The Creeping Artillery Barrage of WW1 The creeping artillery barrage was an innovative military tactic developed during World War I, aimed at supporting infantry advances while minimizing casualties. This strategy involved a coordinated artillery bombardment that moved forward in a controlled manner, closely preceding attacking infantry units. The barrage was designed to suppress enemy defenses by targeting machine gun positions, trenches, and troop concentrations. As the artillery fire lifted,

Barrage balloons were a common sight across the UK in 1940 – but what were they for? RAF Balloon Command played an important role in the Battle of Britain. By 1945 33,000 RAF and Women’s Auxiliary Air Force personnel operated over 3000 balloons, to protect strategic locations and cities. https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/our-history/anniversaries/battle-of-britain #DetectAndDefend | Royal Air Force