"robert arndt" wrote in message
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The first organized strategic bombing offensive by aircraft
appears to have been the work of the Italians, who began
bombing Austria-Hungary in August 1915 with their large
Caproni bombers. The German 'Brieftauben Abteilung
Ostend' was formed later, in early 1916, and it would not
undertake large-scale attacks on Britain for another eighteen
months. The first RNAS strategic bombing unit was formed
in July 1916.

All wrong information. The Zeppelin Z-6 was sent in to attack a fort
near Leige on August 4, 1914 dropping 8 200kg bombs to support the
German columns. The High Command sent the airship in on orders.

Rob

Which is a tactical bombing not strategic.

Keith