Battle of Fleurus, 26 June 1794. French under Jourdan defeated the Austrian army Josias von Saxe Coburg. In the sky is the French balloon 'l'Entreprenant' . This was the first used of a reconnaissance ballon for military purposes. Hand-coloured engraving.

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Battle of Fleurus, 26 June 1794. French under Jourdan defeated the Austrian army Josias von Saxe Coburg. In the sky is the French balloon 'l'Entreprenant' . This was the first used of a reconnaissance ballon for military purposes. Hand-coloured engraving.

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