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Aerial View of Tokyo, Japan, Second World War, 1945
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Aerial View of Tokyo, Japan, Second World War, 1945
Aerial photograph showing some of the areas (dark patches) of Tokyo destroyed by American bombing in 1945. By the time this photograph was taken General Curtis Le May was able to boast that 51 square miles of Tokyo had already been burnt to the ground
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A Haunting Aerial View of Tokyo in Ruins: The Devastating Impact of World War II Bombing in December 1945 This poignant aerial photograph captures the desolation and destruction wrought upon Tokyo, Japan, in the aftermath of the intense bombing campaigns during World War II. By December 1945, the city had endured months of relentless air raids, with General Curtis LeMay, the commander of the US Twentieth Air Force, proudly declaring that 51 square miles of the metropolis had been reduced to ashes. The dark patches in this image represent the devastated areas, a stark contrast to the remaining pockets of urban development. The ground below, once teeming with life and bustling activity, now lies in ruins, a testament to the devastating consequences of war. The image, taken from an aerial perspective, offers a chilling view of the destruction, providing a historical record of the devastation that unfolded in Tokyo during those fateful months. General Curtis LeMay's boastful statement, made just a few weeks before the end of the war, underscores the scale of the destruction and the human toll it took. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into a dark chapter of history that should never be forgotten. This image, taken in December 1945, is a haunting reminder of the destructive power of war and the indelible mark it leaves on the landscape and the lives of those who inhabit it.
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