QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Your United States Military Aircraft?

Ariel balloons were first used for military purposes in which war?

Retry Correct Incorrect During the American Civil War, balloons were used to conduct aerial reconnaissance to allow viewers to see for miles in order to spot troops or artillery. This was particularly useful in areas with little typography.

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Ariel balloons were first used for military purposes in which war?

• The War of 1812
• World War I
• The American Revolution
• The American Civil War