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Episode 20: Thermidor

The Age of Napoleon Podcast

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The Battle of Fleuruse

The battle of fleuruse saw the first every use of an aircraft in warfare, a primitive, hot air balloon called the entre prenant. The french were pushed back, but the allies hesitated before following up on their success. Jordan counter attacked, and the coalition were forced to withdraw before they could reach charlois. Sadly, it had all been for nothing.

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