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Barrage balloons were sausage-shaped with fins. Made of rubberized cotton and as large as 70,000 cubic feet when filled with hydrogen, the balloons could withstand being tethered in strong winds. An apron consisted of three balloons anchored to the ground and linked by 500-foot-long cables. Every twenty-five yards, 1000-foot-long steel wires hung vertically from these adjoining cables. Ref: Book: The European powers in the First World War: an encyclopedia Author：Spencer Tucker, Laura Matysek Wood, Justin D. Murphy Page : 109 (left side paragraph 3)
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What is the Creeping Barrage?
A creeping barrage is an artillary barrage that slowly "creeps" up the field of battle towards the enemy lines. The primary usage of the creeping barrage is to create cover for the soon-to-be advancing soldiers rather then kill enemy troops.
What is a barrage in World War 2?
an artillery attack
Is a barrage an attack by infantry?
A creeping artillery barrage may be laid down in front of advancing infantry, especially when advancing over open ground. The plan is to destroy enemy defences, gun emplacements, etc.
Where was the first balloon made?
On November 21, 1783, in Paris, France, the first manned flight was made by Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d'Arlandes in a hot air balloon created by the Montgolfier brothers.
What was the primary purpose the drachen balloon in World War 1?
observation balloon
