While many think of war as a fight between armies, it is historically a fight between nations and the people of those nations. That would mean that even 'non-combatants' are still the 'enemy'. Another point is that non-combatants still support production of things for armies, like food, clothing, ammunition, guns, armor, fuel, vehicles, et cetera - and by doing so are indeed 'fighting' against the other side.
But the only real way to end or win a war is to remove the enemies will to resist. If you think everything a home is safe and it is just you taking chances, you may be more willing to fight. If you think that while you are away your family is being bombed, maybe you want the fight to end.
There is little that is pretty in war and that is why it should be a last resort.
The destruction of it's war-making potential and the demoralization of the civilian population .
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Dresden was the German city that was heavily destroyed by the Allies during intense bombing raids at the end of World War II. The most significant bombing occurred in February 1945, resulting in widespread devastation and significant civilian casualties. The destruction of Dresden has since been a subject of much historical debate and reflection.
Vikings made raids that were usually hit and run, and they targeted monasteries or churches that had valuable gold and silver objects.
Initially in the naval defence, then the bombing raids in Europe.
The destruction of it's war-making potential and the demoralization of the civilian population .
Total Warfare. Essentially, not only was it soldiers fighting, but civilians were targeted too, such as bombing raids on cities.
The main cities affected by the bombing during World War II included London, which faced the Blitz; Dresden, known for its devastating bombing in February 1945; Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, which were targeted with atomic bombs in August 1945; and Tokyo, which suffered extensive damage from firebombing raids. Each of these cities experienced significant destruction, loss of life, and lasting impacts on their populations and infrastructure.
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In 1890.
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the bombing campaign in japan was terrible. The u.s. used incendiary bombs which caused fires. japan was mostly wood structures, this is why it was so devistating.
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Millions- no exact data available
Overall, WWII did. There were more battles in more parts of the globe, and there were far more civilian casualties, particularly from bombing raids carried out by all sides.