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Old 08-06-2010, 03:39 AM   #37
rblover
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Reb Air Power

The south HAD air power during the US Civil War. They just didn't have enough of it, or use it properly...again because of state's rights rivalries. The balloon was available, and could have been used to: spy, drop bombs, serve as sniper posts, etc. The Rebs didn't do any of that to a large enough extent. Their minds were not open to balloon warfare, and were too focused on canon duels, and cavalry charges.
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