During which war did Nadar use a balloon for reconnaissance?
The Franco-Prussian War
World War I
The French Revolution
The American Civil War
Answer
Nadar used a balloon for reconnaissance during the Franco-Prussian War. He and his crew made a total of 17 flights, including the first flight by a civilian over the battlefield. The balloon was used to take photographs of the battlefield, and to direct artillery fire. Nadar's flights were a success, and they helped to improve the accuracy of artillery fire.
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