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The document discusses the bombing of Dresden during World War II. It describes how over 1,300 bombers attacked Dresden seven times between 1944 and 1945 under the direction of Air Chief Marshal Arthur Harris. The bombings resulted in massive destruction and loss of life in Dresden, which had previously been a cultural center filled with historic buildings. After 12 weeks of bombing campaigns led by Bomber Command and the American Air Force, Nazi Germany surrendered.
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3) In November 1942, the Soviets launched Operation Uranus, encircling the entire German 6th Army near Stalingrad. Over 200,000 German troops were trapped with dwindling supplies as the Soviets tightened their grip.
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