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Sir Arthur Harris was a British Air Chief Marshal who served as the commander-in-chief of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during World War II. He is best known for his controversial role in leading the strategic bombing campaign against Germany, which resulted in significant damage to the country…Read More
Sir Arthur Harris was a British Air Chief Marshal who served as the commander-in-chief of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during World War II. He is best known for his controversial role in leading the strategic bombing campaign against Germany, which resulted in significant damage to the country’s industrial and civilian infrastructure. Harris was also responsible for the development and implementation of the “area bombing” tactic, which involved targeting entire cities rather than specific military targets. Despite facing criticism for the high civilian casualties caused by the bombings, Harris was knighted for his contributions to the war effort. He retired from the RAF in 1946 and passed away in 1984.Read Less
Sir Arthur Harris was a British Air Chief Marshal who served as the commander-in-chief of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command during World War II. He is best known for his controversial role in leading the strategic bombing campaign against Germany, which resulted in significant damage to the country’s industrial and civilian infrastructure. Harris was also responsible for the development and implementation of the “area bombing” tactic, which involved targeting entire cities rather than specific military targets. Despite facing criticism for the high civilian casualties caused by the bombings, Harris was knighted for his contributions to the war effort. He retired from the RAF in 1946 and passed away in 1984.
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