Question

Allied bombing of germany 1942 change the war because it

A.helped pave the way for a later all-out offensive.

B. allowed the allies to avoid fighting in Italy.

C.Permitted German forces to occupy the best defensive positions.

D.Placed additional pressure on soviet troops.

Answer 1

The right answer is A: Allied bombing of Germany 1942 change the war because it helped pave the way for a later all-out offensive.

The so-called strategic bombing campaign, also known as "area bombing," which started in February 1942, was first aimed at directing systematic aerial attacks at civilian places, such as cities, with the goal of demoralizing and inflicting terror upon the German population that lived in them. Later on, it targeted railroads hubs, factories, and oil plants. This put a very significant strain on Germany, since it caused a great deal of destruction and limited its resources greatly - for instance, it could not produce enough aircraft or fuel.

These continuous and strategic attacks proved to be ultimately decisive in the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, since they progressively undermined the German war effort and paved the way for the succcesful offensive of the Allies.

Answer 2

The Allied bombing of strategic cities in Germany during World War II was at first not as good as it was expected. Starting in 1939-40 in response to an attack from the Luftwaffe on London, the British initiated the strategic bombing operation that sought to destroy military targets. However, it was soon discovered that British bombers were not exact and were not destroying military targets but rather civilian populations. Around 1940, the Allies discovered the power and the pressure that the destruction of key cities of Germany, particularly Berlin, could have on the Reich. However, in the beginning it did not have the expected result of bringing the Reich down or the Germans´ morale either. It was only until 1942-43 that both the British and US Air Force managed to, with more efficient planes, and with the use of new radars, not only locate, but also destroy more effectively than before and hit the true targets of their attack. With the raids of Hamburg and other cities, the Allies, with their strategy of strategic bombing, were able to help pave the turn of events that led to the final surrender of Germany. Correct answer is A.