The Doolittle Raid
This was the first U.S. bombing attack on japan in WW2
Goals of raid
The April 1942 air attack on Japan, launched from the aircraft carrier Hornet and led by Lieutenant Colonel James H.Doolittle, was the most risky operation yet taken by the United States in the young Pacific War. This would be the diversion that would also boost American and allied morale, the raid generated strategic benefits that far outweighed its limited goals.
Event Information
The Doolittle Raid
When?
Saturday, Apr 18, 1942, 08:45 AM
Where?
Tokyo, Japan
Nations included
* America: the bombers
* Japan: the payback of pearl harbor
* China: for a landing for U.S. planes to land
People involved
* James H. Doolittle: The head general also a fighter in WW1
* Ernest J. King: The Fleet admiral also fought in WW1
* Marc A. Mitscher: Another Fleet Admiral Graduated from U.S. Naval school
Strategies
The strategy was to get as low as possible as fast as possible because the shooting ranges wasn't as good as it is now a days.
Outcome
The outcome of the Doolittle Raid was really good because it really boosted the american military and gave a big downfall for the Japanese losing a lot of citizens .
Long lasting Impact of battle
This Battle was a really big impact in my eyes and the U.S. military's eyes Because it made a really good morale on the war which it did.It gave the Japanese a back fall making it a great impact for the U.S. military