mikenov on Twitter: RT @MilHistNow: On this day in 1794, the era of aerial warfare begins as the French military successfully uses an observation balloon durin…

On this day in 1794, the era of aerial warfare begins as the French military successfully uses an observation balloon during the Battle of Fleurus. Aloft for nine hours, the two-man crew takes notes of enemy troop movements, which are dropped over the side to officers bellow. pic.twitter.com/YX8eeFkozI