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About How An Allied Feud Created WW2's Deadliest Bombing Strategy

What began as a bitter, ego-driven feud between Allied commanders accidentally created the most devastating air strategy in military history. In 1943, American planners insisted on high-stakes daylight precision bombing, while the British fiercely argued for nighttime saturation. Forced to compromise at the Casablanca Conference, they birthed the Combined Bomber Offensive. By splitting the skies — US by day, RAF by night — they unleashed a relentless, round-the-clock barrage that gave the Luftwaffe zero time to recover, draining Nazi resources and reshaping the course of World War Northwest Europe. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

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Title
How An Allied Feud Created WW2's Deadliest Bombing Strategy
Category
Society
Runtime
48 minutes
Language
English
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War Stories

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