| Author/Contributor(s): | Friedrich, Jorg |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Date: | 04/14/2008 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
Combining meticulous research with striking descriptions, Jorg Friedrich renders in acute detail the Allies' air campaign of systematic destruction of civilian life, cultural treasures, and industrial capacities in Germany's city landscape. He includes personal stories and firsthand testimony of German civilians, creating a portrait of unimaginable suffering, horror, and grief. He also draws on official military documents to unravel the reasoning behind the Allies' strikes.