'The Allied Bombing of Germay, 1942-45': lecture by Mark Cousins, 13th March, 2009

Extent: 2 digital files (2.53 GB)

Comprises audio recording of a lecture entitled 'The Allied Bombing of Germany, 1942-45', given by Mark Cousins on the 13th March, 2009. The recordings consist of a digital preservation file (1.53 GB, .mpg format) and a digital access file (1 GB .mp4 format). Duration of access version: 53min 45sec.

Copyright: Architectural Association

Creator: Mark Cousins

Admin History: The recording is of the 8th lecture in the series entitled 'Distructure', given by Mark Cousins as part of the AA Open Lecture series, 2008-2009. In this lecture, Mark Cousins' argument focuses upon the urban and the architectural, as objects that can be destroyed. He examines the strategic aerial bombing of German cities, including Dresden, Cologne and Hamburg, by the Allied forces during the Second World War. Cousins carries out a close analysis of a number of the narratives and arguments put forth in the debates regarding the morality of the campaign.

Custodial History: Original recording (format unknown) was made by the AA Audio Visual Department and a digital copy (.iso format) has been retained on the department's servers since c2013.

Aquisition: Digital preservation and access copies were created by the AA Archives in 2021, using the digital file held by the the AA Audio Visual Department.

Archive Note: Catalogue description by Gabriela Jimenez

Publication Note: AA Events List, Week 9, Spring Term, 9th - 14th, 2009.