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Observation balloons were in the air by inflating hot air. They were also used for directing artillery fire. The observers were suspended in a basket, that was woven with sticks and straw. The balloons were most of the time secured safely to the ground, but when the balloon was not securely tied to the ground it was very likely that the unpredictable winds would carry the observation balloon with it. Observation balloons were often used as an offensive attack called bombardments.The bombardments were the continuous attacks from the sky, in observation balloons, consisting with bombs shells and other missiles.