The Japanese Balloon Bomb
Discover the fascinating and often overlooked story of the Japanese balloon bomb, a weapon launched by Japan during the final years of World War II. Learn how over 9,000 balloons were sent to the US, made of durable paper and filled with hydrogen, designed to explode and start forest fires. Despite initial censorship, six people in Oregon lost their lives, marking the only deaths from enemy action on the US mainland during WWII.
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