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On 18 April 1942 Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle led the "Doolittle Raid".
This was the first American air attack on the Japanese main land. The attack did little material damage but did demonstrate that Japan was vulnerable, raised American morale, and Doolittle was promoted 2 steps to Brigadier General.
On 10 March 1945 Major General Curtis LeMay commanded the firebombing of Tokyo.
This was the most devastating bombing of the war. With casualty estimates ranging from about 100,000 to many times that, it was more devastating than the initial casualty count of either atomic bomb.
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Was Tokyo bombing the first US attack after Pearl Harbor?
Yes; a pay-back bombing.
What were the casualties caused by the US bombing of Tokyo in March of 1945?
On March 9, 1945 the US conducted a bombing raid over Tokyo. The bombing created 185,000 casualties and destroyed 267,000 buildings.
Who was the US colonel who led a surprise bombing raid on Tokyo in April 1942?
Colonel Doolitle did that. When he returned from China after the raid he was promoted and became very famous. The raid was named after him. It was called the Doolittle Raid.
What CITY did the US attack first in World War 2?
Tokyo
What events led the US into World War 2?
The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Was Tokyo bombing the first US attack after Pearl Harbor?
Yes; a pay-back bombing.
Who led US bombing attack on Hiroshima?
The atomic bombs were ordered by President Truman.
What were the casualties caused by the US bombing of Tokyo in March of 1945?
On March 9, 1945 the US conducted a bombing raid over Tokyo. The bombing created 185,000 casualties and destroyed 267,000 buildings.
Site of massive us bombing raid in march 1945?
Tokyo , Japan .
Who led an attack on Japan for the revenge on Pearl Harbor?
Jimmy Doolittle of the US Army Air Corps led a small force of B-25 bombers on a bombing raid over Tokyo Japan on April 13, 1942. The B-25 was a land based bomber but on this raid they were launched from aircraft carriers, a feat that had never been tried before.
Did the US bomb Tokyo after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor?
The first US attack on Tokyo was the Doolittle Tokyo Raid which took place on April 18, 1942.
Did Doolittle's raid raised hopes for an American victory in the Pacific by bombing?
Yes, Doolittle's bombing raid over Tokyo raised hopes for an American victory in the Pacific. The bombing raid occurred on April 18, 1942. The US survivors landed in China.
Who was the US colonel who led a surprise bombing raid on Tokyo in April 1942?
Colonel Doolitle did that. When he returned from China after the raid he was promoted and became very famous. The raid was named after him. It was called the Doolittle Raid.
What CITY did the US attack first in World War 2?
Tokyo
What action finally provoked the US into bombing Libya?
an attack on American ships
What did the US do to Japan after the attack?
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor the US declared war on Japan and on the Central Powers.
What events led the US into World War 2?
The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941.
