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British interest in skip bombing

British forces explored and used skip bombing, but their wartime circumstances differed from the American campaign.

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Question

Did the British use skip bombing as much as the Americans?

Short answer

They explored and used it, but the British and Americans were fighting different wars and cannot be compared mechanically.

Notes

British forces did examine and employ skip-bombing methods where they could. A direct comparison with the United States can mislead because the two services were fighting different wars, with different theatres and operational opportunities. The tactic therefore has to be read in its strategic context.