Fairly obvious, Churchill wanted it saved at all cost as a landmark and they put a strong human effort there putting out fires as they started. Plus, it contained little burnable material...However it was damaged. Many lost their lives just trying to get there to save it.
Some say the Germans used the dome as a beacon as it reflected in the moonlight, but doubt it's true as it was hit and damaged in several areas.
Divine intervention.....I doubt God would care more for one church built with mass wealth for the likes of the royal family to throw million dollar weddings, over the 100's others that burned to the ground...
Oxford was never hit either....
Last edited by Armistead; 12-29-10 at 09:31 AM.
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