Allied hopes that aerial bombing would bring the war to a quick, humane end __________.
A. proved true
B. led to enormous damage to civilians' property and civilian deaths
C. were never tested, as FDR and Churchill strictly limited bombing
D. led both the Axis and Allies to avoid attacking civilian targets
Answer: B
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