I would not regard the whole of the remaining cities of Germany as worth the bones of one British Grenadier.

Arthur Harris

In reference to the UK's continued strategic bombing of German cities during World War II.

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Topic

Total war World War II

Author

Arthur Harris

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1945 1940s 20th century

Occupation

Soldier

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 1

Citation

Harris, Arthur. Letter to Norman Bottomly. 29 Mar. 1945.

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