Who invented strategic bombing?

The first effective strategic bombing was pioneered by the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) in 1914. The mission was to attack the Zeppelin production lines and their sheds at Cologne (Köln) and Düsseldorf. Led by Charles Rumney Samson, the force of four aircraft inflicted minor damage on the sheds.

Why was Leipzig bombed?

Meanwhile, the German night fighters had prepared for these attacks and were able to shoot down 40 bombers. The following night, Leipzig was the target of an attack. The air route of this attack had been planned in a way to keep the German Air Defense in the dark about the attack’s objective for as long as possible.

How did German civilians feel about these bombings?

‘ Strategic Bombing was the principal means by which the Allies sought to weaken the morale of German civilians. Almost a third of the population were directly subjected to it; countless more feared it….The Will to Resist.

	Percentage of German Population
High morale	32	6
Medium morale	51	16
Low morale	17	78

Who Bombed first Britain or Germany?

Germany began aerial bombing of British cities immediately after the British declaration of war on Germany in September 1939, while the first British bombing raids against Germany were on the night of 15/16 May 1940, with 78 bombers against oil targets, 9 against steelworks and 9 against marshalling yards, all military …

Which country lost more soldiers in WW2?

the Soviet Union
In terms of total numbers, the Soviet Union bore an incredible brunt of casualties during WWII. An estimated 16,825,000 people died in the war, over 15% of its population.

Why is Thailand a US ally?

The U.S.-Thai alliance benefits both our nations and supports peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. The first documented contact between the United States and Thailand was recorded in 1818. The first agreement signed with Thailand was the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce.