The Wars of the Future and Aerial Balloons
The article surveys early ideas on wireless telegraphy aiding aerial navigation and balloon warfare, highlighting Willing A Eddy and the use of explosive drops from balloons to strike targets. It notes experiments by Eddy in Bayonne New Jersey and wind variability affecting balloon flights and signal tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mae
Thie
Iniess Dilograpis
Chen
A. Eddy
Eady
Aebol Ata
Tusieh
Mide i
Blue Fru Observatory
Boston
Wine Hill
Tarvaed College
Cambridge
Endy Tas
Aera
Bayonne
N. J
Eddy
Chinese Army Reforms Signal Bright Outlook for Empire
A described view of China’s military overhaul notes widespread poor equipment past and present, but highlights rapid improvements under strong imperial oversight. It cites banners, gong battles, and oddly equipped troops as dated facets, while praising the new military school at Tientsin and the shift to modern training and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Bi Shind
Enpnot
Tentsin
China
Chinese Army Reforms Advance Under New Organization
The article outlines rapid modernization of the Chinese forces with a reorganized structure to meet new military realities. It notes infantry with modeled equipment, cavalry, artillery units, engineers, and a hospital system with four native physicians. Foreign influence remains limited despite several specialists from Portugal Belgium Germany Norway and a German-speaking Chinese liaison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dheti
TAO
MAK
Aod
Ambulance Corps
Evolution of Life Saving at Sea Through Inventions
A historical survey traces life saving advances from early floating craft to modern equipment. It credits Lionel G-akin with designing the first unmergible lifeboat in 1780s, notes Henry Greathead’s improvements, and explains the three main classes: boats, buoys with gear, and the Manby mortar. It highlights the Pollok prize driving renewed innovation and describes notable devices including the life buoy, the sea rescue mortar, and a parachute-like life-saving gun with line systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almagtewere
Ditteutt
Conline
Souverd
Mus
Henry Greathead
South Shielda
Greathbad
Lionel “Lakin
Dunmow
England
Sean
Anthony Pollok
Ward
Manby
SL. Delyigne
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Epos
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Fihm Sheebey
Goow
William A. Endy
TAS
Wade
Paris
Aldec
Bis
Army
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