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The Fire And The Darkness: The Bombing Of Dresden, 1945
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A Gripping Work Of Narrative Nonfiction Recounting The History Of The Dresden Bombing, One Of The Most Devastating Attacks Of World War Ii.On February 13Th, 1945 At 10:03 Pm, British Bombers Began One Of The Most Devastating Attacks Of Wwii: The Bombing Of Dresden. The First Contingent Killed People And Destroyed Buildings, Roads, And Other Structures. The Second Rained Down Fire, Turning The Streets Into A Blast Furnace, The Shelters Into Ovens, And Whipping Up A Molten Hurricane In Which The Citizens Of Dresden Were Burned, Baked, Or Suffocated To Death.Early The Next Day, American Bombers Finished Off What Was Left. Sinclair Mckays The Fire And The Darkness Is A Pulsepounding Work Of History That Looks At The Life Of The City In The Days Before The Attack, Tracks Each Moment Of The Bombing, And Considers The Long Period Of Reconstruction And Recovery. The Fire And The Darkness Is Powered By Mckays Reconstruction Of This Unthinkable Terror From The Points Of View Of The Ordinary Civilians: Margot Hille, An Apprentice Brewery Worker; Gisela Reichelt, A Tenyearold Schoolgirl; Boys Conscripted Into The Hitler Youth; Choristers Of The Kreuzkirche Choir; Artists, Shop Assistants, And Classical Musicians, As Well As The Nazi Officials Stationed There.What Happened That Night In Dresden Was Calculated Annihilation In A War That Was Almost Over. Sinclair Mckays Brilliant Work Takes A Complex, Human, View Of This Terrible Night And Its Aftermath In A Gripping Book That Will Be Remembered Long After The Last Page Is Turned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Fire and the Darkness'? A: The book recounts the history of the Dresden bombing during World War II, detailing the devastating impact of the attack on civilians and the city.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Fire and the Darkness'? A: The author is Sinclair McKay, known for his engaging narrative nonfiction.
- Q: When was 'The Fire and the Darkness' published? A: The book was published on February 4, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Fire and the Darkness' have? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What perspectives does McKay include in the book? A: McKay includes perspectives from various civilians such as an apprentice brewery worker, a schoolgirl, and artists, providing a human view of the bombing.
- Q: Is 'The Fire and the Darkness' a fiction or nonfiction work? A: It is a narrative nonfiction work that explores historical events.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of destruction, survival, and the human cost of war.
- Q: Is there any specific historical context provided in the book? A: Yes, McKay provides historical context leading up to the bombing and discusses its aftermath.
- Q: What kind of readers would be interested in this book? A: Readers interested in World War II history, narrative nonfiction, and human stories of survival will find this book compelling.