Sir Arthur Travers Harris (Noun)
Meaning
British marshal of the Royal Air Force; during World War II he directed mass bombing raids against German cities that resulted in heavy civilian casualties (1892-1984).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Sir Arthur Travers Harris was a prominent figure in the Royal Air Force during World War II for his role in directing bombing raids against German cities.
- Harris's leadership style and approach to air warfare were shaped by his experiences in colonial warfare and World War I.
- As commander-in-chief of Bomber Command, Sir Arthur Travers Harris supervised the execution of the Allied strategic bombing campaign against Germany.
- Critics of Harris point to the immense civilian casualties resulting from the bombing campaign, which many see as conflicting with his supposed military objectives.
- Sir Arthur Travers Harris remains a contentious figure in British military history due to the controversy surrounding his methods and the outcomes of the bombing campaigns.