U.S. Air Campaign Against Japan in WWII

What was the primary goal of the U.S. strategic bombing campaign against Japan initiated in mid-1944?

• To test new aircraft technology

• To destroy military and industrial targets

• To establish air superiority

• To negotiate a peace treaty

Who was responsible for the decision to switch from high-altitude precision bombing to low-altitude firebombing?

• General Henry HAP Arnold

• President Harry Truman

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

• General Curtis LeMay

Which Japanese city was first targeted by the 21st Bomber Command's firebombing campaign in May 1945?

• Hiroshima

• Yokohama

• Nagoya

• Tokyo

What was the outcome of the firebombing raids on Tokyo in May 1945?

• Minimal damage with few casualties

• Destruction of over half the city

• Complete destruction of the Imperial Palace

• No significant impact on the war

How much of Japan's total urban area was destroyed by the end of May 1945 due to the firebombing campaign?

• 1/10

• 1/5

• 1/7

• 1/3