RESEARCH IMW Doolittle Raid 1943

The video details the Doolittle Raid, a secret mission during WWII where 80 men, led by Lt. Col. James Doolittle, launched a bombing raid on Tokyo and other Japanese cities from the USS Hornet. Despite navigational challenges and the unprecedented task of launching B25 bombers from an aircraft carrier, the mission was executed with little resistance. However, the return journey was perilous, resulting in casualties and captures. The raid boosted U.S. morale and had a significant psychological impact on Japan. Doolittle was awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership.

What was the primary objective of the mission launched from the USS Hornet?

• To conduct a reconnaissance mission

• To deliver supplies to China

• To bomb Tokyo and other Japanese cities

• To rescue prisoners of war

What was a major challenge faced by the crews during the mission?

• Poor weather conditions

• Insufficient aircraft fuel

• Heavy enemy resistance

• Lack of proper navigation tools

How did the crews ensure their compass accuracy during the mission?

• By using a map and compass

• By using a GPS system

• By making a 360-degree turn over the aircraft carrier

• By following the stars

What was the fate of the aircraft used in the mission?

• All were successfully returned to the carrier

• Some were captured by the Japanese

• All were lost

• Some were sold to Russia

What was the psychological impact of the raid on Japan?

• It caused Japan to surrender

• It led to increased Japanese aggression

• It had no significant impact

• It embarrassed Japan and boosted US morale