Allied Strategies and the Bombing Blitz

This chapter examines the strategic discussions among Allied leaders following the fall of Sicily, focusing on the invasion of Italy and the collaboration on atomic bomb projects. It details the U.S. Eighth Air Force's significant bombing raids targeting German industries, as well as the challenges faced by American bombers, emphasizing the devastating impact on German morale and production. The chapter also explores the evolving tactics of Allied air operations and the psychological warfare utilized by the German government to maintain public optimism amidst relentless bombing.