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

Describe the impact of the bombing raid on the enemy metropolis.

Minimal damage

Complete destruction

Economic growth

Cultural exchange

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated number of casualties among the enemy population?

Thousands killed

Hundreds injured

No casualties

Only military personnel affected