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the majority of homes and buildings in Japan at that time were constructed of wood and wood products. Incendiary bombs could do more damage than conventional H.E. bombs. The bombing campaign was an attempt to sway the Japanese population into demanding the emperor end the hostilities.
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What was the tactic used by Japanese pilots who crashed their planes into allied ships?
Kamikaze, or "divine wind", referencing two sudden storms that saved Japan from being invaded by Chinese armadas of Ghengis Khan.Japanese pilots who crashed their planes where called Kamikaze.
Why was the Battle for Iwo Jima an important event in World War II?
Iwo Jima was so important in WWII because it meant that the U.S. was close enough to Japan to bomb them. It had been critical for the Allied Forces to capture this island because it had two airfields created by the Japanese. The Allied Forces needed these runways to enable pilots to land their damaged planes or planes without enough fuel. It was a good supply point for the Allied Forces too.
What role did isoruku yamamoto durinig the World War 2?
Yamamoto, who had attended college in the US, became the Japanese Supreme Commander of the Navy. He designed brilliant sea attacks, but through "gut feelings" of the Allied defenders, most of the Japanese attacks were fought off - some with great loss to the Japanese in ships, pilots, planes, and sailors.
Why shouldn't we used the atomic bomb during World War 2?
The Japanese were defeated on a island and 1000's of planes were fire bombing their cities to ruin so there was no need to use the A bomb
How many Allied planes shot down during airborne assault on 6.6.1944?
None, there was no Luftwaffe opposition.
