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Operation Pointblank (view source)
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The Americans used multiple groups of [[B-17 Flying Fortress|Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]] aircraft during the operation.
The Americans used multiple groups of [[B-17 Flying Fortress|Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]] aircraft during the operation.
Operation Pointblank used a strategy of attrition against defending German air forces and was a success.<ref>[http://www.historynet.com/operation-pointblank-evolution-of-allied-air-doctrine-during-world-war-ii.htm#sthash.LVTkglZ5.dpuf Operation Pointblank - Changing air doctrine in WWII]</ref>
Operation Pointblank used a strategy of attrition against defending German air forces and was a success.<ref>[http://www.historynet.com/operation-pointblank-evolution-of-allied-air-doctrine-during-world-war-ii.htm#sthash.LVTkglZ5.dpuf Operation Pointblank - Changing air doctrine in WWII]</ref> The success of the operation was critical because the Western Allied forces invasion of France required air superiority.
== External links ==
== External links ==