What was the name of the raid Doolittle commanded?
Doolittle Raid
Tokyo Raid
Pearl Harbor Raid
Midway Raid
Answer
The Doolittle Raid, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, was a daring air raid launched from the USS Hornet in April 1942. The mission targeted key Japanese cities, including Tokyo, in retaliation for the attack on Pearl Harbor. The raid, though it caused limited damage, had a significant psychological impact on Japan and boosted American morale during the early stages of World War II.
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