company. During World War I, balloons were positioned near the front so that observers in the gondola could see troop movements and calculate the effectiveness of artillery. |
| Image ID: | 10794 |
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| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Reis, Alvin C. : Alvin C. Reis papers, 1918-1956 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 3492 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.25 x 2.25 iinches |
| This snapshot is part of a collection of World War I images either taken or gathered by Alvin Reis of Madison who commanded an observation balloon group. |
| Aeronautics, Military |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Military uniforms |
| Airships |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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