Operation Crossbow

Operation Crossbow was a World War II Allied campaign targeting German missile sites and V-weapon launch facilities, primarily between 1944 and 1945. The operation aimed to disrupt the production and deployment of the V-1 flying bomb and the V-2 rocket, which threatened cities in England. Utilizing aerial bombing missions, intelligence gathering, and deception tactics, the Allies sought to minimize the impact of these weapons on the war effort. The operation proved vital in weakening German aerial assaults, contributing to the overall success of the Allied forces in Europe.