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Fire Bombing of Dresden

The aftermath of the bombing shows an apocalyptic scene as the city residents attempt to pick through the rubble. Despite the destruction, it’s key to remember the city was part of the Nazi war-production machine and “precision targeting” had a different definition in 1944 than it does today.

PHOTO BY: Ellsworth AFB
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