Operation Meetinghouse

Operation Meetinghouse was a U.S. bombing raid on Tokyo during World War II, specifically on the night of March 9-10, 1945. It involved dropping a large number of incendiary bombs, which caused massive fires and destruction across the city. The operation aimed to weaken Japan’s war capabilities by destroying military targets and infrastructure, but it also resulted in widespread civilian casualties and devastation. This attack is noted for being one of the deadliest air raids in history, with thousands of people killed and many parts of Tokyo reduced to ruins.