https://www.dw.com/en/german-city-of-dresden-commemorates-wwii-bombing/a-68250052
"...On February 13, 1945, an allied bombing attack leveled the city to the ground, leaving an estimate of 25,000 killed. It was designed as a way for British and American planes to assist the Red Army's advance on Berlin from the East.
https://www.newarab.com/news/israels-war-gaza-compared-wwii-bombing-germany
Israel destroying Gaza at faster rate than WWII carpet bombing of Germany: report
The depth of destruction caused by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza in less than seven weeks has been compared to the years-long Allied forces campaign on German cities during World War Two.
![Aerial photo showing the severe and widespread damage in Dresden, taken around February 14 or 15, 1945, shortly after the bombing.](https://static.dw.com/image/63970882_906.jpg)
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