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U.s. Centennial of Flight Commission: Balloons in the American Civil War

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What role did hot air balloons play in the Civil War? This comprehensive article answers that question and gives specific examples of their use by both the Union and Confederate troops.

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hot air balloons, civil war
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aircraft carriers, balloon corps, civil war reconnaissance, military technology, balloons in the civil war, communications in the civil war
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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