War Balloons? The Rise (and Descent) of the Union Army Balloon Corps
Now here’s a new one (at least to us) – waging war from a hot air balloon. Yes, you read that right. Forget your traditional image of a colorful balloon peacefully drifting over a bucolic landscape. During the Civil War, the Union Army used hot air and hydrogen balloons to spy on Confederate positions and to direct artillery fire on the enemy.
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Think back to your school days. What learning experiences had the biggest impact on you, maybe even leading you to the rare “aha” moment? Chances are, it was when your teachers took you to a historic site, park, or local neighborhood to gain a hands-on, real-world experience.
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