On the night of 13/14 March, 274 Superfortresses attacked Osaka and destroyed  of the city for the loss of two aircraft. Kobe was the next target in the firebombing campaign, and was attacked by 331 B-29s on the night of 16/17 March.
On the evening of 13/14 March, a massive force of 274 Superfortresses descended upon Osaka, causing widespread destruction and accounting for just two aircraft lost. Following this assault, Kobe was hit by 331 B-29s on the night of 16/17 March as part of an extensive bombing campaign.