'The Return of the Balloon', Artois, France, 10 June 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng

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'The Return of the Balloon', Artois, France, 10 June 1915, (1926). Observation balloons were used extensively by both sides on the Western Front as a means of determining enemy positions and troop movements.

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Size: 5087px × 3456px
Location: World,Europe,France,Nord-Pas-de-Calais,Artois
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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