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Fire and Fury: The Allied Bombing of Germany 1942--1945 | 
 enlarge | Author: Randall Hansen
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Category: Book
List Price: CDN$ 34.95
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 38490
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0385664036
Dewey Decimal Number: 940
EAN: 9780385664035
Publication Date: October 14, 2008
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We'll Bomb them into the Stone Age November 30, 2008
Coach C (Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
It's one of the big philosophical questions of the twentieth century given the totality of destruction WWII had on humanity. In "Fire and Fury," scholar and professor Randall Hansen explores the ethical dimension of the use of area bombing by both the axis and the allies during the war.
Throughout the body of the book, Hansen explores the rather ambiguous objectives of area bombing. While superficially stated, the purpose was to destroy the German industry, implicitly many Generals interpreted the purpose to destroy public morale. Hansen concludes that Generals such as Curtis LeMay of the US and Sir Arthur Harris of the RAF felt they had carte blanche to "bomb them into the stone age."
Overall, I think the book is a decent exploration into one of the larger moral implications of bombing and its use in war, specifically in WWII. I would have to say that a basic background in the war is necessary, otherwise you won't understand the basic sequence of events. Despite a few minor flaws, I recommend "Fire and Fury" for anyone wanting to learn more about WWII.
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