The result was a decisive shock of firepower which collapsed the Austrian line.

In this position, he infiltrated Austrian lines on several occasions.

Although some of the balloons worked, others were caught in a change of wind and blown back over Austrian lines.

Importantly, the Austrian line was short enough that troops could move quickly from the southern flank to the northern one.

Taken from the north and south, the Austrian lines finally began to crumble.

With a sigh of relief that was almost audible the two rode into the village and the Austrian lines.

I looked across the wire at the Austrian lines.

Several aircraft were used in commando-style operations behind Austrian lines.

The Austrian line then broke; the battle lasted a little more than three hours.

Scudier then retired from the field, opening another gap in the Austrian line.