Military Observation Balloons: Captive And Free is a book written by Emil Joseph Widmer in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to military observation balloons, both captive and free. It covers the history of observation balloons, their role in warfare, and their use in different military campaigns throughout history. The book also provides detailed information on the construction, operation, and maintenance of observation balloons, as well as the equipment and technology used to support them. It includes illustrations and photographs of various types of balloons, as well as detailed diagrams and technical descriptions of their components. The book is a valuable resource for military historians, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the technology and history of observation balloons.A Complete Treatise On Their Manufacture, Equipment, Inspection, And Handling With Special Instructions For The Training Of A Field Balloon Company.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.