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Originally Posted by Daradon
Gorgeous pic.
What's the story about Hitler liking it?
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Hitler himself fought as a soldier in WW1 and had a strong connection with the veterans and memorials from it. As a a rule, the Germans tried not disturb the cemeteries and memorials from WW1.
Aside from that, the Canadians were admired (even revered) by most Germans for their courage and tenacity throughout WW1, and, unlike the French, there wasn't this long history of bad blood between the two nations.
Lastly, the monument is not really a celebration of a famous victory, but more a plea for peace and a remembrance to all that died, which may also have contributed to it not being disturbed.