Firebombed: meaning, definitions and examples
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firebombed
[ ˈfaɪərˌbɒm ]
military action
To firebomb is to attack a target using incendiary bombs, intended to cause widespread fires. This tactic was notably employed during World War II to devastate enemy cities.
Synonyms
arson, bombing, incendiary attack
Examples of usage
- The enemy city was firebombed to demoralize the population.
- During the war, many buildings were firebombed to disrupt supply lines.
- The military strategy involved firebombing strategic locations.
- Historical accounts depict how cities were firebombed indiscriminately.
Translations
Translations of the word "firebombed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bombardeado com fogo
🇮🇳 आगबबूला करना
🇩🇪 mit Brandbomben angegriffen
🇮🇩 dibom dengan api
🇺🇦 обстріляний вогнем
🇵🇱 zbombardowany ogniem
🇯🇵 火炎爆撃された
🇫🇷 bombardé par le feu
🇪🇸 bombardeado con fuego
🇹🇷 ateş bombasıyla vurulmuş
🇰🇷 화염 폭격을 당한
🇸🇦 قصف بالنار
🇨🇿 bombardován ohněm
🇸🇰 bombardovaný ohňom
🇨🇳 被火炸弹轰炸
🇸🇮 bombardiran z ognjem
🇮🇸 eldbombu sprengt
🇰🇿 отқа бомбаланған
🇬🇪 ცეცხლით დაბომბილი
🇦🇿 odla bombalanmış
🇲🇽 bombardeado con fuego
Etymology
The term 'firebomb' originated during World War II, combining 'fire,' which refers to the destructive element used in the attack, and 'bomb,' which indicates the method of delivery. The concept emerged from the need to inflict significant damage on enemy infrastructure and civilian morale by creating uncontrollable fires in urban areas. As air warfare evolved, firebombing became a strategic military tactic, exemplified by the devastating raids on cities such as Tokyo and Dresden, which resulted in extensive destruction and loss of life. Post-war, the implications of firebombing raised ethical questions regarding warfare, leading to discussions about civilian protection and the laws of armed conflict.