Question

____________ were instrumental in the Allies’ victory in the Pacific war against Japan. The Allies ____________ more than 60 Japanese cities. The loss of wartime factories diminished Japan’s ability to fight back.

Answer 1

Strategic bombings were instrumental in the Allies’ victory in the Pacific war against Japan. The Allies blasted more than 60 Japanese cities. The loss of wartime factories diminished Japan’s ability to fight back.

Strategic bombings, also known as Air raids, were a key element of the War to, not only destroy Japan and make its government surrender, but also to raise the morale of the United States. These bombings killed mostly civilians and demolished Japan's industrial production.

Answer 2

The first blank is air raids.

the second is bombed.