The Firebombing of Tokyo

The Firebombing of Tokyo refers to a series of devastating air raids conducted by the United States during World War II, especially on the night of March 9-10, 1945. Over 300 B-29 bombers dropped incendiary bombs on the city, targeting its densely populated areas. The attack caused massive fires, resulting in an estimated 100,000 civilian deaths and the destruction of large sections of the city. This operation aimed to weaken Japan's war capacity by destroying industrial centers and demoralizing the population, marking one of the deadliest air raids in history.