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Doolittle Raid on Japan, April 1942

01 December 2024
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In response to Pearl Harbor, the 1942 Doolittle Raid deployed U.S. bombers from a carrier to strike Japan—achieving psychological impact that influenced Japanese decisions and contributed to their defeat at the Battle of Midway.
READ: Doolittle Raid on Japan, April 1942.

References

  • Naval History and Heritage Command: High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC 
 

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