British 8Th Army Planning B-17 Bombing Raids

The video showcases the effectiveness of American flying fortresses during World War II. It features Major General Aker and Lieutenant General Andrews observing a raid on Nazi Germany. The raid targets Wegesack, a significant U-boat manufacturing site, with a record load of explosives. The video includes the first motion pictures of a bombing raid captured from a flying fortress.

Who were the U.S. High Command officers mentioned in the video?

• Major General Aker and Lieutenant General Andrews

• General Patton and General Eisenhower

• Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur

• General Bradley and General Marshall

What qualities are highlighted about the men operating the flying fortresses?

• Tough, resourceful, keen, and brave

• Intelligent and humorous

• Innovative and artistic

• Cautious and reserved

What is the target of the bombing raid described in the video?

• Hamburg

• Wegesack in northwest Germany

• Berlin

• Munich

What is significant about the load carried by the flying fortresses?

• It was a decoy load

• It was the lightest load ever carried

• It was a record load of explosives

• It contained humanitarian aid

What type of manufacturing site was located at the bombing target?

• Aircraft manufacturing

• U-boat manufacturing and repair yard

• Ammunition factory

• Tank manufacturing