Strategic Bombing

Intermediate 🎖️ Military / Defense

Definition

Destroying important infrastructure instead of just killing soldiers. It's genocide with better intentions.

Example Usage

The strategic bombing campaign targeted the enemy's military production facilities.

Source: Military history and terminology

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