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Doolittle's Raid on Japan occurred on April 18, 1942, when 16 B-25 bombers, led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, conducted a surprise airstrike on Tokyo and other locations. This was the first air raid to strike the Japanese mainland, boosting American morale after the attack on Pearl Harbor and demonstrating that Japan was vulnerable to American air power. The raid also forced Japan to divert resources to defend against further attacks, contributing to the shift in momentum in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Despite limited military damage, the psychological impact of the raid was significant for both the U.S. and Japan.

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