Target Berlin
From The Mighty Eighth Podcast by Johann Tasker & Mike Peters
March 7, 2024 · 49 min · Season 1 · Episode 9
About this episode
This episode recounts the first American daylight bombing raid over Berlin on March 4, 1944, led by the 95th Bomb Group.
In this episode, we tell the story of the first American daylight bombing raid over Berlin, which took place on March 4, 1944. The mission was led by the 95th Bomb Group – the only Eighth Air Force Bomb Group to receive the Distinguished Unit Citation three times. We visit the Red Feather Club at Horham in Suffolk – including the Blue Lounge dance hall, Brad's Bar and the 95th Bomb Group museum. We find out why the 95th Bomb Group pushed ahead with the Berlin raid – despite a recall order which saw other planes turn back. And we discuss the strategy behind the mission – and how it helped the Allies achieve air supremacy, paving the way for D-Day three months later. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit the Mighty Eighth Podcast website: mighty8thpodcast.com To contact Johann and Mike, email johann@ruralcity.co.uk Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on X - @mighty8thpod Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Facebook - @mighty8thpod Follow the Mighty Eighth Podcast on Instagram - @mighty8thpod Follow Johann on X - @johanntasker Follow Mike on X - @mikehistorian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Johann Tasker, Mike Peters
Topics covered
- World War II
- bombing raids
- military history
- Eighth Air Force
- air supremacy
- Berlin
Keywords
- American bombing raid
- Berlin
- 95th Bomb Group
- Eighth Air Force
- air supremacy
- D-Day
- military strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 95th Bomb Group
Places: Berlin, Horham, Suffolk
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