 Towards the final stages of World War II, on the night of 28-29 July 1945, Aomori was subject to an air raid as part of the strategic bombing campaign waged by the United States of America against military and civilian targets and population centers during the Japan home islands campaign.The 28–29 July bombing claimed 1,767 lives and destroyed 88% of the city.In the post-war period, Aomori was rebuilt as the local political and commercial center.