Dresden Flashcards
1
Q
When was dresden bombed?
A
13th febuary 1945
2
Q
who made the decision top bomb dresden?
A
sir athur “bomber” harris?
3
Q
how was harris a hero?
A
it is debated that he helped end the war, and saved many british soldiers lives
4
Q
how was harris a war criminal?
A
he killed civilians on purpose, which is a war crime. he also took down many buildings, and might not have helped end the war, since it was already close to finishing, anyway.
5
Q
how many bombs were dropped?
A
2690 tons
6
Q
how much fire did the disaster cause?
A
11 square miles
7
Q
how many were killed in dresden?
A
approximately 150,000
8
Q
what kind of bombing was dresden?
A
area bombing
