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On this day - 13 February

Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.

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Bombing of Dresden

Daily Express 13/02/1945

On the night of the 13th February 1945, the bombing of Dresden began. This was a large scale assault carried out by allied forces. The Royal Air Force and United States Army Air Force coordinated efforts, having deemed Dresden a vital supply base for the German forces. The bombing continued from the 13-15th February and caused widespread destruction.

This attack remains a controversial topic with debate about the justifications for this, both military and moral, ongoing today.

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Take That split up

Daily Express 13/02/1996
On February 13th 1996 Take That announced that they were splitting up. The reaction to this announcement was extreme and led to the Samaritans setting up a dedicated phone line for counselling individuals affected by this news.

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