The lack of a large strategic bomber fleet for the German Air Force during World War II is a recurring documentary topic. But would it have actually made any difference?
Aided by the downfall of its main proponent, General Wever (who promoted the idea of building a "Ural bomber"), German production focused on medium bombers such as the Heinkel He 111, Junkers Ju 88, and Dornier Do 17 and later Do 217. In Göring's words, "The Führer doesn't ask me how big my bombers are,…