Dresden bombing

The Dresden bombing was a series of Allied air raids during World War II in February 1945, targeting the German city of Dresden. Allied forces aimed to weaken Germany’s military capacity and morale by destroying infrastructure, transportation, and industrial sites. The raids involved thousands of bombers dropping explosives and incendiaries, resulting in extensive destruction and a large number of civilian casualties. The event remains controversial due to the high civilian toll and debate over its military necessity. It is a significant example of strategic bombing campaigns that aimed to hasten the end of the war, but also raised ethical questions about civilian suffering.