France, During the final approach to the docks and train station at Saint-Nazaire, about twenty B-17s commanded by Curtis E. LeMay adopted a new tactic he had pioneered: instead of zigzagging to displace enemy anti-aircraft fire, they proceeded straight to the target, struck, and returned. The raid resulted in no aircraft casualties, while previous attacks had caused catastrophic American losses. From this point on, bombing techniques would be dictated by Curtis E. LeMay.
