The Anglo-American Bombing of Dresden on 13-15 February 1945 That Created a Firestorm Killing Approximately 25,000 People in Three Days
British and American bombers attacked Dresden in four raids between 13 and 15 February 1945. The combined bombs created a firestorm that consumed the city centre. About 25,000 people died — substantially civilian, including refugees from the Eastern Front. The strategic value of the city has been debated since.
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