Omaha World-Herald Describes the Attack at Brest Harbor and Colonel Joseph Laughlin's Role

Title

Omaha World-Herald Describes the Attack at Brest Harbor and Colonel Joseph Laughlin's Role

Subject

The attack at Brest Harbor, led by Colonel Laughlin, was an overwhelming success for the Ninth Air Force

Description

This article describes the attack at Brest Harbor, including the destruction of a German Light Cruiser that was credited to Colonel Laughlin. No aircraft were lost in the bombing of the Cruiser and 14 additional merchant vessels.

Creator

Omaha World-Herald

Source

National Museum of the United States Air Force - Research Division

Publisher

United States Air Force

Date

August 28, 1944

Files

Newspaper_Laughlin_Brest.JPG

Citation

Omaha World-Herald, “Omaha World-Herald Describes the Attack at Brest Harbor and Colonel Joseph Laughlin's Role,” A Look At United States Air Force Colonel Joseph Laughlin, accessed October 4, 2024, https://coloneljoelaughlin.omeka.net/items/show/67.