History Uncovered

Episode 171 - The Doolittle Raid: America's Furious Revenge Against Japan After Pearl Harbor

History Uncovered

Show Notes

The Doolittle Raid, with 16 planes targeting six different Japanese cities, allowed the United States to rebound after its devastating losses at Pearl Harbor.

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