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B-52s flew massive, concentrated bombing raids over Hanoi, which directly led to a resumption of peace talks. The Gulf War & The War on Terror B-52 Stratofortress: The Complete History of th...
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In 1946, the U.S. Army Air Forces requested a heavy bomber with a massive operational range and high speed to deliver nuclear weapons.