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carpet bombing |
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The progressive distribution of a mass bomb load upon an area defined by designated boundaries, in such manner as to inflict damage to all portions thereof.
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Translations carpet bombing n → bombardeo de arrasamiento carpet bombing n → bombardement intensif carpet bombing n → Flächenbombardierung f carpet bombing n → bombardamento a tappeto How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Geena Davis, as the first woman President, is doing some cultural carpet bombing for the notion that a woman could be President of this country. RAMESSES The Tomb (Invada Records UK)--Produced by Billy Anderson this features former Ewiz members, and levels the playing field with carpet bombing riffs of repetition. Whether the motive was lofty ethical principles, fear of public opinion, or simple expediency--and of course contingent on independently confirmed figures as to exact numbers--this stands in striking contrast to the carpet bombing during the Vietnam War, the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, or the firebombing of such civilian centers as Wurzburg during World War II. |
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