US drops firebombs on Tokyo in 1945, inflicting heavy damage on the city

US drops firebombs on Tokyo in 1945, inflicting heavy damage on the city

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The transcript describes a bombing raid using M-69 incendiary bombs, highlighting the devastation caused to the enemy city. The B29 crews witnessed the destruction, leaving a million Tokyo residents homeless and causing numerous casualties.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of bombs were used in the raid described in the video?

Napalm bombs

Cluster bombs

Nuclear bombs

M-69 incendiary bombs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the emotional state of the B-29 crews as they returned home?

Indifferent

Haunted by the destruction

Excited

Relieved

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary target of the B-29 raid?

Enemy metropolis

Industrial areas

Rural areas

Military bases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were left homeless after the raid on Tokyo?

1,000,000

500,000

750,000

2,000,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact on the enemy population in terms of casualties?

Minimal casualties

Thousands killed and countless wounded

No casualties

Only military personnel affected