Definition

Proper noun * James Harold Doolittle: A United States Air Force officer renowned for leading the first American air raid on the Japanese mainland during World War II in 1942.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • General James Harold Doolittle received the Medal of Honor for his leadership of the Tokyo raid.
  • The Doolittle Raid, led by James Harold Doolittle, was a significant morale booster for the United States.

Advanced Usage

• "Doolittle Raid": The specific military operation led by James Harold Doolittle on April 18, 1942, in which B-25 Mitchell bombers were launched from an aircraft carrier to bomb Tokyo.
  • The planning and execution of the Doolittle Raid was a remarkable feat of aviation.
• Used attributively to describe things named in his honor.
  • She visited the Doolittle Library at the Air Force Academy.

Variants and Related Words

• Doolittle (noun): A common shortened reference to James Harold Doolittle.
  • Doolittle was also a pioneering aviator who contributed to instrument flying.
• Doolittle Raid (proper noun): The historical event with which he is most associated.

Synonyms

• General Doolittle
• Jimmy Doolittle (His well-known nickname)

Related Phrases

• To pull a Doolittle: (Informal, historical) To execute a daring and unexpected long-range attack or operation.
  • The special forces team aimed to pull a Doolittle with their deep penetration mission.

Noun

1. United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993)