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AT 10.10 P.M. ON THE NIGHT of February 1314, 1945 the R.A.F. Master Bomber broadcast the cryptic order: 'Controller to PlateRack Force: Come in and bomb glow of red T.I.s as planned.' The illfamed attack on Dresden had begun. The target city was among Germany's largest, but it alone had developed no single major war industry. The German authorities had made it a centre for the evacuation of wounded servicemen, and by February 1945 most schools, restaurants, and public buildings had been converted into military hospitals. In selecting Dresden for this purpose, the German government probably hoped that this, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, often compared with Florence for its graceful Baroque architectural style, would be spared the attentions of the allied bombers. By 1945, the legend was deeply entrenched in the population's mind that Dresden was a city that would never be bombed. It was not to be. In February 1945, with the Soviet armies making striking advances in their invasion of Silesia and East Prussia, and when the war's political and military directors were meeting at Yalta, Mr Winston Churchill was urgently in need of some display both of his offensive strength and of his willingness to assist the Russians in their drive westwards. Dresden, the 'virgin target' just seven miles behind the eastern Front, became the victim of Mr Churchill's desire for a spectacular blow. By a combination of delays and poor weather, the raid, the climax of the strategic air offensive against Germany, and the most crushing airraid of the war, was not delivered until the day that Mr Churchill was departing from Yalta. The city was undefended it had no guns, and even the German nightfighter force was grounded by Bomber Command's brilliant tactics of deception and trickery. It had no proper airraid shelters. On the night of the attack, Dresden was housing hundreds of thousands of refugees from Silesia, East Prussia, and from western Germany in addition to its own population of 630,000. Up to 100,000 people, perhaps more, were killed in two to three hours, burned alive, that night. Yet until the author's first book on it appeared in 1963 the raid on Dresden scarcely figured in any official indices of the war. A veil had been drawn across this tragedy. Why was there this official silence about the Dresden tragedy? Certainly little discredit reflected on the officers and men of the bomber forces; equally the two commanders, Sir Arthur Harris and General Carl Spaatz, were not acting out of hand. The directives and orders confronting them were painfully clear. Stung by foreign revulsion at this new St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the British Prime Minister who had ordered it penned an angry minute to his Chief of Staff, even before the war ended, rasping that, 'The Destruction of Dresden remains a query against the conduct of Allied Bombing.' It is from this remarkably forgetful minute that the subtitle of this documentary account is taken. For the first time, the full story, ommitting nothing, of the historical background to this cruel blow and of its unexpected political consequences, is told. First three, and now forty years' research in England, Germany, and the U.S.A., and the active cooperation of the military authorities in London, Washington, and Moscow, produce a detailed account of this tragedy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is the main topic of 'Apocalypse 1945: The Destruction of Dresden'? A: The book focuses on the Allied bombing of Dresden during World War II, detailing the historical context, the raid itself, and its devastating impact on the city and its inhabitants.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Apocalypse 1945: The Destruction of Dresden' is David Irving, known for his research on World War II and controversial historical narratives.
  • Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 320 pages, providing an in-depth examination of the events surrounding the bombing of Dresden.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover, which offers durability and a more premium feel.
  • Q: When was 'Apocalypse 1945: The Destruction of Dresden' published? A: The book was published on July 20, 2007.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book includes extensive research and references, making it suitable for academic studies related to military history and World War II.
  • Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 2nd edition of 'Apocalypse 1945: The Destruction of Dresden', which may include updated content or revisions from the first edition.
  • Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect a detailed account of the bombing of Dresden, the political motivations behind it, and the human cost of the attack.
  • Q: Is there any discussion about the aftermath of the Dresden bombing in the book? A: Yes, the book covers the aftermath of the bombing, including the loss of life, destruction, and the political implications that followed.
  • Q: What genre does 'Apocalypse 1945: The Destruction of Dresden' fall under? A: The book falls under the military history genre, focusing on a significant event in World War II.