The Doolittle Raid, launched on April 18, 1942, was a pivotal moment in World War II. It was the first American air operation to strike the Japanese capital of Tokyo and other locations on the island of Honshu.
To bolster sagging American morale and deal a blow to Japanese confidence. Tokyo Raiders
To force the Japanese to divert military resources from the front lines back to the defense of their home islands. The Mission: Planning and Execution The Doolittle Raid, launched on April 18, 1942,