The bombing of Dresden, Germany, was a World War II military operation carried out by the British and U.S. air forces in February 1945. The operation targeted the German city of Dresden and resulted in the deaths of an estimated 25,000 to 35,000 civilians, making it one of the deadliest bombings of the war. The bombing has been the subject of controversy and debate, with some referring to the bombing as a war crime.
The bombing of Dresden has been used by neo-Nazis around the world as a rallying call for their cause. They claim that the bombing was a deliberate act of genocide against the German people and that it represents a broader pattern of persecution and discrimination against white people in general. These groups use the bombing to stir up anti-American sentiment and promote their extremist views.
Neo-Nazi groups have been known to hold annual events to commemorate the bombing, often featuring speeches and rallies that promote their groups and ideologies.
The following report details reactions by neo-Nazis in Germany, Spain, France, Canada, and Greece to the 78th anniversary of the allied bombing of Dresden, Germany, during World War II.
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French Neo-Nazis Commemorate The Dresden Bombing With Event, Refer To It As A "Holocaust" Of The German People
A French neo-Nazi martial arts brand and MMA club founded by a soccer hooligan posted on social media three photos from the annual "Dresden Commemoration" event which was held on February 11 to honor the victims of the 1945 Dresden bombings. The first photo shows a crowd of people gathered outdoors in front of a stage. Two of the participants' faces have been digitally obscured. The third photo depicts several individuals, among them a member of the executive board of a German neo-Nazi party.
Neo-Nazis In Germany Host Demonstrations Commemorating The Bombing Of Dresden, Call Bombings "Murder" And A "War Crime"
The youth organization of a German neo-Nazi party posted on their social media channel several photos from the annual "Dresden Commemoration" event. The photos show activists posing with a large campaign banner featuring a wreath commemorating the bombing victims along with a message. The account posted a caption claiming that “Anglo-Americans” have a “lust for murder.”
A social media account dedicated to this year’s Dresden commemoration posted a statement regarding the event. The account claimed "Over 1000 participants showed up” “from all parts of Germany as well as many European countries. Delegations from the Czech Republic, Serbia, Italy, Spain, Hungary, the Netherlands, Sweden and Belgium.” According to the account, speeches were given at the event by a veteran member of a German neo-Nazi party. The statement by the account also alleges the bombing of Dresden was not done for war purposes but in an attempt to eliminate the German people.
Spanish Neo-Nazis Spread Posters To Remember The Bombing Of Dresden, Refer To It As A "Genocide"
A Spanish neo-Nazi organization posted on social media dozens of photos showing their posters pasted around various cities in Spain commemorating the victims of the 1945 Dresden bombings. The cities included Alicante, Barcelona, Oviedo, and Madrid. The account referred to the bombings as a genocide.
On social media a Spanish neo-Nazi group posted a graphic of a poster commemorating the victims of the 1945 Dresden bombings. The poster depicts a burning torch against the backdrop of the ruins of Dresden and contains text reading: "Dresden 1945 – not all genocides are condemned!" as well as the organization's website URL. The posters were recently put up in several Spanish cities.
Greek And Canadian Neo-Nazi Groups Conduct Demonstrations Commemorating The Bombing Of Dresden
A Calgary, Alberta-based neo-Nazi group posted an image of a banner reading, "Remember Dresden" – a reference to the Allied bombing of Dresden during World War II
A neo-Nazi account posted three images of members of a Greek neo-Nazi group demonstrating outside the British Embassy in Athens to commemorate the 1945 bombing of Dresden by Allied forces. The demonstrators are holding candles and a banner that reads, "We don't forget the holocaust of Dresden. Murderers of nations, Zionists." According to the channel, the group ended its demonstration with a march to Syntagma Square.
Czech Neo-Nazis Hold Dresden Commemoration Ceremony
A Czech neo-Nazi group posted on several photos from this year's Dresden commemoration event, held on February 11 to honor the victims of the 1945 Allied bombing of Dresden. The photos show a man wearing a jacket featuring a an emblem of the group, a crowd of people holding up flags of the Czech Moravia and the German Brandenburg regions, and a wreath with a black ribbon honoring the bombing victims.
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