l16 stregic bombing of dresden and tokyo Flashcards
1
Q
aims and limitations of stregic bombing
A
win by attacking industrial and political targets
2
Q
why was the bombing of dresden so devastating
A
unusually dry weather in january and strong winds
3
Q
impacts of the bombing of dresden
A
25k people killed, 70% from CO poisoning became symbol of terror bombing
4
Q
why the us firebomb tokyo
A
decided it was the best option to get japan to surrender
5
Q
why were the impacts of firebombing so devastating
A
factories built in residential areas and japanese housing was paper and wood and high winds
