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15 Most Bombed Cities Throughout History

Darren March 3, 2026 6 min

6. Tokyo, Japan

6. Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo’s devastating firebombing in 1945: a haunting testament to urban warfare’s destruction.

The firebombing of Tokyo on March 9-10, 1945, was one of the most destructive air raids in history. With conventional incendiary bombs, much of the city was reduced to ashes, and an estimated 100,000 people were killed in a single night. It stands as a stark reminder of the horror of urban warfare (National Geographic).

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