American Bombers Instructed On Rome Targets

The video describes a complex air mission over Rome, focusing on precision bombing. American crews studied detailed maps to avoid non-military targets like Vatican City and historic monuments. Selected for their precision, pilots, navigators, and bombardiers memorized target maps to ensure military targets were hit while avoiding damage to non-military sites.

What was the significance of memorizing target maps for the crews?

What were the orders regarding military and non-military objectives during the bombing?