Allies' Planes Bomb German Fortress

The video highlights a mission by the Army Air Forces targeting a ball bearing plant in Schweinfurth, Germany. It discusses the significant costs, including the loss of engines and wounded crew members. The video also compares the losses in air offensives to those in the Sicily campaign, emphasizing the high cost of these missions.

What was the primary target of the Army Air Forces' flying fortresses in the video?

• A ball bearing plant

• A military base

• A railway station

• A munitions factory

How many engines did the fortress lose during the mission?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One

How many crew members were injured in the mission?

• Four

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What does the video compare the air offensive losses to?

• The Normandy Invasion

• The Battle of Britain

• The capture of Sicily

• The Battle of the Bulge

Which aspect of the air campaign is emphasized in the final section of the video?

• Weather challenges

• Technological advancements

• Human cost

• Strategic planning