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What (who) is 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion - definition
320th Barrage Balloon Battalion
MILITARY UNIT
320th barrage balloon battalion
The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion was an African American United States Army unit that saw combat in Europe during World War II. This VLA (Very Low Altitude) barrage balloon battalion "was raised up in 1942 just a year after the Coast Artillery Corps took over responsibility for barrage balloons from the Army Air Corps.
barrage balloon
![Battle of Normandy]]. Note the barrage balloons, raised by the [[320th Barrage Balloon Battalion]].](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/NormandySupply edit.jpg?width=200 "Battle of Normandy]]. Note the barrage balloons, raised by the [[320th Barrage Balloon Battalion]].")
LARGE BALLOON TETHERED WITH METAL CABLES
Barrage balloons; Barrage Balloons; Barrage Balloon; Balloon barge
(barrage balloons)
Barrage balloons are large balloons which are fixed to the ground by strong steel cables. They are used in wartime, when the cables are intended to destroy low-flying enemy aircraft.
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barrage balloon
LARGE BALLOON TETHERED WITH METAL CABLES
Barrage balloons; Barrage Balloons; Barrage Balloon; Balloon barge
¦ noun a large anchored balloon, typically with netting suspended from it, serving as an obstacle to low-flying enemy aircraft.
