Area Bombing - The Only Way to Break the Will of the German People

Bomber arthur harris advocated for what came to be known as area bombing. It was easier, deadlier and more effective, but it also incurred heavy civilian casualties including women and children. Harris believed the only way to break the will of the german people to fight on was to inflict massive damage on the german population itself.

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