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Many major air raids in World War 2 involved firestorms (see link) and could be described as holocausts in the dictionary sense of "great destruction, especially by fire". However, in Germany anyway, using the word Holocaust in connection with the bombing of Dresden is generally regarded as a neo-Nazi trick.
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Did Slaughterhouse-Five have an impact on American society?
It brought the bombing of Dresden to light because most Americans did not know about it.
Is the bombing of Dresden justifiable?
The bombing of Dresden was not justifiable because it was not war manufacturing city or military installation. Millions of civilians were killed because General Harris of the Royal Army Air Force continued to insist the war could be won by carpet bombing Germany. He failed to understand the citizens of Germany had no input on the matter of surrender. Those people in Dresden died it vain. The historical architecture was destroyed for the silly notions of General Harris. He was not given the medals and citations he felt he and his aviators should have received. The British were furious at him for what he had done.
Which German city was heavily destroyed by the Allies and acirc and 128 and 153 intense bombing at the end of the war?
Dresden was the German city that was heavily destroyed by the Allies during intense bombing raids at the end of World War II. The most significant bombing occurred in February 1945, resulting in widespread devastation and significant civilian casualties. The destruction of Dresden has since been a subject of much historical debate and reflection.
Is the holocaust a fraud?
No! The holocaust was a very real, very traumatizing event.
What was the role of the RAF in the Holocaust?
They didn't have one. Their role was in WW2, fighting against the Luftwaffe. They helped to protect Britain, which caused the Luftwaffe to suffer (or so I remember) irreplaceable losses in both aircraft and supplies.From 1942 on the RAF played the leading role in bombing German cities, such as Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, Dresden and many others.(incidentally, I hope the question is not confusing the Holocaust with World War 2. Please see the related question).
Was the dresden bombing after the holocaust?
No, it was after the gassings, but still in the same period.
Did the soviets participate in the bombing in dresden in 1947?
The was no Dresden Bombing in 1947.
What did the bombing of dresden achieve?
the bombing of Dresden achieved the stopping of weapon and equipment manufacture and stopped German troops being transported through the area.
How long did the bombing of dresden last?
two days
How many people were killed in the Dresden bombing?
2
What Eastern German city burns nicely?
bombing of dresden
What happened on february 14 1945?
Two aircraft related incidents Second day of the bombing of Dresden by Allied air forces Prague is bombed probably due to a mistake in the orientation of the pilots bombing Dresden.
Who painted the bombing of Dresden in 1936 Dresden was bombed in Feb 1945?
Nobody, obviously! Perhaps you're thinking of Picasso's painting of Guernica, which was bombed in 1937.
What punishment was given because of bombing dresden?
The bombing of Dresden was an act of war. No different in most ways than the bombing of many cities in Britain like Coventry and Southampton and indeed the centre of London. Thousands of British citizens and children were killed indiscriminately by German bombs. The same happened to Poland, Belgium and Holland. Why would you think the bombers of Dresden should get some special punishment . - Your knowledge of history is deplorable.
Why was the bombing of dresden in world war 2 considered as a war crime?
The excessive firebombing was unnecessary.
Did Slaughterhouse-Five have an impact on American society?
It brought the bombing of Dresden to light because most Americans did not know about it.
Is the bombing of Dresden justifiable?
The bombing of Dresden was not justifiable because it was not war manufacturing city or military installation. Millions of civilians were killed because General Harris of the Royal Army Air Force continued to insist the war could be won by carpet bombing Germany. He failed to understand the citizens of Germany had no input on the matter of surrender. Those people in Dresden died it vain. The historical architecture was destroyed for the silly notions of General Harris. He was not given the medals and citations he felt he and his aviators should have received. The British were furious at him for what he had done.
