Events with tag - Bombing

April 18, 1942

Doolittle Raid

The Doolittle Raid was a bold American air attack on Japan during World War II, conducted on April 18, 1942. Led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, 16 B-25B bombers launched from USS Hornet to strike Tokyo and other major Japanese cities, marking America's first air operation against the Japanese homeland.

August 1, 1943

Operation Tidal Wave

A daring low-altitude bombing raid conducted by 177 B-24 Liberators targeting crucial Nazi oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania, resulting in significant casualties but demonstrating American resolve to strike at Nazi Germany's vital resources.

March 4, 1944

First US Berlin Daylight Raid

The United States Army Air Forces conducted their first daylight bombing raid on Berlin on March 4, 1944, deploying 701 heavy bombers and 832 escort fighters in a strategic mission that demonstrated American air superiority over Nazi Germany.

March 25, 1944

Allied Bombing of Paris

The Allied bombing of Paris during World War II was a precise military operation that began in March 1944, targeting German military installations while carefully preserving the city's historic architecture and minimizing civilian casualties. The campaign played a crucial role in weakening Nazi defenses before Paris's liberation in August 1944.

June 15, 1944

Battle of Saipan

A crucial World War II battle fought from June 15 to July 9, 1944, where U.S. Marines and Army forces captured the strategic island of Saipan from Japanese defenders, establishing a vital base for B-29 bomber operations against mainland Japan.

August 9, 1945

Nagasaki Atomic Bombing

The United States dropped the atomic bomb 'Fat Man' on Nagasaki, Japan, killing approximately 74,000 people and destroying 68% of the city's industrial district. This second atomic bombing, following Hiroshima, led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

August 14, 1945

V-J Day: Japan's World War II Surrender

Victory over Japan Day marks Japan's surrender on August 14, 1945, following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This historic event effectively ended World War II, leading to massive celebrations across the United States and Allied nations.

September 2, 1945

Japanese Surrender in WWII

The formal surrender of Japan aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay marked the definitive end of World War II. Following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Emperor Hirohito accepted Allied terms, leading to a historic 23-minute ceremony where representatives from twelve Allied nations witnessed Japan's official capitulation.

September 2, 1945

V-J Day

Victory over Japan Day marked the formal end of World War II when Japan surrendered to Allied Forces aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. The event followed initial surrender announcement on August 14, triggering massive celebrations across America.