[Bruce Dennis]

Originally Posted by tcolvin

Bruce and Kutscha...
The conclusion is that the existence of iron ore unloading facilities and a U-boat yard was a rationalisation needed for public consumption, especially in the USA which rejected area bombing, and to motivate the bomber crews. Tony

Hello Tony,
The facts you cite preceding the above quote prove Lübeck was a legitimate target. See my earlier post for the specific attraction of this target. Harris believed in his policy, as was required from any senior officer, and Churchill supported him because BC was the best tool available anywhere for hitting the Axis. I have many issues with both Churchill and Harris, but surely neither can be said to be deluded because they believed in area bombing; yet to be proven wrong, perhaps, but delusion is hardly an apt description of their mindset at the time.

Regards,
Bruce