Fugo (Noun)
Meaning
A bomb carried by a balloon; "In World War II the Japanese launched balloon bombs against North America".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Japanese launched around 9,300 fugo during World War II, many of which reached North America without causing significant damage.
- Residents in several western US states reported finding and occasionally being injured by fugo that had crash-landed in rural areas.
- During the last years of the war, Japan released large numbers of fugo containing incendiary devices towards North America, starting numerous wildfires.
- In some instances, fugo killed people directly, although reported fatalities were relatively low compared to other World War II military campaigns.
- Several incidents of fugo being found by American civilians provided evidence that the Japanese has indeed used balloon bombs against North American targets.