Barrage Balloons Protecting The American Coastline

The video discusses the use of barrage balloons, referred to as floating elephants by the British, along certain sections of the American coastline. It highlights the community's familiarity with these balloons and their effectiveness, drawing parallels to their use in London. The strategy involves using balloons to deter enemy planes, with the community confident in their ability to keep threats at bay, leaving the rest to American pursuit planes.

What are 'floating elephants' referred to in the British context?

• A coastal defense system

• A naval ship

• Barrage balloons

• A type of aircraft

How do the local people perceive the barrage balloons?

• As a nuisance

• As ineffective

• As a new technology

• As a reliable defense tool

What was the purpose of using barrage balloons in London?

• To guide ships

• To signal weather changes

• To protect against enemy aircraft

• To decorate the city

What is the main concern regarding the barrage balloons?

• They are difficult to deploy

• They are not visible enough

• They are too expensive

• They leak due to wind pressure

What is the expected role of American pursuit planes in the defense strategy?

• To provide aerial support to ground troops

• To patrol the coastline

• To engage enemy planes that are kept at a distance by the balloons

• To replace the barrage balloons