6. The Horror of the Firestorm The March 9–10 raid unleashes a catastrophic firestorm that devours 16 square miles of Tokyo. Survivors recount the horrors of hurricane-force winds and melting glass as traditional defenses fail. The raid creates an apocaly

Season 8 Episode 549  ·  Mar 08, 03:31 AM

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6. The Horror of the Firestorm The March 9–10 raid unleashes a catastrophic firestorm that devours 16 square miles of Tokyo. Survivors recount the horrors of hurricane-force winds and melting glass as traditional defenses fail. The raid creates an apocalyptic wasteland, overwhelming communal shelters and killing those trapped in the inferno. (15)
1945 TOKYO AFTER THE B-29 FIREBOMBING

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7. The Devastating Aftermath The firebombing results in 105,000 deaths, surpassing the destruction in Dresden and Hamburg. LeMay’s success validates his tactical gamble, leading to the systematic burning of other Japanese cities throughout the summer. Sco
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