What was the connection between Dresden and Churchill?

Dresden was a civilian town without military significance. It had no material role of any sort to play in the closing months of the war. So, what strategic purpose did burning its men, women, old people, and children serve? read more

As Prime Minister and War Minister, Winston S Churchill approved the strategy and methods used by Bomber Command throughout WW2 . He also approved the list of cities to be targeted, including Dresden. read more

The bombing of Dresden was a British/American aerial bombing attack on the city of Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony, during World War II in the European Theatre. In four raids between 13 and 15 February 1945, 722 heavy bombers of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and 527 of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) dropped more than 3,900 tons of high-explosive bombs and incendiary devices on the city. read more