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Observation Balloon

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A training ascension of a captive observation balloon. During their training, soldiers learned how to correctly estimate the effectiveness of artillery on enemy positions.

Date Created:
August 1917
Creator:
American Press Association

Publication Information

Creator American Press Association
Date Created August 1917

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection World War I news agency photographs, 1914-1918
Call Number PH 2506 Folder 10D

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0145DN
Legacy ID
WHi 10761

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