The Battle of Los Angeles: The Mysterious Air Raid That Never Happened

In February 1942, just weeks after the Pearl Harbor attack, Los Angeles experienced a night of chaos known as the Battle of Los Angeles. Anti-aircraft defenses fired thousands of rounds at what was believed to be an enemy aircraft. The city was blacked out, and panic ensued. However, no enemy planes were found, and the incident was later attributed to a false alarm.

Some conspiracy theories suggest the target was a UFO, but the most likely explanation is heightened wartime nerves and misidentification of a weather balloon or aircraft. The event remains a curious episode in World War II history.