General Doolittle gives speech on war progress over CBS radio

The transcript highlights the significant cooperation received from the Navy and British forces, enabling frequent bombing missions over Europe. It details the extensive efforts of the 8th Air Force, which conducted over 19,000 flights and dropped more than 15,000 tons of bombs in a month. The narrative concludes with a message to a new carrier's crew and a reference to a historical event on April 18th, 1942.

What was a key factor in the mission's success?

• Weather conditions

• Advanced technology

• Complete cooperation from the Navy

• Superior strategy

What enabled the almost daily bombing missions over Europe?

• New aircraft technology

• Cooperation from the British people and the Royal Air Force

• Better weather conditions

• Increased funding

How many flights did the 8th Air Force dispatch in the last 30 days?

• Over 25,000

• Over 10,000

• Over 15,000

• Over 19,000

How many tons of bombs were dropped on enemy targets during the same period?

• 18,000 tons

• 15,000 tons

• 12,000 tons

• 10,000 tons

What significant event is mentioned in relation to April 18th, 1942?

• A naval battle

• A bombing mission

• A diplomatic meeting

• A peace treaty