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As a result of a sustained bombing campaign by the US Tenth Air Force against Japanese
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As a result of a sustained bombing campaign by the US Tenth Air Force against Japanese
As a result of a sustained bombing campaign by the US Tenth Air Force against Japanese rail communications in Burma the enemy has been forced to depend more and more on river shipping for transportation of supplies.
While American aerial wrecking crews continue to keep the Burma roads in a tangle they have hit river shipping equally heavily. Here are three scenes showing the work of a a-25 Mitchell
medium bomber on Burma*s " Old Man River" the Irrawaddy, at Mandalay.
Smoke is rising from three sinking water freight carriers.
The " daisies" in the lower right are the smoke of two bomb bursts.
November 1944
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Reach PLC
Mirrorpix
Myanmar
Media ID 21899461
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Aerial View Armed Forces Attack Bombing Campaign Damage Far East Mission Raid United States Air Force Usaaf
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This print captures the aftermath of a relentless bombing campaign carried out by the US Tenth Air Force against Japanese rail communications in Burma during World War II. As a result, the enemy was forced to rely heavily on river shipping for their transportation needs. The image showcases three powerful scenes depicting the work of an A-25 Mitchell medium bomber on Burma's iconic Irrawaddy River, specifically at Mandalay. The photograph reveals billowing smoke rising from three sinking water freight carriers, evidence of the devastating blows inflicted by American aerial wrecking crews. In the lower right corner, two bomb bursts are depicted as blossoming "daisies" leaving no doubt about the destructive power unleashed upon these vital supply routes. Taken in November 1944, this snapshot serves as a poignant reminder of both the bravery and strategic precision exhibited by American forces during this critical period in history. It highlights not only their commitment to disrupting enemy operations but also their ability to adapt and overcome challenges posed by difficult terrain. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to a time when nations fought fiercely for control over every inch of land and waterways. It stands as a testament to those who served in the United States Air Force during World War II and honors their contribution towards securing victory in one of humanity's darkest chapters – World War II.
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