Technology to strategy and to discuss the effectiveness of bombing campaigns on the belligerents--both military and civilians

Please take a special emphasis on the question at the bottom.

For this Discussion, answer one of the instructor-provided questions by 11:55pm, ET, Thursday and respond to 3 other students' postings by 11:55pm, ET, Sunday. This is considered to be a scholarly discussion. Unlike social media, it is good practice to include some form of reference to the sources of information because it strengthens the argument, but it is not required. You are also welcome to reference resources other than the course textbook.

In the course of this Discussion we're going to focus on technological developments in World War II. We've already touched on some new systems such as radar, but this discussion should give is a much broader understanding of the rapid changes in air power.  Gone were the bi-planes of the Great War. Now B-17s and 29s, Junkers, Heinkles and Lancasters flew over Europe This opened the possibility of air campaigns such as the Battle of Britain, and strategic bombing of Germany and Japan by the Allies.

Discussion Question

This is a good time for us to discuss the relationship of technology to strategy and to discuss the effectiveness of bombing campaigns on the belligerents--both military and civilians.