Created by Tom Horn on 28 Jul 2011, Last Update on 28 Jul 2011

Leaflet drops over Japan - 27 Jul 1945

Six b-29 super fortresses dropped leaflets over eleven cities, warning that they would be targets of attacks in the future. The drops were intended to lower moral and also create an impression that the US wanted to minimize civilian casualties.

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Tags : Japan,United States,Aerial,Pacific,Combat

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