bombing
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Unlike the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, the intent was unclear and the enemy was stateless.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
A British-born veteran of Vietnam, he concluded after the 1993 bombing that the terrorists would return, and he rigorously rehearsed evacuation plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
In World War II, the U.S.’s massive industrial base was crucial for victory, as was U.S.-U.K. bombing of Nazi Germany’s industries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
He was found not guilty but a second Libyan, Abdulbasset Al Megrahi, was convicted of playing a key role in the bombing of the American airliner.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“After bombing and having escaped the enemy’s fire, I couldn’t pull myself together for ten or fifteen minutes,” said Nina Raspopova, another 46th Guards pilot.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
