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Strategic bombing. Carry large load of bombs over a long range and drop them on a target at high altitude.
The B-17 was a bomber. It's mission was to eliminate the enemy's ability to fight, transport supplies, and manufacture weapons and supplies to the troops. They targeted factories, trains and other types of transportation and enemy encampments.
In simple terms, it was built to vanquish to enemies ability to make war.
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What was the wpb and what did it do?
The WPB, or War Production Board, was established in the United States for the purpose of supervising war production during the Second World War. It was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Was World War 2 the bloodiest war?
Yes world war 2 was the bloodiest war in the history of the world. Over 1 billion people died in the fighting during world war 2.
What was the White Paper in World War 2?
It was the piece of paper that declared war or the 2. It was the piece of paper that declared war or the 2. It was the piece of paper that declared war or the 2.
What was the significance of the years 1941-1945?
these are the years that the united states was involved in world war 2
Who ended the war why do we have war will war end at all is war a prevelege?
1: What war are you referring to? World war 1? World war 2? ... The fall of the Roman Empire? There have been countless wars throughout history. You need to be more specific. 2: We have war because we are human. 3: Human beings will probably always have reasons to wage war. 4: No.
What was the contribution of Andy Rooney in World War 2?
Flying with crews of B17s and living to tell it.
What was purpose of ATS World War 2?
what was the purpose of the ATS
The purpose of combat of World War I and World War 2?
To simply end the war for world war 1, for world war 2 it was end the war and take down the Nazis
Where did the spent machine bullets go on b17s World War 2?
On a B17 bomber the spent shell casings (brass) fell on the floor. Everything was scarce and rationed during WWII so I assume the brass was reused.
Did World War 2 had a high moral purpose?
World War 2 had a high moral purpose. The Nazis had continued to work toward domination at the cost of Jews and other innocent people. The War ended their reign.
Why was the purpose of Britain fighting in World War 2?
To halt German aggression.
A major purpose of the BI Bill was to provide World War 2 verterans with?
Educational oppurtunites after the war.
What does GPW mean World War 2 jeep?
Ford's model General Purpose Willeys
What was Japan's motivation and purpose in World War 2?
Japan's motivation and purpose for WWII was oil and raw material, specifically metals.
How World War 2 inflenced the purpose of the united nation?
See link below on the development of the United Nations in 1945 after the war.
What are the technology differences between WW1 and World War 2?
they use the uranium 206 for the purpose of bom
What type of special purpose map might show battles during world war 2?
You have to answer it yourself. :)
