1. Home
  2. / Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet
  3. / Harris's preference for which type of bombing remains controversial?

Harris's preference for which type of bombing remains controversial?

  • Precision bombing

  • Night bombing

  • Area bombing

  • Dive bombing

Answer

Area bombing is a type of aerial bombardment in which bombs are dropped on an area with little regard for individual targets. This was in contrast to precision bombing, which focused on specific targets such as factories or military installations. Harris was a proponent of area bombing, believing that it was the most effective way to destroy enemy morale and industry.
Bombs Away: Testing Your Knowledge on Arthur Harris, the Commander of RAF Bomber Command

Bombs Away: Testing Your Knowledge on Arthur Harris, the Commander of RAF Bomber Command

Take the Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox