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Dresden 1945: History, Memory, & Legacy

February 16, 2023

Presented by The J. Sherwood McGinnis, Jr. War, Peace, and Justice Project.

The Allied air attack on the city of Dresden in February 1945 became one of the most controversial events of the Second World War. It raised questions even before the war ended, and its history and meaning are still discussed today. It has weighed heavily on the Anglo-American
conscience, and it continues to have relevance for contemporary discussions about escalation, civilian casualties, and refugees in warfare. Of note, Kurt Vonnegut, author of “Slaughterhouse-Five”, who survived time as a Nazi POW and the firebombing of Dresden, possibly suffered from serious
combat trauma directly caused by his experience during and after the bombing. Presentation by Tami Davis Biddle, Emeritus Professor and Distinguished Fellow, U.S. Army War College.
 
Social Hour from 6 - 6:30 p.m., light fare and beverages offered.

Further information

  • Location: Cumberland County Historical Society, 21 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA
  • Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Calendar Icon
  • Cost: Free