Barrage balloons were effectively used to assist in countering low-level air attacks in both World War I and II. Great Britain was convinced of its value and liberally employed aerial barrages throughout both conflicts. The United States followed suit with a large barrage balloon program during World War II. The balloons are gone, but the low-level threat still poses a problem. The barrage balloon can still provide effective, force-enhancing protection against this form of attack. Because of their point defense capability, barrage balloons are ideally suited for air base defense.


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    Title :

    When the Balloon Goes Up: Barrage Balloons for Low-Level Air Defense


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    31 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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