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WWI - WWII Pt 2 (Samples of Behavior (Most important lesson in air warfare…
WWI - WWII Pt 2
Samples of Behavior
Most important lesson in air warfare learned in North Africa
Lessons learned w/ strategic bombing in Europe
Unique tactics used with tactical air power in the Pacific Theater during WWII
Use/importance of strategic airpower in the Pacific War Theater during WWII
Strategic Bombing in EU
Attacks on sub pens/ ball bearing plants were ineffective
Attacks on POL prod. facilities & sources of electrical power were effective
Terror bombing civvies were ineffective and did not lower morale
Bombers needed fighter escorts to/from target BC THEY BE SLOW AF
Beginning of WWII
US & German's relationship deteriorates
Same for Japan
North Africa
Lessons learned
Command of air forces went to airmen
Became offensive in nature
Flexibility was restored & air superiority was attained
Tactical missions followed & techniques refined
Allies achieved victory in North Africa in May 1943
Problems
Air units were split among ground units
Ground commanders didn't share aircraft
Airpower used defensively
Airpower employment - fragmented & inflexible
Gen Arnold put Gen Curtis LeMay in charge of strat bombing
Changed tactics - Incendiary bombs were used
Lowered bombing alt to improve B-29s' accuracy
9 Mar 1945 - Launched first firebomb attack of Tokyo
279 B-29s
Burned 16 sq/mi
Destroyed 267,000 buildings
Killed 85,000 ppl