Air marshal that bombed Dresden was a psychopath but we shouldn t tear down his statue, says Malcolm Gladwell
Campaigners called for removal of Sir Arthur Harris s statue, but the author said they are great opportunities to teach people history
Sir Arthur Harris statue, The Strand, London
Sir Arthur Bomber Harris was a “psychopath” but his statue should not be torn down, the author Malcolm Gladwell has said.
The air chief marshal who led the RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War was a controversial figure after leading the heavy bombing of Dresden in February 1945 which is thought to have claimed at least 25,000 civilian lives.