Dresden firebombing

The Dresden firebombing occurred in February 1945 during World War II, when Allied forces, primarily Britain and the United States, conducted intense bombing raids on the German city of Dresden. The aim was to weaken German infrastructure and morale as the war was nearing its end. The bombings caused massive destruction, fires, and significant civilian casualties, destroying much of the historic city center. The event remains controversial due to the scale of devastation and civilian suffering, highlighting the brutal nature of aerial warfare and its impact on urban populations.