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Dresden Marks the 80th Anniversary of the World War II Bombing
Ceremonies in Dresden pay tribute to the victims of the 1945 Allied bombing, featuring participation from global dignitaries such as Prince Edward.
Dresden commemorated the eightieth anniversary of the Allied bombing during World War II with various events on Thursday.
On February 13, 1945, Allied forces commenced a three-day bombing campaign in Dresden, resulting in the deaths of as many as twenty-five thousand individuals and causing catastrophic firestorms throughout the city center.
This anniversary is profoundly significant for the residents of Dresden and for Germans nationwide, as demonstrated by attendees sharing personal family stories connected to the tragedy.
Noteworthy among the participants was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who attended the ceremony on behalf of King Charles.
The 89-year-old royal, the oldest active member of the British Royal Family, participated in a human chain that encircled the old town, honoring those who perished.
During his visit to Dresden Town Hall, Prince Edward expressed the profound sorrow surrounding the devastation and loss of life, reaffirming his dedication to healing historical divides.
While in the city, he also toured the Dresden Frauenkirche, an iconic Baroque church that was rebuilt and reopened in 2005 after being destroyed in the bombing.
The reconstruction of the Frauenkirche, which began in 1993 under the guidance of the Dresden Trust, symbolizes reconciliation and remembrance.
On February 13, 1945, Allied forces commenced a three-day bombing campaign in Dresden, resulting in the deaths of as many as twenty-five thousand individuals and causing catastrophic firestorms throughout the city center.
This anniversary is profoundly significant for the residents of Dresden and for Germans nationwide, as demonstrated by attendees sharing personal family stories connected to the tragedy.
Noteworthy among the participants was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who attended the ceremony on behalf of King Charles.
The 89-year-old royal, the oldest active member of the British Royal Family, participated in a human chain that encircled the old town, honoring those who perished.
During his visit to Dresden Town Hall, Prince Edward expressed the profound sorrow surrounding the devastation and loss of life, reaffirming his dedication to healing historical divides.
While in the city, he also toured the Dresden Frauenkirche, an iconic Baroque church that was rebuilt and reopened in 2005 after being destroyed in the bombing.
The reconstruction of the Frauenkirche, which began in 1993 under the guidance of the Dresden Trust, symbolizes reconciliation and remembrance.
