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What were the Combined Bomber Offensive's first-priority targets at the start?

The first targets were submarine factories, docks, and ports.

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  1. Enemy airfields and radar sites
  2. Rail yards and bridges
  3. Submarine factories, docks, and ports ✔

Why: The opening priority focused on the facilities that built and supported submarines. Aircraft factories and munitions plants ranked next.

Huh, didn't know that: Transportation and communication systems formed the third target priority.

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Why did the planner number the targets? The list needed proper air order.
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Answer: Submarine factories, docks, and ports. The opening priority focused on the facilities that built and supported submarines. Aircraft factories and munitions plants ranked next.

  1. Journey of Flight Teacher's Guide, chapter 4 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
    In the beginning, first priority targets were submarine factories, docks and ports.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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