WW2 Thunderbolt
Synopsis
10,000 enemy vehicles were destroyed or damaged during U.S. 12th Air Force bombing missions over Italy in 1944.
Synopsis
Corsica, a rugged island 60 miles off the Italian coast, served as a base for U.S. 12th Air Force pilots in 1944. Narrated by actor James Stewart, "WW2 Thunderbolt" features combat footage from the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces. It documents aerial missions over Italy, including bombing runs and strafing attacks. The film also depicts daily life at the air base, revealing the challenges pilots faced during the Italian campaign.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how air power changed the Italian campaign.
- Find out what happened to 10,000 enemy vehicles.
- Meet General Carl Spatz through his telegram.
Did You Know
- The film features footage taken by pilots operating automatic cameras during missions.
- General Carl Spatz's telegram states that Thunderbolt was made in 1944.
- The documentary mentions 10,000 enemy vehicles destroyed or damaged.
- The ground forces advanced almost 250 miles in one non-stop offensive.
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What year was the Thunderbolt film made?
Thunderbolt was made in 1944.
What was the role of the 12th Air Force during the Italian campaign?
The 12th Air Force operated automatic cameras in their planes during missions against the enemy.
How many enemy vehicles were destroyed or damaged during the ground forces' advance?
10,000 enemy vehicles were destroyed or damaged.
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