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The bombing of Osaka during World War II was part of the strategic bombing campaign waged by the United States against military and civilian targets and population centers in Japan. It first took place from the middle of the night on March 13, 1945, to the early morning of the next day. There were also bomb raids on June 1, 6, 7, 15, 26, July 10, 24, and August 14, the last day of the war. It is said that more than 10,000 civilians died in these bombings in Osaka, Japan.
Bombing of Osaka
Part of the air raids on Japan during the Pacific War
Namba area after the bombing.
Date
1945
Location
Osaka, Japan
Result
American victory
Belligerents
United States
Japan
Strength
133 bombers
Casualties and losses
30 aircraft destroyed
Over 10,000 civilians killed (most common estimates) Over 500,000 homeless
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