Presents a compelling documentary of the historical events that led to and included the destruction of Dresden, Germany, in February 1945. The events of the war between Germany and the Allies are followed from the early days of German victories to the eve of the bombing. The film shows the total devastation of Germany’s morale and strength. It is comprised of the actual sights and sounds of the events taken from archive footage and recordings. The culminating destruction is one of history’s terrible commentaries of the consequences and tragedy of total war.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010270
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Archival resources
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Historical perspectives
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Europe
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Germany
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
History → Germany - History - 1933-1945
History → War - Historical perspectives
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)