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Redirecting most B-29s to Europe

Sending most B-29s to Europe would open long-range bombing options there while slowing the Pacific war effort.

Question

How would the war change if most B-29s went to the European theatre instead of the Pacific?

Short answer

Europe would gain new long-range attacks, while the Pacific war effort would slow.

Notes

Redirecting most B-29s would create long-range bombing opportunities in Europe. The possible effects remain conditional because the passage does not select targets or a campaign plan. The same aircraft would no longer be available in comparable numbers for the Pacific offensive. European gains would therefore come with a slower Pacific war effort.