Operation Meetinghouse was a strategic bombing raid conducted by the United States during World War II on the night of March 9-10, 1945. The primary target was the city of Tokyo, Japan, which was heavily populated and industrially significant. This operation aimed to destroy Japanese war production capabilities and weaken morale by targeting civilian areas. The bombing utilized incendiary bombs, resulting in widespread fires that devastated large portions of the city. It is estimated that over 100,000 people lost their lives, making it one of the deadliest air raids in history. Operation Meetinghouse significantly impacted the course of the war in the Pacific.