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Originally Posted by ATAG_Dutch
Possibly. But then Sperrle and his brave men were fighting a war on behalf of, and for the perpetuation of, Nazi political doctrines - as opposed to a war against them, were they not?
The issue isn't one of celebrating the killing of civilians, it's an issue of commemorating the defeat of Nazism and the individuals who contributed towards this end.
As Bongo pointed out, the British don't 'celebrate' Harris, but there is a statue of him, along with one of Dowding and lots of Churchill.
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Surely I don't have to literally repeat myself?
You yourself have used the phrase 'Let's not forget' in a singularly 'patronising' statement. Memorials are placed expressly for this purpose.
What you think of the individual is quite up to you, but it is important to remember, don't you think? Children point and ask questions, also a good thing.