Eli’s Mind

World War II became increasingly brutal as it progressed, characterized by escalating violence and widespread atrocities. This intensification was marked by the strategic bombing of civilian areas, such as the firebombing of Dresden and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, alongside the genocidal horrors of the Holocaust orchestrated by the Nazis. Brutality was not confined to one side; the Allies, too, committed severe acts of violence, including the aforementioned bombings and the harsh treatment of prisoners of war. The brutality of the conflict reflected a total war mentality, where distinctions between military and civilian targets blurred, leading to immense suffering and loss of life on all sides.