American Bombers Instructed On Rome Targets

The video describes a complex air mission over Rome, focusing on precision bombing. American crews studied detailed maps to avoid non-military targets like Vatican City and historic monuments. Selected for their precision, pilots, navigators, and bombardiers memorized target maps to ensure military targets were hit while avoiding damage to non-military sites.

What was the primary objective of the flying fortresses' mission?

• To evacuate civilians from Rome

• To execute a complex bombing operation

• To deliver supplies to Rome

• To conduct a reconnaissance mission

What did the American crews focus on while studying maps of Rome?

• Finding evacuation points

• Identifying military bases

• Marking non-military sites like Vatican City

• Locating supply routes

Which of the following was NOT a focus for the American crews during their preparation?

• Studying detailed maps

• Marking historic monuments

• Identifying non-military objectives

• Planning evacuation routes

What criteria were used to select pilots and bombardiers for the mission?

• Their experience in night flying

• Their perfect record in precision bombing

• Their ability to fly at high altitudes

• Their knowledge of Italian language

What was the strict order given regarding non-military objectives?

• They must be used as bases

• They must be avoided

• They must be captured

• They must be damaged