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RAF Bomber Command: Recognising Their Vital Role in World War Two.

After watching the documentary "World War II: From the Frontlines E3 Turning Point" on Netflix I was inspire to write this blog. The history of warfare is often marked by controversial decisions and actions, and one aspect that frequently stirs debate is the strategic bombing campaign during World War II. One such entity that played a crucial role in this campaign was the Royal Air Force's Bomber Command, which operated from 1936 to 1968. Despite the controversy surrounding their tactics, it's essential to acknowledge the vital contribution they made to the Allied victory.

Strategic Bombing as a Necessary Evil:

RAF Bomber Command, in collaboration with the United States Army Air Forces, played a central role in the strategic bombing of Germany. This campaign aimed to cripple the industrial and economic capabilities of the Nazi regime, ultimately hastening the end of the war. While the morality of strategic bombing is often questioned, it cannot be denied that such operations were deemed necessary during the desperate times of World War II.

Arthur Harris: A Controversial Leader:

At the helm of RAF Bomber Command was Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris, a figure whose decisions have been met with both admiration and criticism. Harris believed in the effectiveness of area bombing as a means of destroying Germany's will to fight. His leadership, marked by the infamous bombing of Dresden in February 1945, remains a point of contention. However, it is crucial to recognise the challenges and pressures faced by military leaders during the wartime context.

The Necessity of Dresden and its Controversy:

The bombing of Dresden, a cultural and historical city, has been a subject of heated debate. While the destruction was significant, it is important to contextualize it within the broader strategy of defeating Nazi Germany. Dresden was not a random target but a legitimate military and industrial center, serving as a transportation hub and housing military facilities. The controversial decision to bomb Dresden needs to be understood in the context of the prevailing circumstances and the desperate measures deemed necessary to bring the war to a close.

RAF Bomber Command's Contribution to Victory:

Despite the controversies, RAF Bomber Command played a crucial role in weakening Germany's war machine. The strategic bombing campaign significantly disrupted German industry, transportation, and morale, contributing to the ultimate defeat of the Axis powers. The sacrifices made by the bomber crews cannot be overlooked, as they faced extreme danger and often paid the ultimate price in pursuit of victory.

While history may question the morality of certain decisions made by RAF Bomber Command, it is essential to recognize their indispensable contribution to the Allied victory in World War II. The context of wartime decisions and the challenges faced by leaders like

Arthur Harris must be considered to appreciate the complex nature of strategic warfare. RAF Bomber Command, controversial as it may be, played a vital role in securing the freedom and peace we enjoy today.

[saramackenzie1982]

The character of Miranda is frustrated. Tradition demands one thing and a higher power orders another. She is isolating allies. Women are not taken seriously. Get yourself wrapped up in the war preparations. Nobody wants it, yet isn't expecting the depths. It doesn't seem to end... #MilitaryCampaign #WorldWar #LordGeneral #MeetingOfTheGenerals #MilitaryTradition #MilitaryParade #GoodSoldiers #OldSoldiersNeverDie #TheyJustFadeAway #Klenard #FantasySeries #MotherChurch #WarOnIdeas #EarlyChristianity #WarOnCommunism #ActionAdventure #IndieAuthor #NewBritain https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFkJEqrOYc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[archforia]

× Precinct of Amun-Re, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt (2000 BC-100 AD) × General view taken from an island in front of the temple ruins (Vue générale prise dúne île en face des ruines du palais) × Source: Description de l'Egypte: Antiquités. Planches. Tome III, Plate 2 × #luxor #karnak #thebes #death #temple #egypt #ruins #archeology #arqueologia #egito #antiquity #monumental #architecture #perspective #hipostyle #plan #napoleon #militarycampaign #survey #drawing #bnf #bibliothequenationaledefrance #bibliotheque #publiclibrary #gallica #archives #arquivo #findings #archforia × (at Karnak Temple, Luxor) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEojWBHDRC/?igshid=yg2w3cu42xj5

[historyquickieblog]

American soldiers pausing in their Jeep to admire the Eiffel Tower. This was taken after the Liberation of France which ended the 4 long years of German occupation. #HistoryQuickie #HistoriansUnion #HistoryMade #History #Historian #HistoryFact #WorldWarII #WorldWar2 #WWII #WW2 #MilitaryCampaign #Operation #War #Warfare #UnitedStates #France #Army #Soldiers #eiffeltower #Jeep https://www.instagram.com/p/B0C8Lr2BnG6/?igshid=oml8y07cfcxt

[saramackenzie1982]

When you're on the battlefield, you're always counting the odds. It's the same with the characters of Nora and Miranda. You have to know who your enemy is and learn careful strategy. But when they're stronger than you... Get yourself wrapped in the trap. Sometimes, it's a step out. Other times, it's hopeless. Be cautious! #DeadEnd #ItsATrap #Chessboard #ActionAdventure #Romance #CounterRevolution #NotBulletproof #MilitaryCampaign #StrongerEnemy #StepOutOfYourComfortZone #ItsTheMostWonderfulTimeOfTheYear #AutumnIsHere #LeavesChangeColor #LeavesAreFalling #DownForCoffee #CoffeeCurrentlyReading #CoffeeTeaCocoa #PetMom #SpecialNeedsMom #WifeAndMother #MarchOn #LBGTQIA https://www.instagram.com/p/CjVdiR7MMaU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[saramackenzie1982]

The character of Nora is always looking to the next step. In this case, it deals with her sister, Jayne. Nora thought she managed to keep Jayne caged...or, can she? Get yourself wrapped up in the desperation. Nora has to fight with every piece she has, and sometimes she isn't thinking straight. Will anxiety and anger cloud judgements? #TwoSisters #Chessboard #WhatsYourMove #BetterThanYou #NoYouCant #HumanPrison #ActionAdventure #Romance #MedievalWorld #MilitaryCampaign #ProfilesInCourage #InTheFaceOfAdversary #Narcissism #FamilyLoyalty #Scapegoat #AutumnReading #CloudyFallDay #WindyDay #AllTooWell #AutumnLeavesFalling #EndOfTheAC #ItsTheMostWonderfulTimeOfTheYear #WomensStudies #EnglishHistory #FrenchHistory #Renassaince #AcrossTheChannel #LocalAuthor #NewBritain https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci0ya2JpOZC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[saramackenzie1982]

On this Labor Day, I'm not just remembering why I'm sitting here. I'm also looking at the character of Nora. She's in the middle of a battle and she's trapped by her brother-in-law. What a Queen to do? Get yourself wrapped in the last chances. You have one shot to make it happen. Promises have to be kept. Boundaries need to be drawn. Stand tall! #TroubledFamily #DysfunctionalFamily #BattleYourBrother #MilitaryCampaign #WomensMarch #TheQueenIsBack #ThrowOfTheDice #GodSaveTheQueen #AwayFromMyHusband #ActionAndAdventure #TheRomance #SongOfTheNorth #MedievalTimes #BetweenSisters #TheGoldenChild #TheChosenOne #OnTheBattlefield #CivilWar #EnemyAtTheGates #WorldWar #Klenard #CastingShadows #TheCircleIsBroken #LocalAuthor #NewBritain https://www.instagram.com/p/CiIkqIxLZpm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[saramackenzie1982]

And that was it! For the character of Nora, her destiny began when she learned the truth. She could not stand for her kingdom to be taken. Get yourself wrapped in the hatred. Feel it. Sit with it. Then, like Nora, put a plan into action. It might not be the best and it might not be your plan, but it fuels the fight. #FulfillDestiny #SpringCampaign #Rebellion #MilitaryCampaign #FieldMarshal #FieldGeneral #PalaceCoup #TwoSisters #NarcissistFamily #NarcissistAbuse #KingsAndQueens #WhoWillWin #CivilWar #QueenOfTheDamned #Klenard #Tommel #DressedAsAMan #HidingUnderground #ThisCantBeReal #LocalAuthor #NewBritain https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch17l0AOQnS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[saramackenzie1982]

Wow. Strong words from the character of Nora! Dressed as a man, she finds more success, and her sister the Queen is congratulating her. But why is Nora so bitter? Get yourself wrapped in the loop. Many of us are dedicated to our family secrets. They stay in a small circle. But someone might not hold their tongue for much longer. #PalaceCoup #DressedAsAMan #HistoryOfWar #HistoricalDrama #HistoricalNature #MilitaryCampaign #PromotedToCaptain #ThisIsTheArmyMrJones #CivilWar #TwoDifferentLands #NorthAndSouth #KingdomRights #MedievalWorld #WomensHistory #AWomansWar #Suffergettes #WomensRightsMovement #NarcissistFamily #CourtLife #RoyalFamily #TwoSisters #BraveAndTrue #Braveheart #LocalAuthor #NewBritain https://www.instagram.com/p/Chmr0msOh2S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[saramackenzie1982]

Ready, set, go! The character of Nora has her army in place. Once she realizes that they're in her hands, she has half of her war won. But is that enough? Get yourself wrapped in in loyalty. It's the kind you hold close to your heart. It's your dedication to your cause. How far are you willing to go with it? #AcrossTheSea #MilitaryCampaign #ShipsAndCannons #ForeignForces #KeepYourWord #Pawns #ThisIsTheArmy #ChessPlayer #Chessboard #CivilWar #HistoricalDrama #HistoricalNature #MedievalTikTok #MedievalWorld #DarkAges #AllTooWell #HalfTheGameWon #Christianity #RomanEmpire #GodSaveTheQueen #TheGoodWord #HolyBook #CoffeeCurrentlyReading #BeginningOfTheWeekBlues #MondayMotivation #LocalAuthor #NewBritain https://www.instagram.com/p/ChkE4riO9QP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[saramackenzie1982]

The Queen is in the house! The character of Nora always had unpleasant business as Queen. But war had a habit of capturing and killing your enemies. Get yourself wrapped in the campaign. The sun is up. The horn has sounded. Are you ready to battle? #EnemyAtTheGates #TheQueenIsBack #TheyRefuteTheTruth #YouCantHandleTheTruth #AFewGoodMen #MilitaryCampaign #CivilWar #MedievalWorld #HistoricalDrama #HistoricalFiction #WarsOfTheRoses #GodSaveTheQueen #RoyalFamily #AcrossTheKingdom #ActionAndAdventure #WarHorrors #MilitaryAndWar #EnemiesFirst #PillageFirstThenBurn #ConqueringQueen #DontStopUntilTheyreAllDead #1066 #LocalAuthor #NewBritain #Connecticut https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZ5yn7LNu8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[archforia]

× Precinct of Amun-Re, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt (2000 BC-100 AD) × View of the temple entrance (Vue de l'entrée du palais) × Source: Description de l'Egypte: Antiquités. Planches. Tome III, Plate 3 × #luxor #karnak #thebes #death #temple #egypt #ruins #archeology #arqueologia #egito #antiquity #monumental #architecture #perspective #hipostyle #plan #napoleon #militarycampaign #survey #drawing #bnf #bibliothequenationaledefrance #bibliotheque #publiclibrary #gallica #archives #arquivo #findings #archforia × (at Karnak Temple, Luxor) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEodhWHMzz/?igshid=n7twgmlhmxts

[archforia]

× Precinct of Amun-Re, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt (2000 BC-100 AD) × Special view of the temple, taken from the south (Vue particulière du palais, prise du sud) × Source: Description de l'Egypte: Antiquités. Planches. Tome III, Plate 4 × #luxor #karnak #thebes #death #temple #egypt #ruins #archeology #arqueologia #egito #antiquity #monumental #architecture #perspective #hipostyle #plan #napoleon #militarycampaign #survey #drawing #bnf #bibliothequenationaledefrance #bibliotheque #publiclibrary #gallica #archives #arquivo #findings #archforia × (at Karnak Temple, Luxor) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEoYJdHMbS/?igshid=iaqkfnzu8te6

[archforia]

× Thebes, Luxor, Egypt × Topographic plan of the ruins (Plan topographique des ruines) × Source: Description de l'Egypte: Antiquités. Planches. Tome III, Plate 1 × #luxor #karnak #thebes #death #temple #egypt #ruins #archeology #arqueologia #egito #antiquity #monumental #architecture #topography #hipostyle #plan #napoleon #militarycampaign #survey #drawing #bnf #bibliothequenationaledefrance #bibliotheque #publiclibrary #gallica #archives #arquivo #findings #archforia ×  (at Karnak Temple, Luxor) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEmw1unH1H/?igshid=kfli2ecvlgpl

[archforia]

× Thebes, Luxor, Egypt × Topographic plan of the ruins (Plan topographique des ruines) × Source: Description de l'Egypte: Antiquités. Planches. Tome III, Plate 1 × #luxor #karnak #thebes #death #temple #egypt #ruins #archeology #arqueologia #egito #antiquity #monumental #architecture #topography #hipostyle #plan #napoleon #militarycampaign #survey #drawing #bnf #bibliothequenationaledefrance #bibliotheque #publiclibrary #gallica #archives #arquivo #findings #archforia ×   (at Karnak Temple, Luxor) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEmtWEHcyq/?igshid=1uznx5k00g8tj

[archforia]

× Thebes, Luxor, Egypt × Topographic plan of the ruins (Plan topographique des ruines) × Source: Description de l'Egypte: Antiquités. Planches. Tome III, Plate 1 × #luxor #karnak #thebes #death #temple #egypt #ruins #archeology #arqueologia #egito #antiquity #monumental #architecture #topography #hipostyle #plan #napoleon #militarycampaign #survey #drawing #bnf #bibliothequenationaledefrance #bibliotheque #publiclibrary #gallica #archives #arquivo #findings #archforia ×   (at Karnak Temple, Luxor) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEmpw9H9sB/?igshid=7shpvlyquwwm