The city suffered from major damage in World War II, from shore bombardment by the United States Navy on July 17, 1945, and in air raids on June 10 and July 19. Hitachi was an important military target, as it was a major industrial center, which containing numerous factories of the Hitachi zaibatsu, especially connected with the production of electrical equipment.
The city endured significant damage during World War II from both naval bombardment by the United States Navy on July 17, 1945, and air raids on June 10 and July 19. Hitachi was a key military target due to its role as a major industrial center, with numerous factories belonging to the Hitachi zaibatsu, particularly those focused on electrical equipment production.