I saw Dresden in the mid 90's. Hitch hiked from Berlin with a German friend. We went to this bar there and when the bartender found out I was American, she had nothing nice to say and kindof glowered at me the rest of the time. Not that I cared, nor was I offering apologies for that matter. I just thought it a bit strange, both of us were born about 25 years after the war ended.
It's a neat City, the capitol off Saxony back in the day. All the old buildings are scarred black from the fire. In some places there is gold trim which makes a unique contrast to the black. Worth a look if you have the chance.