Doolittle
The U.S. colonel who led the bombing raid over Tokyo was James Doolittle. This raid, known as the Doolittle Raid, took place on April 18, 1942, and was a significant morale booster for the United States during World War II. Doolittle commanded a squadron of B-25 bombers that launched from an aircraft carrier, marking the first air raid to strike the Japanese home islands. The mission, despite causing limited damage, showcased American resolve and capability.
General Jimmy Doolittle received a Medal of Honor for leading the first raid on Tokyo from an aircraft carrier.
It was the first time a twin engined bomber took off from an aircraft carrier (the B-25 Mitchells barely made it off the deck). It was the first air raid on Tokyo and Japanese soil in WW2 as well.
Air strikes were carried out during the Doolittle Raid on Japan. It took place on April 18, 1942 and is also known as the Tokyo Raid.
The Doolittle Raid was the first US air raid on mainland Japan.
The Doolittle Raid was the first US air raid on mainland Japan.
The Doolittle Raid took place on April 18, 1942 when the United States conducted an air raid on Japan during World War II. One of the target areas was Tokyo.
the president it depends which attack, Doolittle Raid: John Doolittle, bombing of Japan: Harry Truman.
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