Dresden

The Fire and the Darkness

(Author) Sinclair McKay
Format: Paperback
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In February 1945 the Allies obliterated the German city of Dresden. Bombs weighing over 1,000 lbs fell every seven and a half seconds and killing an estimated 25,000 people. But was Dresden a legitimate military target or a last act of mass murder in a war already won? In Dresden, bestselling author Sinclair McKay creates a vast canvas and brings it alive with touching human detail, from the history of the city to the attack itself through the eerie period of reconstruction. Impeccably researched and deeply moving, McKay uses never-before-seen sources to relate the untold stories of a city, its people and their triumph in the face of disaster.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780241986011
Publish year:
2020
Publish date:
Sept. 3, 2020

Sinclair McKay

Sinclair McKay is a British author known for his works on history, espionage, and technology. Some of his most notable works include "The Secret Life of Bletchley Park" and "The Secret Listeners: How the Y Service Intercepted the Secret German Codes for Bletchley Park." McKay's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and engaging storytelling, bringing to life the hidden stories of World War II. His contributions to literature include shedding light on lesser-known aspects of history and showcasing the importance of codebreaking in wartime intelligence. One of his most famous works is "The Secret Life of Bletchley Park," which delves into the untold stories of the codebreakers at Bletchley Park during World War II. McKay's impact on the literary genre of historical non-fiction is significant, as he continues to uncover and share fascinating stories from the past.

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