It's interesting that you mention the allied bombing of Dresden.
I just watched the '70's movie "Slaughterhouse Five" for the first time last night on DVD. I did some googling after the movie on the Dresden bombardment. No strategic advantage in bombing, just massive civilian casualties with few military hits as there were barely any in that city - the allies day of infamy.
It's interesting that you mention the allied bombing of Dresden. I just watched the '70's movie "Slaughterhouse Five" for the first time last night on DVD. I did some googling after the movie on the Dresden bombardment. No strategic advantage in bombing, just massive civilian casualties with few military hits as there were barely any in that city - the allies day of infamy.