Fleurus Collection

BATTLE OF FLEURUS The French under Jourdan repulse the Austrians led by Coburg : a French balloon used for observation is the first instance of military aviation Date: 26 June 1794

Battle of Fleurus The French, under General Jourdan, defeat the Austrians, under the Duke of Coburg Date: 26 June 1794

Jourdan
Jean Baptiste Jourdan(1762 -1833) empire marshal, winner of Fleurus battle on June 26, 1794 Date: crica 18th century

Map, Battle of Fleurus
Map of the Battle of Fleurus - it was won by the French Army, with the first military use of a reconnaissance balloon. The hydrogen balloon L Entreprenant was used to pass messages to the ground

Battle of Fleurus with balloon
The Battle of Fleurus, won by the French Army, with the first military use of a reconnaissance balloon. The hydrogen balloon L Entreprenant was used to pass messages to the ground while the French

Battle of Fleurus
The French army of 70, 000, under general Jourdain (thats him on the horse) defeat 50, 000 Austrians under Coburg. Note the French balloon carrying out reconnaissance

Battle of Fleurus 1794
BATTLE OF FLEURUS The Revolutionary Army defeats the Austrians at Fleurus, effectively opening the way to Belgium. The fighting is observed from a balloon

ENTREPRENANT - 3
Balloon, used by the French for reconnaisance during the Revolutionary War, notably at the battle of Fleurus - the first use of a manned airborne device in warfare

ENTREPRENANT - 1
The French " Entreprenant" balloon is used for reconnaissance purposes at the battle of Fleurus - the first use of manned airborne devices in warfare

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