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The Doolittle Raid, also known as the Tokyo Raid, took place on April 18, 1942. As, 16 B-25B Mitchell medium bombers, each with a crew of five, were launched from the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Hornet, in the Pacific Ocean.
They flew without fighter escorts planning to continue westward to land in China after bombing the military and industrial targets. The damage to Japanese military caused was minimal. Killing around 50 people and injuring 400. However the raid had major psychological effects. In the United States, it raised morale. In Japan, it raised fear and doubt about the ability of military leaders to defend the home islands. Doolittle received the Medal of Honor and was promoted two ranks to Brigadier general. More
