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Atomic weapons were not feasible for use until we destroyed the Imperial Navy and the expert aircraft pilots that made up their offensive and defensive air-serv
by wavefunction 12y ago
Atomic weapons were not feasible for use until we destroyed the Imperial Navy and the expert aircraft pilots that made up their offensive and defensive air-service, from what I know, which admittedly is not expert-level.
- brownbat 12y agoYou're right, the parallel for Europe occurred in early to mid 1944. Might have shortened the war six months? It's not clear though. It could be argued the turning point was really boots supplementing the ongoing strategic bombing. Or maybe the key event was Hitler exiting and handing things to Dönitz, who immediately suspended operations and began winding down all the madness.* Interesting tour of how air control fluctuated in WWII here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_supremacy#World_War_II https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_supremacy#World_War_II *Maybe because the writing was on the wall, but I think a case could be made that Hitler was a little crazy and other leaders might have been more pragmatic, seeking earlier options for peace. Who knows though.
- Scramblejams 12y agoYes, delivery systems must be considered. Wonder what the Allies would have built to deliver a 10,000 lb bomb in contested airspace if one had been ready well before the B-29.