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Photos of the Bombing of Dresden Germany During World War II Valentine's Day.  This picture is connected to the previous post about the Dresden bombing which occured on 13 - 15 February, 1945. Yes, it was Valentine's Day back then aswell.  The picture shows a couple found in a shelter during the clean up of the city, they died in each other's arms during the bombing.  A reminder that not everything was peace and joy(still isn't) during this particular day. No more words needed, the picture speaks for itself. On the morning of 14 February 431 United States Army Air Force bombers of the Eighth Air Force's 1st Bombardment Division were scheduled to bomb Dresden near midday, and the 457 aircraft of 3rd Bombardment Division were to follow to bomb Chemnitz, while the 375 bombers of the 2nd Bombardment Division would bomb a synthetic oil plant in Magdeburg. Another 84 bombers would attack Wesel.  The bomber groups were protected by 784 North American P-51 Mustangs of the E...