Bombs, Battleships, and Ethical Dilemmas

This chapter narrates a dramatic air force training exercise led by a general, set against a backdrop of fog and misleading coordinates that complicate the mission. It highlights the ethical issues raised when the general decides to drop practice bombs on sailors, exploring different military leadership styles and the consequences of such decisions. The narrative also provides historical context for the B-29 bomber and its strategic significance in World War II, culminating in notable bombing missions against Japanese industrial targets.