Simple History | The WW2 B-17 "Flying Fortress" @Simplehistory | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 18 hours ago.
This video was made possible thanks to everyone on the Simple History Patreon: patreon.com/simplehistory

During the Second World War, the skies were a battlefield that was just as deadly as any foxhole. One of the key components of the American strategy was a strategic bombing campaign, which was designed to cripple the Axis’ industrial capacity. The backbone of this effort was the venerable B-17 Flying Fortress #mastersoftheair

Check out our other Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCPdc6bs3I8s6Y4QE_3g3MZw
Discord server: discord.gg/JZsPQXHeYC
Become a Simple History member: youtube.com/simplehistory/join

Copyright: DO NOT translate and re-upload our content on Youtube or other social media.

SIMPLE HISTORY MERCHANDISE

Get the Simple History books on Amazon:

amazon.com/Daniel-Turner-%60/e/B00H5TYLAE

T-Shirts

teespring.com/stores/simple-history-official-merch

Simple history gives you the facts, simple!

See the book collection here:

Amazon USA

amazon.com/Daniel-Turner/e/B00H5TYLAE


Amazon UK
amazon.co.uk/Daniel-Turner/e/B00H5TYLAE


facebook.com/Simple-History-549437675141192

twitter.com/SimpleHistoryYT


Credit:
Show Created by Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)

Intro: (00:00)
B-17 Ball Turret Gunner: (00:05)
B-17 Bomber Crewman: (04:52)
American VS British Bombing Tactics: (08:15)
B-17 Cross Section: (17:38)
Outro: (26:43)