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The city of Dresden in the aftermath of the February 13, 1945 Allied firebombing

A visitor stands in front of a 360 degree panorama display by artist Yadegar Asisi that depicts the city of Dresden in the aftermath of the February 13, 1945 Allied firebombing on February 13, 2015 in Dresden, Germany. The city of Dresden is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the bombing today with a series of events that includes the formation of a human chain tonight across the city center. On February 13-14, 1945, U.S. and British bombers attacked in successive raids that devastated the city and killed at least 25,000 people.

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