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The Allied Bombing of German Cities in World War Two Was Unjustifiable

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The History of the Second World War

Patrick: Because of the realities of the situation, bombing was both inevitable and justified. Anthony: We exemplify moral courage by looking back at our actions even at the time of great danger to us. The last point I'd like to make is that we still haven't quite come to the nub of at what point an absolute moral principle should be altered by the facts. And please do turn up and see whether you agree or vehemently disagree with that.

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