Yak-9T - incredible firepower (or maybe incredible tank's lack of armor?)

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Originally Posted by swiss

Which turns B-17 into tank killer N°1.

Yes. The carpet bombing of trapped German forces by the U.S. 8th and 9th air forces during Operation Goodwood was devastating. Of course, it only worked because it was directed against vehicles in woods and open country, and the bombardment was massive. Bombs against infantry in built up areas resulted in some casualties, but just created rubble that favored the defenders (e.g., Monte Cassino, Stalingrad).