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Definition of Area bombing
1. Noun. An extensive and systematic bombing intended to devastate a large target.
Exact synonyms: Carpet Bombing, Saturation Bombing
Generic synonyms: Bombardment, Bombing
Derivative terms: Carpet Bomb
Generic synonyms: Bombardment, Bombing
Derivative terms: Carpet Bomb
Lexicographical Neighbors of Area Bombing
Literary usage of Area bombing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Strategy for Defeat: The Luftwaffe, 1933-1945 by Williamson Murray (1983)
"... of population centers was obvious and extensive, and the damage to industrial
production in the spillover of "area" bombing attacks at times important. ..."
2. The Secret War: The Office of Strategic Services in World War II edited by George C. Chalou (1995)
"British supporters of area bombing of cities thought the time was thus ripe for a
... I see no evidence or reason to believe that area bombing, whatever its ..."
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