ISBN: 9780747570844

By the next morning, more than 4,500 tons of high explosives and incendiary devices had been dropped on the unprotected city. At least 25,000 inhabitants died in the terrifying firestorm … Mehr…

By the next morning, more than 4,500 tons of high explosives and incendiary devices had been dropped on the unprotected city. At least 25,000 inhabitants died in the terrifying firestorm and thirteen square miles of the city's historic centre, including incalculable quantities of treasure and works of art, lay in ruins. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Dresden by Frederick Taylor The definitive story of the Dresden bombing FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description At 9.51 p.m. on Tuesday 13 February 1945, Dresden's air-raid sirens sounded as they had done many times during the Second World War. But this time was different. By the next morning, more than 4,500 tons of high explosives and incendiary devices had been dropped on the unprotected city. At least 25,000 inhabitants died in the terrifying firestorm and thirteen square miles of the city's historic centre, including incalculable quantities of treasure and works of art, lay in ruins. In this portrait of the city, its people, and its still-controversial destruction, Frederick Taylor has drawn on archives and sources only accessible since the fall of the East German regime, and talked to Allied aircrew and survivors, from members of the German armed services and refugees fleeing the Russian advance to ordinary citizens of Dresden. Notes A major account of the bombing of Dresden on 13th February 1945, in which at least 25,000 inhabitants of the city lost their lives. The book is based on extensive research from primary sources and takes an approach similar to Antony Beevor's Stalingrad and Berlin. This meticulous study will have appeal for both a general and specialist history readership. This paperback edition is published in time for the 60th anniversary. Author Biography Frederick Taylor was educated at Aylesbury Grammar School, and read History and Modern Languages at Oxford, and did postgraduate work at Sussex University. He edited and translated The Goebbels Diaries 1939-41. Review 'In narrative power and persuasion, he has paralleled in Dresden what Antony Beevor achieved in Stalingrad' Independent on Sunday 'A well-written, scholarly account' Guardian 'Well-researched and unpretentious ... fascinating ... Taylor skilfully interweaves various personal accounts of the impact of the raids' Michael Burleigh, Guardian 'Impressive ... Taylor weaves a chilling narrative from eyewitness accounts and painstaking documentary research, particularly with German sources. He explains the conceptual and strategic background with admirable clarity. His account of the air operation itself is quite superb' The Times Promotional A major work of history in the style of Antony Beevor's Stalingrad and Berlin Sales of 16,000 so far, and a consistent seller on Booktrack The first account of the bombing to look at all the evidence from all points of view Long Description At 9.15 p.m. on Tuesday, 13 February 1945, Dresden's air-raid sirens sounded as they had done many times in the previous five years, until then almost always in false alarm. By the next morning, 796 RAF Lancasters and 311 USAAF Liberators had dropped more than 4500 tons of high explosives and incendiary devices. More than 25,000 inhabitants (possibly many more) perished in the terrifying firestorm, and thirteen square miles of the city's historic centre, including quantities of treasure and works of art, lay in ruins. It was Ash Wednesday, 1945...Almost a lifetime later, the name of the city continues to echo uneasily in our collective memory, and controversy about Dresden's destruction persists. In this fascinating and meticulous new study, Frederick Taylor has intensively researched the German, British and American archives, and talked to the allied air crew and to the city's survivors - whether Jews working as slave labourers in the munitions and radar factories, refugees, members of the German armed services, or civilians - to reveal the most complete portrait of the city and its fate ever attempted. Review Quote 'Well-researched and unpretentious ...; fascinating ...; Taylor skilfully interweaves various personal accounts of the impact of the raids' Promotional "Headline" A major work of history - one of the most destructive acts of war ever undertaken, examined from all viewpoints. Details ISBN0747570841 Author Frederick Taylor Pages 608 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 2005 ISBN-10 0747570841 ISBN-13 9780747570844 Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-02-07 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle Tuesday, 13 February, 1945 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations, maps, ports. Media Book Edition 1st DEWEY 940.54213214 Language English UK Release Date 2005-02-07 NZ Release Date 2005-02-07 AU Release Date 2005-03-31 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:2702161; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780747570844, Book Title: Dresden, Publication Year: 2005, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: Dresden: Tuesday, 13 February, 1945, Item Height: 198mm, Item Width: 129mm, Subject: Government, History, Number of Pages: 608 Pages, Bloomsbury Publishing<

2005, ISBN: 9780747570844

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