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glyn · 01-28-2008, 05:58 AM

You are right, GAU-8

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To expand a little, the Compagne d'Aerostiers with their single baloon (l'Entreprenant) were at the siege of Charlois June 12th - 25th June 1794 and the battle of Fleurus that followed. The unit was disbanded by Napoleon in 1799. Not his cleverest move. If he had air observation reports he may have avoided losing the battle of Waterloo!
Your question, sir.

01-28-2008, 05:58 AM	#182 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 6,886	You are right, GAU-8 . To expand a little, the Compagne d'Aerostiers with their single baloon (l'Entreprenant) were at the siege of Charlois June 12th - 25th June 1794 and the battle of Fleurus that followed. The unit was disbanded by Napoleon in 1799. Not his cleverest move. If he had air observation reports he may have avoided losing the battle of Waterloo! Your question, sir. __________________ Semper in excretum. Solum profunda variat.