These decisions, apparently taken at the Luftflotte or Fliegerkorps level (see Organisation of the Luftwaffe (1933–1945)), meant attacks on individual targets were gradually replaced by what was, for all intents and purposes, an unrestricted area attack or Terrorangriff (Terror Attack). Part of the reason for this was inaccuracy of navigation. The effectiveness of British countermeasures against Knickebein, which was designed to avoid area attacks, forced the Luftwaffe to resort to these methods. The shift from precision bombing to area attack is indicated in the tactical methods and weapons dropped. KGr 100 increased its use of incendiaries from 13–28 percent. By December, this had increased to 92 percent. Use of incendiaries, which were inherently inaccurate, indicated much less care was taken to avoid civilian property close to industrial sites. Other units ceased using parachute flares and opted for explosive target markers. Captured German air crews also indicated the homes of industrial workers were deliberately targeted. COUNT 5
QSN1 Decision changes at organizational levels led to what type of attacks? ANS1 unrestricted area attack or Terrorangriff (Terror Attack) QSN2 What was one of the reasons for unrestricted area attacks? ANS2 inaccuracy of navigation QSN3 How was it known that precision bombing was changed to area attacks? ANS3 tactical methods and weapons dropped QSN4 What percentage of incendiaries were used in December? ANS4 92 percent QSN5 How was it determined that homes of industrial workers were targeted? ANS5 Captured German air crews