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Bombing of Tokyo Infographic comparing the largest World War II bombing campaigns in Hamburg, Dresden, Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, showing dates, locations, descriptions, bomb tonnage, estimated deaths, and notable facts for each city. Icons and maps illustrate bomb and casualty numbers, while text blocks provide context about the attacks and their impact. Curtis E. LeMay
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Bombing of Tokyo: References & Edit History

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Invalidated site: The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus - The Firebombing of Tokyo and Its Legacy: Introduction. Oct 17, 2026
Anniversary information added. Mar 10, 2026
Add new Web site: HistoryNet - Curtis Lemay’s Brutal Bombing Campaign Laid Waste to Tokyo—And That Was Just the Start. Apr 11, 2025
Add new Web site: ABC Listen - The forgotten firebombing of Tokyo, 80 years on. Mar 01, 2025
Add new Web site: Naval History and Heritage Command - Doolittle Raid. Nov 22, 2024
Add new Web site: U.S. Naval Institute - The Most Deadly Plan. Oct 07, 2024
Add new Web site: Warfare History Network - Flaming Death in Tokyo. May 24, 2024
Add new Web site: The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus - The Firebombing of Tokyo and Its Legacy: Introduction. Jan 04, 2024
New article added. Nov 27, 2023
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