Hitler loses his head and history overtakes Germany once again

AS SOON as the new German branch of the Madame Tussaud’s wax museum opened for business in Berlin last Saturday, a man identified as Frank L, emboldened by a day’s heavy drinking, tore the head off the Adolf Hitler waxwork, shouting “No More War”.

Hitler loses his head and history overtakes Germany once again

Many will have applauded, particularly those who have been vocal about what they regard as the inappropriateness of turning Hitler into a tourist attraction.

How to deal with the legacy of Hitler has understandably troubled Germany for many years.

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