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Originally Posted by igorrB
Inadmissible in what? He didn't say that germans must kill Kellerhof. Only to investigate his appeals to destroying of monument. This is normal reaction for barbariс words.
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Inadmissible because it is a gross violation of the basic principle of free speech. Furthermore, this manufactured scandal is based on a gross misrepresentation of a single line in
Kellerhof's article. What he actually wrote was 'Eigentlich müsste dieses Denkmal sofort abgerissen werden.' Translated into English, this would read, 'As a matter of fact, this monument would have to be demolished immediately.' This does not in any sense constitute a call to action or 'barbaric words'. Kellerhof simply drew attention to the hypocritical nature of this specific monument, something that he was perfectly entitled to do.
Russia's state television has turned this into an occasion for some ridiculous propaganda:
"German Revisionists Want to Dismantle WWII Memorial Commemorating Tank Battle of Prokhorovka!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-HQjMNF1EI
It would be much more interesting and substantive to discuss Luftwaffe operations on this day. It is interesting that while Luftflotte 4 reported several losses of Hs 129s and Fw 190s to anti-aircraft fire, not a single loss to enemy aircraft was reported on this day. One might suggest that German reports are not necessarily authoritative, but it is an interesting contrast that Lutflotte 6 did report losses in air combat on 12 July.
Regards,
Dan