Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Bombing of Dresden" in English language version.
The Commission was able to conclude that the air raids on Dresden between 13th and 15th February 1945 caused up to 25,000 deaths. This corroborates official figures issued by the responsible authorities in 1945 and 1946.
From a military point of view the bombing of Dresden was completely senseless. [...] The end of the war was obvious for everyone, even though Berlin still professed otherwise. [...] Dresden was not a garrison city and its industry was located far away from the city's core.
From a military point of view the bombing of Dresden was completely senseless. [...] The end of the war was obvious for everyone, even though Berlin still professed otherwise. [...] Dresden was not a garrison city and its industry was located far away from the city's core.