 |
|
Churchill on the bombing of Dresden
Posted on: August 7, 2019 at 11:34:14 CT
Emmanuel Goldstein
Posts:
1701
Member For:
6.65 yrs
Level:
User
M.O.B. Votes:
0
It seems to me that the moment has come when the question of bombing of German cities simply for the sake of increasing the terror, though under other pretexts, should be reviewed. Otherwise we shall come into control of an utterly ruined land ... The destruction of Dresden remains a serious query against the conduct of Allied bombing. I am of the opinion that military objectives must henceforward be more strictly studied in our own interests than that of the enemy.
The Foreign Secretary has spoken to me on this subject, and I feel the need for more precise concentration upon military objectives such as oil and communications behind the immediate battle-zone, rather than on mere acts of terror and wanton destruction, however impressive.
The Foreign Secretary has spoken to me on this subject, and I feel the need for more precise concentration upon military objectives such as oil and communications behind the immediate battle-zone, rather than on mere acts of terror and wanton destruction, however impressive.
Please explain why this message is being reported.
MESSAGE THREAD
Churchill on the bombing of Dresden - Emmanuel Goldstein - 8/7 11:34:14
-