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How did early American and British bombing approaches differ?

Americans favored daylight precision, while Britain bombed at night.

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  1. Both flew only at night
  2. The US flew by day and Britain by night ✔
  3. Britain flew by day and the US by night

Why: The United States developed high-altitude daylight precision bombing without escorts. British bombers generally operated at night during this phase.

Huh, didn't know that: Daylight improved target visibility but exposed bombers to enemy fighters.

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Answer: The US flew by day and Britain by night. The United States developed high-altitude daylight precision bombing without escorts. British bombers generally operated at night during this phase.

  1. Journey of Flight Teacher's Guide, chapter 4 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/2nd_edition_Teachers_Guide_5D3166D76F9B1.pdf
    US developed an unescorted high altitude, daylight, precision bombing, while the British bombed at night.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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