Strategic Bombing: A military strategy used in total war with the goal of destroying the enemy's ability to fight. It involves bombing areas deemed vital to the enemy's war effort.
World War II: A global conflict that took place from 1939-1945 between two military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. It was the most widespread war in history.
Allies: During World War II, this term referred to countries opposed to the Axis powers. Major allies included United States, Soviet Union, China, and United Kingdom.