Bombing of Ploesti Starts, German Footage

The video discusses the strategic air raids by the 9th Air Force on Romanian oilfields during WWII, which supplied 30% of Axis oil. These raids demonstrated the might of Allied airpower and contributed to Romania's withdrawal from the war. The use of delayed action bombs further exacerbated the destruction by hindering firefighting efforts.

What was the primary target of the 9th Air Force's mission from Libya?

• French railways

• German factories

• Italian ports

• Romanian oilfields

What percentage of Axis oil was supplied by the Romanian oilfields targeted by the Allies?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

Who filmed the pictorial record of destruction caused by the Allied raids?

• The Allies

• The Nazis

• The British

• The Americans

What was one of the strategic effects of the Allied air raids on Romania?

• It strengthened Romania's resolve

• It drove Romania from the war

• It led to a peace treaty

• It had no significant impact

What was the purpose of using delayed action bombs during the raids?

• To increase the blast radius

• To prevent immediate firefighting

• To save on resources

• To confuse enemy radar