Listed In: Military Leaders
Birthdate: April 13, 1892
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Cheltenham, England
Died: April 5, 1984
Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet, was a prominent military officer known for his crucial role in the strategic bombing campaign against Nazi Germany during World War II. He served in the Royal Air Force and eventually became the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of RAF Bomber Command. Harris was recognized for his leadership in executing Churchill’s strategy of “area bombing” on German cities, resulting in substantial civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. Following the war, he pursued his career in South Africa until his death in 1984.
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