During WWII, the Japs used balloons and the prevailing jet stream to bring incendiary bombs to the Pacific NW. They burnt alot, but the US was able to suppress the news of the bomb’s effects. As a result the Japs put their efforts elsewhere. Back when media appeared to be pro-US,
Re Incendiary Balloons:
I never knew that! ThankQ!
“During WWII, the Japs used balloons and the prevailing jet stream to bring incendiary bombs to the Pacific NW. “
The Japanese also fired upon the Northern Oregon for several hours as the commander of Battery Russell was in Astoria drinking.
The Jap sub had orders to shell until fired back upon.
It took several hours the find the commander.
No structures or personnel were hurt.