Blankets of Fire: U.S. Bombers Over Japan During World War II |
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... damage and inflicted small losses on the Americans but that were costly to them . The two attacks on 27 No- vember were a different story . Just after midnight two aircraft bombed and strafed the airmen , causing some damage . Then ...
... damage and inflicted small losses on the Americans but that were costly to them . The two attacks on 27 No- vember were a different story . Just after midnight two aircraft bombed and strafed the airmen , causing some damage . Then ...
Page 180
... damage to 78 percent for the two plants , and to 70 per- cent over the entire industry . AAF analysts noted that only two of six engine plants remained open , and that damage in the airframe portion of the industry increased only ...
... damage to 78 percent for the two plants , and to 70 per- cent over the entire industry . AAF analysts noted that only two of six engine plants remained open , and that damage in the airframe portion of the industry increased only ...
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... damage on two of the plants ( 78 and 85 percent of their roof ar- eas was destroyed or damaged ) , moderate damage on the third ( 39 percent ) , and light damage ( 19 percent ) on the fourth . The arsenal sustained light damage , with ...
... damage on two of the plants ( 78 and 85 percent of their roof ar- eas was destroyed or damaged ) , moderate damage on the third ( 39 percent ) , and light damage ( 19 percent ) on the fourth . The arsenal sustained light damage , with ...
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Target for Strategic Bombing | 36 |
Best Bomber | 55 |
Operations | 84 |
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