Preferred label
Bombings
Alternative label
Bomb attacks
Broader term
Violence
Related terms
Aerial bombings
Bombardment
Bombs
Explosions
Nuclear weapons
Ordnance testing
Terrorism
Scope note
For the use of explosive devices for the purposes of political terrorism, protest, etc. Search under AERIAL BOMBINGS for images of military bombardment by bombs dropped from the air and under BOMBARDMENT for sustained military attacks on cities, military positions, and other places with bombs, shells, rockets, or other explosive missiles.
Editorial note
Used in a note under AERIAL BOMBINGS and BOMBARDMENT.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term.