This report covers in detail the operations of the Eighth Air Force during the 21-24 March 1945 period, when almost the entire effort of this command was employed to further the successful execution of the ground and airborne operations. In the earlier preparatory period, i.e., preceding 21-24 March, the Eighth Air Force participated to a lesser but nevertheless significant degree and these operations are briefly summarized to indicate the over-all contribution of this command. Table of contents. Narrative section. Preface. Daily operations reports 21-24 March 1945. Summary of effort. Annex section. Routes, bombing, enemy defenses, weather, statistics.

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