Strategic bombing during World War II

by his ultimate success in the areas of strategic, operational and tactical levels of warfare. Without LeMay’s innovation and gallantry the United States’ air warfare tactics would have continued to be ineffective against the Japanese homeland. LeMay’s focus on the Pacific theater of operation while commanding led to the largest and most effective air raid of the war. By adapting when, where and how we bombed our targets lead to the swift ending of the war and saved the countless lives of the…

prisoner-of-war; a way of retribution for Japans history of barbarianism and inhumane military acts. These actions brought much fury amongst American and certainly played a role in the decision to drop the bomb. Dropping the bomb presented a dramatic way to bring closure to anger, resentment and bitter memories. Following Hiroshima, Truman stated, “they (Japan) have been repaid many fold” . With public feeling high against the Japanese, American leaders were “eager to crush the enemy” . 2.3…

As an American, when reminiscing about World War II, it is safe to say that the attack on Pearl Harbor is one of the first things to come to mind. The Japanese left a much more lasting effect during the war than just the bombing of pearl harbor. On their quest to become the apex of Asia, Japan was understanding of their need to acquire specific resources to continue their war against China. Adding to the mix, Japan knew that they needed to keep America from interfering with their actions in…

perpetrators in the creation of the second World War, especially in the Pacific. However, it can be argued that Japan was not essentially responsible for becoming a military state during its emergence as a world power. First, Japan seems to be the main instigator in the Pacific ten years before the actual beginning of World War II. Second, the West may be held accountable for creating this industrialized beast. Nevertheless, Japan is still undeniably a major player in the war. After the United…

to produce the first U.S. nuclear weapon. The U.S. decided to build and use nuclear weapons, as they feared the Nazi Germany might build one before them and use it during World War II. After continuous four years of war, American soldiers and civilians were tired of fighting, yet the Japanese military refused to give up on the war. American forces occupied Okinawa and Iwo Jima. They were firebombing the Japanese cities but the Japanese had an army of 2 million who were guarding against…

Japanese held island of Saipan would be the next target. On 25 May, 1944, Task force 58 set sail from Hawaii to begin preparations for the assault. Strategic organization and Overview The United States became involved in the Pacific theatre of operations in 1941, after declaring war on the Japanese empire following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. World War II had raged across Europe since 1939, and the Japanese…

to island hop toward the Japanese mainland and enclose on their conquered empire, leading to a surrender and eventually the end of World War II. The United States was drawn into the Pacific on December 7, 1941, after the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The United States recovered the best they could and mobilized their naval fleet and planes for war. On April 18,…

Along with advancements in technology, changes to the very nature of war is inevitable. Proven throughout history, the side that better adapts usually emerges triumphant. The interwar period between World War I and World War II, produced many technological advancements that greatly altered the way wars were fought, such as the weaponization of airplanes. Unlike World War I, airplanes played a major role in World War II; from destroying military bases to flattening cities, airplanes were the ones…

figured that if they controlled Port Moresby, Australia would be cut off the rest of Southern Asia. In the background the Japanese war plan developed in the months during and before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Two important factors changed their plan though and they were as follows: the Japanese being way too overconfident, and Colonel Doolittle’s surprise bombing raid on Japan. The battle of Coral Sea was important for several different reasons. It was a turn in the Pacific because it was the…

battlefield, it is usually because of the cost of the item or the time it would take to procure and distribute new equipment. Sometimes, lack of interest in a useful piece of equipment will prevent it from being funded and used. Prior to the Korean War, none of these three restrictions served as the obstacle that blocked the Army from maximizing the potential for aviation assets, even as incredible technological advancements were made and high interest was shown and funded. Legislation proved…