During the first year of the war in Europe, strategic bombing was developed through trial and error.

He was also an advocate of the need for a renewed strategic bombing offensive.

But the case for strategic bombing has never been that compelling.

In contrast, the British launched their own form of strategic bombing.

Following the war, the concept of strategic bombing developed.

In some cases, single missions have been considered to constitute strategic bombing.

It also pointed to its potential for strategic bombing of targets in Japan itself.

They did attempt some strategic bombing in the east, basically with only having the He 177 for such.

At this time the school was beginning to develop the role of strategic bombing in future warfare.

Civilians were the target now, and strategic bombing made them easy to hit.