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-The unknown whole picture of the balloon unit of World War I, which supported the battlefield in the shadow of the gorgeous aerial warfare, is now revealed!
――In World War I, a balloon with a bird's-eye view of the front line was a very useful and indispensable means of reconnaissance and artillery observation.
――However, the mission of hanging on a balloon filled with a large amount of hydrogen was dangerous because it was exposed to various threats such as gusts, explosions, and enemy aircraft in extremely cold weather.
--The eighth installment of the World War I series, published by Tankograd's owner, Jochen Forat, out of profitability, sheds light on the activities of the balloon observatory, behind the scenes who bet their lives and supported the front line.
――The operation of the balloon itself, such as the AE balloon, which started with the early spherical balloon and was improved to a streamlined shape, is vividly depicted with clear photographs. It is an unprecedented amount of information such as crew members who are hardened with heavy equipment such as winter clothes and field telephones, anti-aircraft units that harden the surroundings, takeoff patterns, maintenance conditions, etc.
――Long-distance reconnaissance by airship and air reconnaissance by airplane and pigeon (!) Are also recorded.
--A4, soft cover, English, black and white 96 pages 176 photos included.


Item Size/Weight : 29.9 x 21.6 x 1 cm / 512g

• *Please note that the book's paper strip may not be included. Additionally, we do not offer replacements for any damage or wear to the strip.

Product Specifications

Item series

Photograph Collection

Item code

TG-WWI 1008

ISBN code

4582316551088

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